HD Pentax-D FA 21mm F2.4 ED Limited - first outing

house · 11-17-2021, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

It looks like this 21 ltd is best for indoors / architecture, not ideal for backlit landscapes due to fringing.

That's way to harsh! There has been countless very nice outdoor and landscape shots. The way wood lying on the grass becomes cyan is a bit troublesome but it should be a one click thing in any decent postprocessing software and probably in camera as well.

It seems to do trees against sky very well as long as it's not overcast or very diffused light. That's one subject that's been very well covered by samples. Even if few have been full size.

LennyBloke · 11-17-2021, 07:00 AM - **9 Likes**

Originally posted by biz-engineer

It looks like this 21 ltd is best for indoors / architecture, not ideal for backlit landscapes due to fringing.

You could be right - but I'll keep playing outside with mine

**Ash** · 11-18-2021, 04:10 AM - **7 Likes**

Nicely done.
First inning (as opposed to outing) with mine, testing the f/2.4 setting in low light:

OOF areas are pleasantly smooth, and centre sharpness even wide open was reasonably impressive...

100% crop:

LennyBloke · 11-18-2021, 04:34 AM

Originally posted by Ash

Nicely done.
First inning (as opposed to outing) with mine, testing the f/2.4 setting in low light:

OOF areas are pleasantly smooth, and centre sharpness even wide open was reasonably impressive...

100% crop:

It seems to be delivering what was promised! Great close focus ability, slight "glow" (yet still sharp) on some subjects, beautiful OOF highlights (look at the foreground of the book spine) - I think you're going to have fun Ash

Keep sharing

**Ash** · 11-18-2021, 05:40 AM

I believe it's a keeper, and I haven't taken it off f/2.4 yet...
My only issue now is that I have no time to take it out for a good test run in the field for a little while...

Sandy Hancock · 11-18-2021, 05:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ash

My only issue now is that I have no time to take it out for a good test run in the field for a little while...

I feel your pain, brother.

normhead · 11-18-2021, 06:13 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I feel your pain, brother.

Send them to me... I'll house train them and break them in for you.

repaap · 11-18-2021, 06:19 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Send them to me... I'll house train them and break them in for you.

Here! One more volunteer for the job. I know! It is though and full rapport will follow, and still I’m ready!

DagT · 11-18-2021, 07:01 AM

Originally posted by Ash

I believe it's a keeper, and I haven't taken it off f/2.4 yet...
My only issue now is that I have no time to take it out for a good test run in the field for a little while...

Same here, and in this part of the world it is dark when I go to work and dark when I go home so I have to wait for the weekend.

biz-engineer · 11-18-2021, 07:07 AM

Before ordering I'm waiting for Ricoh to have ironed out the production quality, unless Santa Klaus accidentally deliver one under the Christmas tree. Accidents do happen sometimes, especially with LBA, decisions can spin out of control.

LennyBloke · 11-18-2021, 08:40 AM - **9 Likes**

Ash is right - it's well worth using this little beauty indoors as well as out!

Anyone guess what's for Dinner tonight?

house · 11-18-2021, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by LennyBloke

Ash is right - it's well worth using this little beauty indoors as well as out!

Anyone guess what's for Dinner tonight?

I'm guessing mushrooms, sellery, tomatoes and two types of onion. Eaten just like that in bokeh sauce!

normhead · 11-18-2021, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by LennyBloke

Ash is right - it's well worth using this little beauty indoors as well as out!

Anyone guess what's for Dinner tonight?

OK, now you're just having fun.

LennyBloke · 11-18-2021, 10:47 AM - **3 Likes**

Okay, I promise this is the last one for today (the pasta sauce is simmering away nicely by the ways guys

)...

**mtngal** · 11-18-2021, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by LennyBloke

Okay, I promise this is the last one for today (the pasta sauce is simmering away nicely by the ways guys

)...

