Worth Taking a Risk on the DA 20-40 Limited?

ogl · 11-30-2014, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by Marktax

Yes, full-size here. I think the corners and edges are really good. I did that shot to see those in particular.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/8954212@N03/15727919239/sizes/o/

1600 x 1064?

Marktax · 11-30-2014, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by ogl

1600 x 1064?

6016 by 4000 is there also.

BlakeShellman · 11-30-2014, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by slipdm16

I just "accidentally" ordered one, I couldn't pass on the ridiculous Black Friday price to at least check it out. I like the idea of a "WR" Limited - should be arriving Thurs!

Blake - I might have a brand spankin new black HD 21 to get rid of if I like the 20-40 enough - let me know if you're interested

I just ordered a HD DA 21 the other day. That and the 15 I already put in my list. ...and a K-3. Thank you anyway.

aleonx3 · 11-30-2014, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by hjoseph7

If I was to purchase this lens I would definitely purchase it from a reputable dealer that allows you to return it in case you get a bad copy. Another good thing this lens got going for it is that it can replace the 21mm f3.2, the 31mm f1.8 and maybe even the 43mm. I'm not saying it would replace the performance of these lenses, but if you want to travel light that is one lens instead of 3. Just imagine the ooh's and aah's you will get when people see this Leica-like precise instrument on your camera !

That is what I have in mind too but the price was too steep when it was first introduced. Now, at this price, it makes a lot of sense to just take this lens for travelling.

**hjoseph7** · 11-30-2014, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by Biro

Well, I bought from B&H so returns aren't a problem. Like many, I would question this purchase at $1000. But for $679, it's another story. I have all of the DA Limited primes and will continue to use them. But, even with those small lenses, sometimes you don't want to carry anything extra and the 20-40 covers the focal range of three DA Limiteds.

I think $650-$750 is just about right for this lens. Congrats

JinDesu · 11-30-2014, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by Marktax

6016 by 4000 is there also.

Your flickr settings may be set to not allow full size image options for other people besides yourself. My account is set that way too, so I directly link the full-size image link (the one that ends in .jpeg) directly to people.

ogl · 11-30-2014, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by Marktax

6016 by 4000 is there also.

"View all sizes" - I see only 1600 x 1064

skierd · 11-30-2014, 12:12 PM

If I can find a way to afford it before the sale ends in getting one...

DennisH · 11-30-2014, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by ogl

"View all sizes" - I see only 1600 x 1064

Why bother? You already have your mind made up.

Marktax · 11-30-2014, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by JinDesu

Your flickr settings may be set to not allow full size image options for other people besides yourself. My account is set that way too, so I directly link the full-size image link (the one that ends in .jpeg) directly to people.

I'm sorry, This is true. I do have my Flickr settings restricted and forgot. Send me a PM w/ email and I'll be happy to mail that brick wall shot.

JinDesu · 11-30-2014, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by Marktax

I'm sorry, This is true. I do have my Flickr settings restricted and forgot. Send me a PM w/ email and I'll be happy to mail that brick wall shot.

You can directly link the full size image. Just right click it, copy image location, and past that. It will be accessible (a silly flickr flaw, but a useful one for me).

**filoxophy** · 11-30-2014, 07:37 PM

Congrats on the purchase, Biro! Please do add your contributions to the DA Limited Zoom thread...as if I needed more convincing. I know it will find its way into my bag sooner or later.

ogl · 11-30-2014, 09:06 PM

Originally posted by DennisH

Why bother? You already have your mind made up.

It's interesting if there are good photos: sharp with good resolution across the frame. One man from Russian Penta-club sent me full-sized photos from 20-40 converted in Aperture - we tried to find sharpness together, but we couldn't.
The web-sized pictures are good, seems in focus. But 100% - it seems to us there are some problems.

Marktax · 12-01-2014, 08:55 AM

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7568/15727919239_17d12842fc_o.jpg

JinDesu · 12-01-2014, 09:11 AM

For F5.6, that's quite good. Upper left corner is a little weak, but I think that's field curvature setting in (or slightly OOF, I have no idea anymore). The reason I say that is because the lower corners (left and right) are very sharp, and given the wall is sharp in the center, the focus must be on the wall or just short of the wall. That could affect the upper corners - but that being said, they are not "soft" in my opinion. Just not as sharp as the lower corners.

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11-30-2014, 08:53 AM	#16
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Marktax Yes, full-size here. I think the corners and edges are really good. I did that shot to see those in particular. https://www.flickr.com/photos/8954212@N03/15727919239/sizes/o/ 1600 x 1064?

