Reviews of new DFA lenses

biz-engineer · 11-25-2015, 05:33 AM

Looking at the review of the new DFA lenses in the database. I'm astonished that there are only 5 reviews of the DFA150-450 and no review of the DFA24-70. What happens? No one owns those new lenses? Not interested in new full frame glass?

hoopsontoast · 11-25-2015, 05:40 AM

I was very interested in the D-FA 24-70mm but the price at the moment is just a bit too much. I have just bought a lightly used Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 HSM for 1/4 of the cost.
I do plan to get the new D-FA lens once its come down under £1k here in the UK. I like the look of the silent and quick AF (based on the Tamron version) and decent sharpness throughout, along with WR as a bonus too.

**TER-OR** · 11-25-2015, 06:26 AM

The low numbers are due to the 150-450 is quite expensive and the 24-70 is very new, and probably will be of most interest to the FF camera user.

lytrytyr · 11-25-2015, 06:34 AM

Maybe everybody's waiting to review the lenses on a K-1!

pathdoc · 11-25-2015, 07:22 AM

There are a couple of threads on this forum showing pictures taken with early adopters of the 24-70. Rondec in particular has been quite active with his.

longbow · 11-25-2015, 07:49 AM - **2 Likes**

Been using the 24-70 for a month now on my K-3 & K-3II and really like it. It resists flare & CA very well, has great colors and a fast & accurate focus - definitely a improvement over the DA* SDM. The only weak point is the lack of wide angle on ASP-C, but carrying a DA15 in my pocket takes care of that. I've gotten used to the large diameter and actually prefer the size because of the way it handles compared to my 16-85. It's become my main lens on the K-3II. As a side note, I got this lens mainly because it's constant F 2.8 & better SDM rather than the future FF, which I have no plans for or at least until I out grow my K-3's which will probably be awhile.

Here are some pictures from Sunday morning I'd posted elsewhere:

RonHendriks1966 · 11-25-2015, 07:49 AM

On one of our Dutch forums we have two owners of the 150-40mm lenses and both are producing great images.

**Rondec** · 11-25-2015, 08:43 AM

I may write a review. I had a thread with photos in it https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/306371-new-...70-f2-8-a.html.

The problem right now is that my wife was shooting a wedding with it and set her camera down with it on and it fell and and damaged the lens so it is "in the shop" right now.

pathdoc · 11-25-2015, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

The problem right now is that my wife was shooting a wedding with it and set her camera down with it on and it fell and and damaged the lens so it is "in the shop" right now.

Bonobo · 11-25-2015, 09:03 AM - **2 Likes**

Fund my acquisition of either lens and I will be happy to review them for you.

biz-engineer · 11-25-2015, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by Bonobo

Fund my acquisition of either lens and I will be happy to review them for you.

:-) have to ask Ricoh for a demo product.

---------- Post added 25-11-15 at 17:30 ----------

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

On one of our Dutch forums we have two owners of the 150-40mm lenses and both are producing great images.

I've compared images from the DFA150-450 and Tamron 150-600, the problem is I'm still not convinced by the DFA150-450.

Adam · 11-25-2015, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Looking at the review of the new DFA lenses in the database. I'm astonished that there are only 5 reviews of the DFA150-450 and no review of the DFA24-70. What happens? No one owns those new lenses? Not interested in new full frame glass?

Yeah, the full length reviews won't start pouring in until the FF is out. But we've already taken a good look at both lenses:

150-450mm:
HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

24-70mm:
Pentax-D FA 24-70mm First Impressions Review - Hands-on Reviews | PentaxForums.com

starbase218 · 11-25-2015, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Looking at the review of the new DFA lenses in the database. I'm astonished that there are only 5 reviews of the DFA150-450 and no review of the DFA24-70. What happens? No one owns those new lenses? Not interested in new full frame glass?

Maybe that is because the K-1 is not out yet, and most people may prefer a 16-50-ish range on APS-C.

