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johnkrumm · 08-15-2018, 09:53 AM - **9 Likes**

My favorite kind of shooting. I like the way it renders. The contrast makes the black and white shots stand out, I think. Shot at f8-f10, with the last one I think at f2.5

Fenwoodian · 08-15-2018, 10:09 AM

Thanks for taking the time to share.

This new lens certainly does have a lovely rendering.

Given it's excellent contrast, I'm not surprised that you are impressed with its' black and white performance.

pathdoc · 08-15-2018, 10:16 AM

Maybe it's the subject matter, but I don't feel like the monochrome does it justice when I have the colour shot directly adjacent to compare. However, that takes nothing away from the excellence of the work, the worker or the tools.

SSGGeezer · 08-15-2018, 10:17 AM

Lovely! I need a K-1 to justify saving the cash to buy one of these beauties! In black and white it really pops! The color images are great also, especially the 2.5 image.

pschlute · 08-15-2018, 10:32 AM

like the b+w versions.

steve_k · 08-15-2018, 10:52 AM - **1 Like**

Is it too late to get my wife to sign a prenup that allows me to buy all the lenses I want without having to worry about divorce?

johnkrumm · 08-15-2018, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by pathdoc

Maybe it's the subject matter, but I don't feel like the monochrome does it justice when I have the colour shot directly adjacent to compare. However, that takes nothing away from the excellence of the work, the worker or the tools.

Yes, I usually don't post two versions side by side for that reason. In this case I wanted to give people a chance to see each.

**Madaboutpix** · 08-15-2018, 11:42 AM

While I have no reason to doubt that the new DFA★ 50mm F1.4 is anything but amazing, and I would sure love to own one, I couldn't resist uploading a recent forest shot done with its much lesser APS-C cousin, the good old DA 50mm F1.8, on a K-3.

With the right light, decent technique and post-processing, you will get a result like this (full-res JPEG here: Dresden & Saxon Switzerland 2018 - Marc):

johnkrumm · 08-15-2018, 11:55 AM - **2 Likes**

Looks great, very nicely layered. I love shooting in the woods. I have tons of shots from the past ten years under the canopy with all sorts of gear. Some of my best shots were taken with the very poorly DXO rated Olympus 4/3 cameras like the 420, 620 and E5. A camera with a lens and a workable tri-pod are the most important tools, and maybe bug spray.

Originally posted by Madaboutpix

While I have no reason to doubt that the new DFA★ 50mm F1.4 is anything but amazing, and I would sure love to own one, I couldn't resist uploading a recent forest shot done with its much lesser APS-C cousin, the good old DA 50mm F1.8, on a K-3.

With the right light, decent technique and post-processing, you will get a result like this (full-res JPEG here: Dresden & Saxon Switzerland 2018 - Marc):

**Madaboutpix** · 08-15-2018, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by johnkrumm

Looks great. I love shooting in the woods. I have tons of shots from the past ten years under the canopy with all sorts of gear. Some of my best shots were taken with the very poorly DXO rated Olympus 4/3 cameras like the 420, 620 and E5. A camera with a lens and a workable tri-pod are the most important tools, and maybe bug spray.

Second this, John, including the advice about the mosquito repellent, and sure appreciate your praise.

Had spotted the view on an earlier stroll and done a quick-and-dirty test shot at the short end of my DA55-300. Decided to return and try and nail the shot with the 50-mil prime. Solid tripod, mirror lock-up, IR remote, careful contrast AF.

And lest I forget, thanks indeed for posting those samples.

ChristianRock · 08-15-2018, 02:02 PM

It does look great in both color and black and white. I like those.

**clickclick** · 08-15-2018, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

I need a K-1 to justify saving the cash to buy one of these beauties!

you do realize there's a remedy for that?

SSGGeezer · 08-15-2018, 03:02 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by clickclick

you do realize there's a remedy for that?

Just buy one for my KP?

Win one for the Geezer!

MJKoski · 08-15-2018, 03:59 PM

What technique was used to take for example the 3rd color photo? Handheld or tripod? It does not have very high IQ when viewed in large size.

aaacb · 08-15-2018, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by MJKoski

What technique was used to take for example the 3rd color photo? Handheld or tripod? It does not have very high IQ when viewed in large size.

Not much is really in focus in that photo, being a close up shot at a larger aperture (f2.5). But look around for the parts that are in focus, I think they're pretty sharp.

