Abstract The Focal Point is Sharp . . . . .

The Focal Point is Sharp . . . . . · 10:09 AM

. . . . . or flat, spending on your point of view.

Jer

**ToddK** · 01-01-2020, 01:26 PM

Yes, that lens is really sharp at the focal point. I believe the DFA 50mm macro is the same optically as the FA 50mm that I have, and it is extremely sharp. I always focus manually with mine, and I find it very easy to get what I want in focus.

**Sailor** · 01-02-2020, 06:45 AM

Originally posted by ToddK

Yes, that lens is really sharp at the focal point. I believe the DFA 50mm macro is the same optically as the FA 50mm that I have, and it is extremely sharp. I always focus manually with mine, and I find it very easy to get what I want in focus.

Thanks for the comments, Todd. And - yeah - I'm finding the performance of the lens to be quite good, despite the fact it cost less than 300 bucks!

Jer

**DW58** · 01-02-2020, 08:35 AM

A terrific B&W, almost abstract image. Nice work Jer.

**Sailor** · 01-03-2020, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by DW58

A terrific B&W, almost abstract image. Nice work Jer.

Thanks, Dave. I appreciate it.

Jer

Vmax911 · 01-03-2020, 09:59 AM

Looks to be a sharp to me. Fun picture!

**Sailor** · 01-03-2020, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by Vmax911

Looks to be a sharp to me. Fun picture!

Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Jer

---------- Post added 01-03-2020 at 03:38 PM ----------

it appears my little joke regarding the photo's focal point didn't work.

The piano key in focus is F# (F-sharp) which is identical to Gb (G-flat) in musical terminology. I guess my attempt at musical humor fell rather . . . . . . . . . flat.

Jer

ZombieArmy · 01-03-2020, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by Sailor

The piano key in focus is F# (F-sharp) which is identical to Gb (G-flat) in musical terminology. I guess my attempt at musical humor fell rather . . . . . . . . . flat.

Don't worry, I got it immediately. I used to play percussion and the marimba was my favorite.

Photogoof · 01-03-2020, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

. . . . . or flat, spending on your point of view.

Jer

Very nice!

**Sailor** · 01-03-2020, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

Don't worry, I got it immediately. I used to play percussion and the marimba was my favorite.

On that note . . . . . Thanks for looking.

Jer

Originally posted by Photogoof

Very nice!

Thank you.

Jer

**TedH42** · 01-03-2020, 08:58 PM

I think that it is quite sharp for being a flat. Nice point of view. Thanks.

**swip** · 01-03-2020, 09:48 PM

The key in focus is definitely "sharp".

**Sailor** · 01-04-2020, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by TedH42

I think that it is quite sharp for being a flat. Nice point of view. Thanks.

Thanks - I was trying for a sharp flat.

Thanks for looking!

Jer

Originally posted by swip

The key in focus is definitely "sharp".

I'm glad you think so. I'm very impressed with my DFA 50, particularly considering its modest price.

Jer

**pichaser** · 01-04-2020, 11:17 AM

This photo is easy to be keyed up over .

**Sailor** · 01-04-2020, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by pichaser

This photo is easy to be keyed up over .

Your comment strikes a familiar chord!

Jer

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ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566	Yes, that lens is really sharp at the focal point. I believe the DFA 50mm macro is the same optically as the FA 50mm that I have, and it is extremely sharp. I always focus manually with mine, and I find it very easy to get what I want in focus.

01-02-2020, 06:45 AM	#3
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by ToddK Yes, that lens is really sharp at the focal point. I believe the DFA 50mm macro is the same optically as the FA 50mm that I have, and it is extremely sharp. I always focus manually with mine, and I find it very easy to get what I want in focus. Thanks for the comments, Todd. And - yeah - I'm finding the performance of the lens to be quite good, despite the fact it cost less than 300 bucks! Jer

01-02-2020, 08:35 AM	#4
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,082	A terrific B&W, almost abstract image. Nice work Jer.

01-03-2020, 06:36 AM	#5
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by DW58 A terrific B&W, almost abstract image. Nice work Jer. Thanks, Dave. I appreciate it. Jer

01-03-2020, 09:59 AM	#6
Vmax911 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ABQ Photos: Gallery Posts: 826	Looks to be a sharp to me. Fun picture!

01-03-2020, 11:33 AM	#7
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by Vmax911 Looks to be a sharp to me. Fun picture! Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it. Jer ---------- Post added 01-03-2020 at 03:38 PM ---------- it appears my little joke regarding the photo's focal point didn't work. The piano key in focus is F# (F-sharp) which is identical to Gb (G-flat) in musical terminology. I guess my attempt at musical humor fell rather . . . . . . . . . flat. Jer

01-03-2020, 11:41 AM	#8
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Originally posted by Sailor The piano key in focus is F# (F-sharp) which is identical to Gb (G-flat) in musical terminology. I guess my attempt at musical humor fell rather . . . . . . . . . flat. Don't worry, I got it immediately. I used to play percussion and the marimba was my favorite.

01-03-2020, 03:34 PM	#9
Photogoof Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,422	Originally posted by Sailor . . . . . or flat, spending on your point of view. Jer Very nice!

01-03-2020, 04:58 PM	#10
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by ZombieArmy Don't worry, I got it immediately. I used to play percussion and the marimba was my favorite. On that note . . . . . Thanks for looking. Jer Originally posted by Photogoof Very nice! Thank you. Jer

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TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	I think that it is quite sharp for being a flat. Nice point of view. Thanks.

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swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,827	The key in focus is definitely "sharp".

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by TedH42 I think that it is quite sharp for being a flat. Nice point of view. Thanks. Thanks - I was trying for a sharp flat. Thanks for looking! Jer Originally posted by swip The key in focus is definitely "sharp". I'm glad you think so. I'm very impressed with my DFA 50, particularly considering its modest price. Jer

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pichaser Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,782	This photo is easy to be keyed up over .

01-04-2020, 11:47 AM	#15
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by pichaser This photo is easy to be keyed up over . Your comment strikes a familiar chord! Jer