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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
10-18-2017, 02:24 PM
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Isn't this a News and Rumours forum? And isn't the activity already close to what it should be?
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
10-17-2017, 08:15 PM
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You are spot on.
Having said that I literally went back and checked the results of my LBA. I did not know I already owned all of their DA* line up (the DA*60-250 is listed for sale on PF).
I own A50, F50, D-FA50 macros and D-FA100 macro as well (Indicates LBA clearly and the 200/f4 macro a pipe-dream). Have been contemplating an FA77 for a long time but could not justify owning one having already owned the FA*85. I may create some funds for the D-FA*85 by selling the FA*85 if I find a good buyer and if it sells for the price I am expecting.
FA31 was another one that I could not justify since I own FA*24/f2 and DA35/f2.4 (the popular plastic Fantastic). I am still contemplating on consolidating the FA*24 and DA35 into an FA31.
50/1.7(s)<- yes (s) for plural are serving me so well right now that I may hold off the D-FA*50 for a longer time than I need to.
And I am not even complaining on the delays on this D-FA*85 release. I want a stellar optic at the end of the day whenever that day rises.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
10-17-2017, 02:08 PM
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Why is anyone not paying attention to the fact that these are '*' (STAR) designated optics and that their designs are are solely owned by Pentax. These lenses are for the long haul and I haven't seen Pentax doing monkey business around their '*' designated optics (as in multiple versions of the same FL with cheapening out between versions). And I personally like the idea of spending your effort on only the best. Cos then there is only the best out there to choose from whether or not you afford it.
D-FA*85/1.4 is a key FL and happens to be the second '*' optic Pentax is developing (1st being D-FA*70-200/2.8). If I were Pentax I would not care about the launch date until I get the design right. It may be potentially designed to exceed D-FA*70-200's performance at 85mm. And the owners of D-FA*70-200 already know what it does at 85mm.
'*' optics is their reputation. There is no room for failure and it is way more critical for them to get this right than its availability (or the lack of) in the market.
Honestly I feel very good about the fact that they are working on '*' optics and not churning out plain D-FA designs. I have also committed my LBA to their '*' optics. I am a little bummed by the fact that their 24-70 isn't a '*' designated optic. But it was a smart move to re-use Tamron design with Pentax goodies on top to quickly get that vital FL out and available in the market. Given this they are aware of the market pressure so don't think they aren't.
Getting it right is the main thing at this point. I personally do not want a lame D-FA* design on the shelves. If they need more time so be it. Their 200/f4 Macro design was/is the best macro lens ever produced. So they know their sh!t very well. And if they are going to produce '*' optics like those then I can wait for another year.
I would rather get a "shut all up" D-FA*85 than have it early.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
02-23-2017, 01:00 PM
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Indeed. So they may likely re badge someones.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
02-23-2017, 05:59 AM
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I have an FA*85 already. I am still delighted and will start saving up for the upgrade.
From the road map it seems the FA31 is getting a make over. And the ultra wide seems to be a 20 not 24. So may be I was wrong in speculating that it was a 24.
That fish eye almost makes me think .. its 8-16 and possibly a sigma rebadged. Regardless.. the road map seems promising and the 50 and 85 news tells me more about Pentax re-establishment into the market. I have seen people shoot with FF+85 most of their career. So this one was imminent but I am having goose bumps about the fact that it came sooner than I thought.
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