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Brucie · 11-19-2015, 11:29 AM

Bought the DA 20-40 Limited but am not getting the vibrant colors with it that I get from my other Limited lenses. When I read reviews of this lens, many say that it seems perfectly tuned to the K-3, requiring no color manipulation, etc.

I'm wondering if using this lens with the K-5 has anything to do with lack of vibrant color. I would just punch up the color settings, but I don't have to do this with my other Limited lenses. My other Limiteds, in fact, are outstanding. So far the 20-40 is not.

Anyone else had this issue with the 20-40? Thank you.

Adam · 11-19-2015, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by Brucie

Bought the DA 20-40 Limited but am not getting the vibrant colors with it that I get from my other Limited lenses. When I read reviews of this lens, many say that it seems perfectly tuned to the K-3, requiring no color manipulation, etc.

I'm wondering if using this lens with the K-5 has anything to do with lack of vibrant color. I would just punch up the color settings, but I don't have to do this with my other Limited lenses. My other Limiteds, in fact, are outstanding. So far the 20-40 is not.

Anyone else had this issue with the 20-40? Thank you.

Sounds like a contrast issue to me- try bumping that up a bit. Enabling vignetting correction might also help. Unlike the other limiteds, the 20-40mm is a zoom after all, and it's not quite as good wide-open.

bxf · 11-19-2015, 11:38 AM

This may be redundant "advice", but if you haven't already done so, I'd say shoot the new lens and another, satisfactory one, back to back, under the same lighting conditions and exposure, so you know your comparison is fair.

Nick Siebers · 11-19-2015, 11:46 AM

My 20-40 gives excellent colors, very similar to my other limiteds under most circumstances. It was good on my K5 and now on my K3. I'm not sure what else to tell you.

**BigMackCam** · 11-19-2015, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by Brucie

Bought the DA 20-40 Limited but am not getting the vibrant colors with it that I get from my other Limited lenses. When I read reviews of this lens, many say that it seems perfectly tuned to the K-3, requiring no color manipulation, etc.

I'm wondering if using this lens with the K-5 has anything to do with lack of vibrant color. I would just punch up the color settings, but I don't have to do this with my other Limited lenses. My other Limiteds, in fact, are outstanding. So far the 20-40 is not.

Anyone else had this issue with the 20-40? Thank you.

Brucie, my 20-40 reproduces colours almost identically to my other Limiteds on my K5. They are all remarkably consistent...

robthebloke · 11-19-2015, 01:46 PM

Depends which limiteds you already own, it may just be a difference between SMC and HD coatings?

wstruth · 11-19-2015, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Brucie, my 20-40 reproduces colours almost identically to my other Limiteds on my K5. They are all remarkably consistent...

Ditto here.

Brucie · 11-19-2015, 04:15 PM

I dialed up both the contrast and color, and it seems to have made a big difference. Now I just need to learn how to get the best out of this lens. Thanks for your help!

**BigMackCam** · 11-19-2015, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by Brucie

I dialed up both the contrast and color, and it seems to have made a big difference. Now I just need to learn how to get the best out of this lens. Thanks for your help!

Good to hear

voy-tech · 11-19-2015, 05:02 PM

I love this lens - at f/8 the resolution and color is just stunning on my K5IIs (although I do boost the color a little in post). Considering the IQ, size and WR it's basically the perfect landscape lens (if only it was just a little wider).

**BigMackCam** · 11-19-2015, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by voy-tech

I love this lens - at f/8 the resolution and color is just stunning on my K5IIs (although I do boost the color a little in post). Considering the IQ, size and WR it's basically the perfect landscape lens (if only it was just a little wider).

The DA15 is a wonderful partner for it

voy-tech · 11-19-2015, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

The DA15 is a wonderful partner for it

I'm debating between DA15 and Sigma 10-20 f/3.5 - basically same price now (but that's a discussion for another thread).

**BigMackCam** · 11-19-2015, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by voy-tech

I'm debating between DA15 and Sigma 10-20 f/3.5 - basically same price now (but that's a discussion for another thread).

Nice

Brucie · 11-20-2015, 05:39 AM

Don't know anything about the Sigma, but the DA 15 Limited is a fine lens. I've used mine for landscapes and even for street photography. Like the 43 and 70, the 15 has spoiled me. It's a world-class lens and yet it's so small. That's one of the things I'm having a tough time adjusting to with the DA20-40. It's so much larger and heavier than the others; I'm debating sending it back and buying the 21mm Limited. I just wish the 21 was an f/2.

**BigMackCam** · 11-20-2015, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by Brucie

Don't know anything about the Sigma, but the DA 15 Limited is a fine lens. I've used mine for landscapes and even for street photography. Like the 43 and 70, the 15 has spoiled me. It's a world-class lens and yet it's so small. That's one of the things I'm having a tough time adjusting to with the DA20-40. It's so much larger and heavier than the others; I'm debating sending it back and buying the 21mm Limited. I just wish the 21 was an f/2.

Brucie - personally, I love the 20-40 and find it a versatile walk-around lens. I wouldn't let mine go. That said, the 21 is my overall favourite - and centre sharpness is good from wide open, so depending on the subject, the max aperture of f/3.2 isn't that limiting..

