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On December 25 . . . . . . . · **2 Likes**

. . . . . . . my wife will allow me to open this box.

Two or three weeks ago, I was overcome with the desire for a new lens for my K-1, a desire totally disconnected to any actual need or requirement. Even so, I checked out Pentax's current offerings for the first time in a couple of years; there were some new-to-me possibilities, but their size and bulk put me off. Not to be deterred, I resolved that now that I'm shooting a full-frame camera again (after many, many years), it's only fitting that I own a 50 mm lens (I ignored the fact that the 50 mm focal length is covered by my DFA 28-105). Thus, I had three candidates. Of those, the new-to-me DFA 50/1.4 is unattractive (to me) owing to its mass and bulk, and I nixed the "old" FA 50/1.4; I owned one and disliked it because it was so squishy until stopped down to f/2.8.

The third candidate, the venerable DFA 50/2.8 macro makes little sense, in part because I already own a DFA 100/2.8 macro. So . . . . . . I ordered one anyway (

) since the lens is small and cheap, the latter a characteristic attractive for a completely quixotic purchase.

B&H shipped the lens by Fed Ex for delivery on December 2. As it turned out, my new lens was something of a Flying Dutchman, visiting various cities in East Texas for several days after its arrival in Houston, which is about an hour and 15 minutes to Lake Jackson (where we live). Happily, the 50 found its home last night at 10:00 PM.

Jer

reh321 · 12-06-2019, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

. . . . . . . my wife will allow me to open this box.

Two or three weeks ago, I was overcome with the desire for a new lens for my K-1, a desire totally disconnected to any actual need or requirement. Even so, I checked out Pentax's current offerings for the first time in a couple of years; there were some new-to-me possibilities, but their size and bulk put me off. Not to be deterred, I resolved that now that I'm shooting a full-frame camera again (after many, many years), it's only fitting that I own a 50 mm lens (I ignored the fact that the 50 mm focal length is covered by my DFA 28-105). Thus, I had three candidates. Of those, the new-to-me DFA 50/1.4 is unattractive (to me) owing to its mass and bulk, and I nixed the "old" FA 50/1.4; I owned one and disliked it because it was so squishy until stopped down to f/2.8.

The third candidate, the venerable DFA 50/2.8 macro makes little sense, in part because I already own a DFA 100/2.8 macro. So . . . . . . I ordered one anyway (

) since the lens is small and cheap, the latter a characteristic attractive for a completely quixotic purchase.

B&H shipped the lens by Fed Ex for delivery on December 2. As it turned out, my new lens was something of a Flying Dutchman, visiting various cities in East Texas for several days after its arrival in Houston, which is about an hour and 15 minutes to Lake Jackson (where we live). Happily, the 50 found its home last night at 10:00 PM.

Jer

Congratulations on your new arrival. May you and it take many appreciated photographs together, and may you have lots of fun.

**BigMackCam** · 12-06-2019, 04:44 PM

I'd say congratulations, Jer, but it's not in your possession just yet

Instead, I hope you'll enjoy the anticipation as much as I know you'll enjoy using such a fine piece of glass. You can't go wrong with a quality macro lens, and the field of view from that D FA50/2.8 is going to be extremely versatile. What a lovely gift from your good lady wife...

**whammerhead** · 12-06-2019, 05:22 PM

I hope you enjoy the new arrival. You'll be 'baby-talking' to it in no time no doubt. Look forward to some of your macro work

**PJ1** · 12-06-2019, 05:48 PM

And no doubt your wife will leave the box somewhere that you can see it all the time and be reminded how much you want it.

**eaglem** · 12-06-2019, 05:57 PM

Will expect to see some good Macros from you with that new Toy

**lumenchaser** · 12-06-2019, 09:25 PM

Congrats on the fine new addition to your Pentax family. Hope you two create great images and memories together from here on out! Cheers!

**Vaskebjorn** · 12-07-2019, 12:32 AM

That’s gonna take a lot of patience from your side. And likely a lot of fun from your wife’s side.

Chris_K · 12-07-2019, 01:26 AM

Originally posted by Sailor

a desire totally disconnected to any actual need or requirement

We know it well

But at least you are honest with yourself

Congrats on a great purchase, have fun using it!

