DA 35mm F2.4 AL reviewed...

**jackassp** · 11-14-2010, 09:55 PM

erphotoreview dot com have done a technical review of the DA 35 F2.4 AL lens, including imatest results using both the K-7 and K-5 cameras (surprisingly there is a difference).

It sure looks like a very nice lens, despite the plastic body and mount.

Be sure to insert http:// before erphotoreview dot com.

Cheers from Jack

Adam · 11-14-2010, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by jackassp

K-7 and K-5 cameras (surprisingly there is a difference)

There's better be one!

What's erphotoreview.com? I've never heard of it before.

**jackassp** · 11-14-2010, 10:03 PM

erphotoreview is a blog run by Eric Tastad, a Pentax fan and user for many years.

Pentaxor · 11-14-2010, 10:44 PM

Originally posted by jackassp

Be sure to insert http:// before erphotoreview dot com.

Cheers from Jack

why do you need to complicate links?

**jackassp** · 11-14-2010, 11:14 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

why do you need to complicate links?

Adam saw it and he didn't complain.

Couldn't you work it out?

JonPB · 11-15-2010, 12:27 AM

Link to review here.

Jack, as far as I know, Adam isn't worried about us linking to other sites. Really, he seems to enjoy it--so long as the other site is willing to allow links back here. That's a whole different debate, but the bottom line is that you should feel free to put full links to sites when posting here.

As far as the review goes... I'm disappointed in my wallet because Pentax is doing such a good job with this last year's products. I can say that I'm entirely on the fence as to whether I want the 18-135 to be an excellent lens; WR in a superb, do-it-all zoom will tempt me to death.

Jonathan Mac · 11-15-2010, 07:32 AM

Brief but good review. Distortion looks a little high though, which no-one´s mentioned before.

farfisa · 11-15-2010, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Brief but good review. Distortion looks a little high though, which no-one´s mentioned before.

I agree, interesting (especially there being a difference between the K-5 and K-7), but very brief.

Distortion's only -0.83% (averaged), which according to photozone's results is about average for Pentax lenses in this range (like the FA 35 and the FA 31). The DA 35 Macro has less distortion, but that's typical of macro lenses.

r0ckstarr · 11-15-2010, 10:29 AM

Here's the review that sold me on the DA 35.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/118765-da-35mm...ny-photos.html

11-14-2010, 09:55 PM	#1
jackassp Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 813	DA 35mm F2.4 AL reviewed... erphotoreview dot com have done a technical review of the DA 35 F2.4 AL lens, including imatest results using both the K-7 and K-5 cameras (surprisingly there is a difference). It sure looks like a very nice lens, despite the plastic body and mount. Be sure to insert http:// before erphotoreview dot com. Cheers from Jack

11-14-2010, 10:00 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by jackassp K-7 and K-5 cameras (surprisingly there is a difference) There's better be one! What's erphotoreview.com? I've never heard of it before. 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:

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11-14-2010, 10:03 PM	#3
jackassp Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 813 Original Poster	erphotoreview is a blog run by Eric Tastad, a Pentax fan and user for many years.

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11-14-2010, 11:14 PM	#5
jackassp Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 813 Original Poster	Originally posted by Pentaxor why do you need to complicate links? Adam saw it and he didn't complain. Couldn't you work it out?

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JonPB Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Portland, OR, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 430	Link to review here. Jack, as far as I know, Adam isn't worried about us linking to other sites. Really, he seems to enjoy it--so long as the other site is willing to allow links back here. That's a whole different debate, but the bottom line is that you should feel free to put full links to sites when posting here. As far as the review goes... I'm disappointed in my wallet because Pentax is doing such a good job with this last year's products. I can say that I'm entirely on the fence as to whether I want the 18-135 to be an excellent lens; WR in a superb, do-it-all zoom will tempt me to death.

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Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Brief but good review. Distortion looks a little high though, which no-one´s mentioned before.

11-15-2010, 08:19 AM	#8
farfisa Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,274	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Brief but good review. Distortion looks a little high though, which no-one´s mentioned before. I agree, interesting (especially there being a difference between the K-5 and K-7), but very brief. Distortion's only -0.83% (averaged), which according to photozone's results is about average for Pentax lenses in this range (like the FA 35 and the FA 31). The DA 35 Macro has less distortion, but that's typical of macro lenses.

11-15-2010, 10:29 AM	#9
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Here's the review that sold me on the DA 35. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/118765-da-35mm...ny-photos.html