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**RobA_Oz** · 05-13-2020, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by Le Fanfoué

CP+2020 | RICOH IMAGING

Google Traduction is your friend... News in fews days.

The translation of that page suggests that a video showing the lens and the next APS-C body will be shown on the 15th May. Of course, that may turn out to be an official announcement of either a production run or an availability date. Only another day to go, and we’ll know.

**Serkevan** · 05-13-2020, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by deus ursus

And it wouldn't help if it was sent as a 'gift'?

Not getting into whether the export/import laws for private owners are fair, but that option is illegal and Customs (at least in a bunch of European countries, not sure about Aus/NZ specifically) can say "lol nope, this is a lot of money" and slap the appropriate VAT on it regardless.

impossibro · 05-13-2020, 06:05 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Does CR Kennedy not ship to NZ?

The NZ CRK office helped me order a bunch of Pentax 100 year anniversary merch from their Aus branch a few months ago. They don't carry Pentax stock on hand but if you get in touch with their sales team they might be able to help you out.

Class A · 05-14-2020, 02:41 AM

Originally posted by impossibro

The NZ CRK office helped me order a bunch of Pentax 100 year anniversary merch from their Aus branch a few months ago. They don't carry Pentax stock on hand but if you get in touch with their sales team they might be able to help you out.

Very nice to know, thanks!

I take it you only had to pay NZ GST, right?

Originally posted by deus ursus

And it wouldn't help if it was sent as a 'gift'?

As Serkevan wrote, that would be quite risky and if deemed as an attempt to circumvent regulations may attract fines.

impossibro · 05-14-2020, 06:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Class A

I take it you only had to pay NZ GST, right?

Yeah, more or less. Prices were adjusted for currency differences at the time but they didn't really charge anything additional like international shipping and stuff for ordering the stuff from Aus (I guess it comes in together with their other usual stuff).

antipattern · 05-15-2020, 02:24 AM

The 85 having a concave front element is pretty exciting. I have the Zeiss Ultron 50/1.8 and it's a magical lens, probably the only MF lens that I would consider on par with my 43 limited. Now, I'm sure it takes more than a concave front element but it makes the D-FA stand out a fair bit and I'm looking forward to seeing more pictures from it. It's probably too pricey and I like my DA70 limited so much that so far I haven't even bought a FA 77 limited. The D-FA21 limited however fills a gap in my lineup...

surfar · 05-15-2020, 03:47 PM - **2 Likes**

" I think its a step better than the brilliant 50"

**Serkevan** · 05-15-2020, 04:26 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by surfar

" I think its a step better than the brilliant 50"

So we're splitting hairs between "excellent" and "excellenter" now?

. Can't wait to know more!

surfar · 05-15-2020, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by Serkevan

Can't wait to know more!

He describes it as "dreamcream lens"!

Mistral75 · 05-15-2020, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by surfar

" I think its a step better than the brilliant 50"

Source: Announcement of Pentax K-New this Friday ? | Pentax SLR Talk Forum | Digital Photography Review

In his presentation, Tetsuya Iwasaki hints at an apochromatic design for the HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW.

**BROO** · 05-15-2020, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by surfar

He describes it as "dreamcream lens"!

Sounds like he is pretty excited then!

beholder3 · 05-16-2020, 04:06 AM

Well, if you take the attributes of the DFA* 50 and adjust focal length to 85mm then that just has to happen. Longer focal length allows for more subject separation.

zapp · 05-16-2020, 11:03 PM

Dream cream is a word that does not sound positive talking about a lens.
Sure it will be apochromatic design. You want, l those color rays meet in the same spot and no happy fringes.

house · 05-16-2020, 11:14 PM

Originally posted by beholder3

Well, if you take the attributes of the DFA* 50 and adjust focal length to 85mm then that just has to happen. Longer focal length allows for more subject separation.

The dfa 50 isn't well corrected for pf and loca even if forum members claim it is. By the sounds of it the dfa 85 will be better corrected.

**RobA_Oz** · 05-17-2020, 12:03 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by house

The dfa 50 isn't well corrected for pf and loca even if forum members claim it is. By the sounds of it the dfa 85 will be better corrected.

I think that many forum members are saying they have to look hard and often to find any. That’s certainly the case with my copy.

