The ultimate LBA...

frank · 04-14-2008, 03:07 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxke

Doesn't Frank have this lens?

Yeah, I have the FA43, and the other two FA Limiteds. But I won't let these go no matter what other lenses I add in. Those are something I'd keep as long I'm still taking photos

Besides, the DA35 is a dedicated 1:1 macro lens, does the best for macros. This along can't be replaced by the FA43, or 31 or whatever non macro lenses

frank · 04-14-2008, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

One more day... just one more day and it will be mine!

Hey Frank, you use a Katz Eye screen on your bodies don't you? Do you think you could get focussing that good on those flowers w/o it or was that strictly the cameras focussing?

Nope, I don't use Katz Eye, never used one. The only add-on I have is an O-ME53 eyecup

And actually I used AF on all these photos I took w/ the DA35

It hunts a bit especially at near 1:1 macro distance, but the focus does lock pretty well most time.

frank · 04-14-2008, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxke

Now, this is what I call a Photo!

Great shot Frank!

Thanks Marc

Originally posted by Pentaxke

Frank, you have to stop posting images like that... The water comes out of my mouth! You really know how to use that lens! Congrats!

I only had it for three days, but kinda like it already. This will be one of the lenses I'd keep for a while

I think it'd be my most used lens, probably I'd carry it everyday. It's such a versatile lens, pretty good for street photos too. Here is one take at F4.5, 1/6s:

nostatic · 04-14-2008, 03:35 PM

I would have to say that this is the proverbial "desert island" lens. Not to be too hyperbolic, but that's my current take on it.

Pentaxke · 04-14-2008, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by frank

Thanks Marc

I only had it for three days, but kinda like it already. This will be one of the lenses I'd keep for a while

I think it'd be my most used lens, probably I'd carry it everyday. It's such a versatile lens, pretty good for street photos too. Here is one take at F4, 1/6s:

And we have another winner!

Pentaxke · 04-14-2008, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by nostatic

I would have to say that this is the proverbial "desert island" lens. Not to be too hyperbolic, but that's my current take on it.

Agree completely!

Buddha Jones · 04-14-2008, 04:56 PM

The wait is killing me!!!

aegisphan · 04-14-2008, 05:03 PM

This lens is probably one of the most hyped up Pentax lenses ever

. I'm quite anxious while waiting for the arrival of this lens since my expectation is quite high (mostly due to all the great shots here). Lens like this makes prime shooting such joy

.

Today, I went out to a local park, and sometimes I had a hard time to keep my VL125 still at 1/20. Right there, I wished I had my DA 35. Oh well, it's better be here by Wednesday.

heatherslightbox · 04-14-2008, 05:51 PM

I got to thinking about it and figured that if I really want 1:1 macro, my 43 or 50 + my extension tubes (50mm worth) should do me. Sometime back, I messed around with the 43 and extension tubes and here are a couple of examples of what I was able to do:

If you want to see more, click here: macro_and_close_ups Photo Gallery by Heather at pbase.com

Another thing I was wondering is if you put a TC on a dedicated macro lens like the DA35, how would it affect the macro capability?

Thanks!

Heather

aegisphan · 04-14-2008, 06:07 PM

You will increase the magnification at the cost of much thinner DOF, light loss, and IQ loss. The least compromise of all for increasing magnificaiton would be bellows: no IQ loss. But the setup becomes a bit cumbersome, definitely not suited to chase insect around.

frank · 04-14-2008, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by hwblanks

I got to thinking about it and figured that if I really want 1:1 macro, my 43 or 50 + my extension tubes (50mm worth) should do me. Sometime back, I messed around with the 43 and extension tubes and here are a couple of examples of what I was able to do:

If you want to see more, click here: macro_and_close_ups Photo Gallery by Heather at pbase.com

Another thing I was wondering is if you put a TC on a dedicated macro lens like the DA35, how would it affect the macro capability?

Thanks!

Heather

Nice shots, Heather.

Don't think you can use the DA35 w/ any TC though. Its minimum focal distance is already very close (14cm). At 1:1, the subject almost touches the front element. If you put a TC in between, the focus point probably would be inside the lens

Buddha Jones · 04-14-2008, 07:55 PM

Hey Frank, what game are those gentlemen playing?

frank · 04-14-2008, 07:59 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

Hey Frank, what game are those gentlemen playing?

Some kind of chess played by Malays and Southern Chinese I think. Never played myself ...

creampuff · 04-14-2008, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

Hey Frank, what game are those gentlemen playing?

They are playing checkers but on a much larger board.
So much detail on the pockmarked face at 1/6 sec.

Buddha Jones · 04-14-2008, 08:07 PM

Whatever it is, they seem to be taking it very serious, thanks.

