DA 35mm/2.4 should be called as DFA 35/2.4? - Full Frame Film Results (many photos)

greymda · 11-05-2010, 10:52 AM

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i see the same $219.95 on amazon

GeneV · 11-05-2010, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by brkl

FA35 was a lovely lens because it was just about fast enough, quite sharp, standard FOV and most importantly affordable. It's not a $500 lens and it never was.

Tell that to the folks over on Ebay. All the BIN prices are well over $500, and someone in the UK is offering 5 at $1,248 apiece. Yikes.

greymda · 11-05-2010, 12:01 PM

post a link to these lots, kinda interesting )

GeneV · 11-05-2010, 12:04 PM

Pentax FA 35mm items - Get great deals on Cameras Photo, Electronics items on eBay.com!

Pentaxor · 11-05-2010, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by GeneV

Pentax FA 35mm items - Get great deals on Cameras Photo, Electronics items on eBay.com!

it seems like the have the FA35 running back into production again. with the prices that I'm seeing with the FA35 right now, I guess I have to hold on to my copy.

Blue · 11-05-2010, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by GeneV

Tell that to the folks over on Ebay. All the BIN prices are well over $500, and someone in the UK is offering 5 at $1,248 apiece. Yikes.

I have told a couple of them to get off of the crack and sent them a link to a rehab center.

GeneV · 11-05-2010, 01:28 PM

Originally posted by Blue

I have told a couple of them to get off of the crack and sent them a link to a rehab center.

I had that kind of thought about the guy in the U.K. If I wanted to drop four figure money in this FL range, there would be an FA31 with my name on it.

Rocaway · 11-05-2010, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by greymda

i see the same $219.95 on amazon

Pre-release price in Singapore was US$224, its now about US$280

burnDESIGN · 11-07-2010, 04:12 PM

Came across a diagram for the FA35 vs. DA35 here: http://forum.digitalfotonetz.de/viewtopic.php?p=1007028#1007028

Pablom · 11-07-2010, 04:17 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Pentaxor

it seems like the have the FA35 running back into production again. with the prices that I'm seeing with the FA35 right now, I guess I have to hold on to my copy.

or sell it before prices drop again once the new 35mm gets a reputation

Rory · 11-07-2010, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by Pablom

or sell it before prices drop again once the new 35mm gets a reputation

Yup. Sell high.

alexshen8 · 11-09-2010, 09:58 PM

Hi Frank,
Thank you for your analysis.
I have a question which aperture exhibit best resolution and sharpness for this lens.
Really appreciate for your photo.

Fer · 11-10-2010, 07:04 AM

I managed to snap up the only DA 35 f2.4 AL in stock at Amazon UK a few days ago. I've only had time to run some quick tests, but my impressions so far are quite positive.

I have no experience with either of the other two 35 mm lenses discussed in this thread, but this one does seem to be a step up from the 18-55 kit lens in several regards. In addition to the obvious advantages offered by the extra stop (DoF control, low light shooting), I'd definitely say the 35mm f2.4 focuses faster than the kit lens, both in good and poor light conditions. I have not done proper tests to confirm this impression though.

In terms of sharpness, it also looks much better than the kit lens and well into "prime" territory. It's very sharp wide open, and I'd say almost as sharp as my M 50mm 1.7 (which is outstanding) at f/5.6 and f/8. The only thing I've disliked so far is some occasional, severe chromatic aberration in certain images at f2.4-f2.8, but I don't have the same photos shot*at smaller apertures to compare.

If anyone's interested, I posted some of these shots with 100% crops in this thread:
http://www.pentaxeros.com/forum/index.php?topic=38244.0

greymda · 11-10-2010, 07:08 AM

giving the fact that difference between the 35mm/2.4 and the 40mm limited in my case (due to location) is smth like 100$ - which one would you buy as a everyday lens?

GeneV · 11-10-2010, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by Pablom

or sell it before prices drop again once the new 35mm gets a reputation

I could make a profit on my FA35/2, but the aperture ring makes it something that it seems no newly released Pentax lens will ever be--useful on my LX/MX. The lack of an aperture ring makes any designation of "D FA" dubious in my book. Pentax apparently disagrees, as I was very disappointed that the D FA 100 Macro WR won't play on my classic film bodies.

