The ultimate LBA...

ArturMalyPL · 04-15-2008, 11:16 AM

Its Sundew - Drosera

heatherslightbox · 04-15-2008, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxke

@ Heather: I don't know if you like MF lenses, but for longer macro's I use the A 100 f/4, which I'm quite pleased with. Maybe an alternative?

I've thought about going that route, as MF isn't a problem for me, but the only problem with the 100/4 is it has only the 1:2 macro ratio, whereas the 100/3.5 comes with a diopoter that takes it to 1:1. If there was a separate diopoter out there that would make the 100/4 a 1:1, I'd be open to something like that--perhaps one of the Raynox diopoters?

Heather

Pentaxke · 04-15-2008, 11:31 AM

Alternatively, you could opt for an extension tube...

q10 · 04-15-2008, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by frank

There isn't much room for you to play MF at a distant target. Good thing is, the AF is pretty fast when shooting something far

thanks. i'd seen the pics but was wondering whether it was manageable in practice.

i wonder why they did it that way - quick online inspection of marketing pictures indicates that neither the pentax 50mm macro nor the tokina 35mm macro is like that.

frank · 04-15-2008, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by thePiRaTE!!

Because this thread has pertained to a swath of praise for the DA35, I must add a reality check. I just received mail back from Frank that the copy I used for one day to test and sent to him has a defective filter thread. Judging by the pictures, its clearly a faulty part. It wows in toward the lens in four 'corners'. I would highly suggest that as you receive your copies, you have a quick look to be sure yours is free from this defect.

We are now in the process of determining how to get this problem solved. Has anyone had any experience in having new lenses - imported from other countries - replaced by Pentax? Worst case scenario, we must ship it back to Canada from Singapore where I will take it back to the store, then ship it back at a cost of approx $100 to us in shipping. Any experience in this is appreciated.

Well, here is a photo of the lens:

I don't know how Pentax could let this pass through their QC, another case of bad QC in current Pentax product line

Buddha Jones · 04-15-2008, 02:48 PM

Wow... that is pretty bad. Is it worth it trying to round it out yourself?

nostatic · 04-15-2008, 04:28 PM

did a filter fit on it?

My filter spun right on.

frank · 04-15-2008, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by nostatic

did a filter fit on it?

My filter spun right on.

Nope, the first thing I tried was to put a newly bought filter on when I took the lens out of box, but failed to screw it on no matter how hard I tried. That's when I found where the problem is ...

Here is another photo, you can see it's pretty bad to put a filter on:

frank · 04-15-2008, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

Wow... that is pretty bad. Is it worth it trying to round it out yourself?

Well, it suppose to be a brand new lens (still under 2 years warranty from Canada). I could try to round it but I don't think anyone would be happy w/ a Limited lens like that

.

Buddha Jones · 04-15-2008, 05:33 PM

Yeah, I spose you have a point there...

heatherslightbox · 04-15-2008, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxke

Alternatively, you could opt for an extension tube...

I do have a set of extension tubes--50mm worth. Would that be enough to take a 100mm lens to 1:1?

Heather

Pentaxke · 04-16-2008, 02:05 AM

Originally posted by hwblanks

I do have a set of extension tubes--50mm worth. Would that be enough to take a 100mm lens to 1:1?

Heather

Tried it out and yep: you can go to 1:1...

@Frank: you mean you bought it that way? Seems like someone played with it and dropped it on the floor...

frank · 04-16-2008, 02:20 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxke

@Frank: you mean you bought it that way? Seems like someone played with it and dropped it on the floor...

Yeah, it's like that when I took it out of box. But I don't think it's dropped or whatever 'cause the hood is perfect shape. Most likely it's some defect product out of the factory

Pentaxke · 04-16-2008, 02:25 AM

But you have at least one year warranty, haven't you?

thePiRaTE!! · 04-16-2008, 06:37 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxke

But you have at least one year warranty, haven't you?

Thats our dilemma right now. See the original post with my story. Any tips? Either we ship it back and forth at our cost and risk for replacement, or ?

And no, it wasn't dropped. Its symmetrical wowwing (sp?) of the inner filter ring in 4 even places, not a bend on one spot on the barrel. It looks like some machine pressed it too hard in or something, hence my initial suggestion to have a look at your own copies to makes sure this wasn't a fault with a batch of these.

