KP custom，DFA*85/1.4 CP+ Exhibit

Reed · 02-26-2019, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

That would be wise for both but it takes two to tango...

I'm pretty sure they will dance

But what about 16-28/2.8 Opera

Shall we see new high performance DFA* zoom then? Thats the question.

Mistral75 · 02-26-2019, 05:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Reed

(...) what about 16-28/2.8 Opera

Shall we see new high performance DFA* zoom then? Thats the question.

Tokina opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FF is based on a Tokina-developed optical formula and is a mere revamping of the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX announced in 2010.

Therefore I'm not looking forward to see its Pentax-branded version and I'm sure, should such lens be launched, that it won't be a D FA★.

biz-engineer · 02-26-2019, 06:19 AM

Originally posted by Reed

I'm pretty sure they will dance But what about 16-28/2.8 Opera Shall we see new high performance DFA* zoom then? Thats the question.

Would u prefer the Opera 16-28 because it is 1mm tighter at the wide end and 2mm tighter at the long end compared to the DFA15-30? Please keep in mind that the DFA15-30 is one of the best wide angle zoom for full frame DSLRs.

Reed · 02-26-2019, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Would u prefer the Opera 16-28 because it is 1mm tighter at the wide end and 2mm tighter at the long end compared to the DFA15-30? Please keep in mind that the DFA15-30 is one of the best wide angle zoom for full frame DSLRs.

After some time with DFA*50 and DFA*70-200 I'm looking for solution that is DFA* non DFA

northcoastgreg · 02-26-2019, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by Reed

After some time with DFA*50 and DFA*70-200 I'm looking for solution that is DFA* non DFA

Given that the Tokina 16-28 is generally recognized as inferior to the Tamron 15-30, how would a Pentax branded 16-28 possibly qualify as a star lens on par with the DFA* 50 and the DFA* 70-200? Besides that, you're never going to see a star lens that isn't designed and manufactured by Pentax.

virusn3t · 02-26-2019, 09:23 AM

Look at the size of that lens!!!! it seems like it will cost half liver or a Kidney..... maybe my first born child..... im gonna start saving pennies

deus ursus · 02-26-2019, 10:01 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by virusn3t

Look at the size of that lens!!!! it seems like it will cost half liver or a Kidney..... maybe my first born child..... im gonna start saving pennies

Start making kids ...

Mistral75 · 02-26-2019, 10:10 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by deus ursus

Start making kids ...

Indeed, if you begin today the kid should be born before the lens hits the shelves.

RonHendriks1966 · 02-26-2019, 10:20 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Indeed, if you begin today the kid should be born before the lens hits the shelves.

Oeh this could be a critical time frame.

Mistral75 · 02-26-2019, 10:29 AM

Not that critical: we are now with the HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4 where we were exactly two years ago, at the end of February 2017, with the HD Pentax-D FA★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW: with the notice of exhibition of a reference product, a picture and a mock-up about to be showcased at CP+.

The HD Pentax-D FA★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW hit the shelves 17 months afterwards, at the end of July 2018. Hadn't it being delayed a bit by a manufacturing issue (remember the PR of April 2018), it wouldn't still have been available before spring 2018, some 14 months after the CP+ mock-up.

Kunzite · 02-26-2019, 10:36 AM - **1 Like**

I'm waiting for an updated roadmap, then we'll know.
If the January roadmap isn't the current one - then, the D FA 70-200 is still spring 2019, and the D FA* 85 f/1.4 is still 2019.

virusn3t · 02-26-2019, 10:45 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by deus ursus

Start making kids ...

Taking in mind, cost of pregnancy (doctor, medicines, hospital and everything in beetween conception to delivery) is probably more cheaper just to save some money

y0chang · 02-26-2019, 10:46 AM - **1 Like**

I would like the Tokina Opera 16-28mm to come out because it the canikon version is $699 so a Pentax version would be a sub 1k ultrawide FF zoom which Pentax sorely lacks.

RonHendriks1966 · 02-26-2019, 10:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mistral75

Not that critical: we are now with the HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4 where we were exactly two years ago, at the end of February 2017, with the HD Pentax-D FA★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW: with the notice of exhibition of a reference product, a picture and a mock-up about to be showcased at CP+.

The HD Pentax-D FA★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW hit the shelves 17 months afterwards, at the end of July 2018. Hadn't it being delayed a bit by a manufacturing issue (remember the PR of April 2018), it wouldn't still have been available before spring 2018, some 14 months after the CP+ mock-up.

At CP+ we can see if there is glass inside the show model or that it is just a mock-up.

DeadJohn · 02-26-2019, 11:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mistral75

Indeed, if you begin today the kid should be born before the lens hits the shelves.

Hah. This lens might weigh as much as a new baby, too.

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02-26-2019, 05:30 AM	#46
Reed Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Warsaw Photos: Gallery Posts: 638	Originally posted by Mistral75 That would be wise for both but it takes two to tango... I'm pretty sure they will dance But what about 16-28/2.8 Opera Shall we see new high performance DFA* zoom then? Thats the question.

