Glad I decided not to return the DA*55mm f/1.4

axl · 06-13-2011, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Yesterday I put my DA*55mm on my K-5 Silver for the first time. Did the lenscorrection test and it scared the hell out of me! Correction is +10 wich is the biggest number I ever had to use. But then again, it is crisp sharp, so I'm lucky again.

I'm on +8 on K-7

but it's worth it

**DRabbit** · 06-13-2011, 12:11 PM

I think I'm a +8 too (on K-5)...

I was out in the rain with my kit on Saturday, and it was nice not to be so worried (as I usually am with non-weather-sealed gear). I ended up having problems with my car, which caused me to be in a fowl mood that resulted in me deleted most of the photos, however I did save one...

dgaies · 06-13-2011, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by axl

I'm on +8 on K-7

but it's worth it

+8 on my previous K-5, +6 on my current K-5. Needing a fairly large adjustment seems to be quite common with the DA*55 from what I've read.

v5planet · 06-13-2011, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by DRabbit

I think I'm a +8 too (on K-5)...

I was out in the rain with my kit on Saturday, and it was nice not to be so worried (as I usually am with non-weather-sealed gear). I ended up having problems with my car, which caused me to be in a fowl mood that resulted in me deleted most of the photos, however I did save one...

Very nice, I like this one.

paperbag846 · 06-13-2011, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by dgaies

+8 on my previous K-5, +6 on my current K-5. Needing a fairly large adjustment seems to be quite common with the DA*55 from what I've read.

I'm running +8 on my FA 50 1.4. I think it's normal for this aperture and Pentax (k20d).

PS you have my dream lens - congrats!

jstevewhite · 06-13-2011, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by WerTicus

im getting a 55 in a few days

Does not seem that too many people have one, there is very few sample pics from it on the forums.

I've considered offering up my FA43 in the marketplace in trade for the DA* 55. I love the 43, but 55 is a more comfortable FL for me.

axl · 06-14-2011, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by jstevewhite

I've considered offering up my FA43 in the marketplace in trade for the DA* 55. I love the 43, but 55 is a more comfortable FL for me.

I did exactly the same, got rid of 43 and 77 and replaced them by 55. Never befriended 77, liked 43 but it always felt tad short. 55? In May (my first full month owning the DA*) I shot (keepers only) 106 shots between 24+31+100 and 182 shots with the 55. Enough said

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06-13-2011, 12:00 PM	#16
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Yesterday I put my DA*55mm on my K-5 Silver for the first time. Did the lenscorrection test and it scared the hell out of me! Correction is +10 wich is the biggest number I ever had to use. But then again, it is crisp sharp, so I'm lucky again. I'm on +8 on K-7 but it's worth it

06-13-2011, 12:11 PM	#17
DRabbit Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 593 Original Poster	I think I'm a +8 too (on K-5)... I was out in the rain with my kit on Saturday, and it was nice not to be so worried (as I usually am with non-weather-sealed gear). I ended up having problems with my car, which caused me to be in a fowl mood that resulted in me deleted most of the photos, however I did save one...

06-13-2011, 12:12 PM	#18
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by axl I'm on +8 on K-7 but it's worth it +8 on my previous K-5, +6 on my current K-5. Needing a fairly large adjustment seems to be quite common with the DA*55 from what I've read.

06-13-2011, 12:18 PM	#19
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by DRabbit I think I'm a +8 too (on K-5)... I was out in the rain with my kit on Saturday, and it was nice not to be so worried (as I usually am with non-weather-sealed gear). I ended up having problems with my car, which caused me to be in a fowl mood that resulted in me deleted most of the photos, however I did save one... Very nice, I like this one.

06-13-2011, 02:32 PM	#20
paperbag846 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,395	Originally posted by dgaies +8 on my previous K-5, +6 on my current K-5. Needing a fairly large adjustment seems to be quite common with the DA*55 from what I've read. I'm running +8 on my FA 50 1.4. I think it's normal for this aperture and Pentax (k20d). PS you have my dream lens - congrats!

06-13-2011, 02:39 PM	#21
jstevewhite Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midwest Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,407	Originally posted by WerTicus im getting a 55 in a few days Does not seem that too many people have one, there is very few sample pics from it on the forums. I've considered offering up my FA43 in the marketplace in trade for the DA* 55. I love the 43, but 55 is a more comfortable FL for me.

06-14-2011, 11:17 AM	#22
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Originally posted by jstevewhite I've considered offering up my FA43 in the marketplace in trade for the DA* 55. I love the 43, but 55 is a more comfortable FL for me. I did exactly the same, got rid of 43 and 77 and replaced them by 55. Never befriended 77, liked 43 but it always felt tad short. 55? In May (my first full month owning the DA*) I shot (keepers only) 106 shots between 24+31+100 and 182 shots with the 55. Enough said