New Pentax D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro WR Announced

emr · 11-30-2009, 01:40 PM

I personally have no idea whether that lens picture is genuine or not, but I find it funny that with nearly every single real picture leak during the time I've been reading this forum, most of the posters have eagerly judged it as photoshopped. Is it that we're so tired or afraid of being fooled in today's world that it's better to be overly suspicious?

Well, IF that rumor is for real, perhaps Pentax is starting to release the next generation of lenses (that cover FF)?

eurostar · 11-30-2009, 01:46 PM

Couldn't it be a new 645D lens?

kevinschoenmakers · 11-30-2009, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by emr

Well, IF that rumor is for real, perhaps Pentax is starting to release the next generation of lenses (that cover FF)?

Why start the update-process by updating a lens that already covers FF when there's so much more important work to be done, if indeed they were indeed planning on designing an FF-capable range of lenses?

deejjjaaaa · 11-30-2009, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers

Why start the update-process by updating a lens that already covers FF when there's so much more important work to be done, if indeed they were indeed planning on designing an FF-capable range of lenses?

one of the reasons is that the minimal amount of work required

inferno10 · 11-30-2009, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by eurostar

Couldn't it be a new 645D lens?

Don't think so. 645D lenses would be marked DFA 645, or similar.

- Jason

clover · 11-30-2009, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers

Why start the update-process by updating a lens that already covers FF when there's so much more important work to be done, if indeed they were indeed planning on designing an FF-capable range of lenses?

Because Macro lenses are very asked one

kevinschoenmakers · 11-30-2009, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by deejjjaaaa

one of the reasons is that the minimal amount of work required

Yes, or you could just leave the old DFA be, which requires no work at all. If, if, they were to start an FF line of lenses, replacing an already FF capable lens is a very weird place to begin.

thibs · 11-30-2009, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by clover

I think I am understanding what you try to tell me.
You tell me that a 100mm Macro can be called DFA and having no aperture ring because it is not supposed to be needed. I get it !
But I think that will be very weird. Because of all the things I already said. ( and also, Why did Pentax make FAJ and FA then ? )
Of course, for Pentax, it will be easier and cheaper not to found a new name. So you might really be right at the end.

Well the point simply is:
DFA means 35mm lens ready for digital, and this hypothetical lens is exactly that.
They might find better nomenclature, I agree.

deejjjaaaa · 11-30-2009, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers

Yes, or you could just leave the old DFA be, which requires no work at all. If, if, they were to start an FF line of lenses, replacing an already FF capable lens is a very weird place to begin.

if they need just to add WR then it is the right place to start with...

Angevinn · 11-30-2009, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers

Why start the update-process by updating a lens that already covers FF when there's so much more important work to be done, if indeed they were indeed planning on designing an FF-capable range of lenses?

This should be a pretty nice lens. A 100mm macro let's you keep a safe distance from the subject but also the 100mm focal length is an excellent focal length for portrait work on a FF format. When I was still shooting Nikon film cameras my favorite lens for head shots was the Nikkor 105mm 2.5, this new Pentax is pretty close. Let's hope it's sharp!

**StephenMerola** · 11-30-2009, 03:13 PM

I feel certain that sharpness will be the one thing that won't let anyone down.

creampuff · 11-30-2009, 04:21 PM

If this lens is available in the shops, I will definitely buy it in a flash.
It will be hard but I will let go of my FA 100/2.8 Macro for it...

Art Vandelay II · 11-30-2009, 04:55 PM

I'll believe it when it’s official, but man, I hope this is true. That is a really sweet looking lens design. The cynic in me says it’s just a photo shopped DA35 f/2.8 Limited. However, I’m going to go the optimistic route and choose to believe this is just the first of many full frame Pentax DFA lenses followed by a a Pentax 35mm camera. Hey, I can dream…

IF this is the first of Pentax's new full frame lens line up I hope instead of making two high end lines (DA* and DA Limited's) they combine the two like this mock up suggest (WR). I always thought it was odd to have two separate high-end lens lines. As much as I like the DA*'s I'd much rather have lenses like the DA*55mm in a Limited body...that is if they could figure out some way to get a SDM into a DA limited body.

Andi Lo · 11-30-2009, 05:31 PM

Looks amazing

best looking lens in the pentax lineup?

**RuiC** · 11-30-2009, 06:09 PM

Originally posted by clover

........

FAJ is like FA without aperture ring...
.......

Somehow... plus plastic mount.

