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Blue · 04-04-2009, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by Confused

Hi there

. . .

P.S: Incidentally, wouldn't you be more likely to see a Sasquatch in Saskatchewan ? Now where on earth did I put down my hip-flask of Glenfiddich....hic ?

We call them Big Foot around here but I wasn't sure the international Penataxians would know what I meant.

Wheatfield · 04-04-2009, 01:55 PM

The guys at my local store told me that Pentax had asked them to stop calling about it.

m8o · 04-04-2009, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

The guys at my local store told me that Pentax had asked them to stop calling about it.

As jaded I am from the 'silliness' of production to delivery of this one, I can't help but think that could just mean "we [Pentax] told you already it's expected on [some approx date]", no? Not necessarily "forget about it; we dunno".

k100d · 04-04-2009, 06:41 PM

the lens is bs until it is actually for sale. forget what pentax have to say on delivery dates.
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ivoire · 04-04-2009, 07:04 PM

Originally posted by Blue

I am more likely to see a Sasquatch in Florida that a DA* 60-250mm.

I just returned from 7 weeks in florida. The sasquatch is real! the 60-250 is questionable???

pingflood · 04-04-2009, 07:37 PM

I am still betting on Duke Nukem Forever.

soccerjoe5 · 04-04-2009, 08:18 PM

Originally posted by pingflood

I am still betting on Duke Nukem Forever.

Hahaha! What a classic!

dnaseigel · 04-04-2009, 08:57 PM

I would also question the existence of 60-250 f/4 except, and now that Pentax has posted it on their website I suppose my NDA is released...the lens really does exist. I had the phenomenal pleasure of using one LAST SUMMER on my vacation to national parks in the southeastern quadrant of our fair country. While this lens seems to be very VERY slow to come to market, I can definitely tell you that there is at least one extraordinarily sharp, working model of this lens. I took some great images of what a young family of five looks like living out of a minivan for weeks with it.

Be patient all; what choice do we have. You will be rewarded with an amazing lens.

nixcamic · 04-04-2009, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by Confused

P.S: Incidentally, wouldn't you be more likely to see a Sasquatch in Saskatchewan ? Now where on earth did I put down my hip-flask of Glenfiddich....hic ?

I'm from Saskatchewan, and everyone over 60 lives in Florida. I'm pretty sure the Sasquatch is over 60.

Wheatfield · 04-05-2009, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by dnaseigel

I would also question the existence of 60-250 f/4 except, and now that Pentax has posted it on their website I suppose my NDA is released...the lens really does exist. I had the phenomenal pleasure of using one LAST SUMMER on my vacation to national parks in the southeastern quadrant of our fair country. While this lens seems to be very VERY slow to come to market, I can definitely tell you that there is at least one extraordinarily sharp, working model of this lens. I took some great images of what a young family of five looks like living out of a minivan for weeks with it.

Be patient all; what choice do we have. You will be rewarded with an amazing lens.

Codiac2600 in drag, I presume?

m8o · 04-05-2009, 06:11 PM

Originally posted by dnaseigel

...While this lens seems to be very VERY slow to come to market, I can definitely tell you that there is at least one extraordinarily sharp, working model of this lens. I took some great images of what a young family of five looks like living out of a minivan for weeks with it....

wondering, how do you get to be in a position to have such an opportunity? In the camera sales business or some affiliation w/Pentax USA?

RaduA · 04-06-2009, 03:32 AM

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/56427-its-official-da-...4th-april.html

KFrog · 04-06-2009, 06:10 AM

Originally posted by RaduA

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/56427-its-official-da-...4th-april.html

Well it's about time.

RadamFG · 04-06-2009, 07:15 AM

"AND THEY ALL REJOICED... yaaay..."

octavmandru · 04-06-2009, 07:36 AM

Well, well. Maybe the horizon is not so grim, after all.
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04-04-2009, 11:57 AM	#16
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Confused Hi there . . . P.S: Incidentally, wouldn't you be more likely to see a Sasquatch in Saskatchewan ? Now where on earth did I put down my hip-flask of Glenfiddich....hic ? We call them Big Foot around here but I wasn't sure the international Penataxians would know what I meant.