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greymda Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moldova, EU Posts: 150	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. i see the same $219.95 on amazon

11-05-2010, 11:38 AM	#62
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by brkl FA35 was a lovely lens because it was just about fast enough, quite sharp, standard FOV and most importantly affordable. It's not a $500 lens and it never was. Tell that to the folks over on Ebay. All the BIN prices are well over $500, and someone in the UK is offering 5 at $1,248 apiece. Yikes.

11-05-2010, 12:01 PM	#63
greymda Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moldova, EU Posts: 150	post a link to these lots, kinda interesting )

11-05-2010, 12:04 PM	#64
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Pentax FA 35mm items - Get great deals on Cameras Photo, Electronics items on eBay.com!

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Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by GeneV Pentax FA 35mm items - Get great deals on Cameras Photo, Electronics items on eBay.com! it seems like the have the FA35 running back into production again. with the prices that I'm seeing with the FA35 right now, I guess I have to hold on to my copy.

11-05-2010, 01:24 PM	#66
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by GeneV Tell that to the folks over on Ebay. All the BIN prices are well over $500, and someone in the UK is offering 5 at $1,248 apiece. Yikes. I have told a couple of them to get off of the crack and sent them a link to a rehab center.

11-05-2010, 01:28 PM	#67
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by Blue I have told a couple of them to get off of the crack and sent them a link to a rehab center. I had that kind of thought about the guy in the U.K. If I wanted to drop four figure money in this FL range, there would be an FA31 with my name on it.

11-05-2010, 10:29 PM	#68
Rocaway New Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 5	Originally posted by greymda i see the same $219.95 on amazon Pre-release price in Singapore was US$224, its now about US$280

11-07-2010, 04:12 PM	#69
burnDESIGN New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Milton, PA Posts: 8	Came across a diagram for the FA35 vs. DA35 here: http://forum.digitalfotonetz.de/viewtopic.php?p=1007028#1007028

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Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Originally posted by Pentaxor it seems like the have the FA35 running back into production again. with the prices that I'm seeing with the FA35 right now, I guess I have to hold on to my copy. or sell it before prices drop again once the new 35mm gets a reputation

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11-07-2010, 06:47 PM	#71
Rory Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago Photos: Gallery Posts: 672	Originally posted by Pablom or sell it before prices drop again once the new 35mm gets a reputation Yup. Sell high.

11-09-2010, 09:58 PM	#72
alexshen8 Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 4	Hi Frank, Thank you for your analysis. I have a question which aperture exhibit best resolution and sharpness for this lens. Really appreciate for your photo.

11-10-2010, 07:04 AM	#73
Fer Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Madrid Posts: 66	I managed to snap up the only DA 35 f2.4 AL in stock at Amazon UK a few days ago. I've only had time to run some quick tests, but my impressions so far are quite positive. I have no experience with either of the other two 35 mm lenses discussed in this thread, but this one does seem to be a step up from the 18-55 kit lens in several regards. In addition to the obvious advantages offered by the extra stop (DoF control, low light shooting), I'd definitely say the 35mm f2.4 focuses faster than the kit lens, both in good and poor light conditions. I have not done proper tests to confirm this impression though. In terms of sharpness, it also looks much better than the kit lens and well into "prime" territory. It's very sharp wide open, and I'd say almost as sharp as my M 50mm 1.7 (which is outstanding) at f/5.6 and f/8. The only thing I've disliked so far is some occasional, severe chromatic aberration in certain images at f2.4-f2.8, but I don't have the same photos shot*at smaller apertures to compare. If anyone's interested, I posted some of these shots with 100% crops in this thread: http://www.pentaxeros.com/forum/index.php?topic=38244.0

11-10-2010, 07:08 AM	#74
greymda Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moldova, EU Posts: 150	giving the fact that difference between the 35mm/2.4 and the 40mm limited in my case (due to location) is smth like 100$ - which one would you buy as a everyday lens?

11-10-2010, 07:28 AM	#75
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by Pablom or sell it before prices drop again once the new 35mm gets a reputation I could make a profit on my FA35/2, but the aperture ring makes it something that it seems no newly released Pentax lens will ever be--useful on my LX/MX. The lack of an aperture ring makes any designation of "D FA" dubious in my book. Pentax apparently disagrees, as I was very disappointed that the D FA 100 Macro WR won't play on my classic film bodies.