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Arizonan Landscape · 04:35 PM

I went out on a small shoot today to test out my new 28-70mm, among other lenses. These pics have seen little or no editing

SMC Pentax FA* 28-70mm F2.8 AL

SMC Pentax A* 200mm F2.8 ED

SMC Pentax FA 70-200mm F4-5.6
I dragged this lens along just to test it out, and I found it to be much better than expected.

C&C appreciated, and stay tuned for my review of the 28-70!

HogRider · 02-03-2007, 05:58 PM

Very nice. Haven't seen that fountain in quite a while.

roy · 02-03-2007, 08:05 PM

where is the fountain?? i haven't lived there since before the lake was made.. it was kind of weird seeing the lake in '01 when i was there last.

Ole · 02-03-2007, 10:22 PM

Originally posted by roy

where is the fountain?? i haven't lived there since before the lake was made.. it was kind of weird seeing the lake in '01 when i was there last.

It is in Fountain Hills, Just East of Phoenix, Arizona. It used to be a sparsely populated area - now it's a srawling town.

roentarre · 02-03-2007, 10:29 PM

This arizona forest is quite unique in its own right.

The colour and contrast from this lens is also outstanding. Thanks Adam.

I remembered similar shots taken from Fa* 24mm f2.0 before and the images were punchier from Fa*24 as I could have recalled it.

Looking forward to your review soon as there is still one on ebay for auction...

Adam · 02-03-2007, 10:43 PM

Thanks for the great comments

Roentarre, I posted the review here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/showproduct.php?product=219&cat=44

I may add a bit more later, but I think I've covered about everything. Enjoy!

vievetrick · 02-04-2007, 07:03 AM

The Cactus shot is great.

Timbuctoo · 02-22-2007, 08:07 PM

Nice photos and a nice quality lens. Arizona looks to be an interesting place. If you get lightning there I'd be interested to see how that lens does lightning. I'd also be interested to compare that zoom with the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens. Might be interesting. Also, that zoom seems to have similar colour rendition to the Minolta 28-75 f2.8G.

arbutusq · 02-22-2007, 08:22 PM

Great photos. That fountain is a bit disturbing though. That's a lot of water to be shooting up into the atmosphere in an arid climate.....

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	Thanks for the great comments Roentarre, I posted the review here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/showproduct.php?product=219&cat=44 I may add a bit more later, but I think I've covered about everything. Enjoy! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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HogRider Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 608	Very nice. Haven't seen that fountain in quite a while.

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roy Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: D/FW area, Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,710	where is the fountain?? i haven't lived there since before the lake was made.. it was kind of weird seeing the lake in '01 when i was there last.

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Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,409	Originally posted by roy where is the fountain?? i haven't lived there since before the lake was made.. it was kind of weird seeing the lake in '01 when i was there last. It is in Fountain Hills, Just East of Phoenix, Arizona. It used to be a sparsely populated area - now it's a srawling town.

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roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	This arizona forest is quite unique in its own right. The colour and contrast from this lens is also outstanding. Thanks Adam. I remembered similar shots taken from Fa* 24mm f2.0 before and the images were punchier from Fa*24 as I could have recalled it. Looking forward to your review soon as there is still one on ebay for auction...

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vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	The Cactus shot is great.

02-22-2007, 08:07 PM	#8
Timbuctoo Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Darwin, Australia Posts: 203	Nice photos and a nice quality lens. Arizona looks to be an interesting place. If you get lightning there I'd be interested to see how that lens does lightning. I'd also be interested to compare that zoom with the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens. Might be interesting. Also, that zoom seems to have similar colour rendition to the Minolta 28-75 f2.8G.

02-22-2007, 08:22 PM	#9
arbutusq Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver BC canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 380	Great photos. That fountain is a bit disturbing though. That's a lot of water to be shooting up into the atmosphere in an arid climate.....

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