All three FA Limiteds to be updated + K-1 Mark II J-Limited 01

**Serkevan** · 02-24-2021, 02:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Wheatfield

with various other shapes having been tried and discarded through the years.

Unless it's Sony with E-Mount cameras, took them years to start even reading the memo

Wheatfield · 02-24-2021, 02:46 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Serkevan

Unless it's Sony with E-Mount cameras, took them years to start even reading the memo

Sony seems to have a knack for coming up with ergonomically nightmarish products.

**jpzk** · 02-24-2021, 02:54 PM

I don't know of this was questioned before:

Are they going to be MIJ or AIV ?

The reason I ask is because some people will not be happy if they are AIV ... they think that the MIJ is "better".

Look in the Marketplace and you will often see some "wanted" ad's specifying "MIJ".

Mistral75 · 02-24-2021, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

I don't know of this was questioned before:

Are they going to be MIJ or AIV ?

The reason I ask is because some people will not be happy if they are AIV ... they think that the MIJ is "better".

Look in the Marketplace and you will often see some "wanted" ad's specifying "MIJ".

Ricoh Imaging don't have any factory in Japan anymore.

**ramseybuckeye** · 02-24-2021, 03:28 PM - **1 Like**

I just got the official announcement email from Ricoh Imaging US
https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/?mc_cid=fe9c8e46ac&mc_eid=8123276525

house · 02-24-2021, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by pentaxus

I suspect that the k-1II J is a Japan only model. Pentax commonly has variations that are only available in Japan like the laquered version of the 645Z or the infrared version of the 645Z. There were versions of the LX that were only sold in Japan. Not sure why. Maybe that's why the announcement is in Japanese only.

These aren't even Pentax proper models. J limited is a different company that customises Pentax gear and sells accessories. The guy behind the company is or was a Pentax employee so there are connections but it's not Pentax.

cscurrier · 02-24-2021, 04:12 PM

Please excuse my ignorance, but it's been quite some time since I've visited the forums. The K mount hasn't changed for the limited's at all, has it? These new updated lenses should still be able to be thrown on the old film bodies, right?

sculptor666 · 02-24-2021, 04:20 PM - **1 Like**

they're available for pre-order for 100 bucks less than adorama is selling the old ones: HD PENTAX-D FA 77mm F1.8 Limited - Ricoh

Sandy Hancock · 02-24-2021, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by cscurrier

Please excuse my ignorance, but it's been quite some time since I've visited the forums. The K mount hasn't changed for the limited's at all, has it? These new updated lenses should still be able to be thrown on the old film bodies, right?

Correct. As far as I can tell, these new FA Limiteds differ only in the lens coatings (HD vs SMC) and maybe some minor changes to the shape of the aperture blades.

They will be operationally identical to the old versions.

**aslyfox** · 02-24-2021, 04:23 PM - **2 Likes**

according to the release

Quote:

body AF

rounded diaphragm aperture ring hd coating sp coating -10 C cold resistant construction

KAF Mount

HD PENTAX-FA 43mmF1.9 Limited - Ricoh

cscurrier · 02-24-2021, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Correct. As far as I can tell, these new FA Limiteds differ only in the lens coatings (HD vs SMC) and maybe some minor changes to the shape of the aperture blades.

They will be operationally identical to the old versions.

Thank you, Sandy!

**TwoUptons** · 02-24-2021, 04:32 PM

Originally posted by sculptor666

they're available for pre-order for 100 bucks less than adorama is selling the old ones: HD PENTAX-D FA 77mm F1.8 Limited - Ricoh

Of course, if you order the current version, you can have it in a day or two... instead of April...

I guess someone could be in a big hurry...

-Eric

angerdan · 02-24-2021, 05:10 PM - **2 Likes**

Here's the announcement from Pentax:
HD PENTAX FA-Limited Series - perfecting the tradition of SLR photography

And all three product pages:
HD PENTAX-FA 31mm F1.8 Limited - Ricoh
HD PENTAX-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited - Ricoh
HD PENTAX-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited - Ricoh

sculptor666 · 02-24-2021, 05:48 PM

"completely round-shaped diaphragm to produce a natural, beautiful bokeh (defocus) effect from open aperture to F4" ... don't know if that's the same as before or not

JPT · 02-24-2021, 06:12 PM - **1 Like**

Here is a promotional video they have just posted.

You Tube

There are couple of videos about the collaborating photographers on this page too.

