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OoKU · 03-16-2021, 03:51 AM - **4 Likes**

As far as I know, the original release date of DFA21 has not changed.

repaap · 03-16-2021, 04:03 AM

Originally posted by OoKU

As far as I know, the original release date of DFA21 has not changed.

Good to know!

BarneyL · 03-16-2021, 04:06 AM - **1 Like**

So, it's still 2021 or later. Good to know

Paul the Sunman · 03-16-2021, 04:37 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by OoKU

As far as I know, the original release date of DFA21 has not changed.

According to the big 4-way reveal last May, it was planned for 2021. I expect it this year, unless we hear otherwise from Ricoh. I anticipate that it will be the best-selling lens release from Pentax in years.

phoebus · 03-16-2021, 06:23 AM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

According to the big 4-way reveal last May, it was planned for 2021. I expect it this year, unless we hear otherwise from Ricoh. I anticipate that it will be the best-selling lens release from Pentax in years.

I suspect that benchmark was already set by the DFA* 50, but here's hoping it sells well!

**Serkevan** · 03-16-2021, 06:45 AM

Originally posted by phoebus

I suspect that benchmark was already set by the DFA* 50, but here's hoping it sells well!

And clearly those who bought it are happy... haven't seen many used copies!

Wheatfield · 03-16-2021, 08:02 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Serkevan

And clearly those who bought it are happy... haven't seen many used copies!

Count me as happy

. Of course, I happen to really like fast standard lenses, so this one may as well have been designed with me in mind.
Come to think of it, I have been a one man profit center for Pentax for something like 35 years, so maybe the D FA*50/1.4 is my reward....

**Serkevan** · 03-16-2021, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Count me as happy

. Of course, I happen to really like fast standard lenses, so this one may as well have been designed with me in mind.
Come to think of it, I have been a one man profit center for Pentax for something like 35 years, so maybe the D FA*50/1.4 is my reward....

If I didn't use my gear mostly outdoors, I'd seriously consider it, the render is astonishingly good. But carrying such a brick over the FA 43 would leave me suffering more than happy I'm afraid

I hope the 21 is under half a kilo... as long as it works well for closeups and architecture I'll be a happy camper.

Wheatfield · 03-16-2021, 08:30 AM - **7 Likes**

Originally posted by Serkevan

If I didn't use my gear mostly outdoors, I'd seriously consider it, the render is astonishingly good. But carrying such a brick over the FA 43 would leave me suffering more than happy I'm afraid

I hope the 21 is under half a kilo... as long as it works well for closeups and architecture I'll be a happy camper.

I had to come up with a solution for that. It turns out there is nothing like a Sherpa.

thibs · 03-16-2021, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

I had to come up with a solution for that. It turns out there is nothing like a Sherpa.

I wouldn't that with mine, he's much too young. A with a whippet anyway it sounds risky to me.

Wheatfield · 03-16-2021, 08:44 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by thibs

I wouldn't that with mine, he's much too young. A with a whippet anyway it sounds risky to me.

It's great. He was able to carry something like 20 pounds of gear with no problems, and was all business when doing it. One time I was changing lenses in the field, using his back as a place to put stuff. I forgot to put the 77LTD in the saddle pack after changing it. It was probably five minutes before I realized the lens was still sitting there. The dog just hadn't moved a muscle.

He's long gone now, the new dog is a bit of a scatter wit, and is being something more of a challenge to bring up to speed regarding the needs of the business.

texandrews · 03-16-2021, 08:50 AM - **1 Like**

Another solution: People - Ansel Adams with Tripod | Ansel Adams with Tripod a? | Flickr

**travelswsage** · 03-16-2021, 09:12 AM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by Wheatfield

It's great. He was able to carry something like 20 pounds of gear with no problems, and was all business when doing it. One time I was changing lenses in the field, using his back as a place to put stuff. I forgot to put the 77LTD in the saddle pack after changing it. It was probably five minutes before I realized the lens was still sitting there. The dog just hadn't moved a muscle.He's long gone now, the new dog is a bit of a scatter wit, and is being something more of a challenge to bring up to speed regarding the needs of the business.

Great stuff! Back in the day my brother and his 3 dogs used to help me get my 4x5 into the backcountry -- all 3 dogs had their own packs and carried gear for us. The goldens were great but the border collie had a million maneuvers for dumping her pack. Our first trip out she was carrying the fifteen year old single malt scotch and some baileys and managed to ditch her pack. Never did find it. After that she only carried her own food and dog treats and learned real fast not to ditch that one ... Brings back fun memories ...

Wheatfield · 03-16-2021, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by texandrews

Another solution: People - Ansel Adams with Tripod | Ansel Adams with Tripod a? | Flickr

I have enough trouble sometimes convincing people that my Rottweiler is a required service dog. I can only imaging trying that with a horse.
It would be fun though.

Paul the Sunman · 03-17-2021, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by phoebus

I suspect that benchmark was already set by the DFA* 50, but here's hoping it sells well!

I have the DFA*50, and I love it, but it is big and heavy and expensive; not for everyone. And besides, most people already have a decent 50 or similar. A more compact FF 21 on the other hand might fill a gap for a lot of Pentaxians.

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03-16-2021, 03:51 AM - 4 Likes	#1036
OoKU Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 740	As far as I know, the original release date of DFA21 has not changed.