02-26-2019, 05:40 AM - 1 Like	#47
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Reed (...) what about 16-28/2.8 Opera Shall we see new high performance DFA* zoom then? Thats the question. Tokina opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FF is based on a Tokina-developed optical formula and is a mere revamping of the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX announced in 2010. Therefore I'm not looking forward to see its Pentax-branded version and I'm sure, should such lens be launched, that it won't be a D FA★.

02-26-2019, 06:19 AM	#48
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,231	Originally posted by Reed I'm pretty sure they will dance But what about 16-28/2.8 Opera Shall we see new high performance DFA* zoom then? Thats the question. Would u prefer the Opera 16-28 because it is 1mm tighter at the wide end and 2mm tighter at the long end compared to the DFA15-30? Please keep in mind that the DFA15-30 is one of the best wide angle zoom for full frame DSLRs.

02-26-2019, 07:16 AM	#49
Reed Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Warsaw Photos: Gallery Posts: 638	Originally posted by biz-engineer Would u prefer the Opera 16-28 because it is 1mm tighter at the wide end and 2mm tighter at the long end compared to the DFA15-30? Please keep in mind that the DFA15-30 is one of the best wide angle zoom for full frame DSLRs. After some time with DFA50 and DFA70-200 I'm looking for solution that is DFA* non DFA

02-26-2019, 08:32 AM	#50
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,173	Originally posted by Reed After some time with DFA50 and DFA70-200 I'm looking for solution that is DFA* non DFA Given that the Tokina 16-28 is generally recognized as inferior to the Tamron 15-30, how would a Pentax branded 16-28 possibly qualify as a star lens on par with the DFA* 50 and the DFA* 70-200? Besides that, you're never going to see a star lens that isn't designed and manufactured by Pentax.

02-26-2019, 09:23 AM	#51
virusn3t Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 676	Look at the size of that lens!!!! it seems like it will cost half liver or a Kidney..... maybe my first born child..... im gonna start saving pennies

02-26-2019, 10:01 AM - 3 Likes	#52
deus ursus Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stårheim, Norway Posts: 658	Originally posted by virusn3t Look at the size of that lens!!!! it seems like it will cost half liver or a Kidney..... maybe my first born child..... im gonna start saving pennies Start making kids ...

02-26-2019, 10:10 AM - 1 Like	#53
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by deus ursus Start making kids ... Indeed, if you begin today the kid should be born before the lens hits the shelves.

02-26-2019, 10:20 AM	#54
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Mistral75 Indeed, if you begin today the kid should be born before the lens hits the shelves. Oeh this could be a critical time frame.

02-26-2019, 10:29 AM	#55
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Not that critical: we are now with the HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4 where we were exactly two years ago, at the end of February 2017, with the HD Pentax-D FA★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW: with the notice of exhibition of a reference product, a picture and a mock-up about to be showcased at CP+. The HD Pentax-D FA★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW hit the shelves 17 months afterwards, at the end of July 2018. Hadn't it being delayed a bit by a manufacturing issue (remember the PR of April 2018), it wouldn't still have been available before spring 2018, some 14 months after the CP+ mock-up.

02-26-2019, 10:36 AM - 1 Like	#56
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	I'm waiting for an updated roadmap, then we'll know. If the January roadmap isn't the current one - then, the D FA 70-200 is still spring 2019, and the D FA* 85 f/1.4 is still 2019.

02-26-2019, 10:45 AM - 3 Likes	#57
virusn3t Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 676	Originally posted by deus ursus Start making kids ... Taking in mind, cost of pregnancy (doctor, medicines, hospital and everything in beetween conception to delivery) is probably more cheaper just to save some money

02-26-2019, 10:46 AM - 1 Like	#58
y0chang Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States Posts: 793	I would like the Tokina Opera 16-28mm to come out because it the canikon version is $699 so a Pentax version would be a sub 1k ultrawide FF zoom which Pentax sorely lacks.

02-26-2019, 10:49 AM - 1 Like	#59
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Mistral75 Not that critical: we are now with the HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4 where we were exactly two years ago, at the end of February 2017, with the HD Pentax-D FA★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW: with the notice of exhibition of a reference product, a picture and a mock-up about to be showcased at CP+. The HD Pentax-D FA★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW hit the shelves 17 months afterwards, at the end of July 2018. Hadn't it being delayed a bit by a manufacturing issue (remember the PR of April 2018), it wouldn't still have been available before spring 2018, some 14 months after the CP+ mock-up. At CP+ we can see if there is glass inside the show model or that it is just a mock-up.

02-26-2019, 11:04 AM - 1 Like	#60
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,833	Originally posted by Mistral75 Indeed, if you begin today the kid should be born before the lens hits the shelves. Hah. This lens might weigh as much as a new baby, too.

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