DA55 on FF

shaolen · 11-22-2014, 09:40 AM

Does it work? Vignetting? Anyone with samples?

rob1234 · 11-22-2014, 09:43 AM - **2 Likes**

Works great, no problems at all (less it being MF!)

DA*55
Z-1P
Ektachrome E100S

shaolen · 11-22-2014, 09:54 AM

oh wow that's great!

Moropo · 11-22-2014, 11:18 AM

If Pentax releases FF, will there be any functionality difference between DA*55mm and any "official" FF lens?

**Rondec** · 11-22-2014, 11:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Moropo

If Pentax releases FF, will there be any functionality difference between DA*55mm and any "official" FF lens?

The 55 would probably need a different hood to be officially full frame, otherwise I think it will be fine, with some vignetting wide open.

These are some 55 shots on Tmax 100.

rob1234 · 11-22-2014, 11:54 AM

Sorry, should have mentioned the hood isn't compatible.

In terms of vignetting, it's no worse than any other ("full-frame") 50mm f/1.4 I've used.

bossa · 11-22-2014, 03:45 PM

This website test/review should answer all of your questions.

SMC Pentax DA* 55mm f/1.4 on Sony A7R : ERPhotoReview

aurele · 11-22-2014, 03:54 PM

Check this post : https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/31629-da-le...ts-thread.html

Short answer : Yes. Work great.

Long answer : The lens is awesome : color rendition is excellent, very real and correctly saturated. Quite sharp from f1,4 (if focus is correct of course). razor sharp from f2. Never flare, never ghost.
slight vignetting like any other 50/55 f1,4.
The original hood is a bit too long and induce some vigneting. But the coating is so great, you can take it off all the time.
I guess there won't be any difference with a DFA designated lens.

If you like to shoot film already, you will probably love this lens.

11-22-2014, 09:40 AM	#1
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11-22-2014, 09:43 AM - 2 Likes	#2
rob1234 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wiltshire/Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 1,760	Works great, no problems at all (less it being MF!) DA*55 Z-1P Ektachrome E100S

11-22-2014, 09:54 AM	#3
shaolen Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,047 Original Poster	oh wow that's great!

11-22-2014, 11:18 AM	#4
Moropo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 131	If Pentax releases FF, will there be any functionality difference between DA*55mm and any "official" FF lens?

11-22-2014, 11:27 AM - 1 Like	#5
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Originally posted by Moropo If Pentax releases FF, will there be any functionality difference between DA*55mm and any "official" FF lens? The 55 would probably need a different hood to be officially full frame, otherwise I think it will be fine, with some vignetting wide open. These are some 55 shots on Tmax 100.

11-22-2014, 11:54 AM	#6
rob1234 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wiltshire/Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 1,760	Sorry, should have mentioned the hood isn't compatible. In terms of vignetting, it's no worse than any other ("full-frame") 50mm f/1.4 I've used.

11-22-2014, 03:45 PM	#7
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	This website test/review should answer all of your questions. SMC Pentax DA* 55mm f/1.4 on Sony A7R : ERPhotoReview

11-22-2014, 03:54 PM	#8
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Check this post : https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/31629-da-le...ts-thread.html Short answer : Yes. Work great. Long answer : The lens is awesome : color rendition is excellent, very real and correctly saturated. Quite sharp from f1,4 (if focus is correct of course). razor sharp from f2. Never flare, never ghost. slight vignetting like any other 50/55 f1,4. The original hood is a bit too long and induce some vigneting. But the coating is so great, you can take it off all the time. I guess there won't be any difference with a DFA designated lens. If you like to shoot film already, you will probably love this lens.