DFA 21 f/2.4 Limited

**Serkevan** · 10-13-2021, 03:04 PM - **4 Likes**

HD PENTAX-D FA 21mmF2.4ED Limited DC WR

Here it is. 1500€

BarneyL · 10-13-2021, 03:10 PM - **1 Like**

Ouch.

Mistral75 · 10-13-2021, 03:46 PM - **3 Likes**

- machined aluminium lens barrel
- 11 elements in 8 groups, including a biconvex aspherical glass-moulded element, four elements made of ED glass, one element made of Super ED glass lens and one element made of high-refraction glass
- 8-blade diaphragm (rounded)
- minimum focusing distance: 18cm (working distance: 7cm)
- maximum magnification: 0.26x
- KAF4 mount
- filter diameter: 67mm
- dimensions: 74mm (maximum diameter) x 89mm (length)
- weight: 416g
- available in November
- €1,499.

Sandy Hancock · 10-13-2021, 03:57 PM - **4 Likes**

This looks INCREDIBLE!

The bokeh in those sample images is to die for.

**TwoUptons** · 10-13-2021, 04:17 PM

So the hood is permanent, outside the filter rings... might make polarizers interesting... might be OK...

And it's KAF4, so might want to update the K10

It's a good looking piece, though, and I do like the bokeh in the samples... and the samples in general...

-Eric

**Serkevan** · 10-13-2021, 04:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

This looks INCREDIBLE!

The bokeh in those sample images is to die for.

I know, right? It *IS* just like the FAs...

Better start saving now...

**hjoseph7** · 10-13-2021, 05:06 PM

Nice looking lens, but I have so many lenses that over lap that Focal Length. (15 f4, 16-45 f4, 20-40 f2.8-4, 10-17 f3.5-4.5(fisheye))

**NZ_Ross** · 10-13-2021, 05:15 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by hjoseph7

Nice looking lens, but I have so many lenses that over lap that Focal Length. (15 f4, 16-45 f4, 20-40 f2.8-4, 10-17 f3.5-4.5(fisheye))

What I am hearing is there will be one more lens available for the rest of us to buy

photoptimist · 10-13-2021, 05:15 PM - **6 Likes**

The specs and the statement of intent sound extremely promising. 21mm is a nice focal length. It's nicely wide for expansive landscapes but not so ultra-wide that it will have so much of the unavoidable distortions of rectilinear ultra-wide lenses.

I love the idea of the close-focus performance -- 0.26X will fill the frame with a 4" x 6" subject space which would work nicely for many kinds of scenes with flowers, mushrooms, and mossy mini-landscapes.

What I await is an astrophotography image @ f/2.4. That will show just how sharp they made the corners and whether the lens will do nicely for Milky Way images.

**TwoUptons** · 10-13-2021, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by hjoseph7

Nice looking lens, but I have so many lenses that over lap that Focal Length. (15 f4, 16-45 f4, 20-40 f2.8-4, 10-17 f3.5-4.5(fisheye))

How many of those cover full frame?

I have the 20-40 Limited and the DA* 16-50 (last year's), but the DF-A 21 is something very different... and a lot more useful on a K1...

Since it is DC and KAF4, does that mean it will autofocus and change aperture while shooting video?
That would be something handy, even on APS-C, if you're into that...

-Eric

pinholecam · 10-13-2021, 05:44 PM

Wow! expensive...

Looks like a FA31ltd.

I am not convinced yet with the photo samples. Small objects shot near will often give enough OOF backgrounds.
Need to see people shots (up to half body ) and see what sort of in focus / oof relationship it gives for a photo.

Nonetheless, really superb looking lens and like all limiteds, a balance of the size, build and fast aperture as to make it still highly portable for a 21mm lens with f2.4
I will be looking out for one (depending on the price locally of course )

Adam · 10-13-2021, 05:59 PM - **2 Likes**

I'm a bit confused by Ricoh's recent product launch strategy. With the GR IIIx we saw an official announcement in Japan and Europe, followed by the US announcement about a week later, along with asynchronous pre-order availability.

