K-5 + DA 35mm/2.4 - a very nice combo for street photos (many photos)

Pentaxor · 10-17-2010, 12:11 AM

honestly, it looks more like the FA35, it has the same pop. the only difference that I see is some very slight bokeh improvement.

ogl · 10-17-2010, 12:14 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

honestly, it looks more like the FA35, it has the same pop. the only difference that I see is some very slight bokeh improvement.

Slight? FA35 makes nuts.

**StigVidar** · 10-17-2010, 12:15 AM

Originally posted by frank

Then you have to wait for some one to upload the files for you somewhere. I don't have any place to upload such big files.

I can host them on my private server. I have a 10Mbit/s fibre line and was hosting files with some success when K-7 came. Send me an e-mail to enc-y833yh49rtmaqrrwqzzcedq5ph-enc@heime.org for instructions.

My site is of course free for any commercials

ogl · 10-17-2010, 12:20 AM

Originally posted by frank

Then you have to wait for some one to upload the files for you somewhere. I don't have any place to upload such big files.

any free site for upload
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68deluxe · 10-17-2010, 01:39 AM

Originally posted by ogl

Dear friend, I need RAW files to understand what can I get from K-5 + DA35/2.4.
Pentax Photo Utility is very weak converter for me with results close to in-camera JPEG.
That's why I ask RAW.

no, you need a K-5 + DA35/2.4 to understand what you can get from a K-5 + DA35/2.4

Pentaxor · 10-17-2010, 01:53 AM

Originally posted by ogl

Slight? FA35 makes nuts.

I dont get what you mean by that, but anyway, I will still say slight because the difference is not day and night nor makes anyone think that it is a departure from the FA35's rendering, unless the DA35/2.4 shows some real magic of it's own that differentiates is well enough from the FA35.

for someone who doesn't own an FA35, the DA35/2.4 is impressive.
for someone who does, not likely.

**Digitalis** · 10-17-2010, 05:31 AM

looks like a good performer, The FA31mm f/1.8 still has it's place for those who want better build quality and the extra half stop of speed, and the better OOF transitions.

Urkeldaedalus · 10-17-2010, 06:56 AM

Anybody else think Pentax should build a similar lens at say 20 or 24 mm? Pretty please? It can even be tiny, f/2.4 and plastic if you want

shadmanaj · 10-17-2010, 11:24 AM

Originally posted by Urkeldaedalus

Anybody else think Pentax should build a similar lens at say 20 or 24 mm? Pretty please? It can even be tiny, f/2.4 and plastic if you want

Second that. Something inexpensive in that range would sell like iPods. Not superb like the DA20, but great.

**eccentricphotography** · 10-17-2010, 11:46 AM

The FA35 does not have coatings to reduce ghosting common to digital sensors, The DA35 does. Makes a difference.

Pentaxor · 10-17-2010, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by eccentricphotography

The FA35 does not have coatings to reduce ghosting common to digital sensors, The DA35 does. Makes a difference.

I find that claim hard to believe. the FA35 is one of the lenses that I use on a regular basis, and I haven't had any problems with ghosting as compared with other lenses. if such coating does not exist in the FA35, it would had been so obvious with the images. on some threads regarding the DA35/2.4, it was mentioned by some that both lenses share the same coating on the rear elements. besides, it doesn't mean because it wasn't advertised or failed to mention that some lenses have ghostless coating, doesn't mean they don't have it.

ghostless coating is almost 2 decades old. so anything with such mention of it nowadays is more likely about marketing the item rather than new technology.

dahlia · 10-17-2010, 02:17 PM

Hi Frank,

I just joined the Pentax community today. For some reason, I can't see/view your images on my computer (iMac, snow leopard 10.6). All I see are a whole bunch of "Upgrade to Pro today....Photobucket." Why am I able to see some images, but not others?
Thanks.

frank · 10-17-2010, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by dahlia

Hi Frank,

I just joined the Pentax community today. For some reason, I can't see/view your images on my computer (iMac, snow leopard 10.6). All I see are a whole bunch of "Upgrade to Pro today....Photobucket." Why am I able to see some images, but not others?
Thanks.

Sorry about that. My photobucket account is a free one, which has a limited monthly bandwidth. Now I guess it's over the limit (in 2 days only!)

You can view the photos directly at photobucket site:
K5Testing pictures by fengwei2004 - Photobucket

Clicker · 10-17-2010, 03:54 PM

FULL res now, please of Ms White Kx...

Vote4Pedro · 10-17-2010, 04:57 PM

I was ready to place an order this week for the coveted 35mm limited, but this really has me re-thinking. I guess it's just a question if the metal body and macro are worth the extra $300. Could it be as sharp as the limited? It looks like the new lens may have better bokeh. I would love to see them compared head to head.

