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aaacb · 08-25-2018, 08:19 PM - **2 Likes**

Saw this review of the limited 31, they're using a Sony camera. I liked that it does point out the unique characteristics and it's not just test chart pixel peeping
Guest Review: Pentax SMC FA 31mm f1.8 Limited - phillipreeve.net

tvdtvdtvd · 08-25-2018, 09:47 PM

A very thoughtful review, even excepting his Sony vantage point, (focuses the wrong way....). Thanks for sharing.

garywakeling · 08-25-2018, 11:58 PM

Thanks for sharing that review, I found it informative, balanced and realistic

HoutHans · 08-26-2018, 01:38 AM

Indeed, a nice, balanced and informative review. Thanks for sharing.

**clackers** · 08-26-2018, 02:10 AM - **1 Like**

He thinks it's better than the Zeiss, Sony and Voigtlander,

**ffking** · 08-26-2018, 03:10 AM

Yes, very fair (and positive!) review by somebody who clearly knows what he's talking about and is aware of alternatives. That it is still good on 42Mp is encouraging.

aurele · 08-26-2018, 04:46 AM

great review ! quite fair and balanced.

I Like the way he described very well what's the "Pixie Dust"

Sandy Hancock · 08-26-2018, 05:15 AM - **3 Likes**

The reviewer needs to get a K-1

**clickclick** · 08-26-2018, 07:15 AM

DPR could learn a thing or two.

stevebrot · 08-26-2018, 09:27 AM

Good review, though I was scratching my head regarding focus direction. It was stated that the direction was opposite Zeiss, Sony, Fuji and others. Historically, both Pentax and Nikon followed the Zeiss lead in focus direction. Since then, though with some variation, Zeiss focus direction generally has followed that of the mount, a tradition that continues to this day. What direction one's Otus focuses depends on what mount you are shooting. I was also puzzled by the comment regarding "catseye" bokeh highlights. The change in shape is expected, is an expression of simple geometry, and is not related to lens design per se.

Again, a very good review.

Steve

**mikesbike** · 08-26-2018, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

The reviewer needs to get a K-1

Since this very good review gets into much in the way of fine differences, I too wonder about an evaluation using an adapter to attach it to a Sony DSLR. A similar review by someone experienced with the K-1 would be an interesting alternative.

08-25-2018, 08:19 PM - 2 Likes	#1
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,726	FA 31 review Saw this review of the limited 31, they're using a Sony camera. I liked that it does point out the unique characteristics and it's not just test chart pixel peeping Guest Review: Pentax SMC FA 31mm f1.8 Limited - phillipreeve.net

08-26-2018, 09:27 AM	#10
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Good review, though I was scratching my head regarding focus direction. It was stated that the direction was opposite Zeiss, Sony, Fuji and others. Historically, both Pentax and Nikon followed the Zeiss lead in focus direction. Since then, though with some variation, Zeiss focus direction generally has followed that of the mount, a tradition that continues to this day. What direction one's Otus focuses depends on what mount you are shooting. I was also puzzled by the comment regarding "catseye" bokeh highlights. The change in shape is expected, is an expression of simple geometry, and is not related to lens design per se. Again, a very good review. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 08-26-2018 at 09:43 AM.

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08-25-2018, 09:47 PM	#2
tvdtvdtvd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,665	A very thoughtful review, even excepting his Sony vantage point, (focuses the wrong way....). Thanks for sharing.

08-25-2018, 11:58 PM	#3
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,774	Thanks for sharing that review, I found it informative, balanced and realistic

08-26-2018, 01:38 AM	#4
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,123	Indeed, a nice, balanced and informative review. Thanks for sharing.

08-26-2018, 02:10 AM - 1 Like	#5
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	He thinks it's better than the Zeiss, Sony and Voigtlander,

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ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	Yes, very fair (and positive!) review by somebody who clearly knows what he's talking about and is aware of alternatives. That it is still good on 42Mp is encouraging.

08-26-2018, 04:46 AM	#7
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	great review ! quite fair and balanced. I Like the way he described very well what's the "Pixie Dust"

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	The reviewer needs to get a K-1

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clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,904	DPR could learn a thing or two.

08-26-2018, 01:48 PM	#11
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,562	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock The reviewer needs to get a K-1 Since this very good review gets into much in the way of fine differences, I too wonder about an evaluation using an adapter to attach it to a Sony DSLR. A similar review by someone experienced with the K-1 would be an interesting alternative.

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