Pentax 35mm 1.8

zorobabel · 07-18-2009, 01:42 AM

I'd prefer they come out with a DA 28 2.4 or DA 24 2.8.

axl · 07-18-2009, 01:57 AM

Originally posted by zorobabel

I'd prefer they come out with a DA 28 2.4 or DA 24 2.8.

I don't think 28 is going to happen unless:
a) they are planning FF in which case they'd keep it f2.8 I believe
b) they'd plan APSC equivalent of 43ltd, in which case it would be ltd and therefore expensive

on the other side DA24/2 (without any luxuries of * or ltd) just as a pure replacement of FA35 would be sweet! I'd definitely go for that one...

just my2p

egordon99 · 07-18-2009, 06:06 AM

Originally posted by jstevewhite

I actually have looked at that lens several times. I take it from the multiplicity of amazement that you really, really, really like the lens <g>. Anything to say about it other than that it's amazing? I don't *dislike* Sigma lenses, but I'd have to say every one I've owned was adequate, but not up to the Pentax glass I replaced it with (eventually). Is the 30mm 1.4 a replacement for the 31mm f1.8, or is it just a good stepping stone to the Pentax?

Thanks!

I don't have much experience (if any) with the 31 Limited, but Canon folks regard it as a BETTER choice than the Canon 35mm f/1.4 L (~$1000 lens!) for crop shooters
Sigma 30 f1.4 EX DC HSM v. Canon 35 f1.4 L USM - Test 1 Photo Gallery by lightrules at pbase.com
Sigma 30 f1.4 EX DC HSM v. Canon 35 f1.4 L USM - Test 2 Photo Gallery by lightrules at pbase.com

I also see no need to get anything to "upgrade" from the Sigma, and you might even say the $1200 Canon 24-70L lens I just bought was just a lateral move (and quite possibly a downgrade @ 30mm

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dylansalt · 07-18-2009, 03:36 PM

What I find a little disturbing is that current Pentax lenses (excluding all the old stuff) are now more expensive (in SA)- consumer zooms and primes - than Canon,Nikon and even Olympus equivalents e.g. Nikon 300 f4 vr is actually less then the Pentax 300

Even Oly has suddenly got quite a decent (if not larger) consumer lens line up.

Dylan

axl · 07-18-2009, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by dylansalt

What I find a little disturbing is that current Pentax lenses (excluding all the old stuff) are now more expensive (in SA)- consumer zooms and primes - than Canon,Nikon and even Olympus equivalents e.g. Nikon 300 f4 vr is actually less then the Pentax 300

Even Oly has suddenly got quite a decent (if not larger) consumer lens line up.

Dylan

very true indeed

GLXLR · 07-18-2009, 04:14 PM

I'm sure it is quite possible to make a 35mm f/2 for $300>. The FA is discontinued and that's why the price for it is so high now. Also if they make it a DA, the optics will be cheaper.

K-9 · 07-20-2009, 07:15 AM

I have the Pentax-A 35mm f2.8 and find it very sharp. For my purposes, I don't need the extra stops of speed at that focal length. I have a few 1.4 lenses and I rarely even shoot at 2.8 with those.

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07-18-2009, 01:42 AM	#31
zorobabel Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 104	I'd prefer they come out with a DA 28 2.4 or DA 24 2.8.

07-18-2009, 01:57 AM	#32
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Originally posted by zorobabel I'd prefer they come out with a DA 28 2.4 or DA 24 2.8. I don't think 28 is going to happen unless: a) they are planning FF in which case they'd keep it f2.8 I believe b) they'd plan APSC equivalent of 43ltd, in which case it would be ltd and therefore expensive on the other side DA24/2 (without any luxuries of * or ltd) just as a pure replacement of FA35 would be sweet! I'd definitely go for that one... just my2p

07-18-2009, 06:06 AM	#33
egordon99 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Outside of Philly Posts: 1,561	Originally posted by jstevewhite I actually have looked at that lens several times. I take it from the multiplicity of amazement that you really, really, really like the lens <g>. Anything to say about it other than that it's amazing? I don't dislike Sigma lenses, but I'd have to say every one I've owned was adequate, but not up to the Pentax glass I replaced it with (eventually). Is the 30mm 1.4 a replacement for the 31mm f1.8, or is it just a good stepping stone to the Pentax? Thanks! I don't have much experience (if any) with the 31 Limited, but Canon folks regard it as a BETTER choice than the Canon 35mm f/1.4 L (~$1000 lens!) for crop shooters Sigma 30 f1.4 EX DC HSM v. Canon 35 f1.4 L USM - Test 1 Photo Gallery by lightrules at pbase.com Sigma 30 f1.4 EX DC HSM v. Canon 35 f1.4 L USM - Test 2 Photo Gallery by lightrules at pbase.com I also see no need to get anything to "upgrade" from the Sigma, and you might even say the $1200 Canon 24-70L lens I just bought was just a lateral move (and quite possibly a downgrade @ 30mm )

07-18-2009, 03:36 PM	#34
dylansalt Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Durban, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,052	What I find a little disturbing is that current Pentax lenses (excluding all the old stuff) are now more expensive (in SA)- consumer zooms and primes - than Canon,Nikon and even Olympus equivalents e.g. Nikon 300 f4 vr is actually less then the Pentax 300 Even Oly has suddenly got quite a decent (if not larger) consumer lens line up. Dylan

07-18-2009, 04:02 PM	#35
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Originally posted by dylansalt What I find a little disturbing is that current Pentax lenses (excluding all the old stuff) are now more expensive (in SA)- consumer zooms and primes - than Canon,Nikon and even Olympus equivalents e.g. Nikon 300 f4 vr is actually less then the Pentax 300 Even Oly has suddenly got quite a decent (if not larger) consumer lens line up. Dylan very true indeed

07-18-2009, 04:14 PM	#36
GLXLR Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sugar Land, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 684	I'm sure it is quite possible to make a 35mm f/2 for $300>. The FA is discontinued and that's why the price for it is so high now. Also if they make it a DA, the optics will be cheaper.

07-20-2009, 07:15 AM	#37
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	I have the Pentax-A 35mm f2.8 and find it very sharp. For my purposes, I don't need the extra stops of speed at that focal length. I have a few 1.4 lenses and I rarely even shoot at 2.8 with those.