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biz-engineer · 11-25-2021, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by x-country

I love the rendering, the pop and the bokeh.

Yes, your sample images above render very well.

Paul the Sunman · 11-25-2021, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Those two environmental portraits are perfect examples of where I think this lens will really shine.

I don't think 21mm would be classed by most people as "portrait" on FF, but I agree.

house · 11-25-2021, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by x-country

I’m very satisfied with this lens. Like it’s sibling, the 31, it’s perfect for everyday life. I love the rendering, the pop and the bokeh. Just a couple of shots yet. Days are short this time of year and I forgot to set auto ISO in the outdoor shot of my doughter, she moved, but still it pops!

Images sure do look nice! Are you from one of the Nordic countries?

Sandy Hancock · 11-25-2021, 03:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

I don't think 21mm would be classed by most people as "portrait" on FF

Then "most people" suffer from a lack of imagination

I consider a "figure in a landscape" to still be a portrait, especially when the angle of view of the lens allows the photographer to get in nice and close while maintaining the ambience.

**clackers** · 11-25-2021, 03:46 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

I don't think 21mm would be classed by most people as "portrait" on FF, but I agree.

Environmental portraits are always with wide lenses, Paul. The point is that the workplace or home or whatever is as important to the story telling as the person, the environment helps define who they are.

Here's an example from our Avalon Air Show ... 23mm on the FA20-35, full frame.

texandrews · 11-25-2021, 04:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

Environmental portraits are always with wide lenses, Paul. The point is that the workplace or home or whatever is as important to the story telling as the person, the environment helps define who they are.

Here's an example from our Avalon Air Show ... 23mm on the FA20-35, full frame.

Agreed...but do you know what that helo is?

texandrews · 11-25-2021, 04:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by house

The close up thing is so strange. The dfa21 close up photos look stunning but it's such a niche feature of a wide angle lens. It's like its made for lens nerds

who mainly photograph to see lens behaviour. I'm not dissing it but it's certainly an unusual thing to optimise a lens for.

Here's my niche: objects in museum cases, where the isolation of the subject even from the case it's in could be beneficial.

**clackers** · 11-25-2021, 10:46 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by texandrews

Agreed...but do you know what that helo is?

I believe they're Airbus Tigers with Hellfires. We have some Blackhawks, too.

house · 11-26-2021, 12:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by texandrews

Here's my niche: objects in museum cases, where the isolation of the subject even from the case it's in could be beneficial.

With the portrait sample above and some of the recent mid distance examples of people photography from japan. It's beginning to be clear that the lens does very well at mid distance as well as close up. I can see a lot of use cases for distances where perspective isn't quite so dramatic as close up. Say 70cm upwards.

VictorDA · 11-26-2021, 01:04 AM

Originally posted by x-country

I’m very satisfied with this lens. Like it’s sibling, the 31, it’s perfect for everyday life. I love the rendering, the pop and the bokeh. Just a couple of shots yet. Days are short this time of year and I forgot to set auto ISO in the outdoor shot of my doughter, she moved, but still it pops!

Impressive indeed

Very nice use of this unusual FOV!

bdery · 11-26-2021, 06:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mtngal

I’m looking forward to your review. I haven’t ordered the lens, and I’m not entering the raffle for it. I don’t really need something like this but I’m tempted. If it looks completely awesome I may get it anyway…

"need" and "want" are so close in our hearts!

Originally posted by x-country

I’m very satisfied with this lens. Like it’s sibling, the 31, it’s perfect for everyday life. I love the rendering, the pop and the bokeh. Just a couple of shots yet. Days are short this time of year and I forgot to set auto ISO in the outdoor shot of my doughter, she moved, but still it pops!

It pops indeed! Great work there.

**Ash** · 11-27-2021, 09:08 PM - **1 Like**

It gives just that bit wider perspective to the DFA 24-70, but in comparing the images that come out between the two lenses, they really are cut from the same pixie-dust cloth.
Barely any adjustments needed in PP:

VictorDA · 11-28-2021, 03:23 AM

Originally posted by Ash

Barely any adjustments needed in PP:

Nice contrast and colors in what seems a difficult lighting situation!

**x-country** · 12-06-2021, 02:38 PM

Here are some more samples.

HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm F2.4 ED Limited DC WR | Flickr

leekil · 12-06-2021, 11:04 PM

Anyone have any more 21 photos with people prominently featured?

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biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,249	Originally posted by x-country I love the rendering, the pop and the bokeh. Yes, your sample images above render very well.

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Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Those two environmental portraits are perfect examples of where I think this lens will really shine. I don't think 21mm would be classed by most people as "portrait" on FF, but I agree.

11-25-2021, 03:19 PM	#318
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Originally posted by x-country I’m very satisfied with this lens. Like it’s sibling, the 31, it’s perfect for everyday life. I love the rendering, the pop and the bokeh. Just a couple of shots yet. Days are short this time of year and I forgot to set auto ISO in the outdoor shot of my doughter, she moved, but still it pops! Images sure do look nice! Are you from one of the Nordic countries?

11-25-2021, 03:27 PM - 1 Like	#319
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman I don't think 21mm would be classed by most people as "portrait" on FF Then "most people" suffer from a lack of imagination I consider a "figure in a landscape" to still be a portrait, especially when the angle of view of the lens allows the photographer to get in nice and close while maintaining the ambience.

11-25-2021, 03:46 PM - 3 Likes	#320
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman I don't think 21mm would be classed by most people as "portrait" on FF, but I agree. Environmental portraits are always with wide lenses, Paul. The point is that the workplace or home or whatever is as important to the story telling as the person, the environment helps define who they are. Here's an example from our Avalon Air Show ... 23mm on the FA20-35, full frame.

11-25-2021, 04:03 PM - 1 Like	#321
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,399	Originally posted by clackers Environmental portraits are always with wide lenses, Paul. The point is that the workplace or home or whatever is as important to the story telling as the person, the environment helps define who they are. Here's an example from our Avalon Air Show ... 23mm on the FA20-35, full frame. Agreed...but do you know what that helo is?

11-25-2021, 04:05 PM - 1 Like	#322
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,399	Originally posted by house The close up thing is so strange. The dfa21 close up photos look stunning but it's such a niche feature of a wide angle lens. It's like its made for lens nerds who mainly photograph to see lens behaviour. I'm not dissing it but it's certainly an unusual thing to optimise a lens for. Here's my niche: objects in museum cases, where the isolation of the subject even from the case it's in could be beneficial.

11-25-2021, 10:46 PM - 1 Like	#323
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by texandrews Agreed...but do you know what that helo is? I believe they're Airbus Tigers with Hellfires. We have some Blackhawks, too.

11-26-2021, 12:21 AM - 1 Like	#324
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Originally posted by texandrews Here's my niche: objects in museum cases, where the isolation of the subject even from the case it's in could be beneficial. With the portrait sample above and some of the recent mid distance examples of people photography from japan. It's beginning to be clear that the lens does very well at mid distance as well as close up. I can see a lot of use cases for distances where perspective isn't quite so dramatic as close up. Say 70cm upwards.

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VictorDA Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lyon area, France Posts: 718	Originally posted by x-country I’m very satisfied with this lens. Like it’s sibling, the 31, it’s perfect for everyday life. I love the rendering, the pop and the bokeh. Just a couple of shots yet. Days are short this time of year and I forgot to set auto ISO in the outdoor shot of my doughter, she moved, but still it pops! Impressive indeed Very nice use of this unusual FOV!

11-26-2021, 06:04 AM - 1 Like	#326
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	Originally posted by mtngal I’m looking forward to your review. I haven’t ordered the lens, and I’m not entering the raffle for it. I don’t really need something like this but I’m tempted. If it looks completely awesome I may get it anyway… "need" and "want" are so close in our hearts! Originally posted by x-country I’m very satisfied with this lens. Like it’s sibling, the 31, it’s perfect for everyday life. I love the rendering, the pop and the bokeh. Just a couple of shots yet. Days are short this time of year and I forgot to set auto ISO in the outdoor shot of my doughter, she moved, but still it pops! It pops indeed! Great work there.

11-27-2021, 09:08 PM - 1 Like	#327
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	It gives just that bit wider perspective to the DFA 24-70, but in comparing the images that come out between the two lenses, they really are cut from the same pixie-dust cloth. Barely any adjustments needed in PP:

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