Who Has the 70mm Ltd

Buddha Jones · 11-24-2008, 04:05 PM

If someone buys my macro lens you could put me down as an owner of that lens for sure.

Nesster · 11-24-2008, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

I was just curious. I have the 70mm Ltd lens and am amazed by how sharp it is as well as how wonderfully it renders images with a contrast that reminds me of the older Leica lenses.

Would love to hear from those using the 70.

Ben

Yeah, Ben, the 70 on digital especially is butter. Very much love it. It does good with film too, just have to be a bit more mindful...

pingflood · 11-24-2008, 06:11 PM

Originally posted by jeffrey r

All in all though, I think it is another one of those "special" Pentax primes. Certainly worth a look for many folks.

Are any of the Limiteds *not* special? I have the 40 and it has a certain quality; clearly the 35/2.8 has awed a lot of people, and the 70 looks fantastic as well. We all know the 31/43/77 FA Limiteds are magical. The 21mm seems to get the least love of the bunch but it's probably the one that's most difficult for the engineers to get to shine.

soccerjoe5 · 11-24-2008, 06:52 PM

Got one and loving it so far. Still need to spend more time with it, I'm not so used to longer focal lengths. I'm using the 21 and 40 more.

jeffrey r · 11-24-2008, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by pingflood

Are any of the Limiteds *not* special? I have the 40 and it has a certain quality; clearly the 35/2.8 has awed a lot of people, and the 70 looks fantastic as well. We all know the 31/43/77 FA Limiteds are magical. The 21mm seems to get the least love of the bunch but it's probably the one that's most difficult for the engineers to get to shine.

Yup, well that seems to be the case. No matter what your fancy, Pentax has fantastic primes. And it doesn't even need to be limited to the Limiteds. For non-macro, many people prefer the FA 35 to the DA 35. Something for everyone. But yes, it does seem that the 31/43/77 are thought of in their own league. The raves that the DA 70 gets is made all the more impressive when it is inevitably being compared to the legendary FA 77.

MidwestMax · 11-24-2008, 08:04 PM

I have a 70mm Ltd. It's the sharpest Pentax lens I've ever used (haven't tried the FA77 to compare though). It's been great for portraits, concerts, and night shots. But for an everyday walk around lens, I still prefer the 18-55 or 50 1.4.

K100Dave · 11-24-2008, 08:08 PM

I can concur with everyone about the sharpness of this lens. It's definitely one of pentax's best limited lens, that's for sure.

Duplo · 11-24-2008, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

I was just curious. I have the 70mm Ltd lens and am amazed by how sharp it is as well as how wonderfully it renders images with a contrast that reminds me of the older Leica lenses.

Would love to hear from those using the 70.

Ben

Hi Ben,

I own it and adore it as well.

Simply an excellent lens.

A tad on the cool side rendering wise, but as you said very nice contrast.

hinman · 11-24-2008, 08:39 PM

I don't have the DA 70mm f/2.4 limited. I could have saved money but I followed my good buddy Mis to buy a FA 77mm f/1.8 limited as I love night time shooting and I opt for better speed in gear. As much as I love faster AF with DA, I don't regret my decision as I find 77mm insanely good when I use it for portraits on my family as well as indoor shots in low light shooting that is demanding on hand-holding and ISO

Pentax FA 77mm f/1.8 limited Test Shots

I see great DOF from this lens

ll_coffee_lP · 11-24-2008, 08:51 PM

I passed up on the DA70 for the FA77 also. The only thing I would like to have on the 77 is the quick shift focussing.

c[_]

Adrian Owerko · 11-24-2008, 09:41 PM

This was my 2nd DA LTD.. Now I just have to get the 21 LTD before the 15 LTD is out LOL(:

Wheatfield · 11-25-2008, 06:35 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

I was just curious. I have the 70mm Ltd lens and am amazed by how sharp it is as well as how wonderfully it renders images with a contrast that reminds me of the older Leica lenses.

Would love to hear from those using the 70.

Ben

I have one, but rarely use it.
It's been packed away with my other Da and Fa lenses for a few months now.

roentarre · 11-25-2008, 06:42 AM

Adrian, that is a very good shot. Great bokeh there

suro · 11-25-2008, 11:48 AM

I'm have 70mm and 77mm limited, but with portraits I prefered 77ltd

Torphoto · 11-25-2008, 11:55 AM

The Da 70 ltd is one of my fav lenses to use, I even use it at fashion shows and for event coverage if the lighting permits as well as in the studio.

