Pentax hevyweights shootout - par II FA*24 vs 31ltd

axl · 01-27-2011, 09:18 AM - **1 Like**

So,
here is part II of my line up shootout.
I used the same settings and scene as in part I, just adjusted the shutter speed since it got bit darker (-1 stop)
This time I only took shots with trying to match the magnification.

Here we go:

IMGP5976

IMGP5977

IMGP5978

IMGP5981

IMGP5980

and crops composites:

Untitled-2

Untitled-1

Thanks for looking....

Pentaxor · 01-27-2011, 02:28 PM

thanks again Peter. with the kind of DOF the 24/2 displays, I don't think it would work out well for portraits and one would be contented using a DA21 and any other zoom lens at that focal range instead. however, the 1/3 stop to 2 stop advantage over the other lenses makes it a bit more flexible on very demanding occasions.

axl · 01-27-2011, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

thanks again Peter. with the kind of DOF the 24/2 displays, I don't think it would work out well for portraits and one would be contented using a DA21 and any other zoom lens at that focal range instead. however, the 1/3 stop to 2 stop advantage over the other lenses makes it a bit more flexible on very demanding occasions.

well, this depends on occasion... there are moments where the FA* gets the pop of faster lens. I'd say a lot depends on focusing, if you manage to focus the lens almost at the border of front focusing then it's achievable, but yes, in general terms, it's DOF is not as shallow as I'd like....especially for portraits...

oh well

Oh, and here is one of the occasions I meant:

**Ash** · 02-02-2011, 01:57 PM

Top stuff Peter.
Another good comparison thread - thanks for that.
The bokeh again is the most striking difference IMO - the 31 being significantly smoother and more pleasant.

01-27-2011, 09:18 AM - 1 Like	#1
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	*Pentax hevyweights shootout - par II FA24 vs 31ltd** So, here is part II of my line up shootout. I used the same settings and scene as in part I, just adjusted the shutter speed since it got bit darker (-1 stop) This time I only took shots with trying to match the magnification. Here we go: IMGP5976 IMGP5977 IMGP5978 IMGP5981 IMGP5980 and crops composites: Untitled-2 Untitled-1 Thanks for looking....

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01-27-2011, 02:28 PM	#2
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	thanks again Peter. with the kind of DOF the 24/2 displays, I don't think it would work out well for portraits and one would be contented using a DA21 and any other zoom lens at that focal range instead. however, the 1/3 stop to 2 stop advantage over the other lenses makes it a bit more flexible on very demanding occasions.

01-27-2011, 03:09 PM	#3
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183 Original Poster	Originally posted by Pentaxor thanks again Peter. with the kind of DOF the 24/2 displays, I don't think it would work out well for portraits and one would be contented using a DA21 and any other zoom lens at that focal range instead. however, the 1/3 stop to 2 stop advantage over the other lenses makes it a bit more flexible on very demanding occasions. well, this depends on occasion... there are moments where the FA* gets the pop of faster lens. I'd say a lot depends on focusing, if you manage to focus the lens almost at the border of front focusing then it's achievable, but yes, in general terms, it's DOF is not as shallow as I'd like....especially for portraits... oh well Oh, and here is one of the occasions I meant:

02-02-2011, 01:57 PM	#4
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Top stuff Peter. Another good comparison thread - thanks for that. The bokeh again is the most striking difference IMO - the 31 being significantly smoother and more pleasant.