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

Zygonyx · 05-03-2021, 01:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Serkevan

So not worth upgrading, but good that we have a cheaper version now that is as good as it was.

Have you perhaps done the same testing with the 43? I would think that's the one that stands to gain more from the new coating...

I only had a chance to grab the 31, but your suggestion makes sense

**Serkevan** · 05-03-2021, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by Ishpuini

Indeed, and no need to upgrade my Made in Japan FA ltd's. The money is needed elsewhere...

In my case, budget's all dedicated to the D FA 21

**Mbaez** · 05-03-2021, 03:48 PM

At least the HD 77 is cheaper.

Ishpuini · 05-03-2021, 11:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Serkevan

In my case, budget's all dedicated to the D FA 21

My heart says DFA21, my brain says DA*16-50/2.8 PLM, but my wallet reminds me that I have to pay for the K-3 III first...

thibs · 05-04-2021, 12:33 AM

Originally posted by Ishpuini

My heart says DFA21, my brain says DA*16-50/2.8 PLM, but my wallet reminds me that I have to pay for the K-3 III first...

I know that feeling ...

taktoon · 05-04-2021, 06:06 AM - **1 Like**

My brain says. Wait for next FF model.

BarneyL · 05-04-2021, 08:12 AM

You Tube

a video (in Japanese) by Keita Sasaki (which we may know from a few videos from Ricoh) on the new HD 43mm Limited.

mtkeller · 05-06-2021, 06:14 PM

These are now available to order from B&H. (I had a stock alert set for the 31mm just for giggles.) Adorama still shows pre-order.

ebk · 05-07-2021, 01:16 AM - **1 Like**

new.
received from edwin fotolooman, the netherlands a brandnew penatax silver 31mm.

i'm curious

**Serkevan** · 05-07-2021, 01:35 AM

Originally posted by taktoon

My brain says. Wait for next FF model.

That is (unless Pentax reveal a lens that really, really surprises me in a "you didn't know you wanted this, but you do" way) the thing that's next on the list after the D FA 21... depending on how it looks like, of course.

Smolk · 05-07-2021, 02:01 AM

Originally posted by Serkevan

That is (unless Pentax reveal a lens that really, really surprises me in a "you didn't know you wanted this, but you do" way) the thing that's next on the list after the D FA 21... depending on how it looks like, of course.

Which could be the DFA* 1.4/35mm, of which little is heard in recent days, but which is on the roadmap after all.

**Serkevan** · 05-07-2021, 02:04 AM

Originally posted by Smolk

Which could be the DFA* 1.4/35mm, of which little is heard in recent days, but which is on the roadmap after all.

I probably wouldn't care too much for that one, actually

. Maybe for astro, but I wouldn't be willing to drop the amount of money that such a lens would cost...

taktoon · 05-07-2021, 03:03 AM

Originally posted by Smolk

Which could be the DFA* 1.4/35mm, of which little is heard in recent days, but which is on the roadmap after all.

Speaking about the roadmap. I am waiting for "cheap" 70-300 FF lens if it is WR and has PLM style focusing.

Smolk · 05-07-2021, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by Serkevan

I probably wouldn't care too much for that one, actually

. Maybe for astro, but I wouldn't be willing to drop the amount of money that such a lens would cost...

Neither would I... these days that is. Many years ago I would have. Now, a good 28mm (which is notoriously absent in the line-up) or the 31mm would be preferred.
I don't expect that 1.4 lens to be 28mm, but if it isn't 35mm, that would be a happy surprise.

**mirocal** · 05-07-2021, 09:56 PM

The rationale hemisphere prevailed and I ordered only the black HD 31/1.8, painfully letting go on the limited K1II plus silver HD 31/1.8 fantasy. Oh well, now focus on actual photography.

Originally posted by mtkeller

These are now available to order from B&H. (I had a stock alert set for the 31mm just for giggles.) Adorama still shows pre-order.

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05-03-2021, 01:05 PM - 1 Like	#511
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Originally posted by Serkevan So not worth upgrading, but good that we have a cheaper version now that is as good as it was. Have you perhaps done the same testing with the 43? I would think that's the one that stands to gain more from the new coating... I only had a chance to grab the 31, but your suggestion makes sense

05-03-2021, 03:33 PM	#512
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by Ishpuini Indeed, and no need to upgrade my Made in Japan FA ltd's. The money is needed elsewhere... In my case, budget's all dedicated to the D FA 21

05-03-2021, 03:48 PM	#513
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	At least the HD 77 is cheaper.

05-03-2021, 11:19 PM - 1 Like	#514
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Originally posted by Serkevan In my case, budget's all dedicated to the D FA 21 My heart says DFA21, my brain says DA*16-50/2.8 PLM, but my wallet reminds me that I have to pay for the K-3 III first...

05-04-2021, 12:33 AM	#515
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Ishpuini My heart says DFA21, my brain says DA*16-50/2.8 PLM, but my wallet reminds me that I have to pay for the K-3 III first... I know that feeling ...

05-04-2021, 06:06 AM - 1 Like	#516
taktoon Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 605	My brain says. Wait for next FF model.

05-06-2021, 06:14 PM	#518
mtkeller Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sioux City, IA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	These are now available to order from B&H. (I had a stock alert set for the 31mm just for giggles.) Adorama still shows pre-order.

05-07-2021, 01:16 AM - 1 Like	#519
ebk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Utrecht Posts: 148	new. received from edwin fotolooman, the netherlands a brandnew penatax silver 31mm. i'm curious

05-07-2021, 01:35 AM	#520
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by taktoon My brain says. Wait for next FF model. That is (unless Pentax reveal a lens that really, really surprises me in a "you didn't know you wanted this, but you do" way) the thing that's next on the list after the D FA 21... depending on how it looks like, of course.

05-07-2021, 02:01 AM	#521
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by Serkevan That is (unless Pentax reveal a lens that really, really surprises me in a "you didn't know you wanted this, but you do" way) the thing that's next on the list after the D FA 21... depending on how it looks like, of course. Which could be the DFA* 1.4/35mm, of which little is heard in recent days, but which is on the roadmap after all.

05-07-2021, 02:04 AM	#522
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by Smolk Which could be the DFA* 1.4/35mm, of which little is heard in recent days, but which is on the roadmap after all. I probably wouldn't care too much for that one, actually . Maybe for astro, but I wouldn't be willing to drop the amount of money that such a lens would cost...

05-07-2021, 03:03 AM	#523
taktoon Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 605	Originally posted by Smolk Which could be the DFA* 1.4/35mm, of which little is heard in recent days, but which is on the roadmap after all. Speaking about the roadmap. I am waiting for "cheap" 70-300 FF lens if it is WR and has PLM style focusing.

05-07-2021, 08:21 AM	#524
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by Serkevan I probably wouldn't care too much for that one, actually . Maybe for astro, but I wouldn't be willing to drop the amount of money that such a lens would cost... Neither would I... these days that is. Many years ago I would have. Now, a good 28mm (which is notoriously absent in the line-up) or the 31mm would be preferred. I don't expect that 1.4 lens to be 28mm, but if it isn't 35mm, that would be a happy surprise.

05-07-2021, 09:56 PM	#525
mirocal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Washington, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 85	The rationale hemisphere prevailed and I ordered only the black HD 31/1.8, painfully letting go on the limited K1II plus silver HD 31/1.8 fantasy. Oh well, now focus on actual photography. Originally posted by mtkeller These are now available to order from B&H. (I had a stock alert set for the 31mm just for giggles.) Adorama still shows pre-order.