24 hours with the DFA 28-105

GeneV · 12-17-2016, 05:29 PM

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24mm would be nice, but the size of the 28-105 is very nice. This lens makes the K1 vacation worthy.

normhead · 12-17-2016, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by GeneV

24mm would be nice, but the size of the 28-105 is very nice. This lens makes the K1 vacation worthy.

I'm wondering about that new Samyang 20 myself.

Interspieder · 12-17-2016, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by acoufap

I also bought the K1 body only. Couldn’t decide which way to go, DFA24-70 or DFA28-105 and the K1 alone was my most expensive camera equipment I ever purchased. Hoped for some good offers. Didn't see any in germany. So until now I simply use APS-C mode / DA18-135 in the meantime.

Since I also aspire for a lightweight kit and don’t want to wait any longer, I now tend to order the DFA28-105 in the near future.

Going this route saves me some money for a hopefully soon coming fast or medium fast very good Pentax 20mm FF lens. This one or another 20mm lens in addition would be a good base for by example sufficiently sized wide angle 24mm and 31mm equivalent crops.

Thanks for posting these nice pictures, Norm!

Mate, you should have grabbed one on the big sale on amazon US

Bought mine from the US (I'm also from Germany) and it was all fine

Saved like 150 Euros without any problems with taxes or so

Have to do some more testing about sharpness and decentering, but right now, i am pretty happy with my purchase!

normhead · 12-17-2016, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

@normhead since you also wanted UWA you might be interested in a Sigma 12-24 then. Mine is the screwdrive version, but there is also an HSM version. It gives the same FOV of the Sigma 8-16 and is an FF lens. I've had unsolicited offers on mine since the K1 came out.

I'll watch kijiji.

GeneV · 12-17-2016, 11:48 PM

Originally posted by normhead

I'm wondering about that new Samyang 20 myself.

I have the Rokinon 14/2.8, which is lots of fun but large. The M 20/4 is best UWA option in the 20mm range IMO. It takes no space in the bag and works great. Since the K1, it almost never leaves my bag.

With the available primes, I don't miss the 24mm on the zoom that much. The FA*24/2 is another option and adds speed. It takes more room that the M20, so it tends to get packed only when it is likely to be used.

**acoufap** · 12-18-2016, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by Interspieder

Mate, you should have grabbed one on the big sale on amazon US

Bought mine from the US (I'm also from Germany) and it was all fine

Saved like 150 Euros without any problems with taxes or so

Have to do some more testing about sharpness and decentering, but right now, i am pretty happy with my purchase!

Until now I never bought hardware outside germany because import clearance and total costs seem somewhat intransparent to me and I fear that it can be a problem if something’s wrong with the optical / electronic products. Maybe I should try once. Have to read also the returning conditions. If amazon.com or others (Adorama, B&H) offer the same conditions like amazon.de within germany it’s an option for the future. Thanks for encouraging buying directly in the us!

Interspieder · 12-18-2016, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by acoufap

Until now I never bought hardware outside germany because import clearance and total costs seem somewhat intransparent to me and I fear that it can be a problem if something’s wrong with the optical / electronic products. Maybe I should try once. Have to read also the returning conditions. If amazon.com or others (Adorama, B&H) offer the same conditions like amazon.de within germany it’s an option for the future. Thanks for encouraging buying directly in the us!

I was also very sceptical at first, but a member from the german biggest cameraforum told me it's totally safe to buy from Amazon.us. They also calculate all the taxes, so you get the endprice including all taxes

I got no problem at all, got an international warranty card and i read, that it's no problem to give Pentaxlenses which are purchased in foreign countrys in for repair in Germany

I didn't have to go to the "Zoll" too

**sibyrnes** · 12-19-2016, 09:49 PM - **1 Like**

Love your shots, normhead. You have inspired me. Here's a recent shot with my 28-105.

normhead · 12-20-2016, 06:19 AM

JUs enough snow to make it interesting. Very nice.

jk333 · 12-20-2016, 06:59 AM

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

If I could get a constant f/4 24-105, 24-120 or 24-135 I'd love it, with the longer the range the better. Heck, I'd even settle for a good 24-135 variable aperture.

Pentax FA 24-90mm F3.5-4.5 IF&AL Lens. Filter. Hood

$170! Some fungus but fully functional per the listing. It's usable wide open on APS and very sharp from f5.6 on up. It's even better with colors than with ultimate resolution.

VoiceOfReason · 12-20-2016, 09:00 AM

Originally posted by jk333

Pentax FA 24-90mm F3.5-4.5 IF&AL Lens. Filter. Hood

$170! Some fungus but fully functional per the listing. It's usable wide open on APS and very sharp from f5.6 on up. It's even better with colors than with ultimate resolution.

Still not enough of a gain over my Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 for me to go with. I'd almost be tempted to find the variable aperture 24-135 Tamron as a walk around if I could.