04-15-2008, 02:25 PM	#125
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by thePiRaTE!! Because this thread has pertained to a swath of praise for the DA35, I must add a reality check. I just received mail back from Frank that the copy I used for one day to test and sent to him has a defective filter thread. Judging by the pictures, its clearly a faulty part. It wows in toward the lens in four 'corners'. I would highly suggest that as you receive your copies, you have a quick look to be sure yours is free from this defect. We are now in the process of determining how to get this problem solved. Has anyone had any experience in having new lenses - imported from other countries - replaced by Pentax? Worst case scenario, we must ship it back to Canada from Singapore where I will take it back to the store, then ship it back at a cost of approx $100 to us in shipping. Any experience in this is appreciated. Well, here is a photo of the lens: I don't know how Pentax could let this pass through their QC, another case of bad QC in current Pentax product line Last edited by frank; 04-18-2008 at 03:10 PM.

04-15-2008, 04:40 PM	#128
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by nostatic did a filter fit on it? My filter spun right on. Nope, the first thing I tried was to put a newly bought filter on when I took the lens out of box, but failed to screw it on no matter how hard I tried. That's when I found where the problem is ... Here is another photo, you can see it's pretty bad to put a filter on: Last edited by frank; 04-18-2008 at 03:10 PM.

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04-15-2008, 11:29 AM	#122
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599	Originally posted by Pentaxke @ Heather: I don't know if you like MF lenses, but for longer macro's I use the A 100 f/4, which I'm quite pleased with. Maybe an alternative? I've thought about going that route, as MF isn't a problem for me, but the only problem with the 100/4 is it has only the 1:2 macro ratio, whereas the 100/3.5 comes with a diopoter that takes it to 1:1. If there was a separate diopoter out there that would make the 100/4 a 1:1, I'd be open to something like that--perhaps one of the Raynox diopoters? Heather

04-15-2008, 11:31 AM	#123
Pentaxke Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belgium Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 476 Original Poster	Alternatively, you could opt for an extension tube...

04-15-2008, 11:36 AM	#124
q10 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 32	Originally posted by frank There isn't much room for you to play MF at a distant target. Good thing is, the AF is pretty fast when shooting something far thanks. i'd seen the pics but was wondering whether it was manageable in practice. i wonder why they did it that way - quick online inspection of marketing pictures indicates that neither the pentax 50mm macro nor the tokina 35mm macro is like that.

04-15-2008, 02:48 PM	#126
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Wow... that is pretty bad. Is it worth it trying to round it out yourself?

04-15-2008, 04:28 PM	#127
nostatic Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: socal Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,575	did a filter fit on it? My filter spun right on.

04-15-2008, 04:42 PM	#129
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by Buddha Jones Wow... that is pretty bad. Is it worth it trying to round it out yourself? Well, it suppose to be a brand new lens (still under 2 years warranty from Canada). I could try to round it but I don't think anyone would be happy w/ a Limited lens like that .

04-15-2008, 05:33 PM	#130
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Yeah, I spose you have a point there...

04-15-2008, 05:38 PM	#131
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599	Originally posted by Pentaxke Alternatively, you could opt for an extension tube... I do have a set of extension tubes--50mm worth. Would that be enough to take a 100mm lens to 1:1? Heather

04-16-2008, 02:05 AM	#132
Pentaxke Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belgium Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 476 Original Poster	Originally posted by hwblanks I do have a set of extension tubes--50mm worth. Would that be enough to take a 100mm lens to 1:1? Heather Tried it out and yep: you can go to 1:1... @Frank: you mean you bought it that way? Seems like someone played with it and dropped it on the floor...

04-16-2008, 02:20 AM	#133
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by Pentaxke @Frank: you mean you bought it that way? Seems like someone played with it and dropped it on the floor... Yeah, it's like that when I took it out of box. But I don't think it's dropped or whatever 'cause the hood is perfect shape. Most likely it's some defect product out of the factory

04-16-2008, 02:25 AM	#134
Pentaxke Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belgium Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 476 Original Poster	But you have at least one year warranty, haven't you?

04-16-2008, 06:37 AM	#135
thePiRaTE!! Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 942	Originally posted by Pentaxke But you have at least one year warranty, haven't you? Thats our dilemma right now. See the original post with my story. Any tips? Either we ship it back and forth at our cost and risk for replacement, or ? And no, it wasn't dropped. Its symmetrical wowwing (sp?) of the inner filter ring in 4 even places, not a bend on one spot on the barrel. It looks like some machine pressed it too hard in or something, hence my initial suggestion to have a look at your own copies to makes sure this wasn't a fault with a batch of these.