Just ordered DA35 :)

PrimeObjectif · 07-05-2009, 10:22 PM

Just went out today and only brought my DA 35. You're right to be so excited to receive it, calle; you're gonna love it!

calle73 · 07-05-2009, 10:49 PM

I ordered it from Pixmania for 4600 sek thats about $590.

Originally posted by vmax84

Was curious where you ordered from and how much it cost. Thanks.

vmax84

enoxatnep · 07-05-2009, 11:08 PM

I'm posting this not only to echo the amazing versatility and IQ of this lens in ALL situations (macro, landscape, etc.), plus how it lives on my K20D about 80-90% of the time. But I also want to comment on how some on this and other sites have criticized the bokeh of this lens: DON'T LISTEN TO THEM!! I've found it to be superb, so I'm just mentioning this for the sake of those who may be questioning it based on these reports.

brecklundin · 07-05-2009, 11:22 PM

Originally posted by enoxatnep

I'm posting this not only to echo the amazing versatility and IQ of this lens in ALL situations (macro, landscape, etc.), plus how it lives on my K20D about 80-90% of the time. But I also want to comment on how some on this and other sites have criticized the bokeh of this lens: DON'T LISTEN TO THEM!! I've found it to be superb, so I'm just mentioning this for the sake of those who may be questioning it based on these reports.

I have to agree completely with all of what you wrote...I never thought I would be so happy with a 35mm lens. I expected t just use it for macro and product shooting. I am loving it for all manner of applications. Most of the reason is the sharpness. I find it a wonderful complement to the 77mm.

calle73 · 07-06-2009, 07:09 AM

It arrived after lunch today

And its a real beauty!!

I'm really pleased with it

The pictures looks really nice and sharp and the macros have a nice bokeh

thomascdk · 07-06-2009, 08:12 AM

Just a warning. Don't let it near your wife. I made that mistake. She's now convinced the DA35 is hers and it's permanently attached to her K20.

melander · 07-06-2009, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by thomascdk

Just a warning. Don't let it near your wife. I made that mistake. She's now convinced the DA35 is hers and it's permanently attached to her K20.

Good excuse to buy yourself a K-7. I R right.

And Dont use the DA 35 too much, Your other lenses will get sad.

2 recent DA 35 shots

calle73 · 07-08-2009, 05:30 AM

Hi again!
I've been out on a walk today and took my preciousssss with me

Have a look at: 35 2,8

Cheers,
calle

TKH · 07-08-2009, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by melander

And Dont use the DA 35 too much, Your other lenses will get sad.

Thats right!

But I solved the problem and sold all lenses except the DA15 and the DA*55...

The DA35 is for all day fun:

Rainer

forestmage · 07-08-2009, 11:13 AM

Love that last shot! The 35 is a favorite of mine. Sweet, sweet glass.

brecklundin · 07-08-2009, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by TKH

Thats right!

But I solved the problem and sold all lenses except the DA15 and the DA*55...

The DA35 is for all day fun:

Rainer

Wow....what a great pair!!

PERFECT and the 2nd on is sort of humorous (in a good way) on top of it!

**rparmar** · 07-08-2009, 03:50 PM

Wow, nice. Only two lenses? That's discipline!

brecklundin · 07-08-2009, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by rparmar

Wow, nice. Only two lenses? That's discipline!

Oh, no it's worse than that...I have all three lenses. I bought them all before I even ordered a camera.

I was going to wait for the K7 release but saw the prices were not awful on the lenses then decided to just buy them. I was able to get them all before the huge price jump, so in a way LBA saved me cash. A few days later I found a nice price on the K20D so I decided to go with it until the K7 prices drop. It's going to be fine until then so that's how it all happened for me.

Plus, I have only had the body a bit over a week...

so, gimme a chance...I'll catch up!!

Pentaxor · 07-08-2009, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by brecklundin

Oh, no it's worse than that...I have all three lenses. I bought them all before I even ordered a camera.

I was going to wait for the K7 release but saw the prices were not awful on the lenses then decided to just buy them. I was able to get them all before the huge price jump, so in a way LBA saved me cash. A few days later I found a nice price on the K20D so I decided to go with it until the K7 prices drop. It's going to be fine until then so that's how it all happened for me.

Plus, I have only had the body a bit over a week...

so, gimme a chance...I'll catch up!!

you're pretty much fine with the K20D. you don't have to own a K-7, you dont have a use for it. just let us handle those ugly K-7s.

brecklundin · 07-08-2009, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

you're pretty much fine with the K20D. you don't have to own a K-7, you dont have a use for it. just let us handle those ugly K-7s.

well.....wellll.....welll....arrrgggggggg!!! FINE!! phhhhhfffftttt!

as I slink down into my secret printing press in the basement...note to self, when I finally take over the world, force Pentaxor to watch me use the super secret FF Pentax I found when it fell off the back of a truck...VICTORY IS MINE!!! HA!

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07-05-2009, 10:22 PM	#16
PrimeObjectif Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 599	Just went out today and only brought my DA 35. You're right to be so excited to receive it, calle; you're gonna love it!

