Wild Pentax lens rumour from Kimio Tanaka

**kwb** · 05-17-2023, 05:32 PM - **3 Likes**

Tanaka-san tweeted that he was talking about the now-released smc PENTAX‐FA 50mmF1.4 Classic. However, he says he'll retract "innovative" now that he saw the actual announcement.
https://twitter.com/thisistanaka/status/1658726605089554432

Last edited by kwb; 05-17-2023 at 07:56 PM.

BarneyL · 05-18-2023, 03:00 AM

I wonder what Ricoh people had told him earlier...

RobG · 06-08-2023, 11:17 PM

Originally posted by TwoUptons

I'll agree, this is far more interesting...

What is "gaseneta"? I'm guessing that falls into the realm of idiomatic expression...
Does it translate as "fake news" or something more entertaining?

-Eric

My dictionary says "faked information, bogus intelligence, disinformation".

pblogic · 06-12-2023, 02:18 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kwb

Tanaka-san tweeted that he was talking about the now-released smc PENTAX‐FA 50mmF1.4 Classic. However, he says he'll retract "innovative" now that he saw the actual announcement.
https://twitter.com/thisistanaka/status/1658726605089554432

An awfully boring conclusion to all of this unfortunately.

garden hose · 06-18-2023, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by kwb

Tanaka-san tweeted that he was talking about the now-released smc PENTAX‐FA 50mmF1.4 Classic. However, he says he'll retract "innovative" now that he saw the actual announcement.
https://twitter.com/thisistanaka/status/1658726605089554432

This turned out to be the latest Pentax "megaton" episode.

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05-17-2023, 05:32 PM - 3 Likes	#181
kwb Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pacific North West Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,224	Tanaka-san tweeted that he was talking about the now-released smc PENTAX‐FA 50mmF1.4 Classic. However, he says he'll retract "innovative" now that he saw the actual announcement. https://twitter.com/thisistanaka/status/1658726605089554432 Last edited by kwb; 05-17-2023 at 07:56 PM.

05-18-2023, 03:00 AM	#182
BarneyL Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 899	I wonder what Ricoh people had told him earlier...

06-08-2023, 11:17 PM	#183
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902	Originally posted by TwoUptons I'll agree, this is far more interesting... What is "gaseneta"? I'm guessing that falls into the realm of idiomatic expression... Does it translate as "fake news" or something more entertaining? -Eric My dictionary says "faked information, bogus intelligence, disinformation".

06-12-2023, 02:18 AM - 1 Like	#184
pblogic Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 141	Originally posted by kwb Tanaka-san tweeted that he was talking about the now-released smc PENTAX‐FA 50mmF1.4 Classic. However, he says he'll retract "innovative" now that he saw the actual announcement. https://twitter.com/thisistanaka/status/1658726605089554432 An awfully boring conclusion to all of this unfortunately.

06-18-2023, 10:39 AM	#185
garden hose New Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Posts: 7	Originally posted by kwb Tanaka-san tweeted that he was talking about the now-released smc PENTAX‐FA 50mmF1.4 Classic. However, he says he'll retract "innovative" now that he saw the actual announcement. https://twitter.com/thisistanaka/status/1658726605089554432 This turned out to be the latest Pentax "megaton" episode.