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henryjing · 06-30-2011, 01:16 PM

First, let's see the origin pic

100%crop here, amazing!!!

kenafein · 06-30-2011, 01:22 PM

Very nice. Pentax is probably making a big mistake discontinuing this lens.

DogLover · 06-30-2011, 01:32 PM

It's not discontinued. And that is very impressive, Henry.

henryjing · 06-30-2011, 01:38 PM

One more

aurele · 06-30-2011, 01:39 PM

I really want this lense

Originally posted by kenafein

Pentax is probably making a big mistake discontinuing this lens.

for the last past 5 years (at least) some people says it's discontinuited lense

kenafein · 06-30-2011, 01:45 PM

I'm very happy to be mistaken then. I saw it at B&H for a closeout price.

v5planet · 06-30-2011, 01:46 PM

Wow... I would never have guessed that was a 100% crop. What a sharp lens.

**Ash** · 06-30-2011, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by kenafein

I saw it at B&H for a closeout price

This doesn't mean Pentax is discontinuing the lens. B&H are not affiliated with Pentax.

Brilliant detail in this image Henry. Thanks for sharing.

RonHendriks1966 · 06-30-2011, 01:55 PM

Well I just made pictures with FA*85mm at f8 and they also have wonderfull detail on my K-5. So for good lenses the sensor is really amazing.

Nice job on this 31mm!

henryjing · 06-30-2011, 02:07 PM

Mine is K-7. I think I will keep using K-7 for 1 or 2 more years...

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Well I just made pictures with FA*85mm at f8 and they also have wonderfull detail on my K-5. So for good lenses the sensor is really amazing.

Nice job on this 31mm!

Blue · 06-30-2011, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by kenafein

I'm very happy to be mistaken then. I saw it at B&H for a closeout price.

BH has it in stock. I doubt BH would quit selling it since they have a hard time keeping it in stock.

fa 31mm

They and Adorama also sell some used gear.

Ubuntu_user · 06-30-2011, 03:33 PM

And how can some people around here talk down such a lens?? Those are some very solid proof images that that lens is stunning.

es330tdc · 06-30-2011, 05:11 PM

WOW! Very nice.

twitch · 06-30-2011, 05:52 PM

Yes what a lens! Oh, and great photos too

You forget the price tag for this lens as soon as you view the first images from it on your computer. You realise then that even at $1k, it's worth every cent. The bonus is with no SDM we can still be enjoying it a decade from now...

Blue · 06-30-2011, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by twitch

Yes what a lens! Oh, and great photos too

You forget the price tag for this lens as soon as you view the first images from it on your computer. You realise then that even at $1k, it's worth every cent. The bonus is with no SDM we can still be enjoying it a decade from now...

I have to say that when I go to BH and see $899 for the DA* 16-50 or $999 for the FA 31/1.8 ltd, I would be more inclined to drop the cash for the FA!

06-30-2011, 01:16 PM	#1
henryjing Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: United States Posts: 467	Amazing!100%Crop from FA31, just like Macro lens First, let's see the origin pic 100%crop here, amazing!!!

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06-30-2011, 01:22 PM	#2
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Very nice. Pentax is probably making a big mistake discontinuing this lens.

06-30-2011, 01:32 PM	#3
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	It's not discontinued. And that is very impressive, Henry.

06-30-2011, 01:38 PM	#4
henryjing Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: United States Posts: 467 Original Poster	One more

06-30-2011, 01:39 PM	#5
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	I really want this lense Originally posted by kenafein Pentax is probably making a big mistake discontinuing this lens. for the last past 5 years (at least) some people says it's discontinuited lense

06-30-2011, 01:45 PM	#6
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	I'm very happy to be mistaken then. I saw it at B&H for a closeout price.

06-30-2011, 01:46 PM	#7
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Wow... I would never have guessed that was a 100% crop. What a sharp lens.

06-30-2011, 01:48 PM	#8
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Originally posted by kenafein I saw it at B&H for a closeout price This doesn't mean Pentax is discontinuing the lens. B&H are not affiliated with Pentax. Brilliant detail in this image Henry. Thanks for sharing.

06-30-2011, 01:55 PM	#9
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Well I just made pictures with FA*85mm at f8 and they also have wonderfull detail on my K-5. So for good lenses the sensor is really amazing. Nice job on this 31mm!

06-30-2011, 02:07 PM	#10
henryjing Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: United States Posts: 467 Original Poster	Mine is K-7. I think I will keep using K-7 for 1 or 2 more years... Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Well I just made pictures with FA*85mm at f8 and they also have wonderfull detail on my K-5. So for good lenses the sensor is really amazing. Nice job on this 31mm!

06-30-2011, 02:30 PM	#11
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by kenafein I'm very happy to be mistaken then. I saw it at B&H for a closeout price. BH has it in stock. I doubt BH would quit selling it since they have a hard time keeping it in stock. fa 31mm They and Adorama also sell some used gear.

06-30-2011, 03:33 PM	#12
Ubuntu_user Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,545	And how can some people around here talk down such a lens?? Those are some very solid proof images that that lens is stunning.

06-30-2011, 05:11 PM	#13
es330tdc New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Zürich Posts: 7	WOW! Very nice.

06-30-2011, 05:52 PM	#14
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Yes what a lens! Oh, and great photos too You forget the price tag for this lens as soon as you view the first images from it on your computer. You realise then that even at $1k, it's worth every cent. The bonus is with no SDM we can still be enjoying it a decade from now...

06-30-2011, 07:13 PM	#15
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by twitch Yes what a lens! Oh, and great photos too You forget the price tag for this lens as soon as you view the first images from it on your computer. You realise then that even at $1k, it's worth every cent. The bonus is with no SDM we can still be enjoying it a decade from now... I have to say that when I go to BH and see $899 for the DA* 16-50 or $999 for the FA 31/1.8 ltd, I would be more inclined to drop the cash for the FA!

Amazing!100%Crop from FA31, just like Macro lens

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