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normhead · 07-04-2020, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by ThorSanchez

I know I switched my entire system to Leica yesterday because I came to this thread looking for information on the DFA* 84 1.4, and instead got posts complaining about thread hijacking.

Well then, it's been nice knowing you...

**acoufap** · 07-04-2020, 02:11 PM

Originally posted by Rondec

It definitely makes a person think twice about posting comparison shots of any kind. Most of us aren't scientific in the ways in which we shoot, but you post a couple of comparison shots between lenses and people suddenly start noticing tiny differences. "I notice lens 'a' had 1/100 second exposure and lens 'b' 1/120 second exposure." or whatever.

I have always been of the perspective that if something isn't in the critique section and I can't think of something nice to say, I probably shouldn't say anything (I think my Mama taught me that), but I guess internet fora are a different sort of place than a family's kitchen table...

Hmmm - just posted another unscientific comparison before I read your post ... different exposure time ...

If people are interested in a one case comparison of DA15Ltd. and DA*11-18@15 they may have a look here (Pentax Forums KP thread).

zapp · 07-05-2020, 12:56 AM - **3 Likes**

We all live in our little egocentric ecosystems wanting to proof that our view is correct, digging deep to identify arguments pro or contra. The *50 was accepted in flight by a large crowd, the *85 not yet. It does everything very well what can be expected. Time to buy and try - price and size will hold back the crowd in this case. The new lens does not replace any existing lens, it is an additional offering, probably the best to show the rest of the world that Pentax is still a serious camera/lens manufacturer.

**clackers** · 07-24-2020, 06:39 PM

So, Stephen's a loss to these forums, I think. Here he's written a review for PetaPixel, he could've written for us:

Review: Pentax D FA* 85mm Doesn't Compromise on Image Quality

awscreo · 07-24-2020, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by clackers

So, Stephen's a loss to these forums, I think. Here he's written a review for PetaPixel, he could've written for us:

Review: Pentax D FA* 85mm Doesn't Compromise on Image Quality

Wait, I remember those shots from few weeks back. He left the forum? What happened?

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07-04-2020, 12:36 PM	#106
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by ThorSanchez I know I switched my entire system to Leica yesterday because I came to this thread looking for information on the DFA* 84 1.4, and instead got posts complaining about thread hijacking. Well then, it's been nice knowing you...

07-04-2020, 02:11 PM	#107
acoufap Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,191	Originally posted by Rondec It definitely makes a person think twice about posting comparison shots of any kind. Most of us aren't scientific in the ways in which we shoot, but you post a couple of comparison shots between lenses and people suddenly start noticing tiny differences. "I notice lens 'a' had 1/100 second exposure and lens 'b' 1/120 second exposure." or whatever. I have always been of the perspective that if something isn't in the critique section and I can't think of something nice to say, I probably shouldn't say anything (I think my Mama taught me that), but I guess internet fora are a different sort of place than a family's kitchen table... Hmmm - just posted another unscientific comparison before I read your post ... different exposure time ... If people are interested in a one case comparison of DA15Ltd. and DA*11-18@15 they may have a look here (Pentax Forums KP thread).

07-05-2020, 12:56 AM - 3 Likes	#108
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,389	We all live in our little egocentric ecosystems wanting to proof that our view is correct, digging deep to identify arguments pro or contra. The 50 was accepted in flight by a large crowd, the 85 not yet. It does everything very well what can be expected. Time to buy and try - price and size will hold back the crowd in this case. The new lens does not replace any existing lens, it is an additional offering, probably the best to show the rest of the world that Pentax is still a serious camera/lens manufacturer.

07-24-2020, 06:39 PM	#109
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	So, Stephen's a loss to these forums, I think. Here he's written a review for PetaPixel, he could've written for us: Review: Pentax D FA* 85mm Doesn't Compromise on Image Quality

07-24-2020, 06:48 PM	#110
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	Originally posted by clackers So, Stephen's a loss to these forums, I think. Here he's written a review for PetaPixel, he could've written for us: Review: Pentax D FA* 85mm Doesn't Compromise on Image Quality Wait, I remember those shots from few weeks back. He left the forum? What happened?

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