Da 40mm f/2.8

dgaies · 09-26-2011, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by Clarkey

you forgot the 35 Macro....

And the 43... Although he did say "from the limiteds I have"

twitch · 09-26-2011, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by Clarkey

you forgot the 35 Macro....

I don't own the 35 though, nor do I own the 43, that's why I said "the limiteds I have". If anyone wants to send me them though I'd be happy to give my opinion on their IQ

s.randy · 09-26-2011, 08:58 PM

I love my DA40, besides it I only have the 18-55 kit and a M 50 f1.7, so that lens lives on my K-x. Here are a few examples for you, hope they help. Only one complaint is the f2.8, if it was f1.8 Id never look at another lens again ever!

paperbag846 · 09-26-2011, 11:51 PM

Originally posted by s.randy

I love my DA40

Great shots!

DA 40 is a hell of a lens - just normal enough to be flexible, just unique enough to be special.

s.randy · 09-27-2011, 05:40 AM

Originally posted by paperbag846

Great shots!

DA 40 is a hell of a lens - just normal enough to be flexible, just unique enough to be special.

Thanks!

**miltona580** · 09-27-2011, 08:37 AM

The only thing I do not like about the DA 40 is the focusing ring is annoying to use. Its a fantastic lens and a true bargain in all other respects.

JHD · 09-27-2011, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by miltona580

Its a fantastic lens and a true bargain in all other respects.

Of all the current Pentax lenses, it is the by far the best value with uncompromising quality.

dgaies · 09-27-2011, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by JHD

Of all the current Pentax lenses, it is the by far the best value with uncompromising quality.

Something we agree on

edit: Unless someone's budget is very tight, and then the DA35/2.4 might be the better value (to them) out of the Pentax lineup.

SpecialK · 09-27-2011, 06:10 PM

Not sure how you can replace a range of focal lengths with only one, but the DA40 is nice, small, and cheap.

s.randy · 09-27-2011, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by SpecialK

Not sure how you can replace a range of focal lengths with only one, but the DA40 is nice, small, and cheap.

I don't know...every time I think about how I should get the 70 or the 21 to add to my 40 so I can cover more focal lengths but then I end up asking myself if I need those, my style works pretty damn well with just that little 40 not to mention it's so easy to pack around. So I guess it depends on your style as to which focal length works best or if you need a spread. It definitely is nice, small and cheap!

SpecialK · 09-27-2011, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by s.randy

...my style works pretty damn well with just that little 40...

You are very lucky. Alas, the 15 is not wide enough for me.

JHD · 09-27-2011, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by dgaies

Something we agree on

We might agree on many things.

Originally posted by dgaies

edit: Unless someone's budget is very tight, and then the DA35/2.4 might be the better value (to them) out of the Pentax lineup.

This is one of those things where upon we happen to agree. In fact I almost wrote something to the same effect but was distracted by an interruption.

dgaies · 09-27-2011, 08:46 PM

Originally posted by JHD

We might agree on many things.

....

This is one of those things where upon we happen to agree. In fact I almost wrote something to the same effect but was distracted by an interruption.

I know, I was just kidding around. I think if you take DA* lenses out of the equation, we'd probably agree on most things

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09-26-2011, 06:53 PM	#76
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by Clarkey you forgot the 35 Macro.... And the 43... Although he did say "from the limiteds I have"

09-26-2011, 06:56 PM	#77
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by Clarkey you forgot the 35 Macro.... I don't own the 35 though, nor do I own the 43, that's why I said "the limiteds I have". If anyone wants to send me them though I'd be happy to give my opinion on their IQ

09-26-2011, 08:58 PM	#78
s.randy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 177	I love my DA40, besides it I only have the 18-55 kit and a M 50 f1.7, so that lens lives on my K-x. Here are a few examples for you, hope they help. Only one complaint is the f2.8, if it was f1.8 Id never look at another lens again ever!

09-26-2011, 11:51 PM	#79
paperbag846 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,395	Originally posted by s.randy I love my DA40 Great shots! DA 40 is a hell of a lens - just normal enough to be flexible, just unique enough to be special.

09-27-2011, 05:40 AM	#80
s.randy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 177	Originally posted by paperbag846 Great shots! DA 40 is a hell of a lens - just normal enough to be flexible, just unique enough to be special. Thanks!

09-27-2011, 08:37 AM	#81
miltona580 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 309	The only thing I do not like about the DA 40 is the focusing ring is annoying to use. Its a fantastic lens and a true bargain in all other respects.

09-27-2011, 02:56 PM	#82
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	Originally posted by miltona580 Its a fantastic lens and a true bargain in all other respects. Of all the current Pentax lenses, it is the by far the best value with uncompromising quality.

09-27-2011, 03:44 PM	#83
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by JHD Of all the current Pentax lenses, it is the by far the best value with uncompromising quality. Something we agree on edit: Unless someone's budget is very tight, and then the DA35/2.4 might be the better value (to them) out of the Pentax lineup.

09-27-2011, 06:10 PM	#84
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Not sure how you can replace a range of focal lengths with only one, but the DA40 is nice, small, and cheap.

09-27-2011, 06:26 PM	#85
s.randy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 177	Originally posted by SpecialK Not sure how you can replace a range of focal lengths with only one, but the DA40 is nice, small, and cheap. I don't know...every time I think about how I should get the 70 or the 21 to add to my 40 so I can cover more focal lengths but then I end up asking myself if I need those, my style works pretty damn well with just that little 40 not to mention it's so easy to pack around. So I guess it depends on your style as to which focal length works best or if you need a spread. It definitely is nice, small and cheap!

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09-27-2011, 06:40 PM	#86
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Originally posted by s.randy ...my style works pretty damn well with just that little 40... You are very lucky. Alas, the 15 is not wide enough for me.

09-27-2011, 07:27 PM	#87
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	Originally posted by dgaies Something we agree on We might agree on many things. Originally posted by dgaies edit: Unless someone's budget is very tight, and then the DA35/2.4 might be the better value (to them) out of the Pentax lineup. This is one of those things where upon we happen to agree. In fact I almost wrote something to the same effect but was distracted by an interruption.

09-27-2011, 08:46 PM	#88
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by JHD We might agree on many things. .... This is one of those things where upon we happen to agree. In fact I almost wrote something to the same effect but was distracted by an interruption. I know, I was just kidding around. I think if you take DA* lenses out of the equation, we'd probably agree on most things