07-05-2009, 10:49 PM	#17
calle73 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Växjö, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 51 Original Poster	I ordered it from Pixmania for 4600 sek thats about $590. Originally posted by vmax84 Was curious where you ordered from and how much it cost. Thanks. vmax84

07-05-2009, 11:08 PM	#18
enoxatnep Closed Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The edge of nowhere, Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 467	I'm posting this not only to echo the amazing versatility and IQ of this lens in ALL situations (macro, landscape, etc.), plus how it lives on my K20D about 80-90% of the time. But I also want to comment on how some on this and other sites have criticized the bokeh of this lens: DON'T LISTEN TO THEM!! I've found it to be superb, so I'm just mentioning this for the sake of those who may be questioning it based on these reports.

07-05-2009, 11:22 PM	#19
brecklundin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,674	Originally posted by enoxatnep I'm posting this not only to echo the amazing versatility and IQ of this lens in ALL situations (macro, landscape, etc.), plus how it lives on my K20D about 80-90% of the time. But I also want to comment on how some on this and other sites have criticized the bokeh of this lens: DON'T LISTEN TO THEM!! I've found it to be superb, so I'm just mentioning this for the sake of those who may be questioning it based on these reports. I have to agree completely with all of what you wrote...I never thought I would be so happy with a 35mm lens. I expected t just use it for macro and product shooting. I am loving it for all manner of applications. Most of the reason is the sharpness. I find it a wonderful complement to the 77mm.

07-06-2009, 07:09 AM	#20
calle73 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Växjö, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 51 Original Poster	It arrived after lunch today And its a real beauty!! I'm really pleased with it The pictures looks really nice and sharp and the macros have a nice bokeh

07-06-2009, 08:12 AM	#21
thomascdk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 258	Just a warning. Don't let it near your wife. I made that mistake. She's now convinced the DA35 is hers and it's permanently attached to her K20.

07-06-2009, 08:19 AM	#22
melander Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sweden, Umea Posts: 876	Originally posted by thomascdk Just a warning. Don't let it near your wife. I made that mistake. She's now convinced the DA35 is hers and it's permanently attached to her K20. Good excuse to buy yourself a K-7. I R right. And Dont use the DA 35 too much, Your other lenses will get sad. 2 recent DA 35 shots

07-08-2009, 05:30 AM	#23
calle73 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Växjö, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 51 Original Poster	Hi again! I've been out on a walk today and took my preciousssss with me Have a look at: 35 2,8 Cheers, calle

07-08-2009, 09:14 AM	#24
TKH Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 371	Originally posted by melander And Dont use the DA 35 too much, Your other lenses will get sad. Thats right! But I solved the problem and sold all lenses except the DA15 and the DA*55... The DA35 is for all day fun: Rainer

07-08-2009, 11:13 AM	#25
forestmage Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hamilton NY Posts: 31	Love that last shot! The 35 is a favorite of mine. Sweet, sweet glass.

07-08-2009, 11:33 AM	#26
brecklundin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,674	Originally posted by TKH Thats right! But I solved the problem and sold all lenses except the DA15 and the DA*55... The DA35 is for all day fun: Rainer Wow....what a great pair!! PERFECT and the 2nd on is sort of humorous (in a good way) on top of it!

07-08-2009, 03:50 PM	#27
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Wow, nice. Only two lenses? That's discipline!

07-08-2009, 04:39 PM	#28
brecklundin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,674	Originally posted by rparmar Wow, nice. Only two lenses? That's discipline! Oh, no it's worse than that...I have all three lenses. I bought them all before I even ordered a camera. I was going to wait for the K7 release but saw the prices were not awful on the lenses then decided to just buy them. I was able to get them all before the huge price jump, so in a way LBA saved me cash. A few days later I found a nice price on the K20D so I decided to go with it until the K7 prices drop. It's going to be fine until then so that's how it all happened for me. Plus, I have only had the body a bit over a week... so, gimme a chance...I'll catch up!!

07-08-2009, 05:50 PM	#29
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by brecklundin Oh, no it's worse than that...I have all three lenses. I bought them all before I even ordered a camera. I was going to wait for the K7 release but saw the prices were not awful on the lenses then decided to just buy them. I was able to get them all before the huge price jump, so in a way LBA saved me cash. A few days later I found a nice price on the K20D so I decided to go with it until the K7 prices drop. It's going to be fine until then so that's how it all happened for me. Plus, I have only had the body a bit over a week... so, gimme a chance...I'll catch up!! you're pretty much fine with the K20D. you don't have to own a K-7, you dont have a use for it. just let us handle those ugly K-7s.

07-08-2009, 06:00 PM	#30
brecklundin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,674	Originally posted by Pentaxor you're pretty much fine with the K20D. you don't have to own a K-7, you dont have a use for it. just let us handle those ugly K-7s. well.....wellll.....welll....arrrgggggggg!!! FINE!! phhhhhfffftttt! as I slink down into my secret printing press in the basement...note to self, when I finally take over the world, force Pentaxor to watch me use the super secret FF Pentax I found when it fell off the back of a truck...VICTORY IS MINE!!! HA!