11-30-2014, 09:10 AM	#17
Marktax Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Washington DC Photos: Albums Posts: 610	Originally posted by ogl 1600 x 1064? 6016 by 4000 is there also.

11-30-2014, 09:13 AM	#18
BlakeShellman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 224	Originally posted by slipdm16 I just "accidentally" ordered one, I couldn't pass on the ridiculous Black Friday price to at least check it out. I like the idea of a "WR" Limited - should be arriving Thurs! Blake - I might have a brand spankin new black HD 21 to get rid of if I like the 20-40 enough - let me know if you're interested I just ordered a HD DA 21 the other day. That and the 15 I already put in my list. ...and a K-3. Thank you anyway.

11-30-2014, 09:13 AM	#19
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Originally posted by hjoseph7 If I was to purchase this lens I would definitely purchase it from a reputable dealer that allows you to return it in case you get a bad copy. Another good thing this lens got going for it is that it can replace the 21mm f3.2, the 31mm f1.8 and maybe even the 43mm. I'm not saying it would replace the performance of these lenses, but if you want to travel light that is one lens instead of 3. Just imagine the ooh's and aah's you will get when people see this Leica-like precise instrument on your camera ! That is what I have in mind too but the price was too steep when it was first introduced. Now, at this price, it makes a lot of sense to just take this lens for travelling.

11-30-2014, 09:14 AM	#20
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,047	Originally posted by Biro Well, I bought from B&H so returns aren't a problem. Like many, I would question this purchase at $1000. But for $679, it's another story. I have all of the DA Limited primes and will continue to use them. But, even with those small lenses, sometimes you don't want to carry anything extra and the 20-40 covers the focal range of three DA Limiteds. I think $650-$750 is just about right for this lens. Congrats

11-30-2014, 09:26 AM	#21
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by Marktax 6016 by 4000 is there also. Your flickr settings may be set to not allow full size image options for other people besides yourself. My account is set that way too, so I directly link the full-size image link (the one that ends in .jpeg) directly to people.

11-30-2014, 09:46 AM	#22
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Marktax 6016 by 4000 is there also. "View all sizes" - I see only 1600 x 1064

11-30-2014, 12:12 PM	#23
skierd Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fairbanks, AK Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,472	If I can find a way to afford it before the sale ends in getting one...

11-30-2014, 04:24 PM	#24
DennisH Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stratford, CT Photos: Gallery Posts: 730	Originally posted by ogl "View all sizes" - I see only 1600 x 1064 Why bother? You already have your mind made up.

11-30-2014, 05:05 PM	#25
Marktax Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Washington DC Photos: Albums Posts: 610	Originally posted by JinDesu Your flickr settings may be set to not allow full size image options for other people besides yourself. My account is set that way too, so I directly link the full-size image link (the one that ends in .jpeg) directly to people. I'm sorry, This is true. I do have my Flickr settings restricted and forgot. Send me a PM w/ email and I'll be happy to mail that brick wall shot.

11-30-2014, 06:19 PM	#26
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by Marktax I'm sorry, This is true. I do have my Flickr settings restricted and forgot. Send me a PM w/ email and I'll be happy to mail that brick wall shot. You can directly link the full size image. Just right click it, copy image location, and past that. It will be accessible (a silly flickr flaw, but a useful one for me).

11-30-2014, 07:37 PM	#27
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,132	Congrats on the purchase, Biro! Please do add your contributions to the DA Limited Zoom thread...as if I needed more convincing. I know it will find its way into my bag sooner or later.

11-30-2014, 09:06 PM	#28
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by DennisH Why bother? You already have your mind made up. It's interesting if there are good photos: sharp with good resolution across the frame. One man from Russian Penta-club sent me full-sized photos from 20-40 converted in Aperture - we tried to find sharpness together, but we couldn't. The web-sized pictures are good, seems in focus. But 100% - it seems to us there are some problems.

12-01-2014, 08:55 AM	#29
Marktax Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Washington DC Photos: Albums Posts: 610	https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7568/15727919239_17d12842fc_o.jpg

12-01-2014, 09:11 AM	#30
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	For F5.6, that's quite good. Upper left corner is a little weak, but I think that's field curvature setting in (or slightly OOF, I have no idea anymore). The reason I say that is because the lower corners (left and right) are very sharp, and given the wall is sharp in the center, the focus must be on the wall or just short of the wall. That could affect the upper corners - but that being said, they are not "soft" in my opinion. Just not as sharp as the lower corners.