So you want ridiculously sharp lens for little money?

prime.partisan · 08-30-2013, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by scratchpaddy

I didn't stop down at all for this shot. I dare you to look at it full size.

Awesome! Is that from the AF version?
My old manual also surprised me of how sharp it is at wide open. Contrast is top notch too.

scratchpaddy · 08-30-2013, 10:10 PM

Yes, it's the AF version. I bought it not because of the AF, but because it was available in SA mount for my other system. I believe the lenses are identical except for the coatings. I don't think I'd be able to differentiate between a picture taken with the old one vs. the new one.

I just noticed something weird: the Lens Database says the AF version does f/32, but mine goes up to f/45!

**Digitalis** · 08-31-2013, 12:24 AM

Every time I see that image i'm just so thankful I own my Sigma 180mm f/3.5 APO EX DG and Pentax FA*200mm f/4 ED Macro

prime.partisan · 08-31-2013, 12:50 AM

A few more mindless shots to celebrate the ridiculousness of this lens

Pixel peeping welcome!

Last edited by prime.partisan; 08-31-2013 at 01:00 AM.

stevebrot · 08-31-2013, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

Every time I see that image i'm just so thankful I own my Sigma 180mm f/3.5 APO EX DG and Pentax FA*200mm f/4 ED Macro

...and I am so glad I don't own the DA 35/2.8 Limited. The working distance at 1:1 at 35mm focal length is even tighter.

Steve

pentasonic49 · 09-07-2013, 01:11 PM

I have the pre DG version which I got to compliment my Z1P before I went digital. It works fine on digital cameras so don't be put off if you see one for sale. You may have noticed that when looking at the rear of the lens while moving the focussing that the rear element rotates a little. This is probably the floating element / group applying compensation for the focal distance to give the sharpness from 1:1 to infinity.

08-31-2013, 11:57 AM	#20
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Digitalis Every time I see that image i'm just so thankful I own my Sigma 180mm f/3.5 APO EX DG and Pentax FA200mm f/4 ED Macro ...and I am so glad I don't own the DA 35/2.8 Limited. The working distance at 1:1 at 35mm focal length is even tighter. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 08-31-2013 at 12:22 PM.*

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
So You Want a Studio?	Rupert	Photographic Industry and Professionals	18	09-08-2013 05:10 PM
People So....You Want to Model?	Rupert	Post Your Photos!	8	11-29-2012 08:12 AM
So you want to work for Nat Geo huh	eddie1960	General Talk	11	12-01-2011 05:43 PM
Do you own a sharp (& cheap, so manual ok!) wide lens? Need recommendations!	mishmatta	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	34	10-23-2011 07:30 PM
So many lenses so little money!	mba1971	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	9	05-18-2010 09:49 PM

08-30-2013, 09:09 PM	#16
prime.partisan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 198 Original Poster	Originally posted by scratchpaddy I didn't stop down at all for this shot. I dare you to look at it full size. Awesome! Is that from the AF version? My old manual also surprised me of how sharp it is at wide open. Contrast is top notch too.

08-30-2013, 10:10 PM	#17
scratchpaddy Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,361	Yes, it's the AF version. I bought it not because of the AF, but because it was available in SA mount for my other system. I believe the lenses are identical except for the coatings. I don't think I'd be able to differentiate between a picture taken with the old one vs. the new one. I just noticed something weird: the Lens Database says the AF version does f/32, but mine goes up to f/45!

08-31-2013, 12:24 AM	#18
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Every time I see that image i'm just so thankful I own my Sigma 180mm f/3.5 APO EX DG and Pentax FA*200mm f/4 ED Macro

08-31-2013, 12:50 AM	#19
prime.partisan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 198 Original Poster	A few more mindless shots to celebrate the ridiculousness of this lens Pixel peeping welcome! Last edited by prime.partisan; 08-31-2013 at 01:00 AM.

09-07-2013, 01:11 PM	#21
pentasonic49 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: weston-super-mare Posts: 395	I have the pre DG version which I got to compliment my Z1P before I went digital. It works fine on digital cameras so don't be put off if you see one for sale. You may have noticed that when looking at the rear of the lens while moving the focussing that the rear element rotates a little. This is probably the floating element / group applying compensation for the focal distance to give the sharpness from 1:1 to infinity.