K10D and DFA 2.8 100mm macro

K10D and DFA 2.8 100mm macro · 05:12 PM

I do not like the build quality of this lens but want to make sure that optically it is fine before I make up my mind wether to return it or not.

Hard to find live subjects for macro shots this time of year but found a small daddy long leg. After I woke him up he would not stand still long enough for a decent shot but I did get a few. I was amazed at how fast he was even with two missing legs on one side.

By accident I took these at iso 400

Heinrich

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 11-25-2007, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by Mechan1k

See ... now this makes me what to get out and really test out my Tampon MM Macro lens ... I really need to find some spare time and shoot more.

By the looks of this series though ... it's a keeper ... why return a lens that is this sharp.
I have read reviews though that the build quality isn't the best ... but that's because it's not all metal like the older Pentax 100mm macro ... but that's it ... image quality is still excellent.

Oh, I'll kep it allright because the glass is good but it just annoys me that for this kind of money it feels like a cheap toy.

Heinrich

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 11-25-2007, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by roentarre

Congrads on owning this beautiful lens. It is certainly worth it in your hands

Thank you roentarre, no doubt that the glass is good but for the rest.......... Pentax should wake up and start some QC in their Vietnam factory.

Heinrich

Nels · 11-25-2007, 05:52 PM

These are very cool shots of a "non spider". I especcially like the detail with the lens. Way to go. Have a great day!

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 11-26-2007, 12:16 AM

Thank you Tim, you have a good day as well.

Heinrich

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11-25-2007, 01:16 PM	#16
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mechan1k See ... now this makes me what to get out and really test out my Tampon MM Macro lens ... I really need to find some spare time and shoot more. By the looks of this series though ... it's a keeper ... why return a lens that is this sharp. I have read reviews though that the build quality isn't the best ... but that's because it's not all metal like the older Pentax 100mm macro ... but that's it ... image quality is still excellent. Oh, I'll kep it allright because the glass is good but it just annoys me that for this kind of money it feels like a cheap toy. Heinrich

11-25-2007, 01:22 PM	#17
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097 Original Poster	Originally posted by roentarre Congrads on owning this beautiful lens. It is certainly worth it in your hands Thank you roentarre, no doubt that the glass is good but for the rest.......... Pentax should wake up and start some QC in their Vietnam factory. Heinrich

11-25-2007, 05:52 PM	#18
Nels Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Collinsville, Ok. Photos: Gallery Posts: 218	These are very cool shots of a "non spider". I especcially like the detail with the lens. Way to go. Have a great day!

11-26-2007, 12:16 AM	#19
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097 Original Poster	Thank you Tim, you have a good day as well. Heinrich