DPReview posts HD Pentax 43mm F1.9 Limited sample gallery

house · 07-05-2021, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by bdery

What busy bokeh? I think you're confusing it with the SMC 21mm.

My conclusion after writing the Pentaxforums review is that SMC owners should just keep their lenses, except if flare bothered them in the past.

HD vs. SMC Pentax FA Limited Lenses Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

Over the years I've heard a lot of people saying the 43 is a tricky lens. Great oof areas in some situations. Busy in others. I've seen plenty examples as well. It can get a bit frantic.

bdery · 07-06-2021, 05:15 AM

Originally posted by house

Over the years I've heard a lot of people saying the 43 is a tricky lens. Great oof areas in some situations. Busy in others. I've seen plenty examples as well. It can get a bit frantic.

In my experience it's been one of my most dependable lenses. If I leave home with only one lens (rarely), this one it is. To my eye it has the pixie dust just like its siblings.

vijaykishan · 07-07-2021, 03:31 AM

Originally posted by bdery

In my experience it's been one of my most dependable lenses. If I leave home with only one lens (rarely), this one it is. To my eye it has the pixie dust just like its siblings.

You sir, are not good news for the wallet

, your amazing reviews are the cause of my bank-manager's nervousness.

bdery · 07-07-2021, 04:56 AM

Originally posted by vijaykishan

You sir, are not good news for the wallet , your amazing reviews are the cause of my bank-manager's nervousness.

A... pleasure, I guess?

Is "bank-manager" an euphemism for "wife" ?

vijaykishan · 07-07-2021, 06:17 AM

Originally posted by bdery

A... pleasure, I guess?

Is "bank-manager" an euphemism for "wife" ?

Euphemism -> no, reality -> yes

. Whenever I'm ogling at a new shiny, my CC gets lost for some weeks

.

bdery · 07-08-2021, 05:07 AM

Originally posted by vijaykishan

Whenever I'm ogling at a new shiny, my CC gets lost for some weeks

That's why we have online payment now :P

troika · 07-08-2021, 08:30 AM

The classic Pentax lens.

JPT · 07-11-2021, 01:41 AM

I think it's good that DPR is putting up sample galleries of these lenses. Generally speaking DPR has been giving Pentax a good amount of coverage this year. DPR readers should at least know that Pentax is releasing stuff.

Jonathan Mac · 07-11-2021, 02:09 AM

Originally posted by JPT

I think it's good that DPR is putting up sample galleries of these lenses. Generally speaking DPR has been giving Pentax a good amount of coverage this year. DPR readers should at least know that Pentax is releasing stuff.

Yes, it does seem to be improving somewhat, I don't know why.

I'll have to have a look at the 43mm shots though I can't see myself trading in my SMC version any time soon.

**DW58** · 07-11-2021, 07:33 AM

I don't care what DPR has to say about these lenses. When I win this months raffle I'm keeping it. Post #3 today.

troika · 07-11-2021, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by DW58

I don't care what DPR has to say about these lenses. When I win this months raffle I'm keeping it. Post #3 today.

Oh sorry man, you haven't heard. I'm going to win that raffle. Happy to share my photos and gloat, though.

Jonathan Mac · 07-12-2021, 02:58 AM

I had a look at their gallery, it's nothing special. The vast majority of review sites never use any lens enough to detect any fairy dust in it, it's really just basic specs, is it sharp enough, does it flare, how much fringing is there etc etc.

house · 07-12-2021, 03:19 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I had a look at their gallery, it's nothing special. The vast majority of review sites never use any lens enough to detect any fairy dust in it, it's really just basic specs, is it sharp enough, does it flare, how much fringing is there etc etc.

The only site I've seen trying is phillipreeve.net - Manual Lenses | Sony Alpha but it seems sony focussed. A lot of adapted glass though see

Guest Review: Pentax SMC FA 31mm f1.8 Limited - phillipreeve.net

Review: Pentax K SMC 28mm 1:3.5 - phillipreeve.net

bdery · 07-12-2021, 05:12 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

The vast majority of review sites never use any lens enough to detect any fairy dust in it, it's really just basic specs, is it sharp enough, does it flare, how much fringing is there etc etc.

True, many only use items which can be quantified. Cannot really blame them... I do try to go much beyond that here.

Originally posted by house

The only site I've seen trying is phillipreeve.net

The "only"? I resent that!