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05-13-2020, 02:17 PM	#406
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by Le Fanfoué CP+2020 \| RICOH IMAGING Google Traduction is your friend... News in fews days. The translation of that page suggests that a video showing the lens and the next APS-C body will be shown on the 15th May. Of course, that may turn out to be an official announcement of either a production run or an availability date. Only another day to go, and we’ll know.

05-13-2020, 04:08 PM	#407
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by deus ursus And it wouldn't help if it was sent as a 'gift'? Not getting into whether the export/import laws for private owners are fair, but that option is illegal and Customs (at least in a bunch of European countries, not sure about Aus/NZ specifically) can say "lol nope, this is a lot of money" and slap the appropriate VAT on it regardless.

05-13-2020, 06:05 PM - 4 Likes	#408
impossibro Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 66	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Does CR Kennedy not ship to NZ? The NZ CRK office helped me order a bunch of Pentax 100 year anniversary merch from their Aus branch a few months ago. They don't carry Pentax stock on hand but if you get in touch with their sales team they might be able to help you out.

05-14-2020, 02:41 AM	#409
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by impossibro The NZ CRK office helped me order a bunch of Pentax 100 year anniversary merch from their Aus branch a few months ago. They don't carry Pentax stock on hand but if you get in touch with their sales team they might be able to help you out. Very nice to know, thanks! I take it you only had to pay NZ GST, right? Originally posted by deus ursus And it wouldn't help if it was sent as a 'gift'? As Serkevan wrote, that would be quite risky and if deemed as an attempt to circumvent regulations may attract fines.

05-14-2020, 06:02 AM - 1 Like	#410
impossibro Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 66	Originally posted by Class A I take it you only had to pay NZ GST, right? Yeah, more or less. Prices were adjusted for currency differences at the time but they didn't really charge anything additional like international shipping and stuff for ordering the stuff from Aus (I guess it comes in together with their other usual stuff).

05-15-2020, 02:24 AM	#411
antipattern Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Berlin, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 232	The 85 having a concave front element is pretty exciting. I have the Zeiss Ultron 50/1.8 and it's a magical lens, probably the only MF lens that I would consider on par with my 43 limited. Now, I'm sure it takes more than a concave front element but it makes the D-FA stand out a fair bit and I'm looking forward to seeing more pictures from it. It's probably too pricey and I like my DA70 limited so much that so far I haven't even bought a FA 77 limited. The D-FA21 limited however fills a gap in my lineup...

05-15-2020, 04:26 PM - 2 Likes	#413
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by surfar " I think its a step better than the brilliant 50" So we're splitting hairs between "excellent" and "excellenter" now? . Can't wait to know more!

05-15-2020, 04:36 PM	#414
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,147	Originally posted by Serkevan Can't wait to know more! He describes it as "dreamcream lens"!

05-15-2020, 04:39 PM	#415
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by surfar " I think its a step better than the brilliant 50" Source: Announcement of Pentax K-New this Friday ? \| Pentax SLR Talk Forum \| Digital Photography Review In his presentation, Tetsuya Iwasaki hints at an apochromatic design for the HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW.

05-15-2020, 04:45 PM	#416
BROO Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 656	Originally posted by surfar He describes it as "dreamcream lens"! Sounds like he is pretty excited then!

05-16-2020, 04:06 AM	#417
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112	Well, if you take the attributes of the DFA* 50 and adjust focal length to 85mm then that just has to happen. Longer focal length allows for more subject separation.

05-16-2020, 11:03 PM	#418
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,389	Dream cream is a word that does not sound positive talking about a lens. Sure it will be apochromatic design. You want, l those color rays meet in the same spot and no happy fringes.

05-16-2020, 11:14 PM	#419
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Originally posted by beholder3 Well, if you take the attributes of the DFA* 50 and adjust focal length to 85mm then that just has to happen. Longer focal length allows for more subject separation. The dfa 50 isn't well corrected for pf and loca even if forum members claim it is. By the sounds of it the dfa 85 will be better corrected.

05-17-2020, 12:03 AM - 3 Likes	#420
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by house The dfa 50 isn't well corrected for pf and loca even if forum members claim it is. By the sounds of it the dfa 85 will be better corrected. I think that many forum members are saying they have to look hard and often to find any. That’s certainly the case with my copy.

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