12-20-2016, 06:19 AM	#54
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	JUs enough snow to make it interesting. Very nice. Last edited by normhead; 12-21-2016 at 06:50 AM.

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12-17-2016, 05:29 PM	#46
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. 24mm would be nice, but the size of the 28-105 is very nice. This lens makes the K1 vacation worthy.

12-17-2016, 06:21 PM	#47
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by GeneV 24mm would be nice, but the size of the 28-105 is very nice. This lens makes the K1 vacation worthy. I'm wondering about that new Samyang 20 myself.

12-17-2016, 06:44 PM	#48
Interspieder Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 76	Originally posted by acoufap I also bought the K1 body only. Couldn’t decide which way to go, DFA24-70 or DFA28-105 and the K1 alone was my most expensive camera equipment I ever purchased. Hoped for some good offers. Didn't see any in germany. So until now I simply use APS-C mode / DA18-135 in the meantime. Since I also aspire for a lightweight kit and don’t want to wait any longer, I now tend to order the DFA28-105 in the near future. Going this route saves me some money for a hopefully soon coming fast or medium fast very good Pentax 20mm FF lens. This one or another 20mm lens in addition would be a good base for by example sufficiently sized wide angle 24mm and 31mm equivalent crops. Thanks for posting these nice pictures, Norm! Mate, you should have grabbed one on the big sale on amazon US Bought mine from the US (I'm also from Germany) and it was all fine Saved like 150 Euros without any problems with taxes or so Have to do some more testing about sharpness and decentering, but right now, i am pretty happy with my purchase!

12-17-2016, 06:51 PM	#49
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason @normhead since you also wanted UWA you might be interested in a Sigma 12-24 then. Mine is the screwdrive version, but there is also an HSM version. It gives the same FOV of the Sigma 8-16 and is an FF lens. I've had unsolicited offers on mine since the K1 came out. I'll watch kijiji.

12-17-2016, 11:48 PM	#50
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by normhead I'm wondering about that new Samyang 20 myself. I have the Rokinon 14/2.8, which is lots of fun but large. The M 20/4 is best UWA option in the 20mm range IMO. It takes no space in the bag and works great. Since the K1, it almost never leaves my bag. With the available primes, I don't miss the 24mm on the zoom that much. The FA*24/2 is another option and adds speed. It takes more room that the M20, so it tends to get packed only when it is likely to be used.

12-18-2016, 11:31 AM	#51
acoufap Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,187	Originally posted by Interspieder Mate, you should have grabbed one on the big sale on amazon US Bought mine from the US (I'm also from Germany) and it was all fine Saved like 150 Euros without any problems with taxes or so Have to do some more testing about sharpness and decentering, but right now, i am pretty happy with my purchase! Until now I never bought hardware outside germany because import clearance and total costs seem somewhat intransparent to me and I fear that it can be a problem if something’s wrong with the optical / electronic products. Maybe I should try once. Have to read also the returning conditions. If amazon.com or others (Adorama, B&H) offer the same conditions like amazon.de within germany it’s an option for the future. Thanks for encouraging buying directly in the us!

12-18-2016, 12:49 PM	#52
Interspieder Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 76	Originally posted by acoufap Until now I never bought hardware outside germany because import clearance and total costs seem somewhat intransparent to me and I fear that it can be a problem if something’s wrong with the optical / electronic products. Maybe I should try once. Have to read also the returning conditions. If amazon.com or others (Adorama, B&H) offer the same conditions like amazon.de within germany it’s an option for the future. Thanks for encouraging buying directly in the us! I was also very sceptical at first, but a member from the german biggest cameraforum told me it's totally safe to buy from Amazon.us. They also calculate all the taxes, so you get the endprice including all taxes I got no problem at all, got an international warranty card and i read, that it's no problem to give Pentaxlenses which are purchased in foreign countrys in for repair in Germany I didn't have to go to the "Zoll" too

12-20-2016, 06:59 AM	#55
jk333 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bev Posts: 181	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason If I could get a constant f/4 24-105, 24-120 or 24-135 I'd love it, with the longer the range the better. Heck, I'd even settle for a good 24-135 variable aperture. Pentax FA 24-90mm F3.5-4.5 IF&AL Lens. Filter. Hood $170! Some fungus but fully functional per the listing. It's usable wide open on APS and very sharp from f5.6 on up. It's even better with colors than with ultimate resolution.

12-20-2016, 09:00 AM	#56
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Originally posted by jk333 Pentax FA 24-90mm F3.5-4.5 IF&AL Lens. Filter. Hood $170! Some fungus but fully functional per the listing. It's usable wide open on APS and very sharp from f5.6 on up. It's even better with colors than with ultimate resolution. Still not enough of a gain over my Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 for me to go with. I'd almost be tempted to find the variable aperture 24-135 Tamron as a walk around if I could.