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/jlimited/01/

Any more photos on this page from Yaotomi (a retailer), including how it looks with the two (!) covers removed. There is an AOCO mark on the prism, as with the KP J.

https://www.yaotomi.co.jp/blog/used/2021/02/j-limited-01.html

02-24-2021, 05:10 PM - 2 Likes	#208
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Here's the announcement from Pentax: HD PENTAX FA-Limited Series - perfecting the tradition of SLR photography And all three product pages: HD PENTAX-FA 31mm F1.8 Limited - Ricoh HD PENTAX-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited - Ricoh HD PENTAX-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited - Ricoh Last edited by angerdan; 02-24-2021 at 05:17 PM.

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02-24-2021, 02:19 PM - 1 Like	#196
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by Wheatfield with various other shapes having been tried and discarded through the years. Unless it's Sony with E-Mount cameras, took them years to start even reading the memo

02-24-2021, 02:46 PM - 3 Likes	#197
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,976	Originally posted by Serkevan Unless it's Sony with E-Mount cameras, took them years to start even reading the memo Sony seems to have a knack for coming up with ergonomically nightmarish products.

02-24-2021, 02:54 PM	#198
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	I don't know of this was questioned before: Are they going to be MIJ or AIV ? The reason I ask is because some people will not be happy if they are AIV ... they think that the MIJ is "better". Look in the Marketplace and you will often see some "wanted" ad's specifying "MIJ".

02-24-2021, 03:03 PM	#199
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by jpzk I don't know of this was questioned before: Are they going to be MIJ or AIV ? The reason I ask is because some people will not be happy if they are AIV ... they think that the MIJ is "better". Look in the Marketplace and you will often see some "wanted" ad's specifying "MIJ". Ricoh Imaging don't have any factory in Japan anymore.

02-24-2021, 03:28 PM - 1 Like	#200
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,291	I just got the official announcement email from Ricoh Imaging US https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/?mc_cid=fe9c8e46ac&mc_eid=8123276525

02-24-2021, 03:48 PM	#201
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Originally posted by pentaxus I suspect that the k-1II J is a Japan only model. Pentax commonly has variations that are only available in Japan like the laquered version of the 645Z or the infrared version of the 645Z. There were versions of the LX that were only sold in Japan. Not sure why. Maybe that's why the announcement is in Japanese only. These aren't even Pentax proper models. J limited is a different company that customises Pentax gear and sells accessories. The guy behind the company is or was a Pentax employee so there are connections but it's not Pentax.

02-24-2021, 04:12 PM	#202
cscurrier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bellingham, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 280	Please excuse my ignorance, but it's been quite some time since I've visited the forums. The K mount hasn't changed for the limited's at all, has it? These new updated lenses should still be able to be thrown on the old film bodies, right?

02-24-2021, 04:20 PM - 1 Like	#203
sculptor666 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 675	they're available for pre-order for 100 bucks less than adorama is selling the old ones: HD PENTAX-D FA 77mm F1.8 Limited - Ricoh

02-24-2021, 04:21 PM	#204
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by cscurrier Please excuse my ignorance, but it's been quite some time since I've visited the forums. The K mount hasn't changed for the limited's at all, has it? These new updated lenses should still be able to be thrown on the old film bodies, right? Correct. As far as I can tell, these new FA Limiteds differ only in the lens coatings (HD vs SMC) and maybe some minor changes to the shape of the aperture blades. They will be operationally identical to the old versions.

02-24-2021, 04:23 PM - 2 Likes	#205
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	according to the release Quote: body AF rounded diaphragm aperture ring hd coating sp coating -10 C cold resistant construction KAF Mount HD PENTAX-FA 43mmF1.9 Limited - Ricoh

02-24-2021, 04:23 PM	#206
cscurrier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bellingham, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 280	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Correct. As far as I can tell, these new FA Limiteds differ only in the lens coatings (HD vs SMC) and maybe some minor changes to the shape of the aperture blades. They will be operationally identical to the old versions. Thank you, Sandy!

02-24-2021, 04:32 PM	#207
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,210	Originally posted by sculptor666 they're available for pre-order for 100 bucks less than adorama is selling the old ones: HD PENTAX-D FA 77mm F1.8 Limited - Ricoh Of course, if you order the current version, you can have it in a day or two... instead of April... I guess someone could be in a big hurry... -Eric

02-24-2021, 05:48 PM	#209
sculptor666 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 675	"completely round-shaped diaphragm to produce a natural, beautiful bokeh (defocus) effect from open aperture to F4" ... don't know if that's the same as before or not

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