Pentax DA *2.8/11-18

Grokh · 12-12-2021, 09:07 AM - **2 Likes**

I walked a little with my friend in one of the St. Petersburg museums and took a few pictures just "for me", as a keepsake, without the slightest claim to "artistry".
Long exposure (~ 1/20 s), aperture almost completely open (f = 4.0@11mm). Pay attention to the text at the bottom of the diorama - it is truly clear.
I am extremely satisfied with this lens; in terms of sharpness it surpasses all wide-angle lenses that I have and have.

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Sorry, the forum cuts the photos a lot, so you, alas, will not be able to evaluate the clarity of the text.
Maybe then it is better to delete this post altogether, so as not to mislead anyone?

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bertwert · 12-12-2021, 09:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Grokh

I am extremely satisfied with this lens; in terms of sharpness it surpasses all wide-angle lenses that I have and have.

I don't have the lens, but have heard many wonderful things about it - I'm sure you're going to get a lot of enjoyment out of photos taken with it

Originally posted by Grokh

Sorry, the forum cuts the photos a lot, so you, alas, will not be able to evaluate the clarity of the text.
Maybe then it is better to delete this post altogether, so as not to mislead anyone?

You can upload photos to Flickr and link them here - that's what I do for my photography.

Alternatively, if you don't have an account with Flickr (though it's free for 1000 uploads) you can use a non-photography oriented image hosting website, such as ImgBB to upload the high-res version that people can open in an new tab - it has BBCode (code for the forum) embed links directly on the site too you can cut and paste into your posts.

**BigMackCam** · 12-12-2021, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by Grokh

I walked a little with my friend in one of the St. Petersburg museums and took a few pictures just "for me", as a keepsake, without the slightest claim to "artistry".
Long exposure (~ 1/20 s), aperture almost completely open (f = 4.0@11mm). Pay attention to the text at the bottom of the diorama - it is truly clear.
I am extremely satisfied with this lens; in terms of sharpness it surpasses all wide-angle lenses that I have and have.

I've heard the DA*11-18 is an excellent lens. To sharply reproduce the text at the bottom of that frame at f/4 is impressive indeed. My humble Tamron 10-24 might just manage that at 10mm and f/8, but otherwise it would be a stretch

You get what you pay for with wide angle lenses, that's for sure.

I shall have to enjoy your DA*11-18 vicariously when you post your photos here

**Michail_P** · 12-12-2021, 11:13 AM

Seems like a joy to use....I have been thinking about this lens. Is the distortion corrected in that photo?

Grokh · 12-12-2021, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by Michail_P

Seems like a joy to use....I have been thinking about this lens. Is the distortion corrected in that photo?

No. I told my girlfriend about the museum exposition and could not devote much time to photographing. I just lifted the camera and took a picture, not caring about composition or anything else.

AfterPentax Mark II · 12-12-2021, 01:55 PM - **1 Like**

It is indeed a wonderful lens. I am one of the lucky ones that owns one. Usually for taking pictures of trees when in the woods. Now that the trees have lost their leaves it is time to get it out of it box and pouch and put it on the KP. So far I used it only on the K-3 II.

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12-12-2021, 09:21 AM - 1 Like	#2
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by Grokh I am extremely satisfied with this lens; in terms of sharpness it surpasses all wide-angle lenses that I have and have. I don't have the lens, but have heard many wonderful things about it - I'm sure you're going to get a lot of enjoyment out of photos taken with it Originally posted by Grokh Sorry, the forum cuts the photos a lot, so you, alas, will not be able to evaluate the clarity of the text. Maybe then it is better to delete this post altogether, so as not to mislead anyone? You can upload photos to Flickr and link them here - that's what I do for my photography. Alternatively, if you don't have an account with Flickr (though it's free for 1000 uploads) you can use a non-photography oriented image hosting website, such as ImgBB to upload the high-res version that people can open in an new tab - it has BBCode (code for the forum) embed links directly on the site too you can cut and paste into your posts.

12-12-2021, 10:04 AM	#3
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,673	Originally posted by Grokh I walked a little with my friend in one of the St. Petersburg museums and took a few pictures just "for me", as a keepsake, without the slightest claim to "artistry". Long exposure (~ 1/20 s), aperture almost completely open (f = 4.0@11mm). Pay attention to the text at the bottom of the diorama - it is truly clear. I am extremely satisfied with this lens; in terms of sharpness it surpasses all wide-angle lenses that I have and have. I've heard the DA11-18 is an excellent lens. To sharply reproduce the text at the bottom of that frame at f/4 is impressive indeed. My humble Tamron 10-24 might just manage that at 10mm and f/8, but otherwise it would be a stretch You get what you pay for with wide angle lenses, that's for sure. I shall have to enjoy your DA11-18 vicariously when you post your photos here

12-12-2021, 11:13 AM	#4
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	Seems like a joy to use....I have been thinking about this lens. Is the distortion corrected in that photo?

12-12-2021, 12:04 PM	#5
Grokh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St.-Petersburg Photos: Albums Posts: 267 Original Poster	Originally posted by Michail_P Seems like a joy to use....I have been thinking about this lens. Is the distortion corrected in that photo? No. I told my girlfriend about the museum exposition and could not devote much time to photographing. I just lifted the camera and took a picture, not caring about composition or anything else.

12-12-2021, 01:55 PM - 1 Like	#6
AfterPentax Mark II Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 1,462	It is indeed a wonderful lens. I am one of the lucky ones that owns one. Usually for taking pictures of trees when in the woods. Now that the trees have lost their leaves it is time to get it out of it box and pouch and put it on the KP. So far I used it only on the K-3 II.