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soccerjoe5 · 11-23-2008, 09:53 AM

great photos here.

about the lens cap, use an old film canister cap (the older ones, not the ones today). fits perfect, pops into place

jsherman999 · 11-23-2008, 10:39 AM

Erik, those are great pics.

You can think of the K100D + DA 40td as the best compact P&S on the planet!

benjikan · 11-24-2008, 12:32 AM

Shot for Style Monte Carlo Magazine with the 40mm Ltd. lens.

drewdlephone · 11-24-2008, 11:04 AM

This thread is doing absolutely nothing to cure my desire for this lens.

Those are amazing shots. I especially liked the kid with the pop can, and the train/commuter station.

Fl_Gulfer · 11-24-2008, 11:39 AM

Sunset at Panama City Beach.

benjikan · 11-25-2008, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by Erik

My first Pentax prime! I like this lens very much. Bought it used recently for a good price and I'm happy with the way it makes the K100D so compact. The funky lens cap/hood combo I could have lived without, though.

Took it out yesterday, shot some random things around the 'hood:

Your images are really quick amazing. I love your sense of framing and unconventional approach. Bravo!

Ben

Nick Siebers · 11-25-2008, 10:44 PM

I'm in for the love! Although darned if I can get a picture to come up.

Nick Siebers · 11-25-2008, 10:45 PM

One more try and I am done.

legacyb4 · 11-25-2008, 11:06 PM

No kidding. I want one and I don't even NEED one...

ProDigital is offering them on eBay for C$246 or Best Offer... with Christmas coming around, that'd make a really nice gift... for me!

axl · 11-26-2008, 01:43 AM

I think those two words exactly sum up DA40.
My most used lens by mile. It's highly portable, does great job indoors, excellent outdoors, great sharpness and colours, etc....
Here are some of my pics with this lens.
enjoy

Erik · 11-26-2008, 04:33 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

Your images are really quick amazing. I love your sense of framing and unconventional approach. Bravo!

Ben

Cool, thanks for the comments! That marks the first time I hear a professional photographer say anything about my pictures then

legacyb4 · 11-26-2008, 07:15 AM

I love the waterfall and the B&W bike pics!

Fl_Gulfer · 11-26-2008, 02:33 PM

Real good eye Eric, I also like the way you see your shots. wish I had that tallent.

howieb101 · 11-27-2008, 03:08 AM

Why I like? If there is enough differentiation between foreground and backgroud the maximum aperture is enough to get that great bokeh effect and of course its fantastic portablility and image quality.

soccerjoe5 · 11-27-2008, 05:42 AM

Here's are some photos using my cameraphone to show my DA40 with the film canister cap (older kind of canisters). Pops perfectly into place and stays there and pop it out when you wanna shoot. No more fiddling and looking where to pinch on the cap.

11-24-2008, 12:32 AM	#18
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Shot for Style Monte Carlo Magazine with the 40mm Ltd. lens. Attached Images

11-26-2008, 01:43 AM	#25
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Little wonder I think those two words exactly sum up DA40. My most used lens by mile. It's highly portable, does great job indoors, excellent outdoors, great sharpness and colours, etc.... Here are some of my pics with this lens. enjoy Last edited by axl; 11-26-2008 at 02:01 AM. Reason: bad quality uploads...

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11-23-2008, 09:53 AM	#16
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	great photos here. about the lens cap, use an old film canister cap (the older ones, not the ones today). fits perfect, pops into place

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jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Erik, those are great pics. You can think of the K100D + DA 40td as the best compact P&S on the planet!

11-24-2008, 11:04 AM	#19
drewdlephone Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nanaimo, BC Posts: 261	This thread is doing absolutely nothing to cure my desire for this lens. Those are amazing shots. I especially liked the kid with the pop can, and the train/commuter station.

11-24-2008, 11:39 AM	#20
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	Sunset at Panama City Beach.

11-25-2008, 12:57 PM	#21
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by Erik My first Pentax prime! I like this lens very much. Bought it used recently for a good price and I'm happy with the way it makes the K100D so compact. The funky lens cap/hood combo I could have lived without, though. Took it out yesterday, shot some random things around the 'hood: Your images are really quick amazing. I love your sense of framing and unconventional approach. Bravo! Ben

11-25-2008, 10:44 PM	#22
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	I'm in for the love! Although darned if I can get a picture to come up.

11-25-2008, 10:45 PM	#23
Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	One more try and I am done.

11-25-2008, 11:06 PM	#24
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784	No kidding. I want one and I don't even NEED one... ProDigital is offering them on eBay for C$246 or Best Offer... with Christmas coming around, that'd make a really nice gift... for me!

11-26-2008, 04:33 AM	#26
Erik Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Umeå, Sweden Posts: 755	Originally posted by benjikan Your images are really quick amazing. I love your sense of framing and unconventional approach. Bravo! Ben Cool, thanks for the comments! That marks the first time I hear a professional photographer say anything about my pictures then

11-26-2008, 07:15 AM	#27
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784	I love the waterfall and the B&W bike pics!

11-26-2008, 02:33 PM	#28
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	Real good eye Eric, I also like the way you see your shots. wish I had that tallent.

11-27-2008, 05:42 AM	#30
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	Here's are some photos using my cameraphone to show my DA40 with the film canister cap (older kind of canisters). Pops perfectly into place and stays there and pop it out when you wanna shoot. No more fiddling and looking where to pinch on the cap.

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