11-19-2015, 11:29 AM	#1
Brucie Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Great Plains Posts: 64	DA 20-40 and K-5 Bought the DA 20-40 Limited but am not getting the vibrant colors with it that I get from my other Limited lenses. When I read reviews of this lens, many say that it seems perfectly tuned to the K-3, requiring no color manipulation, etc. I'm wondering if using this lens with the K-5 has anything to do with lack of vibrant color. I would just punch up the color settings, but I don't have to do this with my other Limited lenses. My other Limiteds, in fact, are outstanding. So far the 20-40 is not. Anyone else had this issue with the 20-40? Thank you.

11-19-2015, 11:37 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Brucie Bought the DA 20-40 Limited but am not getting the vibrant colors with it that I get from my other Limited lenses. When I read reviews of this lens, many say that it seems perfectly tuned to the K-3, requiring no color manipulation, etc. I'm wondering if using this lens with the K-5 has anything to do with lack of vibrant color. I would just punch up the color settings, but I don't have to do this with my other Limited lenses. My other Limiteds, in fact, are outstanding. So far the 20-40 is not. Anyone else had this issue with the 20-40? Thank you. Sounds like a contrast issue to me- try bumping that up a bit. Enabling vignetting correction might also help. Unlike the other limiteds, the 20-40mm is a zoom after all, and it's not quite as good wide-open. 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:

11-19-2015, 11:38 AM	#3
bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	This may be redundant "advice", but if you haven't already done so, I'd say shoot the new lens and another, satisfactory one, back to back, under the same lighting conditions and exposure, so you know your comparison is fair. Last edited by bxf; 11-19-2015 at 11:46 AM.

11-19-2015, 05:02 PM	#10
voy-tech Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 214	I love this lens - at f/8 the resolution and color is just stunning on my K5IIs (although I do boost the color a little in post). Considering the IQ, size and WR it's basically the perfect landscape lens (if only it was just a little wider). Last edited by voy-tech; 11-19-2015 at 05:26 PM.

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Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	My 20-40 gives excellent colors, very similar to my other limiteds under most circumstances. It was good on my K5 and now on my K3. I'm not sure what else to tell you.

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BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,704	Originally posted by Brucie Bought the DA 20-40 Limited but am not getting the vibrant colors with it that I get from my other Limited lenses. When I read reviews of this lens, many say that it seems perfectly tuned to the K-3, requiring no color manipulation, etc. I'm wondering if using this lens with the K-5 has anything to do with lack of vibrant color. I would just punch up the color settings, but I don't have to do this with my other Limited lenses. My other Limiteds, in fact, are outstanding. So far the 20-40 is not. Anyone else had this issue with the 20-40? Thank you. Brucie, my 20-40 reproduces colours almost identically to my other Limiteds on my K5. They are all remarkably consistent...

11-19-2015, 01:46 PM	#6
robthebloke Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 844	Depends which limiteds you already own, it may just be a difference between SMC and HD coatings?

11-19-2015, 02:48 PM	#7
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Originally posted by BigMackCam Brucie, my 20-40 reproduces colours almost identically to my other Limiteds on my K5. They are all remarkably consistent... Ditto here.

11-19-2015, 04:15 PM	#8
Brucie Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Great Plains Posts: 64 Original Poster	I dialed up both the contrast and color, and it seems to have made a big difference. Now I just need to learn how to get the best out of this lens. Thanks for your help!

11-19-2015, 04:17 PM	#9
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,704	Originally posted by Brucie I dialed up both the contrast and color, and it seems to have made a big difference. Now I just need to learn how to get the best out of this lens. Thanks for your help! Good to hear

11-19-2015, 05:06 PM	#11
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,704	Originally posted by voy-tech I love this lens - at f/8 the resolution and color is just stunning on my K5IIs (although I do boost the color a little in post). Considering the IQ, size and WR it's basically the perfect landscape lens (if only it was just a little wider). The DA15 is a wonderful partner for it

11-19-2015, 05:21 PM	#12
voy-tech Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 214	Originally posted by BigMackCam The DA15 is a wonderful partner for it I'm debating between DA15 and Sigma 10-20 f/3.5 - basically same price now (but that's a discussion for another thread).

11-19-2015, 05:25 PM	#13
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,704	Originally posted by voy-tech I'm debating between DA15 and Sigma 10-20 f/3.5 - basically same price now (but that's a discussion for another thread). Nice

11-20-2015, 05:39 AM	#14
Brucie Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Great Plains Posts: 64 Original Poster	Don't know anything about the Sigma, but the DA 15 Limited is a fine lens. I've used mine for landscapes and even for street photography. Like the 43 and 70, the 15 has spoiled me. It's a world-class lens and yet it's so small. That's one of the things I'm having a tough time adjusting to with the DA20-40. It's so much larger and heavier than the others; I'm debating sending it back and buying the 21mm Limited. I just wish the 21 was an f/2.

11-20-2015, 06:57 AM	#15
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,704	Originally posted by Brucie Don't know anything about the Sigma, but the DA 15 Limited is a fine lens. I've used mine for landscapes and even for street photography. Like the 43 and 70, the 15 has spoiled me. It's a world-class lens and yet it's so small. That's one of the things I'm having a tough time adjusting to with the DA20-40. It's so much larger and heavier than the others; I'm debating sending it back and buying the 21mm Limited. I just wish the 21 was an f/2. Brucie - personally, I love the 20-40 and find it a versatile walk-around lens. I wouldn't let mine go. That said, the 21 is my overall favourite - and centre sharpness is good from wide open, so depending on the subject, the max aperture of f/3.2 isn't that limiting..

DA 20-40 and K-5

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