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

frank · 10-20-2010, 05:43 AM - **5 Likes**

As promised in my other threads, I put this new lens on a film camera (MZ-5n), took a few random shots to see if the lens can cover FF image circle.

Just got the results back (developed and scanned at the same shop I always do my film). Well, I can't see any vignetting or dark corners on any of the photos taken by this combo, wide open or stop down, closeups or far away subjects. I can't even see any sign of optical degradation at all on edges or corners. I guess Pentax should've called it a DFA 35/2.4

Here are some quick testing photos I took w/ MZ-5n + DAL35/2.4 on Fujifilm Reala 100:

This following one was taken at wide open aperture, a bit out of focus (hard to focus w/o liveview at this low angle), but you can see there isn't any vignetting even for closeups like this:

A slightly bigger photo to show the edges:

ReiFFEXzyx · 10-20-2010, 06:24 AM

DAL means "-"
DFA means "+"
"-" and "+" equals "0"
so, still "DA"

JoepLX3 · 10-20-2010, 08:43 AM

Thanks for sharing, some great shots
- I am also going to buy this lens!!!

creampuff · 10-20-2010, 08:46 AM

Thanks Frank. The performance is even better than the DA 40mm Limited on film.

Urkeldaedalus · 10-20-2010, 08:48 AM

What a cool little lens.

laissezfaire · 10-20-2010, 08:50 AM

Frank, thanks for this, but why does black appear to be purpleish... also is there any purple fringing (a problem I have with my FA 50 1.4 outdoors).

chalion · 10-20-2010, 08:53 AM

I've still not seen anything that tells me not to buy this lens.

Keep up the good work frank.

frank · 10-20-2010, 09:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by laissezfaire

Frank, thanks for this, but why does black appear to be purpleish... also is there any purple fringing (a problem I have with my FA 50 1.4 outdoors).

it's the Reala film. I've been getting this kind of pinkish and purple color results for the past a few rolls, all developed and scanned in the same shop.

Next time I'm gonna change shop for the development ...

Blue · 10-20-2010, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by laissezfaire

Frank, thanks for this, but why does black appear to be purpleish... also is there any purple fringing (a problem I have with my FA 50 1.4 outdoors).

I haven't had any problems with the FA purple fringing outdoors. Sometimes I use a hood and sometimes not.

Adam · 10-20-2010, 09:06 AM - **1 Like**

If not for the plastic mount, it looks like it should indeed have been a DFA!

Btw, frank- you should add your remarks to this entry: SMC Pentax-DA L 35mm F2.4 AL Lens Reviews - Pentax Lens Review Database

rockmaster1964 · 10-20-2010, 09:29 AM

Thanks for doing the review.

Pentaxor · 10-20-2010, 10:41 AM

thanks for the review frank. do you have any film shots with the FA35 ? all this for reference.

twitch · 10-20-2010, 03:00 PM

Thanks for posting these. To my eyes though at least half seem to have some vignetting (3 out of the first 3 for example, and the dragon fly pic ). Not sure if that amount is normal anyway though for an FA lens on 35mm.

deadwolfbones · 10-20-2010, 03:13 PM

It's definitely a lot less than some lenses (lookin' at you, 24-70/2.8G) on my D700...

jake.astig · 10-20-2010, 07:07 PM

Frank,

How'd you control the aperture on the MZ-5N?

Am 90% certain to get this lens on my next trip to Singapore. How much does it retail over there? And what colors are available? I want a silver one to match my MZ-5N.

Cheers

10-20-2010, 05:43 AM - 5 Likes	#1
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	DA 35mm/2.4 should be called as DFA 35/2.4? - Full Frame Film Results (many photos) As promised in my other threads, I put this new lens on a film camera (MZ-5n), took a few random shots to see if the lens can cover FF image circle. Just got the results back (developed and scanned at the same shop I always do my film). Well, I can't see any vignetting or dark corners on any of the photos taken by this combo, wide open or stop down, closeups or far away subjects. I can't even see any sign of optical degradation at all on edges or corners. I guess Pentax should've called it a DFA 35/2.4 Here are some quick testing photos I took w/ MZ-5n + DAL35/2.4 on Fujifilm Reala 100: This following one was taken at wide open aperture, a bit out of focus (hard to focus w/o liveview at this low angle), but you can see there isn't any vignetting even for closeups like this: A slightly bigger photo to show the edges:

10-20-2010, 09:06 AM - 1 Like	#10
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	If not for the plastic mount, it looks like it should indeed have been a DFA! Btw, frank- you should add your remarks to this entry: SMC Pentax-DA L 35mm F2.4 AL Lens Reviews - Pentax Lens Review Database Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

10-20-2010, 03:00 PM	#13
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Thanks for posting these. To my eyes though at least half seem to have some vignetting (3 out of the first 3 for example, and the dragon fly pic ). Not sure if that amount is normal anyway though for an FA lens on 35mm. Last edited by twitch; 10-20-2010 at 03:28 PM.

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10-20-2010, 06:24 AM	#2
ReiFFEXzyx New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1	DAL means "-" DFA means "+" "-" and "+" equals "0" so, still "DA"

10-20-2010, 08:43 AM	#3
JoepLX3 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 518	Thanks for sharing, some great shots - I am also going to buy this lens!!!

10-20-2010, 08:46 AM	#4
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Thanks Frank. The performance is even better than the DA 40mm Limited on film.

10-20-2010, 08:48 AM	#5
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	What a cool little lens.

10-20-2010, 08:50 AM	#6
laissezfaire Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 188	Frank, thanks for this, but why does black appear to be purpleish... also is there any purple fringing (a problem I have with my FA 50 1.4 outdoors).

10-20-2010, 08:53 AM	#7
chalion Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Pennsylvania Photos: Albums Posts: 628	I've still not seen anything that tells me not to buy this lens. Keep up the good work frank.

10-20-2010, 09:02 AM - 1 Like	#8
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202 Original Poster	Originally posted by laissezfaire Frank, thanks for this, but why does black appear to be purpleish... also is there any purple fringing (a problem I have with my FA 50 1.4 outdoors). it's the Reala film. I've been getting this kind of pinkish and purple color results for the past a few rolls, all developed and scanned in the same shop. Next time I'm gonna change shop for the development ...

10-20-2010, 09:05 AM	#9
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by laissezfaire Frank, thanks for this, but why does black appear to be purpleish... also is there any purple fringing (a problem I have with my FA 50 1.4 outdoors). I haven't had any problems with the FA purple fringing outdoors. Sometimes I use a hood and sometimes not.

10-20-2010, 09:29 AM	#11
rockmaster1964 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Frisco Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 382	Thanks for doing the review.

10-20-2010, 10:41 AM	#12
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	thanks for the review frank. do you have any film shots with the FA35 ? all this for reference.

10-20-2010, 03:13 PM	#14
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	It's definitely a lot less than some lenses (lookin' at you, 24-70/2.8G) on my D700...

10-20-2010, 07:07 PM	#15
jake.astig Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 160	Frank, How'd you control the aperture on the MZ-5N? Am 90% certain to get this lens on my next trip to Singapore. How much does it retail over there? And what colors are available? I want a silver one to match my MZ-5N. Cheers