DA 20-40 has arrived !!!

GaryH · 12-06-2013, 11:48 AM

Thought I would post a few pics so everyone can see its size. Not as dainty as I was thinking.......

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Adam · 12-06-2013, 11:52 AM

It actually looks a lot bigger in real life than I expected it to be! Nice, though- I hope you enjoy the lens

**filoxophy** · 12-06-2013, 11:59 AM

Looks great! How do you like the handling? I've heard people say it's lighter than its size may suggest--do you find that to be true for you?

Put the hood on the DA* for a fair size comparison!

VisualDarkness · 12-06-2013, 11:59 AM

I want one! You know it's Christmas soon?

jimr-pdx · 12-06-2013, 12:09 PM

The larger 55mm filter size was a clue, a supersized Limited. Still it's high on my list, as I'm WR-free below 50mm right now...

GaryH · 12-06-2013, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by filoxophy

Looks great! How do you like the handling? I've heard people say it's lighter than its size may suggest--do you find that to be true for you?

Put the hood on the DA* for a fair size comparison!

I do find that to be true. It is a very quality built lens. Not sure I need it and the new 16-50 too at this time. It could easily replace the 21 and 40 but it is as big as both of those lenses put together or bigger. Nice lens though. I will do some testing .

DogLover · 12-06-2013, 12:12 PM

I think it looks about like what I expected. I saw a photo of it next to a FA31 once, so I knew it was bigger than that. Someone in another thread said they already returned theirs because it was "very" soft in the corners under all circumstances. What do you think about that?

GaryH · 12-06-2013, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by DogLover

I think it looks about like what I expected. I saw a photo of it next to a FA31 once, so I knew it was bigger than that. Someone in another thread said they already returned theirs because it was "very" soft in the corners under all circumstances. What do you think about that?

I am finding it soft on the left side especially which is concerning. So far I have been shooting handheld but I am not having that issue with other lenses...... Will have to drag out the tripod. I just checked AF compared to the 16-50 and it seems to be about the same. Not really any speed difference.
Another pic with the 17-50 Tamron and 16-50 Pentax....

**jpzk** · 12-06-2013, 12:35 PM

Gary:

Let us see the difference in images taken with this new lens vs. the DA*16-50 at the same focal length(s)!

Congrats on the new purchase.

JP

DogLover · 12-06-2013, 12:40 PM - **1 Like**

Btw, you should never admit to being the first to have any new piece of gear. You will be inundated with requests for every conceivable type of sample.

GaryH · 12-06-2013, 12:54 PM

Well....... I have already packed it back up to return. It is soft on the left edge and I just cant ride that horse. I think the 16-50 will be the lens for me. For myself, its size kind of takes away from the allure of the limiteds. That and the fact that it is F4 at the long end takes away from some excitement for myself. If it were smaller, I would be much happier but since the 16-50 is here and is a good copy so far, I will stick with that. I have the focal range covered quite well.

jimr-pdx · 12-06-2013, 12:59 PM

Make sure they know it has a problem so they don't put it back on the shelf, with my luck it will be waiting for me

Good luck with the winnowing, you have several good lenses in that range. I want WR, would like DC, and don't need f/2.x aperture too often so it still sounds good to me - until I learn more about the roadmap ~17-85 of course

DogLover · 12-06-2013, 01:12 PM

Well, shoot, that's 0 for 2. I won't keep mine if it turns out to be soft, either. Size is fine with me, though.

Driline · 12-06-2013, 01:14 PM

Sort of off topic, but what are your impressions between the Tamron 17-50 and Pentax 16-50 lens?

i83N · 12-06-2013, 01:30 PM

Review coming ?

12-06-2013, 11:48 AM	#1
GaryH Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Photos: Gallery Posts: 764	DA 20-40 has arrived !!! Thought I would post a few pics so everyone can see its size. Not as dainty as I was thinking....... Attached Images

12-06-2013, 11:52 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	It actually looks a lot bigger in real life than I expected it to be! Nice, though- I hope you enjoy the lens Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

12-06-2013, 12:18 PM	#8
GaryH Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Photos: Gallery Posts: 764 Original Poster	Originally posted by DogLover I think it looks about like what I expected. I saw a photo of it next to a FA31 once, so I knew it was bigger than that. Someone in another thread said they already returned theirs because it was "very" soft in the corners under all circumstances. What do you think about that? I am finding it soft on the left side especially which is concerning. So far I have been shooting handheld but I am not having that issue with other lenses...... Will have to drag out the tripod. I just checked AF compared to the 16-50 and it seems to be about the same. Not really any speed difference. Another pic with the 17-50 Tamron and 16-50 Pentax.... Attached Images Last edited by GaryH; 12-06-2013 at 12:27 PM.

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12-06-2013, 11:59 AM	#3
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,132	Looks great! How do you like the handling? I've heard people say it's lighter than its size may suggest--do you find that to be true for you? Put the hood on the DA* for a fair size comparison!

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12-06-2013, 12:09 PM	#5
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	The larger 55mm filter size was a clue, a supersized Limited. Still it's high on my list, as I'm WR-free below 50mm right now...

12-06-2013, 12:10 PM	#6
GaryH Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Photos: Gallery Posts: 764 Original Poster	Originally posted by filoxophy Looks great! How do you like the handling? I've heard people say it's lighter than its size may suggest--do you find that to be true for you? Put the hood on the DA* for a fair size comparison! I do find that to be true. It is a very quality built lens. Not sure I need it and the new 16-50 too at this time. It could easily replace the 21 and 40 but it is as big as both of those lenses put together or bigger. Nice lens though. I will do some testing .

12-06-2013, 12:12 PM	#7
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	I think it looks about like what I expected. I saw a photo of it next to a FA31 once, so I knew it was bigger than that. Someone in another thread said they already returned theirs because it was "very" soft in the corners under all circumstances. What do you think about that?

12-06-2013, 12:35 PM	#9
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Gary: Let us see the difference in images taken with this new lens vs. the DA*16-50 at the same focal length(s)! Congrats on the new purchase. JP

12-06-2013, 12:40 PM - 1 Like	#10
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Btw, you should never admit to being the first to have any new piece of gear. You will be inundated with requests for every conceivable type of sample.

12-06-2013, 12:54 PM	#11
GaryH Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Photos: Gallery Posts: 764 Original Poster	Well....... I have already packed it back up to return. It is soft on the left edge and I just cant ride that horse. I think the 16-50 will be the lens for me. For myself, its size kind of takes away from the allure of the limiteds. That and the fact that it is F4 at the long end takes away from some excitement for myself. If it were smaller, I would be much happier but since the 16-50 is here and is a good copy so far, I will stick with that. I have the focal range covered quite well.

12-06-2013, 12:59 PM	#12
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Make sure they know it has a problem so they don't put it back on the shelf, with my luck it will be waiting for me Good luck with the winnowing, you have several good lenses in that range. I want WR, would like DC, and don't need f/2.x aperture too often so it still sounds good to me - until I learn more about the roadmap ~17-85 of course

12-06-2013, 01:12 PM	#13
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Well, shoot, that's 0 for 2. I won't keep mine if it turns out to be soft, either. Size is fine with me, though.

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12-06-2013, 01:14 PM	#14
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,695	Sort of off topic, but what are your impressions between the Tamron 17-50 and Pentax 16-50 lens?

12-06-2013, 01:30 PM	#15
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203	Review coming ?