New macro lens
Posted 09/12/2009 - 22:44
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Yves that's old news and fake
The obvious one is that it can't be a DFA without an aperture ring.
The obvious one is that it can't be a DFA without an aperture ring.
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 09/12/2009 - 23:32
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Yves (another one of those crazy Canucks)
Posted 09/12/2009 - 23:50
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And from DP Review: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0912/09120903pentax100mm.asp
Yves (another one of those crazy Canucks)
Posted 09/12/2009 - 23:58
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Still think it's a joke though...
Maybe that will be my new lens instead of a seizz...
Maybe that will be my new lens instead of a seizz...
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 10/12/2009 - 00:04
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Looks like a stretch DA35.
Doesn't seem they have done anything to the lens formula besides a new coating and rounded diaphragm blades.
Doesn't seem they have done anything to the lens formula besides a new coating and rounded diaphragm blades.
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 10/12/2009 - 00:23
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Why couldn't they give us a DA*100mm macro?.....Price is £680....ARE WE GETTING VERY MUCH MORE FOR THE MONEY?.......Ken
K20D...ist DS ,DA18/55,DA16/45.DA* 50/135,"A"1.7 50MM..."A" 70/210..M 50mm f2...Tamron 90mm macro,28/300 Tamron,200/500 Tamron 6.9....A Pentax DA*300... Sigma10/20,FA31mm 1.8 Ltd*********,FA 77mm Ltd!
Posted 10/12/2009 - 00:28
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Well, it does look official now with an official press release and is apparently shipping in January for $849 US. Guessing that means £1,000!
Interesting tidbits:-
Interesting tidbits:-
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The PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mmF2.8 WR is the first PENTAX interchangeable macro lens featuring a completely rounded diaphragm blade. This creates a natural, beautiful bokeh, while minimizing the streaking effect of point light sources.
Sounds good! The PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mmF2.8 WR is the first PENTAX interchangeable macro lens featuring a completely rounded diaphragm blade. This creates a natural, beautiful bokeh, while minimizing the streaking effect of point light sources.
Quote:
This macro lens features a simplified weather-resistant construction, which minimizes the intrusion of water and moisture into the lens barrel. By mounting the lens on a PENTAX weather-resistant digital SLR camera body, the user is assured of greater durability and reliability when shooting in rain or mist, as well as at locations subject to a spray or splash.
Sounds not as good as the sealing on DA*s though
This macro lens features a simplified weather-resistant construction, which minimizes the intrusion of water and moisture into the lens barrel. By mounting the lens on a PENTAX weather-resistant digital SLR camera body, the user is assured of greater durability and reliability when shooting in rain or mist, as well as at locations subject to a spray or splash.
Posted 10/12/2009 - 00:39
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Unlocker wrote:
Sounds not as good as the sealing on DA*s though
Yes the WR version of the 18-55 that I have doesn't have the feel or build of a DA* but it's definitely a step up for the standard 18-55 MKII, sort of a half way house between the two I would say.
Sounds not as good as the sealing on DA*s though
Posted 10/12/2009 - 00:41
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I imagine the aperture ring has been dropped due to the added complexity of sealing it - shame! No mention of AF so I assume it's screw-driven like the Limiteds.
Very nice; but as the weight and size savings over the current model are negligible, and the optical formula the same, I won't be upgrading just yet...
Very nice; but as the weight and size savings over the current model are negligible, and the optical formula the same, I won't be upgrading just yet...
Joining the Q
Posted 10/12/2009 - 10:13
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Unlocker wrote:
Think I agree with beginner, why did we just not get a DA* 100mm Macro?
Bit of a guess but I think Pentax have taken the view to minimise development cost with this lens, it looks like (a very nice) cosmetic make over of the existing DFA 100. Loose the aperture ring and engineer in WR and a few other small tweaks.
Think I agree with beginner, why did we just not get a DA* 100mm Macro?
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