6BQ5 · 11-25-2015, 10:17 AM

There are some reviews on places like ePhotoZine. Google is your friend.

https://www.ephotozine.com/article/pentax-hd-pentax-d-fa--70-200mm-f-2-8-ed-dc-aw-review-27358

https://www.ephotozine.com/article/pentax-hd-pentax-d-fa-150-450mm-f-4-5-5-6...w-review-27359

The 24-70mm is basically a Tamron updated with new coatings, or so we think. There are more reviews of that lens than are craters on the moon. Here's one from ePhotoZine.

https://www.ephotozine.com/article/tamron-sp-24-70mm-f-2-8-vc-usd-lens-review-19056

Make sure you pay attention to the camera body used when looking for reviews of 24-70mm. Some will be FF and others will be APS. This changes the definition of "edge" and "border".

zapp · 11-25-2015, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by 6BQ5

There are some reviews on places like ePhotoZine. Google is your friend.

https://www.ephotozine.com/article/pentax-hd-pentax-d-fa--70-200mm-f-2-8-ed-dc-aw-review-27358

https://www.ephotozine.com/article/pentax-hd-pentax-d-fa-150-450mm-f-4-5-5-6...w-review-27359

The 24-70mm is basically a Tamron updated with new coatings, or so we think. There are more reviews of that lens than are craters on the moon. Here's one from ePhotoZine.

https://www.ephotozine.com/article/tamron-sp-24-70mm-f-2-8-vc-usd-lens-review-19056

Make sure you pay attention to the camera body used when looking for reviews of 24-70mm. Some will be FF and others will be APS. This changes the definition of "edge" and "border".

Anyone else wondering what ephotozine is reviewing? The 70-200 is not available yet and the review is out for months (April). An indicator for lots of hot air with no uptate on the delayed delivery. Is this a marketing channel or are we looking at real tests.

11-25-2015, 05:33 AM	#1
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,232	Reviews of new DFA lenses Looking at the review of the new DFA lenses in the database. I'm astonished that there are only 5 reviews of the DFA150-450 and no review of the DFA24-70. What happens? No one owns those new lenses? Not interested in new full frame glass?

11-25-2015, 09:32 AM	#12
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by biz-engineer Looking at the review of the new DFA lenses in the database. I'm astonished that there are only 5 reviews of the DFA150-450 and no review of the DFA24-70. What happens? No one owns those new lenses? Not interested in new full frame glass? Yeah, the full length reviews won't start pouring in until the FF is out. But we've already taken a good look at both lenses: 150-450mm: HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews 24-70mm: Pentax-D FA 24-70mm First Impressions Review - Hands-on Reviews \| PentaxForums.com Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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11-25-2015, 05:40 AM	#2
hoopsontoast Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 861	I was very interested in the D-FA 24-70mm but the price at the moment is just a bit too much. I have just bought a lightly used Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 HSM for 1/4 of the cost. I do plan to get the new D-FA lens once its come down under £1k here in the UK. I like the look of the silent and quick AF (based on the Tamron version) and decent sharpness throughout, along with WR as a bonus too.

11-25-2015, 06:26 AM	#3
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	The low numbers are due to the 150-450 is quite expensive and the 24-70 is very new, and probably will be of most interest to the FF camera user.

11-25-2015, 06:34 AM	#4
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Maybe everybody's waiting to review the lenses on a K-1!

11-25-2015, 07:22 AM	#5
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	There are a couple of threads on this forum showing pictures taken with early adopters of the 24-70. Rondec in particular has been quite active with his.