10-17-2010, 12:15 AM	#33
StigVidar Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 705	Originally posted by frank Then you have to wait for some one to upload the files for you somewhere. I don't have any place to upload such big files. I can host them on my private server. I have a 10Mbit/s fibre line and was hosting files with some success when K-7 came. Send me an e-mail to enc-y833yh49rtmaqrrwqzzcedq5ph-enc@heime.org for instructions. My site is of course free for any commercials Last edited by StigVidar; 10-17-2010 at 12:30 AM.

10-17-2010, 01:53 AM	#36
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by ogl Slight? FA35 makes nuts. I dont get what you mean by that, but anyway, I will still say slight because the difference is not day and night nor makes anyone think that it is a departure from the FA35's rendering, unless the DA35/2.4 shows some real magic of it's own that differentiates is well enough from the FA35. for someone who doesn't own an FA35, the DA35/2.4 is impressive. for someone who does, not likely. Last edited by Pentaxor; 10-17-2010 at 02:00 AM.

10-17-2010, 03:54 PM	#44
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	Frank you now have a Pro account for 1 year. FULL res now, please of Ms White Kx...

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10-17-2010, 12:11 AM	#31
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	honestly, it looks more like the FA35, it has the same pop. the only difference that I see is some very slight bokeh improvement.

10-17-2010, 12:14 AM	#32
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Pentaxor honestly, it looks more like the FA35, it has the same pop. the only difference that I see is some very slight bokeh improvement. Slight? FA35 makes nuts.

10-17-2010, 12:20 AM	#34
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by frank Then you have to wait for some one to upload the files for you somewhere. I don't have any place to upload such big files. any free site for upload File hosting Letitbit.net Home Deposit Files RapidShare AG, Cham, Switzerland

10-17-2010, 01:39 AM	#35
68deluxe Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Australia/Africa Posts: 52	Originally posted by ogl Dear friend, I need RAW files to understand what can I get from K-5 + DA35/2.4. Pentax Photo Utility is very weak converter for me with results close to in-camera JPEG. That's why I ask RAW. no, you need a K-5 + DA35/2.4 to understand what you can get from a K-5 + DA35/2.4

10-17-2010, 05:31 AM	#37
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	looks like a good performer, The FA31mm f/1.8 still has it's place for those who want better build quality and the extra half stop of speed, and the better OOF transitions.

10-17-2010, 06:56 AM	#38
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Anybody else think Pentax should build a similar lens at say 20 or 24 mm? Pretty please? It can even be tiny, f/2.4 and plastic if you want

10-17-2010, 11:24 AM	#39
shadmanaj Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 82	Originally posted by Urkeldaedalus Anybody else think Pentax should build a similar lens at say 20 or 24 mm? Pretty please? It can even be tiny, f/2.4 and plastic if you want Second that. Something inexpensive in that range would sell like iPods. Not superb like the DA20, but great.

10-17-2010, 11:46 AM	#40
eccentricphotography Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 182	The FA35 does not have coatings to reduce ghosting common to digital sensors, The DA35 does. Makes a difference.

10-17-2010, 12:43 PM	#41
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by eccentricphotography The FA35 does not have coatings to reduce ghosting common to digital sensors, The DA35 does. Makes a difference. I find that claim hard to believe. the FA35 is one of the lenses that I use on a regular basis, and I haven't had any problems with ghosting as compared with other lenses. if such coating does not exist in the FA35, it would had been so obvious with the images. on some threads regarding the DA35/2.4, it was mentioned by some that both lenses share the same coating on the rear elements. besides, it doesn't mean because it wasn't advertised or failed to mention that some lenses have ghostless coating, doesn't mean they don't have it. ghostless coating is almost 2 decades old. so anything with such mention of it nowadays is more likely about marketing the item rather than new technology.

10-17-2010, 02:17 PM	#42
dahlia New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 13	Hi Frank, I just joined the Pentax community today. For some reason, I can't see/view your images on my computer (iMac, snow leopard 10.6). All I see are a whole bunch of "Upgrade to Pro today....Photobucket." Why am I able to see some images, but not others? Thanks.

10-17-2010, 02:58 PM	#43
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202 Original Poster	Originally posted by dahlia Hi Frank, I just joined the Pentax community today. For some reason, I can't see/view your images on my computer (iMac, snow leopard 10.6). All I see are a whole bunch of "Upgrade to Pro today....Photobucket." Why am I able to see some images, but not others? Thanks. Sorry about that. My photobucket account is a free one, which has a limited monthly bandwidth. Now I guess it's over the limit (in 2 days only!) You can view the photos directly at photobucket site: K5Testing pictures by fengwei2004 - Photobucket

10-17-2010, 04:57 PM	#45
Vote4Pedro Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 62	I was ready to place an order this week for the coveted 35mm limited, but this really has me re-thinking. I guess it's just a question if the metal body and macro are worth the extra $300. Could it be as sharp as the limited? It looks like the new lens may have better bokeh. I would love to see them compared head to head.