08-15-2018, 09:53 AM - 9 Likes	#1
johnkrumm Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 141	In the woods with the new DFA 50 1.4 My favorite kind of shooting. I like the way it renders. The contrast makes the black and white shots stand out, I think. Shot at f8-f10, with the last one I think at f2.5

08-15-2018, 12:11 PM	#10
Madaboutpix Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Rhine-Westphalia Posts: 1,446	Originally posted by johnkrumm Looks great. I love shooting in the woods. I have tons of shots from the past ten years under the canopy with all sorts of gear. Some of my best shots were taken with the very poorly DXO rated Olympus 4/3 cameras like the 420, 620 and E5. A camera with a lens and a workable tri-pod are the most important tools, and maybe bug spray. Second this, John, including the advice about the mosquito repellent, and sure appreciate your praise. Had spotted the view on an earlier stroll and done a quick-and-dirty test shot at the short end of my DA55-300. Decided to return and try and nail the shot with the 50-mil prime. Solid tripod, mirror lock-up, IR remote, careful contrast AF. And lest I forget, thanks indeed for posting those samples. Last edited by Madaboutpix; 08-15-2018 at 12:26 PM.

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08-15-2018, 10:09 AM	#2
Fenwoodian Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,875	Thanks for taking the time to share. This new lens certainly does have a lovely rendering. Given it's excellent contrast, I'm not surprised that you are impressed with its' black and white performance.

08-15-2018, 10:16 AM	#3
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Maybe it's the subject matter, but I don't feel like the monochrome does it justice when I have the colour shot directly adjacent to compare. However, that takes nothing away from the excellence of the work, the worker or the tools.

08-15-2018, 10:17 AM	#4
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Lovely! I need a K-1 to justify saving the cash to buy one of these beauties! In black and white it really pops! The color images are great also, especially the 2.5 image.

08-15-2018, 10:32 AM	#5
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,216	like the b+w versions.

08-15-2018, 10:52 AM - 1 Like	#6
steve_k Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Shelton, CT Photos: Albums Posts: 708	Is it too late to get my wife to sign a prenup that allows me to buy all the lenses I want without having to worry about divorce?

08-15-2018, 11:09 AM	#7
johnkrumm Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 141 Original Poster	Originally posted by pathdoc Maybe it's the subject matter, but I don't feel like the monochrome does it justice when I have the colour shot directly adjacent to compare. However, that takes nothing away from the excellence of the work, the worker or the tools. Yes, I usually don't post two versions side by side for that reason. In this case I wanted to give people a chance to see each.

08-15-2018, 11:55 AM - 2 Likes	#9
johnkrumm Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 141 Original Poster	Looks great, very nicely layered. I love shooting in the woods. I have tons of shots from the past ten years under the canopy with all sorts of gear. Some of my best shots were taken with the very poorly DXO rated Olympus 4/3 cameras like the 420, 620 and E5. A camera with a lens and a workable tri-pod are the most important tools, and maybe bug spray. Originally posted by Madaboutpix While I have no reason to doubt that the new DFA★ 50mm F1.4 is anything but amazing, and I would sure love to own one, I couldn't resist uploading a recent forest shot done with its much lesser APS-C cousin, the good old DA 50mm F1.8, on a K-3. With the right light, decent technique and post-processing, you will get a result like this (full-res JPEG here: Dresden & Saxon Switzerland 2018 - Marc):

08-15-2018, 02:02 PM	#11
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	It does look great in both color and black and white. I like those.

08-15-2018, 02:59 PM	#12
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,904	Originally posted by SSGGeezer I need a K-1 to justify saving the cash to buy one of these beauties! you do realize there's a remedy for that?

08-15-2018, 03:02 PM - 2 Likes	#13
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by clickclick you do realize there's a remedy for that? Just buy one for my KP? Win one for the Geezer!

08-15-2018, 03:59 PM	#14
MJKoski Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,784	What technique was used to take for example the 3rd color photo? Handheld or tripod? It does not have very high IQ when viewed in large size.

08-15-2018, 04:15 PM	#15
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,726	Originally posted by MJKoski What technique was used to take for example the 3rd color photo? Handheld or tripod? It does not have very high IQ when viewed in large size. Not much is really in focus in that photo, being a close up shot at a larger aperture (f2.5). But look around for the parts that are in focus, I think they're pretty sharp.

In the woods with the new DFA 50 1.4

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