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edmundrt · 01-20-2017, 05:34 AM - **7 Likes**

Another M28-50 shot, wide open at the long end again. Having bought this lens on a whim and neglected it for ages, I've discovered it's actually quite good. Wide open it's not that fast, but what's in focus is above average as far as sharpness is concerned, and the colours have that lovely Pentax pop to them. Handling is classic M series and despite not being that wide it makes a fun walk around lens on APS-C when you fancy having a manual day.

**Riggomatic** · 01-21-2017, 09:48 AM - **7 Likes**

A single catail and fog from this morning.

SMC-K 135 f2.5 at f4

**Crooski** · 01-21-2017, 11:20 AM - **4 Likes**

Taken with FA* 24mm

th1952 · 01-22-2017, 07:07 AM - **6 Likes**

K5IIs with DFA 100 Macro WR

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**pepperberry farm** · 01-22-2017, 07:35 AM - **4 Likes**

really love this lens - so smooooth.....

**Riggomatic** · 01-22-2017, 08:40 AM - **7 Likes**

A bluebird checking out the housing options today. (cross posted in the backyard birds thread)

SMC-K300 at f8

zzeitg · 01-22-2017, 09:20 AM - **3 Likes**

FA31

**clackers** · 01-23-2017, 04:31 AM - **6 Likes**

FA*300 f4.5, wide open. I think the distances involved and the FA rendering make for a 3D look.

**pepperberry farm** · 01-24-2017, 03:55 AM - **8 Likes**

**paulh** · 01-24-2017, 09:10 AM - **3 Likes**

Super Tak 28/3.5

**pres589** · 01-24-2017, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I'm wanting a DA 70 more and more all the time...

**pepperberry farm** · 01-24-2017, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by pres589

I'm wanting a DA 70 more and more all the time...

it is a sweetheart of a lens - my only caveat is the MFD is a bit long; I find myself occasionally having to re-compose, but beyond that tiny issue....

also, if you are interested in the lens' starburst abilities, avoid the newer HD version, as the SMC version will produce sharper starbursts....

Rupert · 01-24-2017, 11:15 AM - **5 Likes**

"I guess it's just you and me since ol' Charlie left the Three Amigos to be on his own?"

"Those Whitewings are flaky birds.......can't even keep a group together!"

Regards!

Rupert · 01-24-2017, 02:33 PM - **2 Likes**

"Unless you want to be a Lone Ranger like ol' Charlie, don't turn your head when I'm talkin' to you!"

They argue a lot...but the bokeh is pretty good for a couple of worthless birds....as squirrels call them.

Regards!

**clackers** · 01-25-2017, 03:22 AM

Terrific pics with the DA70, PepperberryFarm ... I have both it and the FA77, and it does well versus its much more credentialed older sibling.

01-22-2017, 07:35 AM - 4 Likes	#8045
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	K-3 with DA 70mm f2.4 Limited really love this lens - so smooooth.....

01-24-2017, 03:55 AM - 8 Likes	#8049
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	K-3 with DA 70mm f2.4 Limited

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01-20-2017, 05:34 AM - 7 Likes	#8041
edmundrt Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Nagoya Posts: 577	Another M28-50 shot, wide open at the long end again. Having bought this lens on a whim and neglected it for ages, I've discovered it's actually quite good. Wide open it's not that fast, but what's in focus is above average as far as sharpness is concerned, and the colours have that lovely Pentax pop to them. Handling is classic M series and despite not being that wide it makes a fun walk around lens on APS-C when you fancy having a manual day.

01-21-2017, 09:48 AM - 7 Likes	#8042
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	A single catail and fog from this morning. SMC-K 135 f2.5 at f4

01-22-2017, 07:07 AM - 6 Likes	#8044
th1952 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Berea, Ohio Posts: 446	K5IIs with DFA 100 Macro WR Save

01-22-2017, 08:40 AM - 7 Likes	#8046
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	A bluebird checking out the housing options today. (cross posted in the backyard birds thread) SMC-K300 at f8

01-22-2017, 09:20 AM - 3 Likes	#8047
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	FA31

01-23-2017, 04:31 AM - 6 Likes	#8048
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	FA*300 f4.5, wide open. I think the distances involved and the FA rendering make for a 3D look.

01-24-2017, 09:10 AM - 3 Likes	#8050
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308	Super Tak 28/3.5

01-24-2017, 10:18 AM	#8051
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,533	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I'm wanting a DA 70 more and more all the time...

01-24-2017, 10:22 AM	#8052
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	Originally posted by pres589 I'm wanting a DA 70 more and more all the time... it is a sweetheart of a lens - my only caveat is the MFD is a bit long; I find myself occasionally having to re-compose, but beyond that tiny issue.... also, if you are interested in the lens' starburst abilities, avoid the newer HD version, as the SMC version will produce sharper starbursts....

01-24-2017, 11:15 AM - 5 Likes	#8053
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	"I guess it's just you and me since ol' Charlie left the Three Amigos to be on his own?" "Those Whitewings are flaky birds.......can't even keep a group together!" Regards!

01-24-2017, 02:33 PM - 2 Likes	#8054
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	"Unless you want to be a Lone Ranger like ol' Charlie, don't turn your head when I'm talkin' to you!" They argue a lot...but the bokeh is pretty good for a couple of worthless birds....as squirrels call them. Regards!

01-25-2017, 03:22 AM	#8055
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Terrific pics with the DA70, PepperberryFarm ... I have both it and the FA77, and it does well versus its much more credentialed older sibling.

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