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07-05-2021, 08:34 AM	#16
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306 Original Poster	Originally posted by bdery What busy bokeh? I think you're confusing it with the SMC 21mm. My conclusion after writing the Pentaxforums review is that SMC owners should just keep their lenses, except if flare bothered them in the past. HD vs. SMC Pentax FA Limited Lenses Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews Over the years I've heard a lot of people saying the 43 is a tricky lens. Great oof areas in some situations. Busy in others. I've seen plenty examples as well. It can get a bit frantic.

07-06-2021, 05:15 AM	#17
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,356	Originally posted by house Over the years I've heard a lot of people saying the 43 is a tricky lens. Great oof areas in some situations. Busy in others. I've seen plenty examples as well. It can get a bit frantic. In my experience it's been one of my most dependable lenses. If I leave home with only one lens (rarely), this one it is. To my eye it has the pixie dust just like its siblings.

07-07-2021, 03:31 AM	#18
vijaykishan Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Photos: Gallery Posts: 999	Originally posted by bdery In my experience it's been one of my most dependable lenses. If I leave home with only one lens (rarely), this one it is. To my eye it has the pixie dust just like its siblings. You sir, are not good news for the wallet , your amazing reviews are the cause of my bank-manager's nervousness.

07-07-2021, 04:56 AM	#19
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,356	Originally posted by vijaykishan You sir, are not good news for the wallet , your amazing reviews are the cause of my bank-manager's nervousness. A... pleasure, I guess? Is "bank-manager" an euphemism for "wife" ?

07-07-2021, 06:17 AM	#20
vijaykishan Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Photos: Gallery Posts: 999	Originally posted by bdery A... pleasure, I guess? Is "bank-manager" an euphemism for "wife" ? Euphemism -> no, reality -> yes . Whenever I'm ogling at a new shiny, my CC gets lost for some weeks .

07-08-2021, 05:07 AM	#21
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,356	Originally posted by vijaykishan Whenever I'm ogling at a new shiny, my CC gets lost for some weeks That's why we have online payment now :P

07-08-2021, 08:30 AM	#22
troika Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 1,753	The classic Pentax lens.

07-11-2021, 01:41 AM	#23
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	I think it's good that DPR is putting up sample galleries of these lenses. Generally speaking DPR has been giving Pentax a good amount of coverage this year. DPR readers should at least know that Pentax is releasing stuff.

07-11-2021, 02:09 AM	#24
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,879	Originally posted by JPT I think it's good that DPR is putting up sample galleries of these lenses. Generally speaking DPR has been giving Pentax a good amount of coverage this year. DPR readers should at least know that Pentax is releasing stuff. Yes, it does seem to be improving somewhat, I don't know why. I'll have to have a look at the 43mm shots though I can't see myself trading in my SMC version any time soon.

07-11-2021, 07:33 AM	#25
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,062	I don't care what DPR has to say about these lenses. When I win this months raffle I'm keeping it. Post #3 today.

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07-11-2021, 03:21 PM	#26
troika Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 1,753	Originally posted by DW58 I don't care what DPR has to say about these lenses. When I win this months raffle I'm keeping it. Post #3 today. Oh sorry man, you haven't heard. I'm going to win that raffle. Happy to share my photos and gloat, though.

07-12-2021, 02:58 AM	#27
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,879	I had a look at their gallery, it's nothing special. The vast majority of review sites never use any lens enough to detect any fairy dust in it, it's really just basic specs, is it sharp enough, does it flare, how much fringing is there etc etc.

07-12-2021, 03:19 AM	#28
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I had a look at their gallery, it's nothing special. The vast majority of review sites never use any lens enough to detect any fairy dust in it, it's really just basic specs, is it sharp enough, does it flare, how much fringing is there etc etc. The only site I've seen trying is phillipreeve.net - Manual Lenses \| Sony Alpha but it seems sony focussed. A lot of adapted glass though see Guest Review: Pentax SMC FA 31mm f1.8 Limited - phillipreeve.net Review: Pentax K SMC 28mm 1:3.5 - phillipreeve.net

07-12-2021, 05:12 AM	#29
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,356	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac The vast majority of review sites never use any lens enough to detect any fairy dust in it, it's really just basic specs, is it sharp enough, does it flare, how much fringing is there etc etc. True, many only use items which can be quantified. Cannot really blame them... I do try to go much beyond that here. Originally posted by house The only site I've seen trying is phillipreeve.net The "only"? I resent that!