**Sailor** · 12-07-2019, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by reh321

Congratulations on your new arrival. May you and it take many appreciated photographs together, and may you have lots of fun.

Thanks much for the kind words.

Jer

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I'd say congratulations, Jer, but it's not in your possession just yet

Instead, I hope you'll enjoy the anticipation as much as I know you'll enjoy using such a fine piece of glass. You can't go wrong with a quality macro lens, and the field of view from that D FA50/2.8 is going to be extremely versatile. What a lovely gift from your good lady wife...

Thank you, Mike. Back (way back) in my film days, I'd occasionally leave the gadget bag, the wide angles, telephotos and zooms at home, and venture forth with just my Pentax MX or LX and M50/1.7 - I got some of my best (in my eyes at least) shots by forcing myself to think about what I could do with this simple combo.

Jer

Originally posted by whammerhead

I hope you enjoy the new arrival. You'll be 'baby-talking' to it in no time no doubt. Look forward to some of your macro work

Thank you - I'm definitely looking forward to Christmas day!!

Jer

Originally posted by PJ1

And no doubt your wife will leave the box somewhere that you can see it all the time and be reminded how much you want it.

You're right - she's a wonderful woman but does suffer from just a touch of sadism in this regard.

Jer

Originally posted by eaglem

Will expect to see some good Macros from you with that new Toy

I'll so my best, buddy.

Jer

Originally posted by lumenchaser

Congrats on the fine new addition to your Pentax family. Hope you two create great images and memories together from here on out! Cheers!

I appreciate the good wishes - thanks!

Jer

Originally posted by Vaskebjorn

That’s gonna take a lot of patience from your side. And likely a lot of fun from your wife’s side.

Yep - lucky it's a busy time of year so I'll be able to think about other things!

Jer

Originally posted by Chris_K

We know it well

But at least you are honest with yourself

Congrats on a great purchase, have fun using it!

Thanks very much - I think I'll really enjoy the little guy.

Jer

József · 12-07-2019, 10:10 AM - **2 Likes**

Pleased with the contents of the box

**Sailor** · 12-07-2019, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by József

Pleased with the contents of the box

Wow! Looks like it will be worth the wait. Nice shot.

Jer

**Kerrowdown** · 12-08-2019, 02:40 AM

Originally posted by Sailor

my wife will allow me to open this box

Aye, but she wants it back to wrap and put under the tree... until on the day.

Who's a frustrated kiddy in the sweet shop...

**Sailor** · 12-08-2019, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Aye, but she wants it back to wrap and put under the tree... until on the day.

Who's a frustrated kiddy in the sweet shop...

Yup - that's the way it works at our house at Christmas time.

We enjoy the anticipation . . . . .

Jer

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**Kerrowdown** · 12-08-2019, 07:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sailor

Yup - that's the way it works at our house at Christmas time.

Aye I ordered on Black Friday, a couple of Billingham Delta End Pockets to go on my Billingham 445...

To my dismay Lady Kerrowdown has intercepted them and they're being wrapped up in lairy paper for the 25th.

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12-06-2019, 04:33 PM	#2
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by Sailor . . . . . . . my wife will allow me to open this box. Two or three weeks ago, I was overcome with the desire for a new lens for my K-1, a desire totally disconnected to any actual need or requirement. Even so, I checked out Pentax's current offerings for the first time in a couple of years; there were some new-to-me possibilities, but their size and bulk put me off. Not to be deterred, I resolved that now that I'm shooting a full-frame camera again (after many, many years), it's only fitting that I own a 50 mm lens (I ignored the fact that the 50 mm focal length is covered by my DFA 28-105). Thus, I had three candidates. Of those, the new-to-me DFA 50/1.4 is unattractive (to me) owing to its mass and bulk, and I nixed the "old" FA 50/1.4; I owned one and disliked it because it was so squishy until stopped down to f/2.8. The third candidate, the venerable DFA 50/2.8 macro makes little sense, in part because I already own a DFA 100/2.8 macro. So . . . . . . I ordered one anyway () since the lens is small and cheap, the latter a characteristic attractive for a completely quixotic purchase. B&H shipped the lens by Fed Ex for delivery on December 2. As it turned out, my new lens was something of a Flying Dutchman, visiting various cities in East Texas for several days after its arrival in Houston, which is about an hour and 15 minutes to Lake Jackson (where we live). Happily, the 50 found its home last night at 10:00 PM. Jer Congratulations on your new arrival. May you and it take many appreciated photographs together, and may you have lots of fun.

