Deep thinking and Lens Buying Addiction

**W.j.christy** · 06-16-2016, 01:21 PM

Through what I consider divine intervention, a DA 40mm F2.8 came up for sale at a price I could handle. It was a good enough deal that I can try the lens out and if it works great, if not , I can sell it and get my money back.

Thanks for all the great responses.

Hopefully this will be what I am looking for!

**UncleVanya** · 06-16-2016, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by gatorguy

I dunno Driline. I just browsed Uncle's 40mm catalog he linked a post or two ago and there's definitely some pixie dust in there, with both the Vulcan and red rose having the most the most obvious sprinkles IMHO

You are very kind, the FA 43 is the only FA limited I don't have, but since I own the FA 35 and the F 50 f1.7, the 43 remains a low priority - perhaps because I haven't shot with it yet!

**BigMackCam** · 06-16-2016, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by W.j.christy

Through what I consider divine intervention, a DA 40mm F2.8 came up for sale at a price I could handle. It was a good enough deal that I can try the lens out and if it works great, if not , I can sell it and get my money back.

Great news, Joel

If the 40mm focal length works for you, and it certainly seems to, the DA40 is a really great little lens. I think you'll have a lot of fun with it. Let us know how you get on?

**W.j.christy** · 06-16-2016, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Great news, Joel

If the 40mm focal length works for you, and it certainly seems to, the DA40 is a really great little lens. I think you'll have a lot of fun with it. Let us know how you get on?

I will definately do that. When it comes in the next few days I will post and update.

Driline · 06-16-2016, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by gatorguy

I dunno Driline. I just browsed Uncle's 40mm catalog he linked a post or two ago and there's definitely some pixie dust in there, with both the Vulcan and red rose having the most the most obvious sprinkles IMHO

If the DA 40 was = to the FA 43 we'd all know it by now. Unless we consider those who purchase the FA 43 are just a bunch of dunderhead zealots willing to shell out extra dough for a lens just because it's a limited

**BigMackCam** · 06-16-2016, 02:07 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Driline

If the DA 40 was = to the FA 43 we'd all know it by now. Unless we consider those who purchase the FA 43 are just a bunch of dunderhead zealots willing to shell out extra dough for a lens just because it's a limited

Different lenses, different design priorities, different rendering... Neither one better nor worse than the other. Just different

**zzaletel** · 06-16-2016, 03:50 PM

Maybe an FA 35? Nice medium between all the options on the table for an affordable price?

pathdoc · 06-16-2016, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by zzaletel

Maybe an FA 35? Nice medium between all the options on the table for an affordable price?

OP's made his choice (DA40 Limited) and put his money down. I certainly can't disagree with that choice, since I had one grafted to my *istDL and then my K-5 for an age before I discovered this place. Ever since then, I have had just about everything else under the sun glued to it for various periods!

I really should have singled with it this month, but the aperture ring of the M Pancake called to me; I love impromptu macro, and shooting accurately at the end of non-A-contact extension tubes is something the DA40 just can't do without a LOT of light on the subject and probably a macro rail too.

**UncleVanya** · 06-16-2016, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by pathdoc

OP's made his choice (DA40 Limited) and put his money down. I certainly can't disagree with that choice, since I had one grafted to my *istDL and then my K-5 for an age before I discovered this place. Ever since then, I have had just about everything else under the sun glued to it for various periods!

I really should have singled with it this month, but the aperture ring of the M Pancake called to me; I love impromptu macro, and shooting accurately at the end of non-A-contact extension tubes is something the DA40 just can't do without a LOT of light on the subject and probably a macro rail too.

Reverse it, put a micro 4/3 or NEX converter on it with the stepless aperture adjustment ring.

**W.j.christy** · 06-18-2016, 02:59 PM

Well.... I done went and done it now. I took the da 35 out and really liked the fov but not it's image rendering. So now in addition to the 40mm I got a 35mm limited macro on the way as well..... I think it's time to put the card away.

**BigMackCam** · 06-18-2016, 04:11 PM

Oh my

Well, they are two fabulous lenses. You'll be delighted with them, I'm sure of it. Congratulations!

**pepperberry farm** · 06-18-2016, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by W.j.christy

I think it's time to put the card away.

put it away.... now that you've warmed it up?

**monochrome** · 06-18-2016, 05:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Different lenses, different design priorities, different rendering... Neither one better nor worse than the other. Just different

My father once gave me a bit of wise counsel.

He told me, "Every girl is pretty in her own way."

**W.j.christy** · 06-22-2016, 07:54 PM

For now.

These are a few of the first pics i took using the DA 40 and DA 35 macro. I am pretty pleased. I was able to use a single high power LED light (one that i use to mountain bike at night with) as my light. Then it was just getting the right composition. I hope that you enjoy! thanks for all the wonderful advice it truly helped out!

**BigDave** · 06-22-2016, 08:23 PM

Here's another option, rent a lens before you buy one! Try out this site:

https://www.borrowlenses.com/AdvancedSearch.do?searchString=pentax

Their prices seem quite reasonable!