Now we have this lens, supposedly available for sale in Japan and now also Europe, but no press release or official announcement anywhere. Am I missing something?

garywakeling · 10-13-2021, 06:10 PM

and a video

Youtu.be

**BWG** · 10-13-2021, 07:00 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Adam

I'm a bit confused by Ricoh's recent product launch strategy. With the GR IIIx we saw an official announcement in Japan and Europe, followed by the US announcement about a week later, along with asynchronous pre-order availability.

Now we have this lens, supposedly available for sale in Japan and now also Europe, but no press release or official announcement anywhere. Am I missing something?

They can’t ship to America without them getting stuck on a container ship somewhere.

**bobbotron** · 10-13-2021, 07:09 PM

Man, awesome looking lens. Still saving up my pennies for strobes and some other glass but that looks like an incredible walk around lens.

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Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	- machined aluminium lens barrel - 11 elements in 8 groups, including a biconvex aspherical glass-moulded element, four elements made of ED glass, one element made of Super ED glass lens and one element made of high-refraction glass - 8-blade diaphragm (rounded) - minimum focusing distance: 18cm (working distance: 7cm) - maximum magnification: 0.26x - KAF4 mount - filter diameter: 67mm - dimensions: 74mm (maximum diameter) x 89mm (length) - weight: 416g - available in November - €1,499.

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	This looks INCREDIBLE! The bokeh in those sample images is to die for.

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TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,213	So the hood is permanent, outside the filter rings... might make polarizers interesting... might be OK... And it's KAF4, so might want to update the K10 It's a good looking piece, though, and I do like the bokeh in the samples... and the samples in general... -Eric

10-13-2021, 04:20 PM - 1 Like	#6
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock This looks INCREDIBLE! The bokeh in those sample images is to die for. I know, right? It IS just like the FAs... Better start saving now...

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hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,046	Nice looking lens, but I have so many lenses that over lap that Focal Length. (15 f4, 16-45 f4, 20-40 f2.8-4, 10-17 f3.5-4.5(fisheye))

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NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by hjoseph7 Nice looking lens, but I have so many lenses that over lap that Focal Length. (15 f4, 16-45 f4, 20-40 f2.8-4, 10-17 f3.5-4.5(fisheye)) What I am hearing is there will be one more lens available for the rest of us to buy

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photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,122	The specs and the statement of intent sound extremely promising. 21mm is a nice focal length. It's nicely wide for expansive landscapes but not so ultra-wide that it will have so much of the unavoidable distortions of rectilinear ultra-wide lenses. I love the idea of the close-focus performance -- 0.26X will fill the frame with a 4" x 6" subject space which would work nicely for many kinds of scenes with flowers, mushrooms, and mossy mini-landscapes. What I await is an astrophotography image @ f/2.4. That will show just how sharp they made the corners and whether the lens will do nicely for Milky Way images.

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TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,213	Originally posted by hjoseph7 Nice looking lens, but I have so many lenses that over lap that Focal Length. (15 f4, 16-45 f4, 20-40 f2.8-4, 10-17 f3.5-4.5(fisheye)) How many of those cover full frame? I have the 20-40 Limited and the DA* 16-50 (last year's), but the DF-A 21 is something very different... and a lot more useful on a K1... Since it is DC and KAF4, does that mean it will autofocus and change aperture while shooting video? That would be something handy, even on APS-C, if you're into that... -Eric

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pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706	Wow! expensive... Looks like a FA31ltd. I am not convinced yet with the photo samples. Small objects shot near will often give enough OOF backgrounds. Need to see people shots (up to half body ) and see what sort of in focus / oof relationship it gives for a photo. Nonetheless, really superb looking lens and like all limiteds, a balance of the size, build and fast aperture as to make it still highly portable for a 21mm lens with f2.4 I will be looking out for one (depending on the price locally of course )

10-13-2021, 07:00 PM - 4 Likes	#14
BWG Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Monterey County, California Posts: 165	Originally posted by Adam I'm a bit confused by Ricoh's recent product launch strategy. With the GR IIIx we saw an official announcement in Japan and Europe, followed by the US announcement about a week later, along with asynchronous pre-order availability. Now we have this lens, supposedly available for sale in Japan and now also Europe, but no press release or official announcement anywhere. Am I missing something? They can’t ship to America without them getting stuck on a container ship somewhere.

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bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Man, awesome looking lens. Still saving up my pennies for strobes and some other glass but that looks like an incredible walk around lens.

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