03-16-2021, 04:03 AM	#1037
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by OoKU As far as I know, the original release date of DFA21 has not changed. Good to know!

03-16-2021, 04:06 AM - 1 Like	#1038
BarneyL Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 900	So, it's still 2021 or later. Good to know

03-16-2021, 04:37 AM - 1 Like	#1039
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	Originally posted by OoKU As far as I know, the original release date of DFA21 has not changed. According to the big 4-way reveal last May, it was planned for 2021. I expect it this year, unless we hear otherwise from Ricoh. I anticipate that it will be the best-selling lens release from Pentax in years.

03-16-2021, 06:23 AM	#1040
phoebus Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Buckinghamshire (UK) / Morbihan (FR) Photos: Gallery Posts: 470	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman According to the big 4-way reveal last May, it was planned for 2021. I expect it this year, unless we hear otherwise from Ricoh. I anticipate that it will be the best-selling lens release from Pentax in years. I suspect that benchmark was already set by the DFA* 50, but here's hoping it sells well!

03-16-2021, 06:45 AM	#1041
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by phoebus I suspect that benchmark was already set by the DFA* 50, but here's hoping it sells well! And clearly those who bought it are happy... haven't seen many used copies!

03-16-2021, 08:02 AM - 2 Likes	#1042
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	Originally posted by Serkevan And clearly those who bought it are happy... haven't seen many used copies! Count me as happy . Of course, I happen to really like fast standard lenses, so this one may as well have been designed with me in mind. Come to think of it, I have been a one man profit center for Pentax for something like 35 years, so maybe the D FA*50/1.4 is my reward....

03-16-2021, 08:14 AM	#1043
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by Wheatfield Count me as happy . Of course, I happen to really like fast standard lenses, so this one may as well have been designed with me in mind. Come to think of it, I have been a one man profit center for Pentax for something like 35 years, so maybe the D FA*50/1.4 is my reward.... If I didn't use my gear mostly outdoors, I'd seriously consider it, the render is astonishingly good. But carrying such a brick over the FA 43 would leave me suffering more than happy I'm afraid I hope the 21 is under half a kilo... as long as it works well for closeups and architecture I'll be a happy camper.

03-16-2021, 08:30 AM - 7 Likes	#1044
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	Originally posted by Serkevan If I didn't use my gear mostly outdoors, I'd seriously consider it, the render is astonishingly good. But carrying such a brick over the FA 43 would leave me suffering more than happy I'm afraid I hope the 21 is under half a kilo... as long as it works well for closeups and architecture I'll be a happy camper. I had to come up with a solution for that. It turns out there is nothing like a Sherpa.

03-16-2021, 08:35 AM	#1045
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Wheatfield I had to come up with a solution for that. It turns out there is nothing like a Sherpa. I wouldn't that with mine, he's much too young. A with a whippet anyway it sounds risky to me.

03-16-2021, 08:44 AM - 3 Likes	#1046
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	Originally posted by thibs I wouldn't that with mine, he's much too young. A with a whippet anyway it sounds risky to me. It's great. He was able to carry something like 20 pounds of gear with no problems, and was all business when doing it. One time I was changing lenses in the field, using his back as a place to put stuff. I forgot to put the 77LTD in the saddle pack after changing it. It was probably five minutes before I realized the lens was still sitting there. The dog just hadn't moved a muscle. He's long gone now, the new dog is a bit of a scatter wit, and is being something more of a challenge to bring up to speed regarding the needs of the business.

03-16-2021, 08:50 AM - 1 Like	#1047
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,400	Another solution: People - Ansel Adams with Tripod \| Ansel Adams with Tripod a? \| Flickr

03-16-2021, 09:12 AM - 6 Likes	#1048
travelswsage Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 385	Originally posted by Wheatfield It's great. He was able to carry something like 20 pounds of gear with no problems, and was all business when doing it. One time I was changing lenses in the field, using his back as a place to put stuff. I forgot to put the 77LTD in the saddle pack after changing it. It was probably five minutes before I realized the lens was still sitting there. The dog just hadn't moved a muscle.He's long gone now, the new dog is a bit of a scatter wit, and is being something more of a challenge to bring up to speed regarding the needs of the business. Great stuff! Back in the day my brother and his 3 dogs used to help me get my 4x5 into the backcountry -- all 3 dogs had their own packs and carried gear for us. The goldens were great but the border collie had a million maneuvers for dumping her pack. Our first trip out she was carrying the fifteen year old single malt scotch and some baileys and managed to ditch her pack. Never did find it. After that she only carried her own food and dog treats and learned real fast not to ditch that one ... Brings back fun memories ...

03-16-2021, 09:38 AM	#1049
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	Originally posted by texandrews Another solution: People - Ansel Adams with Tripod \| Ansel Adams with Tripod a? \| Flickr I have enough trouble sometimes convincing people that my Rottweiler is a required service dog. I can only imaging trying that with a horse. It would be fun though.

03-17-2021, 08:01 PM	#1050
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	Originally posted by phoebus I suspect that benchmark was already set by the DFA* 50, but here's hoping it sells well! I have the DFA*50, and I love it, but it is big and heavy and expensive; not for everyone. And besides, most people already have a decent 50 or similar. A more compact FF 21 on the other hand might fill a gap for a lot of Pentaxians.

D FA 21 Limited is one of the three.

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