12-06-2019, 05:48 PM	#5
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12-06-2019, 04:44 PM	#3
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	I'd say congratulations, Jer, but it's not in your possession just yet Instead, I hope you'll enjoy the anticipation as much as I know you'll enjoy using such a fine piece of glass. You can't go wrong with a quality macro lens, and the field of view from that D FA50/2.8 is going to be extremely versatile. What a lovely gift from your good lady wife...

12-06-2019, 05:22 PM	#4
whammerhead Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Belfast Posts: 128	I hope you enjoy the new arrival. You'll be 'baby-talking' to it in no time no doubt. Look forward to some of your macro work

12-06-2019, 05:57 PM	#6
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12-06-2019, 09:25 PM	#7
lumenchaser Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 122	Congrats on the fine new addition to your Pentax family. Hope you two create great images and memories together from here on out! Cheers!

12-07-2019, 12:32 AM	#8
Vaskebjorn Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Almere, The Netherlands Posts: 1,671	That’s gonna take a lot of patience from your side. And likely a lot of fun from your wife’s side.

12-07-2019, 01:26 AM	#9
Chris_K Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Poland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,800	Originally posted by Sailor a desire totally disconnected to any actual need or requirement We know it well But at least you are honest with yourself Congrats on a great purchase, have fun using it!

12-07-2019, 07:16 AM	#10
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 Congratulations on your new arrival. May you and it take many appreciated photographs together, and may you have lots of fun. Thanks much for the kind words. Jer Originally posted by BigMackCam I'd say congratulations, Jer, but it's not in your possession just yet Instead, I hope you'll enjoy the anticipation as much as I know you'll enjoy using such a fine piece of glass. You can't go wrong with a quality macro lens, and the field of view from that D FA50/2.8 is going to be extremely versatile. What a lovely gift from your good lady wife... Thank you, Mike. Back (way back) in my film days, I'd occasionally leave the gadget bag, the wide angles, telephotos and zooms at home, and venture forth with just my Pentax MX or LX and M50/1.7 - I got some of my best (in my eyes at least) shots by forcing myself to think about what I could do with this simple combo. Jer Originally posted by whammerhead I hope you enjoy the new arrival. You'll be 'baby-talking' to it in no time no doubt. Look forward to some of your macro work Thank you - I'm definitely looking forward to Christmas day!! Jer Originally posted by PJ1 And no doubt your wife will leave the box somewhere that you can see it all the time and be reminded how much you want it. You're right - she's a wonderful woman but does suffer from just a touch of sadism in this regard. Jer Originally posted by eaglem Will expect to see some good Macros from you with that new Toy I'll so my best, buddy. Jer Originally posted by lumenchaser Congrats on the fine new addition to your Pentax family. Hope you two create great images and memories together from here on out! Cheers! I appreciate the good wishes - thanks! Jer Originally posted by Vaskebjorn That’s gonna take a lot of patience from your side. And likely a lot of fun from your wife’s side. Yep - lucky it's a busy time of year so I'll be able to think about other things! Jer Originally posted by Chris_K We know it well But at least you are honest with yourself Congrats on a great purchase, have fun using it! Thanks very much - I think I'll really enjoy the little guy. Jer

12-07-2019, 10:34 AM	#12
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by József Pleased with the contents of the box Wow! Looks like it will be worth the wait. Nice shot. Jer

12-08-2019, 02:40 AM	#13
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by Sailor my wife will allow me to open this box Aye, but she wants it back to wrap and put under the tree... until on the day. Who's a frustrated kiddy in the sweet shop...

12-08-2019, 07:08 AM - 1 Like	#15
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by Sailor Yup - that's the way it works at our house at Christmas time. Aye I ordered on Black Friday, a couple of Billingham Delta End Pockets to go on my Billingham 445... To my dismay Lady Kerrowdown has intercepted them and they're being wrapped up in lairy paper for the 25th.