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03-24-2020, 04:26 AM   #31
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QuoteOriginally posted by TwoUptons Quote
Where did your 2022 come from?
The label on the side says 2020 or later...

Or are you subconsciously adding a dose of reality?

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Consciously.

The specific name and focal length of the D FA★ 50mm f/1.4 has been known since February 2017, a mock-up was first exhibited at CP+ 2017, the lens was announced in June 2018 and available in July.

The specific name and focal length of the D FA★ 85mm f/1.4 has been known since February 2017, a mock-up was first exhibited at CP+ 2019, the lens is supposed to be launched in the second half of 2020.

There is no such thing for the Large Aperture Wide-Angle Single Focus Lens, even its focal length is unknown. I therefore count on a mock-up exhibited at CP+ 2021 at the earliest and a launch in 2022, again at the earliest.

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QuoteOriginally posted by Rondec Quote
The DA *16-50 II was listed in a tweet about coming announcements from Pentax, but crossed out. Not sure what that means, but surely it is a lens that is due to be improved.
It is likely to be released along with the K-new...

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QuoteOriginally posted by BROO Quote
Ooku has indicated it will be a D FA* 24mm f1.4
I've heard about such a lens at least a couple of years ago....
03-24-2020, 05:43 AM   #33
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So this just means the specs of the 85 have been finalized and they are preparing a modest production run. China is getting up to speed again so parts (if any from china) shouldn't be a problem assuming the situation in Vietnam doesn't escalate. No word about the K-new yet...
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Whatever it is, in the 20's that comes out, like a 24 or 25 or 28mm, I hope it's a Limited and not a star lens. I would like something relatively small a fast-ish over large, heavy, and a fast as anything from Sigma, Nikon, etc. Make the large by fat lens happen down in the teens, make the 20's lens easier to pack and carry. That's my wish.

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I agree.
But would prefer DFA 18mm f/2 limited
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I agree.
But would prefer DFA 18mm f/2 limited
I also prefes.
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I really like your "interesting" pictures!
Thank you Sir ! And the best ones are not on the top as usual

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What’s new on the roadmap? 85 has a name and no tentative note on development or availability.
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QuoteOriginally posted by zapp Quote
What’s new on the roadmap? 85 has a name and no tentative note on development or availability.
It is in active development for a while, with an announcement expected late/second half of 2020.
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QuoteOriginally posted by zapp Quote
What’s new on the roadmap? (...)
  • The HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/4' tentative name' at the bottom is gone and replaced by the HD Pentax-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR at the top ('Current Line Up').
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  • The lens formerly known as HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4 has become the HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM WR (note that 'ED' does not appear in the name in the press release announcing the development of the lens, regardless of the language, but does on the lens barrel as photographed) and is accompanied by a small picture.
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  • The unreleased lenses are now planned for '2020 or later' instead of '2019 or later'.
QuoteOriginally posted by zapp Quote
(...) 85 has a name and no tentative note on development or availability.
As explained by @Kunzite, the various press releases announcing the 'development' of the HD Pentax-D FA★ 85mm f/1.4 SDM WR state that the lens should be launched in late 2020 / the second half of 2020.

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No indication of any DFA Limited action unfortunately.
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I will love my collection of D*FA 85 , 50, 24 or 28mm F1.4. It will force me to go for vacation or just shoot anything.... I was about to buy 70-210mm after this lockdown is over but now looking this temptress I changed my mind.
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I'd be more for 85, 50 and 35.
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I'd be more for 85, 50 and 35.
I like the idea of something in the 20s for the wide lens. We already have the FA 31 limited and Sigma 35mm f1.4 and the DFA 35 f2. Feels like it is the 20s where we have a bigger need for a new prime.
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Thanks a lot, @Mistral75 for the summary of what is new. Exactly what I hoped you posted here.
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