Regards,

06-22-2016, 07:54 PM	#29
W.j.christy Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 558 Original Poster	Ahh lens buy addiction satisfied For now. These are a few of the first pics i took using the DA 40 and DA 35 macro. I am pretty pleased. I was able to use a single high power LED light (one that i use to mountain bike at night with) as my light. Then it was just getting the right composition. I hope that you enjoy! thanks for all the wonderful advice it truly helped out!

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06-16-2016, 01:21 PM	#16
W.j.christy Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 558 Original Poster	Through what I consider divine intervention, a DA 40mm F2.8 came up for sale at a price I could handle. It was a good enough deal that I can try the lens out and if it works great, if not , I can sell it and get my money back. Thanks for all the great responses. Hopefully this will be what I am looking for!

06-16-2016, 01:23 PM	#17
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,403	Originally posted by gatorguy I dunno Driline. I just browsed Uncle's 40mm catalog he linked a post or two ago and there's definitely some pixie dust in there, with both the Vulcan and red rose having the most the most obvious sprinkles IMHO You are very kind, the FA 43 is the only FA limited I don't have, but since I own the FA 35 and the F 50 f1.7, the 43 remains a low priority - perhaps because I haven't shot with it yet!

06-16-2016, 01:29 PM	#18
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,673	Originally posted by W.j.christy Through what I consider divine intervention, a DA 40mm F2.8 came up for sale at a price I could handle. It was a good enough deal that I can try the lens out and if it works great, if not , I can sell it and get my money back. Great news, Joel If the 40mm focal length works for you, and it certainly seems to, the DA40 is a really great little lens. I think you'll have a lot of fun with it. Let us know how you get on?

06-16-2016, 01:45 PM	#19
W.j.christy Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 558 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam Great news, Joel If the 40mm focal length works for you, and it certainly seems to, the DA40 is a really great little lens. I think you'll have a lot of fun with it. Let us know how you get on? I will definately do that. When it comes in the next few days I will post and update.

06-16-2016, 01:57 PM	#20
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,697	Originally posted by gatorguy I dunno Driline. I just browsed Uncle's 40mm catalog he linked a post or two ago and there's definitely some pixie dust in there, with both the Vulcan and red rose having the most the most obvious sprinkles IMHO If the DA 40 was = to the FA 43 we'd all know it by now. Unless we consider those who purchase the FA 43 are just a bunch of dunderhead zealots willing to shell out extra dough for a lens just because it's a limited

06-16-2016, 02:07 PM - 2 Likes	#21
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,673	Originally posted by Driline If the DA 40 was = to the FA 43 we'd all know it by now. Unless we consider those who purchase the FA 43 are just a bunch of dunderhead zealots willing to shell out extra dough for a lens just because it's a limited Different lenses, different design priorities, different rendering... Neither one better nor worse than the other. Just different

06-16-2016, 03:50 PM	#22
zzaletel Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 525	Maybe an FA 35? Nice medium between all the options on the table for an affordable price?

06-16-2016, 04:21 PM	#23
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by zzaletel Maybe an FA 35? Nice medium between all the options on the table for an affordable price? OP's made his choice (DA40 Limited) and put his money down. I certainly can't disagree with that choice, since I had one grafted to my *istDL and then my K-5 for an age before I discovered this place. Ever since then, I have had just about everything else under the sun glued to it for various periods! I really should have singled with it this month, but the aperture ring of the M Pancake called to me; I love impromptu macro, and shooting accurately at the end of non-A-contact extension tubes is something the DA40 just can't do without a LOT of light on the subject and probably a macro rail too.

06-16-2016, 06:58 PM	#24
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,403	Originally posted by pathdoc OP's made his choice (DA40 Limited) and put his money down. I certainly can't disagree with that choice, since I had one grafted to my *istDL and then my K-5 for an age before I discovered this place. Ever since then, I have had just about everything else under the sun glued to it for various periods! I really should have singled with it this month, but the aperture ring of the M Pancake called to me; I love impromptu macro, and shooting accurately at the end of non-A-contact extension tubes is something the DA40 just can't do without a LOT of light on the subject and probably a macro rail too. Reverse it, put a micro 4/3 or NEX converter on it with the stepless aperture adjustment ring.

06-18-2016, 02:59 PM	#25
W.j.christy Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 558 Original Poster	Well.... I done went and done it now. I took the da 35 out and really liked the fov but not it's image rendering. So now in addition to the 40mm I got a 35mm limited macro on the way as well..... I think it's time to put the card away.

06-18-2016, 04:11 PM	#26
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,673	Oh my Well, they are two fabulous lenses. You'll be delighted with them, I'm sure of it. Congratulations!

06-18-2016, 05:52 PM	#27
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678	Originally posted by W.j.christy I think it's time to put the card away. put it away.... now that you've warmed it up?

06-18-2016, 05:59 PM - 1 Like	#28
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by BigMackCam Different lenses, different design priorities, different rendering... Neither one better nor worse than the other. Just different My father once gave me a bit of wise counsel. He told me, "Every girl is pretty in her own way."

06-22-2016, 08:23 PM	#30
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	Here's another option, rent a lens before you buy one! Try out this site: https://www.borrowlenses.com/AdvancedSearch.do?searchString=pentax Their prices seem quite reasonable! Regards,