I think the sharpness in the 100% crop speaks for it's self, It is just one great lens and a bargin for what it cost.

11-24-2008, 08:04 PM	#21
MidwestMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 199	The sharpest I have a 70mm Ltd. It's the sharpest Pentax lens I've ever used (haven't tried the FA77 to compare though). It's been great for portraits, concerts, and night shots. But for an everyday walk around lens, I still prefer the 18-55 or 50 1.4.

11-24-2008, 08:39 PM	#24
hinman Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,473	I have FA 77mm f/1.8 limited instead I don't have the DA 70mm f/2.4 limited. I could have saved money but I followed my good buddy Mis to buy a FA 77mm f/1.8 limited as I love night time shooting and I opt for better speed in gear. As much as I love faster AF with DA, I don't regret my decision as I find 77mm insanely good when I use it for portraits on my family as well as indoor shots in low light shooting that is demanding on hand-holding and ISO Pentax FA 77mm f/1.8 limited Test Shots I see great DOF from this lens

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pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	Originally posted by jeffrey r All in all though, I think it is another one of those "special" Pentax primes. Certainly worth a look for many folks. Are any of the Limiteds not special? I have the 40 and it has a certain quality; clearly the 35/2.8 has awed a lot of people, and the 70 looks fantastic as well. We all know the 31/43/77 FA Limiteds are magical. The 21mm seems to get the least love of the bunch but it's probably the one that's most difficult for the engineers to get to shine.

11-24-2008, 06:52 PM	#19
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	Got one and loving it so far. Still need to spend more time with it, I'm not so used to longer focal lengths. I'm using the 21 and 40 more.

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jeffrey r Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 337	Originally posted by pingflood Are any of the Limiteds not special? I have the 40 and it has a certain quality; clearly the 35/2.8 has awed a lot of people, and the 70 looks fantastic as well. We all know the 31/43/77 FA Limiteds are magical. The 21mm seems to get the least love of the bunch but it's probably the one that's most difficult for the engineers to get to shine. Yup, well that seems to be the case. No matter what your fancy, Pentax has fantastic primes. And it doesn't even need to be limited to the Limiteds. For non-macro, many people prefer the FA 35 to the DA 35. Something for everyone. But yes, it does seem that the 31/43/77 are thought of in their own league. The raves that the DA 70 gets is made all the more impressive when it is inevitably being compared to the legendary FA 77.

11-24-2008, 08:08 PM	#22
K100Dave Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 111	I can concur with everyone about the sharpness of this lens. It's definitely one of pentax's best limited lens, that's for sure.

11-24-2008, 08:13 PM	#23
Duplo Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 924	Originally posted by benjikan I was just curious. I have the 70mm Ltd lens and am amazed by how sharp it is as well as how wonderfully it renders images with a contrast that reminds me of the older Leica lenses. Would love to hear from those using the 70. Ben Hi Ben, I own it and adore it as well. Simply an excellent lens. A tad on the cool side rendering wise, but as you said very nice contrast.

11-24-2008, 08:51 PM	#25
ll_coffee_lP Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,972	I passed up on the DA70 for the FA77 also. The only thing I would like to have on the 77 is the quick shift focussing. c[_]

11-24-2008, 09:41 PM	#26
Adrian Owerko Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South Australia Posts: 435	This was my 2nd DA LTD.. Now I just have to get the 21 LTD before the 15 LTD is out LOL(:

11-25-2008, 06:35 AM	#27
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,986	Originally posted by benjikan I was just curious. I have the 70mm Ltd lens and am amazed by how sharp it is as well as how wonderfully it renders images with a contrast that reminds me of the older Leica lenses. Would love to hear from those using the 70. Ben I have one, but rarely use it. It's been packed away with my other Da and Fa lenses for a few months now.

11-25-2008, 06:42 AM	#28
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Adrian, that is a very good shot. Great bokeh there

11-25-2008, 11:48 AM	#29
suro Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ekaterinburg Posts: 344	I'm have 70mm and 77mm limited, but with portraits I prefered 77ltd

11-25-2008, 11:55 AM	#30
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612	The Da 70 ltd is one of my fav lenses to use, I even use it at fashion shows and for event coverage if the lighting permits as well as in the studio. I think the sharpness in the 100% crop speaks for it's self, It is just one great lens and a bargin for what it cost.