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tcom · 09-06-2008, 11:23 AM

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I bought this week the wonderful DA 35/2.8 macro limited, here are the first test shots:

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It is a very nice little lens. As a macro lens, it goes up to a magnification ration of 1:1, but to reach this, you need to get very close to the subject.

Comments and critiques are welcome

Alefone · 09-06-2008, 11:28 AM

Another proof that this is an amazing lens,I have one and I know how good it is

Once more,great images

bruloup · 09-06-2008, 11:38 AM

I hate you! I thought i just bought the last lens i HAD to have

!!! What are those flowers in 2 and 3?? I have them next door and i constantly shoot them they are great subjects. Just dunno the name.. Great pics now i must buy this lens

k100d · 09-06-2008, 11:55 AM

which one do you like better dominique? FA31 or DA35 :P

tcom · 09-06-2008, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by Alefone

Another proof that this is an amazing lens,I have one and I know how good it is

Once more,great images

Thank you.

Originally posted by bruloup

I hate you! I thought i just bought the last lens i HAD to have

!!! What are those flowers in 2 and 3?? I have them next door and i constantly shoot them they are great subjects. Just dunno the name.. Great pics now i must buy this lens

I am sorry about that. I do not know the name of these flowers, but they are great to evaluate bokeh.

Originally posted by k100d

which one do you like better dominique? FA31 or DA35 :P

Difficult to say, both are excellent from IQ point of view. The DA35 is with the 1:1 capabilities more versatile, but the FA31 gains more than a full stop over the DA35.

MSM · 09-06-2008, 08:41 PM

Nice Pics. I love my DA 35 mm.
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roentarre · 09-06-2008, 11:31 PM

That ferry "pops"!!!

I find that effect tempting. Thanks for posting these images! Now I am having a second thoughts.

tcom · 09-07-2008, 06:02 AM

Thanks for the comments.

Here a few more photos from today:

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**rparmar** · 09-07-2008, 11:28 AM

Nice examples of what this lens can do... and rather effortlessly too.

jacksonpritt · 09-07-2008, 12:50 PM

Shot #2 from the first post is incredible!

Great photo, and magnificent framing! Good job!

heatherslightbox · 09-07-2008, 05:33 PM

For anybody who's interested in this lens, this is the lowest price I've seen on it yet:
PENTAX smc DA 35mm F2.8 MACRO K20D K200D 8-YR WARRANTY - eBay (item 120302113096 end time Sep-11-08 14:50:43 PDT)

Happy shopping!

Heather

lbam · 09-07-2008, 07:33 PM

Bikes.

**rparmar** · 09-08-2008, 12:15 AM

Originally posted by lbam

Bikes.

Like your colour curves.

LittleSkink · 09-08-2008, 01:18 AM

DA35 is my walkabout lens for kids and gardens type pics, the sharpness and depth of field wide open can be a little unflattering but in soft light I think it works well. This is a JPEG straight out of a K10D. The very busy and bright background has pretty good bokeh (to my eyes anyhow)

Piotr · 09-08-2008, 01:21 PM

Dominique

I like 8,9 and 10. I have DA 35 and like it too.

best regards

09-06-2008, 11:23 AM	#1
tcom Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Switzerland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,293	LBA: DA 35/2.8 Macro Limited 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. I bought this week the wonderful DA 35/2.8 macro limited, here are the first test shots: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 It is a very nice little lens. As a macro lens, it goes up to a magnification ration of 1:1, but to reach this, you need to get very close to the subject. Comments and critiques are welcome

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09-06-2008, 11:28 AM	#2
Alefone Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 326	Very nice Another proof that this is an amazing lens,I have one and I know how good it is Once more,great images

09-06-2008, 11:38 AM	#3
bruloup Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sugar Notch PA Posts: 206	I hate you! I thought i just bought the last lens i HAD to have !!! What are those flowers in 2 and 3?? I have them next door and i constantly shoot them they are great subjects. Just dunno the name.. Great pics now i must buy this lens

09-06-2008, 11:55 AM	#4
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	which one do you like better dominique? FA31 or DA35 :P

09-06-2008, 12:02 PM	#5
tcom Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Switzerland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,293 Original Poster	Originally posted by Alefone Another proof that this is an amazing lens,I have one and I know how good it is Once more,great images Thank you. Originally posted by bruloup I hate you! I thought i just bought the last lens i HAD to have !!! What are those flowers in 2 and 3?? I have them next door and i constantly shoot them they are great subjects. Just dunno the name.. Great pics now i must buy this lens I am sorry about that. I do not know the name of these flowers, but they are great to evaluate bokeh. Originally posted by k100d which one do you like better dominique? FA31 or DA35 :P Difficult to say, both are excellent from IQ point of view. The DA35 is with the 1:1 capabilities more versatile, but the FA31 gains more than a full stop over the DA35.

09-06-2008, 08:41 PM	#6
MSM Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 994	Nice Pics. I love my DA 35 mm.

09-06-2008, 11:31 PM	#7
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	That ferry "pops"!!! I find that effect tempting. Thanks for posting these images! Now I am having a second thoughts.

09-07-2008, 06:02 AM	#8
tcom Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Switzerland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,293 Original Poster	Thanks for the comments. Here a few more photos from today: 8 9 10

09-07-2008, 11:28 AM	#9
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Nice examples of what this lens can do... and rather effortlessly too.

09-07-2008, 12:50 PM	#10
jacksonpritt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 124	Shot #2 from the first post is incredible! Great photo, and magnificent framing! Good job!

09-07-2008, 05:33 PM	#11
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599	For anybody who's interested in this lens, this is the lowest price I've seen on it yet: PENTAX smc DA 35mm F2.8 MACRO K20D K200D 8-YR WARRANTY - eBay (item 120302113096 end time Sep-11-08 14:50:43 PDT) Happy shopping! Heather

09-07-2008, 07:33 PM	#12
lbam Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 442	Bikes.

09-08-2008, 12:15 AM	#13
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Originally posted by lbam Bikes. Like your colour curves.

09-08-2008, 01:21 PM	#15
Piotr Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warsaw Photos: Gallery Posts: 338	Dominique I like 8,9 and 10. I have DA 35 and like it too. best regards

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