What time is dinner? I’ll be there to help you finish it off…

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11-17-2021, 06:46 AM	#121
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Originally posted by biz-engineer It looks like this 21 ltd is best for indoors / architecture, not ideal for backlit landscapes due to fringing. That's way to harsh! There has been countless very nice outdoor and landscape shots. The way wood lying on the grass becomes cyan is a bit troublesome but it should be a one click thing in any decent postprocessing software and probably in camera as well. It seems to do trees against sky very well as long as it's not overcast or very diffused light. That's one subject that's been very well covered by samples. Even if few have been full size.

11-17-2021, 07:00 AM - 9 Likes	#122
LennyBloke Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 677 Original Poster	Originally posted by biz-engineer It looks like this 21 ltd is best for indoors / architecture, not ideal for backlit landscapes due to fringing. You could be right - but I'll keep playing outside with mine

11-18-2021, 04:10 AM - 7 Likes	#123
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Nicely done. First inning (as opposed to outing) with mine, testing the f/2.4 setting in low light: OOF areas are pleasantly smooth, and centre sharpness even wide open was reasonably impressive... 100% crop:

11-18-2021, 04:34 AM	#124
LennyBloke Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 677 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ash Nicely done. First inning (as opposed to outing) with mine, testing the f/2.4 setting in low light: OOF areas are pleasantly smooth, and centre sharpness even wide open was reasonably impressive... 100% crop: It seems to be delivering what was promised! Great close focus ability, slight "glow" (yet still sharp) on some subjects, beautiful OOF highlights (look at the foreground of the book spine) - I think you're going to have fun Ash Keep sharing

11-18-2021, 05:40 AM	#125
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	I believe it's a keeper, and I haven't taken it off f/2.4 yet... My only issue now is that I have no time to take it out for a good test run in the field for a little while...

11-18-2021, 05:43 AM - 1 Like	#126
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by Ash My only issue now is that I have no time to take it out for a good test run in the field for a little while... I feel your pain, brother.

11-18-2021, 06:13 AM	#127
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I feel your pain, brother. Send them to me... I'll house train them and break them in for you.

11-18-2021, 06:19 AM	#128
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by normhead Send them to me... I'll house train them and break them in for you. Here! One more volunteer for the job. I know! It is though and full rapport will follow, and still I’m ready!

11-18-2021, 07:01 AM	#129
DagT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oslo Posts: 110	Originally posted by Ash I believe it's a keeper, and I haven't taken it off f/2.4 yet... My only issue now is that I have no time to take it out for a good test run in the field for a little while... Same here, and in this part of the world it is dark when I go to work and dark when I go home so I have to wait for the weekend.

11-18-2021, 07:07 AM	#130
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,246	Before ordering I'm waiting for Ricoh to have ironed out the production quality, unless Santa Klaus accidentally deliver one under the Christmas tree. Accidents do happen sometimes, especially with LBA, decisions can spin out of control.

11-18-2021, 08:40 AM - 9 Likes	#131
LennyBloke Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 677 Original Poster	Ash is right - it's well worth using this little beauty indoors as well as out! Anyone guess what's for Dinner tonight?

11-18-2021, 09:51 AM	#132
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Originally posted by LennyBloke Ash is right - it's well worth using this little beauty indoors as well as out! Anyone guess what's for Dinner tonight? I'm guessing mushrooms, sellery, tomatoes and two types of onion. Eaten just like that in bokeh sauce!

11-18-2021, 10:34 AM	#133
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by LennyBloke Ash is right - it's well worth using this little beauty indoors as well as out! Anyone guess what's for Dinner tonight? OK, now you're just having fun.

11-18-2021, 10:47 AM - 3 Likes	#134
LennyBloke Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 677 Original Poster	Okay, I promise this is the last one for today (the pasta sauce is simmering away nicely by the ways guys )...

11-18-2021, 12:36 PM	#135
mtngal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever I’m Parked Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,003	Originally posted by LennyBloke Okay, I promise this is the last one for today (the pasta sauce is simmering away nicely by the ways guys )... What time is dinner? I’ll be there to help you finish it off…