Proud new HD DA 35mm/2.8 Macro Owner Here (+ some silly questions)

**RobA_Oz** · 07-25-2018, 12:23 PM - **3 Likes**

I’ve found my copy to be useful on both APS-C and 35FF bodies, although vignetting can sometimes be an issue on the latter. That said, I’ve shot some land/seascapes with it that are among my best work. It’s fully worthy of its Limited name, I think.

This is a personal favourite of mine, shot on my K-3, and posted here previously (cropped top and bottom for effect):

Last edited by RobA_Oz; 07-25-2018 at 03:14 PM.

**BruceBanner** · 07-25-2018, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

I’ve found my copy to be useful on both APS-C and 35FF bodies, although vignetting can sometimes be an issue on the latter. That said, I’ve shot some land/seascapes with it that are among my best work. It’s fully worthy of its Limited name, I think.

This is a personal favourite of mine, shot on my K-3, and posted here previously (cropped top and bottom for effect):

That's a beaut of a shot Rob, have you got it anywhere else for better inspection? I can tell even from here that there is quite a bit of detail captured.

I think landscape work is harder than most give credit. I think most people just think you point and shoot, but then if it was that easy then we'd all have masterpieces. How can (for example) there be such massive deviance in landscape work with the same lens and same camera (but of course different people behind the settings). Here you prove competently that 'DA35 Magic' that I think many rave about.

**RobA_Oz** · 07-25-2018, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by BruceBanner

That's a beaut of a shot Rob, have you got it anywhere else for better inspection? I can tell even from here that there is quite a bit of detail captured.

I think landscape work is harder than most give credit. I think most people just think you point and shoot, but then if it was that easy then we'd all have masterpieces. How can (for example) there be such massive deviance in landscape work with the same lens and same camera (but of course different people behind the settings). Here you prove competently that 'DA35 Magic' that I think many rave about.

I’ve linked the Flickr file now, so you can see a bit more. If you need more detail, I can find the original and up the size.

**BruceBanner** · 07-25-2018, 06:04 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

I’ve linked the Flickr file now, so you can see a bit more. If you need more detail, I can find the original and up the size.

No that's fine, resolution is great

**pepperberry farm** · 07-25-2018, 06:13 PM - **2 Likes**

I absolutely love my HD DA35 Ltd.... it's a stunner of a lens and a great all-around utility lens

here's my flickr folder of shots:

HD DA 35mm f2.8 Macro Limited | Flickr

**BruceBanner** · 07-25-2018, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I absolutely love my HD DA35 Ltd.... it's a stunner of a lens and a great all-around utility lens

here's my flickr folder of shots:

HD DA 35mm f2.8 Macro Limited | Flickr

Great album and pics, and fantastic to see such a variety from ONE lens.

**aslyfox** · 07-25-2018, 07:02 PM - **1 Like**

I blame Pepperberry Farm and his photos for my being convinced I needed a 35mm Macro Limited

but I went for the SMC coating

**pepperberry farm** · 07-25-2018, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by BruceBanner

Great album and pics, and fantastic to see such a variety from ONE lens.

thank you - it is a hugely-versatile lens...

**BruceBanner** · 07-26-2018, 04:11 AM - **2 Likes**

Minimal processing done here, zero sharpening, zero clarity boosting, just some exposure tweaking and vignetting.
Pentax KP, 1/20th, f2.8, ISO 400

**pepperberry farm** · 07-26-2018, 05:01 AM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

I blame Pepperberry Farm and his photos for my being convinced I needed a 35mm Macro Limited

but I went for the SMC coating

you're welcome... the HD version that I bought was the same price as the SMC version I had been stalking, so couldn't pass it up...

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07-25-2018, 12:23 PM - 3 Likes	#16
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	I’ve found my copy to be useful on both APS-C and 35FF bodies, although vignetting can sometimes be an issue on the latter. That said, I’ve shot some land/seascapes with it that are among my best work. It’s fully worthy of its Limited name, I think. This is a personal favourite of mine, shot on my K-3, and posted here previously (cropped top and bottom for effect): Last edited by RobA_Oz; 07-25-2018 at 03:14 PM.

07-25-2018, 01:32 PM	#17
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobA_Oz I’ve found my copy to be useful on both APS-C and 35FF bodies, although vignetting can sometimes be an issue on the latter. That said, I’ve shot some land/seascapes with it that are among my best work. It’s fully worthy of its Limited name, I think. This is a personal favourite of mine, shot on my K-3, and posted here previously (cropped top and bottom for effect): That's a beaut of a shot Rob, have you got it anywhere else for better inspection? I can tell even from here that there is quite a bit of detail captured. I think landscape work is harder than most give credit. I think most people just think you point and shoot, but then if it was that easy then we'd all have masterpieces. How can (for example) there be such massive deviance in landscape work with the same lens and same camera (but of course different people behind the settings). Here you prove competently that 'DA35 Magic' that I think many rave about.

07-25-2018, 03:18 PM	#18
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by BruceBanner That's a beaut of a shot Rob, have you got it anywhere else for better inspection? I can tell even from here that there is quite a bit of detail captured. I think landscape work is harder than most give credit. I think most people just think you point and shoot, but then if it was that easy then we'd all have masterpieces. How can (for example) there be such massive deviance in landscape work with the same lens and same camera (but of course different people behind the settings). Here you prove competently that 'DA35 Magic' that I think many rave about. I’ve linked the Flickr file now, so you can see a bit more. If you need more detail, I can find the original and up the size.

07-25-2018, 06:04 PM	#19
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobA_Oz I’ve linked the Flickr file now, so you can see a bit more. If you need more detail, I can find the original and up the size. No that's fine, resolution is great

07-25-2018, 06:13 PM - 2 Likes	#20
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	I absolutely love my HD DA35 Ltd.... it's a stunner of a lens and a great all-around utility lens here's my flickr folder of shots: HD DA 35mm f2.8 Macro Limited \| Flickr

07-25-2018, 06:47 PM	#21
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I absolutely love my HD DA35 Ltd.... it's a stunner of a lens and a great all-around utility lens here's my flickr folder of shots: HD DA 35mm f2.8 Macro Limited \| Flickr Great album and pics, and fantastic to see such a variety from ONE lens.

07-25-2018, 07:02 PM - 1 Like	#22
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	I blame Pepperberry Farm and his photos for my being convinced I needed a 35mm Macro Limited but I went for the SMC coating

07-25-2018, 07:02 PM	#23
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	Originally posted by BruceBanner Great album and pics, and fantastic to see such a variety from ONE lens. thank you - it is a hugely-versatile lens...

07-26-2018, 04:11 AM - 2 Likes	#24
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404 Original Poster	Minimal processing done here, zero sharpening, zero clarity boosting, just some exposure tweaking and vignetting. Pentax KP, 1/20th, f2.8, ISO 400

07-26-2018, 05:01 AM	#25
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	Originally posted by Aslyfox I blame Pepperberry Farm and his photos for my being convinced I needed a 35mm Macro Limited but I went for the SMC coating you're welcome... the HD version that I bought was the same price as the SMC version I had been stalking, so couldn't pass it up...