Updated website with DA 40 Samples

Updated website with DA 40 Samples · 07:02 AM

Hello everyone,
Yesterday I updated my website with several DA 40 lens samples.
I know several of you wanted to see images taken with the DA 40 so I put some up there for viewing. BTW, this lens is fast becoming one of my favorite Pentax lens. I like it!
Let me know what you think.
http://homepage.mac.com/grcolts/PhotoAlbum20.html
Thanks.
GR

Adam · 02-26-2007, 07:15 AM

You've got some beautiful colors in those shots!

Although I rarely use this lens because of redundancy, I've always found it to be a great performer. The 9 aperture blades definitely improve bokeh over most other DA's

grcolts · 02-26-2007, 10:56 AM

Thanks for your comments!
I find the K10 and the DA 40 a great combination although I would like to eventually add a wider lens such as the DA 21.
GR

Adam · 02-26-2007, 12:54 PM

As much as I like the DA pancake, I think it doesn't look too great when mounted on an SLR. Almost looks like a very cheesy P&S...

I prefer carrying around larger lenses like my FA* 80-200 (favorite) or FA 50 macro, but I can't complain about the quality of the smaller lenses one bit. Just look at how much better the DA pancake is over its M predecessor in terms of image quality!

Adam
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Alvin · 02-26-2007, 02:53 PM

I was looking at one picture, and I thought "Ooh, beautiful silhouettes of the trees against a darkening sky!" Then thought "Did you have two hot pixels on your camera?" Looked at the title, "Venus and Mercury"

Great shot!

grcolts · 02-27-2007, 03:55 PM

You scared me there for a moment with those hot pixel comments!

Since purchasing my K10 I have nothing but praise for that camera.
I do dread the day I have to clean ths senor though. Hopefully, this anti-dust thing will work for a long time!
GR

Originally posted by Alvin

I was looking at one picture, and I thought "Ooh, beautiful silhouettes of the trees against a darkening sky!" Then thought "Did you have two hot pixels on your camera?" Looked at the title, "Venus and Mercury"

Great shot!

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02-26-2007, 07:15 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	You've got some beautiful colors in those shots! Although I rarely use this lens because of redundancy, I've always found it to be a great performer. The 9 aperture blades definitely improve bokeh over most other DA's 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:

02-27-2007, 03:55 PM	#6
grcolts Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 70 Original Poster	DA Photo Pic You scared me there for a moment with those hot pixel comments! Since purchasing my K10 I have nothing but praise for that camera. I do dread the day I have to clean ths senor though. Hopefully, this anti-dust thing will work for a long time! GR Originally posted by Alvin I was looking at one picture, and I thought "Ooh, beautiful silhouettes of the trees against a darkening sky!" Then thought "Did you have two hot pixels on your camera?" Looked at the title, "Venus and Mercury" Great shot!

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02-26-2007, 10:56 AM	#3
grcolts Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 70 Original Poster	Thanks for your comments! I find the K10 and the DA 40 a great combination although I would like to eventually add a wider lens such as the DA 21. GR

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	As much as I like the DA pancake, I think it doesn't look too great when mounted on an SLR. Almost looks like a very cheesy P&S... I prefer carrying around larger lenses like my FA* 80-200 (favorite) or FA 50 macro, but I can't complain about the quality of the smaller lenses one bit. Just look at how much better the DA pancake is over its M predecessor in terms of image quality! 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:

02-26-2007, 02:53 PM	#5
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	I was looking at one picture, and I thought "Ooh, beautiful silhouettes of the trees against a darkening sky!" Then thought "Did you have two hot pixels on your camera?" Looked at the title, "Venus and Mercury" Great shot!