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Apparently the price for the new 16-50 will be $1400 in the US, considerably more than I'd hoped for. It will also use the KAF4 mount so will only be compatible with newer DSLRs, the ones that can control the aperture electro-magnetically.

More info over at DPR: https://www.dpreview.com/news/7876832835/ricoh-announces-hd-pentax-da-16-50mm-f2...

A Pentax ambassador has had a pre-production one for a few weeks: https://www.mikemuizebelt.nl/pentax-hd-16-50mm-f2-8-ed-plm-aw/

I see that SRS have it on their site with a £5 pre-order deposit, and £1494 balance to pay later (OUCH!): https://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/dpt/lenses/pentax-hd-da-16-50mm-f28-ed-plm-aw-...

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on New HD 16-50 in August? at 15/07/2021 - 09:17

I have the 16-85mm but it lacks the speed I want in a standard zoom, though I keep it for the range and WR. The Sigma 17-50/2.8 is absolutely superb but to have a good range, speed, WR and great optics (and a reliable focus motor) would really be something.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on New HD 16-50 in August? at 04/07/2021 - 16:39

I have the AF version and sold the MF after getting it. Later I regretted it as the MF version is much nicer to use.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Sigma 24mm Super Wide II at 04/07/2021 - 16:30

Good images and good scans. The P30 series are very reliable cameras.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on First images with the P30T at 16/06/2021 - 08:13

I'm not sure how good a deal this is as I don't keep up with UK pricing much, but Analogue Wonderland have this offer on for this weekend only.

https://analoguewonderland.co.uk/collections/buy-ilford-film?_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW5...

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Ilford film - buy five get one free (this weekend only) at 11/06/2021 - 16:08

A good start with what is one of the very best lenses Pentax has ever made.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on First Shots with 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited at 07/06/2021 - 22:04

I think there are still very few in the hands of users so far. Given the price it's not likely to be a high-volume seller even when supply can meet the demand at that price.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on Lack of K3 - III specific postings at 07/06/2021 - 22:02

LennyBloke wrote:

Urbanmeister wrote:
Must not go to Classified Adverts forum on this site. Must not.

And... repeat: 'Must not go to Classified Adverts forum on this site....' (especially if LennyBloke is selling. Great guy, selling great lenses, at great prices.)

And yet you still do

Thanks for the comments - I really do have to part with quite a lot of equipment now, and I'm happy to sell it off at what I paid for it - 24 items have gone so far this year without any significant purchases

The upcoming (though who knows when) wide angle fast DFA* is weighing on your mind already...

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on FS: A few lenses (Pentax and Third Party) at 07/06/2021 - 21:57

I got a used Heliopan 55mm CPL to use on my 20-40mm DA Limited. Seems to be good quality but it's certainly not slim. Doesn't seem to produce any visible vignetting from brief initial testing though.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on What's your latest acquisition? at 07/06/2021 - 21:54

This was always a very niche lens for Pentax and I'm amazed anyone spent what it cost, especially as it's slow. The 150-450mm would be far more flexible, is a zoom, apparently has great IQ and is suitable for FF.

Comment by Jonathan-Mac posted on DA 560 discontinued? at 23/05/2021 - 16:20

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