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07-05-2009, 11:22 PM   #16
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Just went out today and only brought my DA 35. You're right to be so excited to receive it, calle; you're gonna love it!
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07-05-2009, 11:49 PM   #17
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I ordered it from Pixmania for 4600 sek thats about $590.

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Was curious where you ordered from and how much it cost. Thanks.

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07-06-2009, 12:08 AM   #18
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I'm posting this not only to echo the amazing versatility and IQ of this lens in ALL situations (macro, landscape, etc.), plus how it lives on my K20D about 80-90% of the time. But I also want to comment on how some on this and other sites have criticized the bokeh of this lens: DON'T LISTEN TO THEM!! I've found it to be superb, so I'm just mentioning this for the sake of those who may be questioning it based on these reports.
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07-06-2009, 12:22 AM   #19
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Originally Posted by enoxatnep View Post
I'm posting this not only to echo the amazing versatility and IQ of this lens in ALL situations (macro, landscape, etc.), plus how it lives on my K20D about 80-90% of the time. But I also want to comment on how some on this and other sites have criticized the bokeh of this lens: DON'T LISTEN TO THEM!! I've found it to be superb, so I'm just mentioning this for the sake of those who may be questioning it based on these reports.
I have to agree completely with all of what you wrote...I never thought I would be so happy with a 35mm lens. I expected t just use it for macro and product shooting. I am loving it for all manner of applications. Most of the reason is the sharpness. I find it a wonderful complement to the 77mm.
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07-06-2009, 08:09 AM   #20
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It arrived after lunch today And its a real beauty!!
I'm really pleased with it The pictures looks really nice and sharp and the macros have a nice bokeh

















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07-06-2009, 09:12 AM   #21
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Just a warning. Don't let it near your wife. I made that mistake. She's now convinced the DA35 is hers and it's permanently attached to her K20.
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07-06-2009, 09:19 AM   #22
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Originally Posted by thomascdk View Post
Just a warning. Don't let it near your wife. I made that mistake. She's now convinced the DA35 is hers and it's permanently attached to her K20.


Good excuse to buy yourself a K-7. I R right.

And Dont use the DA 35 too much, Your other lenses will get sad.

2 recent DA 35 shots



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07-08-2009, 06:30 AM   #23
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Hi again!
I've been out on a walk today and took my preciousssss with me
Have a look at: 35 2,8

Cheers,
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07-08-2009, 10:14 AM   #24
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Originally Posted by melander View Post

And Dont use the DA 35 too much, Your other lenses will get sad.
Thats right!

But I solved the problem and sold all lenses except the DA15 and the DA*55...

The DA35 is for all day fun:





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07-08-2009, 12:13 PM   #25
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Love that last shot! The 35 is a favorite of mine. Sweet, sweet glass.
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07-08-2009, 12:33 PM   #26
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Originally Posted by TKH View Post
Thats right!

But I solved the problem and sold all lenses except the DA15 and the DA*55...

The DA35 is for all day fun:





Rainer
Wow....what a great pair!!



PERFECT and the 2nd on is sort of humorous (in a good way) on top of it!
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07-08-2009, 04:50 PM   #27
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Wow, nice. Only two lenses? That's discipline!
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07-08-2009, 05:39 PM   #28
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Originally Posted by rparmar View Post
Wow, nice. Only two lenses? That's discipline!
Oh, no it's worse than that...I have all three lenses. I bought them all before I even ordered a camera. I was going to wait for the K7 release but saw the prices were not awful on the lenses then decided to just buy them. I was able to get them all before the huge price jump, so in a way LBA saved me cash. A few days later I found a nice price on the K20D so I decided to go with it until the K7 prices drop. It's going to be fine until then so that's how it all happened for me.

Plus, I have only had the body a bit over a week... so, gimme a chance...I'll catch up!!
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07-08-2009, 06:50 PM   #29
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Originally Posted by brecklundin View Post
Oh, no it's worse than that...I have all three lenses. I bought them all before I even ordered a camera. I was going to wait for the K7 release but saw the prices were not awful on the lenses then decided to just buy them. I was able to get them all before the huge price jump, so in a way LBA saved me cash. A few days later I found a nice price on the K20D so I decided to go with it until the K7 prices drop. It's going to be fine until then so that's how it all happened for me.

Plus, I have only had the body a bit over a week... so, gimme a chance...I'll catch up!!
you're pretty much fine with the K20D. you don't have to own a K-7, you dont have a use for it. just let us handle those ugly K-7s.
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07-08-2009, 07:00 PM   #30
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you're pretty much fine with the K20D. you don't have to own a K-7, you dont have a use for it. just let us handle those ugly K-7s.
well.....wellll.....welll....arrrgggggggg!!! FINE!! phhhhhfffftttt!

as I slink down into my secret printing press in the basement...note to self, when I finally take over the world, force Pentaxor to watch me use the super secret FF Pentax I found when it fell off the back of a truck...VICTORY IS MINE!!! HA!
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