04-14-2008, 03:16 PM	#93
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by Pentaxke Now, this is what I call a Photo! Great shot Frank! Thanks Marc Originally posted by Pentaxke Frank, you have to stop posting images like that... The water comes out of my mouth! You really know how to use that lens! Congrats! I only had it for three days, but kinda like it already. This will be one of the lenses I'd keep for a while I think it'd be my most used lens, probably I'd carry it everyday. It's such a versatile lens, pretty good for street photos too. Here is one take at F4.5, 1/6s: Last edited by frank; 04-14-2008 at 08:26 PM.

04-14-2008, 05:51 PM	#99
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599	I'm beginning to wonder if I really need a dedicated macro lens at all... I got to thinking about it and figured that if I really want 1:1 macro, my 43 or 50 + my extension tubes (50mm worth) should do me. Sometime back, I messed around with the 43 and extension tubes and here are a couple of examples of what I was able to do: If you want to see more, click here: macro_and_close_ups Photo Gallery by Heather at pbase.com Another thing I was wondering is if you put a TC on a dedicated macro lens like the DA35, how would it affect the macro capability? Thanks! Heather

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04-14-2008, 03:07 PM	#91
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by Pentaxke Doesn't Frank have this lens? Yeah, I have the FA43, and the other two FA Limiteds. But I won't let these go no matter what other lenses I add in. Those are something I'd keep as long I'm still taking photos Besides, the DA35 is a dedicated 1:1 macro lens, does the best for macros. This along can't be replaced by the FA43, or 31 or whatever non macro lenses

04-14-2008, 03:12 PM	#92
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by Buddha Jones One more day... just one more day and it will be mine! Hey Frank, you use a Katz Eye screen on your bodies don't you? Do you think you could get focussing that good on those flowers w/o it or was that strictly the cameras focussing? Nope, I don't use Katz Eye, never used one. The only add-on I have is an O-ME53 eyecup And actually I used AF on all these photos I took w/ the DA35 It hunts a bit especially at near 1:1 macro distance, but the focus does lock pretty well most time.

04-14-2008, 03:35 PM	#94
nostatic Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: socal Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,575	I would have to say that this is the proverbial "desert island" lens. Not to be too hyperbolic, but that's my current take on it.

04-14-2008, 04:46 PM	#95
Pentaxke Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belgium Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 476 Original Poster	Originally posted by frank Thanks Marc I only had it for three days, but kinda like it already. This will be one of the lenses I'd keep for a while I think it'd be my most used lens, probably I'd carry it everyday. It's such a versatile lens, pretty good for street photos too. Here is one take at F4, 1/6s: And we have another winner!

04-14-2008, 04:47 PM	#96
Pentaxke Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belgium Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 476 Original Poster	Originally posted by nostatic I would have to say that this is the proverbial "desert island" lens. Not to be too hyperbolic, but that's my current take on it. Agree completely!

04-14-2008, 04:56 PM	#97
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	The wait is killing me!!!

04-14-2008, 05:03 PM	#98
aegisphan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 815	This lens is probably one of the most hyped up Pentax lenses ever . I'm quite anxious while waiting for the arrival of this lens since my expectation is quite high (mostly due to all the great shots here). Lens like this makes prime shooting such joy . Today, I went out to a local park, and sometimes I had a hard time to keep my VL125 still at 1/20. Right there, I wished I had my DA 35. Oh well, it's better be here by Wednesday.

04-14-2008, 06:07 PM	#100
aegisphan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 815	You will increase the magnification at the cost of much thinner DOF, light loss, and IQ loss. The least compromise of all for increasing magnificaiton would be bellows: no IQ loss. But the setup becomes a bit cumbersome, definitely not suited to chase insect around.

04-14-2008, 06:08 PM	#101
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by hwblanks I got to thinking about it and figured that if I really want 1:1 macro, my 43 or 50 + my extension tubes (50mm worth) should do me. Sometime back, I messed around with the 43 and extension tubes and here are a couple of examples of what I was able to do: If you want to see more, click here: macro_and_close_ups Photo Gallery by Heather at pbase.com Another thing I was wondering is if you put a TC on a dedicated macro lens like the DA35, how would it affect the macro capability? Thanks! Heather Nice shots, Heather. Don't think you can use the DA35 w/ any TC though. Its minimum focal distance is already very close (14cm). At 1:1, the subject almost touches the front element. If you put a TC in between, the focus point probably would be inside the lens

04-14-2008, 07:55 PM	#102
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Hey Frank, what game are those gentlemen playing?

04-14-2008, 07:59 PM	#103
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by Buddha Jones Hey Frank, what game are those gentlemen playing? Some kind of chess played by Malays and Southern Chinese I think. Never played myself ...

04-14-2008, 08:05 PM	#104
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Originally posted by Buddha Jones Hey Frank, what game are those gentlemen playing? They are playing checkers but on a much larger board. So much detail on the pockmarked face at 1/6 sec.

04-14-2008, 08:07 PM	#105
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Whatever it is, they seem to be taking it very serious, thanks.