04-04-2009, 01:55 PM	#17
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	The guys at my local store told me that Pentax had asked them to stop calling about it.

04-04-2009, 05:32 PM	#18
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Originally posted by Wheatfield The guys at my local store told me that Pentax had asked them to stop calling about it. As jaded I am from the 'silliness' of production to delivery of this one, I can't help but think that could just mean "we [Pentax] told you already it's expected on [some approx date]", no? Not necessarily "forget about it; we dunno".

04-04-2009, 06:41 PM	#19
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	the lens is bs until it is actually for sale. forget what pentax have to say on delivery dates. Three new Pentax DA star lenses: Digital Photography Review

04-04-2009, 07:04 PM	#20
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	Originally posted by Blue I am more likely to see a Sasquatch in Florida that a DA* 60-250mm. I just returned from 7 weeks in florida. The sasquatch is real! the 60-250 is questionable???

04-04-2009, 07:37 PM	#21
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	I am still betting on Duke Nukem Forever.

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soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	Originally posted by pingflood I am still betting on Duke Nukem Forever. Hahaha! What a classic!

04-04-2009, 08:57 PM	#23
dnaseigel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rockford, IL Photos: Gallery Posts: 179	I would also question the existence of 60-250 f/4 except, and now that Pentax has posted it on their website I suppose my NDA is released...the lens really does exist. I had the phenomenal pleasure of using one LAST SUMMER on my vacation to national parks in the southeastern quadrant of our fair country. While this lens seems to be very VERY slow to come to market, I can definitely tell you that there is at least one extraordinarily sharp, working model of this lens. I took some great images of what a young family of five looks like living out of a minivan for weeks with it. Be patient all; what choice do we have. You will be rewarded with an amazing lens.

04-04-2009, 09:22 PM	#24
nixcamic Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Guatemala Posts: 354	Originally posted by Confused P.S: Incidentally, wouldn't you be more likely to see a Sasquatch in Saskatchewan ? Now where on earth did I put down my hip-flask of Glenfiddich....hic ? I'm from Saskatchewan, and everyone over 60 lives in Florida. I'm pretty sure the Sasquatch is over 60.

04-05-2009, 09:26 AM	#25
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	Originally posted by dnaseigel I would also question the existence of 60-250 f/4 except, and now that Pentax has posted it on their website I suppose my NDA is released...the lens really does exist. I had the phenomenal pleasure of using one LAST SUMMER on my vacation to national parks in the southeastern quadrant of our fair country. While this lens seems to be very VERY slow to come to market, I can definitely tell you that there is at least one extraordinarily sharp, working model of this lens. I took some great images of what a young family of five looks like living out of a minivan for weeks with it. Be patient all; what choice do we have. You will be rewarded with an amazing lens. Codiac2600 in drag, I presume?

04-05-2009, 06:11 PM	#26
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Originally posted by dnaseigel ...While this lens seems to be very VERY slow to come to market, I can definitely tell you that there is at least one extraordinarily sharp, working model of this lens. I took some great images of what a young family of five looks like living out of a minivan for weeks with it.... wondering, how do you get to be in a position to have such an opportunity? In the camera sales business or some affiliation w/Pentax USA?

04-06-2009, 06:10 AM	#28
KFrog Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Katy, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 294 Original Poster	Originally posted by RaduA https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/56427-its-official-da-...4th-april.html Well it's about time.

04-06-2009, 07:15 AM	#29
RadamFG Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 79	"AND THEY ALL REJOICED... yaaay..."

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octavmandru Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: somewhere around Posts: 615	Well, well. Maybe the horizon is not so grim, after all. The Beauty released now, the Beast in the summer. Mmm, I will order the olive version...

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