Rui

11-30-2009, 02:57 PM	#55
Angevinn Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago, Ill. Posts: 204	Multi-Use Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers Why start the update-process by updating a lens that already covers FF when there's so much more important work to be done, if indeed they were indeed planning on designing an FF-capable range of lenses? This should be a pretty nice lens. A 100mm macro let's you keep a safe distance from the subject but also the 100mm focal length is an excellent focal length for portrait work on a FF format. When I was still shooting Nikon film cameras my favorite lens for head shots was the Nikkor 105mm 2.5, this new Pentax is pretty close. Let's hope it's sharp!

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11-30-2009, 01:40 PM	#46
emr Guest	I personally have no idea whether that lens picture is genuine or not, but I find it funny that with nearly every single real picture leak during the time I've been reading this forum, most of the posters have eagerly judged it as photoshopped. Is it that we're so tired or afraid of being fooled in today's world that it's better to be overly suspicious? Well, IF that rumor is for real, perhaps Pentax is starting to release the next generation of lenses (that cover FF)?

11-30-2009, 01:46 PM	#47
eurostar Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Albareto, Italy Photos: Gallery Posts: 819	Couldn't it be a new 645D lens?

11-30-2009, 01:54 PM	#48
kevinschoenmakers Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shanghai Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,509	Originally posted by emr Well, IF that rumor is for real, perhaps Pentax is starting to release the next generation of lenses (that cover FF)? Why start the update-process by updating a lens that already covers FF when there's so much more important work to be done, if indeed they were indeed planning on designing an FF-capable range of lenses?

11-30-2009, 02:19 PM	#49
deejjjaaaa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: steel city / rust belt Posts: 2,043	Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers Why start the update-process by updating a lens that already covers FF when there's so much more important work to be done, if indeed they were indeed planning on designing an FF-capable range of lenses? one of the reasons is that the minimal amount of work required

11-30-2009, 02:20 PM	#50
inferno10 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 342	Originally posted by eurostar Couldn't it be a new 645D lens? Don't think so. 645D lenses would be marked DFA 645, or similar. - Jason

11-30-2009, 02:22 PM	#51
clover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Near Paris Posts: 141	Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers Why start the update-process by updating a lens that already covers FF when there's so much more important work to be done, if indeed they were indeed planning on designing an FF-capable range of lenses? Because Macro lenses are very asked one

11-30-2009, 02:38 PM	#52
kevinschoenmakers Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shanghai Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,509	Originally posted by deejjjaaaa one of the reasons is that the minimal amount of work required Yes, or you could just leave the old DFA be, which requires no work at all. If, if, they were to start an FF line of lenses, replacing an already FF capable lens is a very weird place to begin.

11-30-2009, 02:38 PM	#53
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by clover I think I am understanding what you try to tell me. You tell me that a 100mm Macro can be called DFA and having no aperture ring because it is not supposed to be needed. I get it ! But I think that will be very weird. Because of all the things I already said. ( and also, Why did Pentax make FAJ and FA then ? ) Of course, for Pentax, it will be easier and cheaper not to found a new name. So you might really be right at the end. Well the point simply is: DFA means 35mm lens ready for digital, and this hypothetical lens is exactly that. They might find better nomenclature, I agree.

11-30-2009, 02:50 PM	#54
deejjjaaaa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: steel city / rust belt Posts: 2,043	Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers Yes, or you could just leave the old DFA be, which requires no work at all. If, if, they were to start an FF line of lenses, replacing an already FF capable lens is a very weird place to begin. if they need just to add WR then it is the right place to start with...

11-30-2009, 03:13 PM	#56
StephenMerola Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 423	I feel certain that sharpness will be the one thing that won't let anyone down.

11-30-2009, 04:21 PM	#57
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	If this lens is available in the shops, I will definitely buy it in a flash. It will be hard but I will let go of my FA 100/2.8 Macro for it...

11-30-2009, 04:55 PM	#58
Art Vandelay II Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 886	I'll believe it when it’s official, but man, I hope this is true. That is a really sweet looking lens design. The cynic in me says it’s just a photo shopped DA35 f/2.8 Limited. However, I’m going to go the optimistic route and choose to believe this is just the first of many full frame Pentax DFA lenses followed by a a Pentax 35mm camera. Hey, I can dream… IF this is the first of Pentax's new full frame lens line up I hope instead of making two high end lines (DA* and DA Limited's) they combine the two like this mock up suggest (WR). I always thought it was odd to have two separate high-end lens lines. As much as I like the DA's I'd much rather have lenses like the DA55mm in a Limited body...that is if they could figure out some way to get a SDM into a DA limited body.

11-30-2009, 05:31 PM	#59
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Looks amazing best looking lens in the pentax lineup?

11-30-2009, 06:09 PM	#60
RuiC Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lisboa - The best destination in Europe Posts: 633	Originally posted by clover ........ FAJ is like FA without aperture ring... ....... Somehow... plus plastic mount. Rui