DA 40mm vs DA 35mm vs FA 35mm

audiobomber · 09-21-2009, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by ll_coffee_lP

despite all the praise for the lens I still found the images to be flat looking.

c[_]

I don't understand how you can say that. Surely you just needed to change a camera setting or your post-processing method.

FA 35mm @ F5.6, K20D, Landscape mode, no post-processing.

Last edited by audiobomber; 09-21-2009 at 05:51 PM.

audiobomber · 09-21-2009, 05:50 PM

For anyone with an FA 35mm or DA 40mm who envies the DA 35's macro abilitity, check this out.

FA 35 at maximum magnification:

FA 35mm + Raynox 250

Cetainly not 1:1, but a big improvement in close focussing ability, and no significant deterioration that I can see.

ll_coffee_lP · 09-21-2009, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by audiobomber

I don't understand how you can say that. Surely you just needed to change a camera setting or your post-processing method.

Unfortunately no. The lens FA35 awesome in every regard, but the images lack the 3D quality that I wanted from it, and the focal length just didn't sit right for me.

c[_]

Pentaxor · 09-21-2009, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by ll_coffee_lP

Unfortunately no. The lens FA35 awesome in every regard, but the images lack the 3D quality that I wanted from it, and the focal length just didn't sit right for me.

c[_]

maybe this one is the lens that you are looking for?

Last edited by Pentaxor; 09-25-2009 at 10:38 AM.

pentaxian_tmb · 09-21-2009, 09:45 PM

...just arrived in the mail today. Here are a few quick test shots. I like it already. Can't wait to see what it can do when I am really trying:

ll_coffee_lP · 09-22-2009, 03:43 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

maybe this one is the lens that you are looking for?
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Nope, sorry. I decided to p/u the Sigma 30 f1.4 in replacement. Thus far I'm quite pleased.

c[_]

P.S. Great image btw

**rparmar** · 09-22-2009, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

maybe this one is the lens that you are looking for?

Now flat that is not!

jerrymouse · 09-23-2009, 02:54 PM

Ok. I'm about to pull the trigger on DA 35.

I really miss macro lens in my camera bag (well I have 2X VivitarMFTC for my FA 50, but I want dedicated macro lens). One lens have to go to cover the purchase..either DA 40 or FA 50/1.4.

Since I own DA 21 (which I love) for compact camera setup and DA 40 FL seems odd sometimes (but rendering and sharpness is awesome) - great for portrait, I almost decided that DA 40 will go and FA 50 will take it's place for portraits. Am I doing a big mistake?

**rparmar** · 09-24-2009, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by jerrymouse

Ok. I'm about to pull the trigger on DA 35.

I really miss macro lens in my camera bag (well I have 2X VivitarMFTC for my FA 50, but I want dedicated macro lens). One lens have to go to cover the purchase..either DA 40 or FA 50/1.4.

Since I own DA 21 (which I love) for compact camera setup and DA 40 FL seems odd sometimes (but rendering and sharpness is awesome) - great for portrait, I almost decided that DA 40 will go and FA 50 will take it's place for portraits. Am I doing a big mistake?

No, I don't think it's a mistake. The main advantage of DA40 is extreme small size, but how small does a lens need to be, really? I'd keep faster FA50 and that spaces out your focal lengths more.

The DA35 is a great lens.

09-21-2009, 05:50 PM	#92
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	For anyone with an FA 35mm or DA 40mm who envies the DA 35's macro abilitity, check this out. FA 35 at maximum magnification: FA 35mm + Raynox 250 Cetainly not 1:1, but a big improvement in close focussing ability, and no significant deterioration that I can see. Last edited by audiobomber; 09-21-2009 at 06:34 PM.

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09-21-2009, 05:41 PM	#91
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by ll_coffee_lP despite all the praise for the lens I still found the images to be flat looking. c[_] I don't understand how you can say that. Surely you just needed to change a camera setting or your post-processing method. FA 35mm @ F5.6, K20D, Landscape mode, no post-processing. Last edited by audiobomber; 09-21-2009 at 05:51 PM.

09-21-2009, 06:34 PM	#93
ll_coffee_lP Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,972	Originally posted by audiobomber I don't understand how you can say that. Surely you just needed to change a camera setting or your post-processing method. Unfortunately no. The lens FA35 awesome in every regard, but the images lack the 3D quality that I wanted from it, and the focal length just didn't sit right for me. c[_]

09-21-2009, 07:41 PM	#94
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by ll_coffee_lP Unfortunately no. The lens FA35 awesome in every regard, but the images lack the 3D quality that I wanted from it, and the focal length just didn't sit right for me. c[_] maybe this one is the lens that you are looking for? Last edited by Pentaxor; 09-25-2009 at 10:38 AM.

09-21-2009, 09:45 PM	#95
pentaxian_tmb Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 436	...just arrived in the mail today. Here are a few quick test shots. I like it already. Can't wait to see what it can do when I am really trying:

09-22-2009, 03:43 AM	#96
ll_coffee_lP Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,972	Originally posted by Pentaxor maybe this one is the lens that you are looking for? [/IMG] Nope, sorry. I decided to p/u the Sigma 30 f1.4 in replacement. Thus far I'm quite pleased. c[_] P.S. Great image btw

09-22-2009, 09:21 AM	#97
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Originally posted by Pentaxor maybe this one is the lens that you are looking for? Now flat that is not!

09-23-2009, 02:54 PM	#98
jerrymouse Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pilsen, Czech Republic Posts: 224	Ok. I'm about to pull the trigger on DA 35. I really miss macro lens in my camera bag (well I have 2X VivitarMFTC for my FA 50, but I want dedicated macro lens). One lens have to go to cover the purchase..either DA 40 or FA 50/1.4. Since I own DA 21 (which I love) for compact camera setup and DA 40 FL seems odd sometimes (but rendering and sharpness is awesome) - great for portrait, I almost decided that DA 40 will go and FA 50 will take it's place for portraits. Am I doing a big mistake?

09-24-2009, 05:11 PM	#99
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Originally posted by jerrymouse Ok. I'm about to pull the trigger on DA 35. I really miss macro lens in my camera bag (well I have 2X VivitarMFTC for my FA 50, but I want dedicated macro lens). One lens have to go to cover the purchase..either DA 40 or FA 50/1.4. Since I own DA 21 (which I love) for compact camera setup and DA 40 FL seems odd sometimes (but rendering and sharpness is awesome) - great for portrait, I almost decided that DA 40 will go and FA 50 will take it's place for portraits. Am I doing a big mistake? No, I don't think it's a mistake. The main advantage of DA40 is extreme small size, but how small does a lens need to be, really? I'd keep faster FA50 and that spaces out your focal lengths more. The DA35 is a great lens.