New! Pentax HD D-FA 24-70mm F2.8 SDM WR
I'm torn between waiting to see how this performs or using the 10% voucher that has just sent to me and snapping up one of the Sigma 24-70mm lenses you have on Ebay at the moment.
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Saying that, it makes my current offering on the Sigma seem like quite a good proposition price-wise!
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According to one of the "other" forums it is a rebranded Tamron, with the addition of Pentax coatings, keeping the Tamron motor......
http://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/pentax-news/hd-pentax-d-fa-24-70mm-f28-ed-s...
I am highly dubious of these claims of a Tamron clone; firstly why would Pentax, which is in the process of reviving its reputation for great lenses, risk that with an inferior quality manufacturer? Second, if there is a tie-up with Tamron why has that company just dropped the K-mount from it's new products? Surely Tamron would just market their own K-mount version of their lens.
First priority would be D-FA150-450 to replace the Sigma ...
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I think I'd be quite attracted to Tamrons 'different' SDM , (assuming that's where it comes from) ...

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The last time we had such was of course with Samsung K mounts badged as Schneider-Kreuznach but actually made alongside the Pentax lenses in their usual factory. The Schneider name was just licenced to make them sound good. My understanding is patenting lens designs is expensive so these joint ventures have always happened. There is a lovely huge list on Wikipedia of all this. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentax_K-mount
The clear thing out of this is I'll not be able to remotely afford, as a retired person and an amateur photograher rarely getting paid for my hobby, the new full frame era for several years until prices come down dramatically, new or used.
According to one of the "other" forums it is a rebranded Tamron, with the addition of Pentax coatings, keeping the Tamron motor......
http://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/pentax-news/hd-pentax-d-fa-24-70mm-f28-ed-s...
I am highly dubious of these claims of a Tamron clone; firstly why would Pentax, which is in the process of reviving its reputation for great lenses, risk that with an inferior quality manufacturer? Second, if there is a tie-up with Tamron why has that company just dropped the K-mount from it's new products? Surely Tamron would just market their own K-mount version of their lens.
You will only prise my 43Ltd from my cold, dead hands...
why would Pentax, which is in the process of reviving its reputation for great lenses, risk that with an inferior quality manufacturer? .
Inferior? If it is made by Tamron and if it is nearly as good as their 70-200 2.8 - it would be a stunningly good lens.
Carl
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It does seem to be very confusingly positioned though:-
It's HD but has a green ring not a red one.
It's not a star lens.
In the US both the Tamron and Pentax equivalent are the same $1299 price (B&H)
In the UK the Tamron is £675 and the Pentax £1149 (SRS) ~70% more expensive.
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We are pleased to announce that the new Pentax HD D-FA 24-70mm F2.8 SDM WR lens is now available to pre-order.
Stocks will be available from October.
Pentax HD D-FA 24-70mm F2.8 SDM WR
We are offering £100 discount for pre-orders from forum members! Please mention your forum 'name' when ordering and the discount will be applied. No payment is taken until the lenses are available for dispatch.
As usual, please ask if you have any questions.
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