11-25-2015, 07:49 AM - 2 Likes	#6
longbow Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 905	Been using the 24-70 for a month now on my K-3 & K-3II and really like it. It resists flare & CA very well, has great colors and a fast & accurate focus - definitely a improvement over the DA* SDM. The only weak point is the lack of wide angle on ASP-C, but carrying a DA15 in my pocket takes care of that. I've gotten used to the large diameter and actually prefer the size because of the way it handles compared to my 16-85. It's become my main lens on the K-3II. As a side note, I got this lens mainly because it's constant F 2.8 & better SDM rather than the future FF, which I have no plans for or at least until I out grow my K-3's which will probably be awhile. Here are some pictures from Sunday morning I'd posted elsewhere:

11-25-2015, 07:49 AM	#7
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	On one of our Dutch forums we have two owners of the 150-40mm lenses and both are producing great images.

11-25-2015, 08:43 AM	#8
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	I may write a review. I had a thread with photos in it https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/306371-new-...70-f2-8-a.html. The problem right now is that my wife was shooting a wedding with it and set her camera down with it on and it fell and and damaged the lens so it is "in the shop" right now.

11-25-2015, 08:45 AM	#9
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by Rondec The problem right now is that my wife was shooting a wedding with it and set her camera down with it on and it fell and and damaged the lens so it is "in the shop" right now.

11-25-2015, 09:03 AM - 2 Likes	#10
Bonobo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 226	Fund my acquisition of either lens and I will be happy to review them for you.

11-25-2015, 09:29 AM	#11
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,232 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bonobo Fund my acquisition of either lens and I will be happy to review them for you. :-) have to ask Ricoh for a demo product. ---------- Post added 25-11-15 at 17:30 ---------- Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 On one of our Dutch forums we have two owners of the 150-40mm lenses and both are producing great images. I've compared images from the DFA150-450 and Tamron 150-600, the problem is I'm still not convinced by the DFA150-450.

11-25-2015, 10:10 AM	#13
starbase218 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy, Universe Posts: 1,119	Originally posted by biz-engineer Looking at the review of the new DFA lenses in the database. I'm astonished that there are only 5 reviews of the DFA150-450 and no review of the DFA24-70. What happens? No one owns those new lenses? Not interested in new full frame glass? Maybe that is because the K-1 is not out yet, and most people may prefer a 16-50-ish range on APS-C.

11-25-2015, 10:17 AM	#14
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	There are some reviews on places like ePhotoZine. Google is your friend. https://www.ephotozine.com/article/pentax-hd-pentax-d-fa--70-200mm-f-2-8-ed-dc-aw-review-27358 https://www.ephotozine.com/article/pentax-hd-pentax-d-fa-150-450mm-f-4-5-5-6...w-review-27359 The 24-70mm is basically a Tamron updated with new coatings, or so we think. There are more reviews of that lens than are craters on the moon. Here's one from ePhotoZine. https://www.ephotozine.com/article/tamron-sp-24-70mm-f-2-8-vc-usd-lens-review-19056 Make sure you pay attention to the camera body used when looking for reviews of 24-70mm. Some will be FF and others will be APS. This changes the definition of "edge" and "border".

11-25-2015, 10:42 AM	#15
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,385	Originally posted by 6BQ5 There are some reviews on places like ePhotoZine. Google is your friend. https://www.ephotozine.com/article/pentax-hd-pentax-d-fa--70-200mm-f-2-8-ed-dc-aw-review-27358 https://www.ephotozine.com/article/pentax-hd-pentax-d-fa-150-450mm-f-4-5-5-6...w-review-27359 The 24-70mm is basically a Tamron updated with new coatings, or so we think. There are more reviews of that lens than are craters on the moon. Here's one from ePhotoZine. https://www.ephotozine.com/article/tamron-sp-24-70mm-f-2-8-vc-usd-lens-review-19056 Make sure you pay attention to the camera body used when looking for reviews of 24-70mm. Some will be FF and others will be APS. This changes the definition of "edge" and "border". Anyone else wondering what ephotozine is reviewing? The 70-200 is not available yet and the review is out for months (April). An indicator for lots of hot air with no uptate on the delayed delivery. Is this a marketing channel or are we looking at real tests.