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January 17th after a snowstorm. Picnic table more beautiful than useful. K3 III + HD DFA 100 mm f/2.8 MACRO, 1/320 @ f/11.

que es tu · 01-17-2023, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

January 17th after a snowstorm. Picnic table more beautiful than useful. K3 III + HD DFA 100 mm f/2.8 MACRO, 1/320 @ f/11.

Well, maybe not a picnic, but perhaps a snowball fight? Nice photo!

**MikeNArk** · 01-17-2023, 07:07 PM

Nice pretty and clean snowfall captured in brilliant light. A very pretty scene, Richard, but not for a picnic. Nice shooting.

**angkymac** · 01-18-2023, 05:35 PM

Horizontal lines of ice and snow from top to bottom.
Quite an interesting pattern there--and broken up with the sticks of dormant bush.
A shot worth taking!
Angky

**RICHARD L.** · 01-19-2023, 05:58 PM

THX !

This new HD DFA lens proved to be very sharp in far-away compositions. Now I will have to try it on close-ups.

Regards

**angkymac** · 01-19-2023, 08:34 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

THX !

This new HD DFA lens proved to be very sharp in far-away compositions. Now I will have to try it on close-ups.

Regards

If you find yourself disappointed with it on close-ups, be sure to post the failures!

I have been amazed at its capabilities every time I put it on the camera--close and far.
The only possible "failure" it might have is its very shallow depth of field. But being a macro lens that makes very good sense.
Let us know what you think of it on some macro work.
Angky

**RICHARD L.** · 01-21-2023, 09:11 AM

I will try some close-ups as soon as I can. Corn, peas, tomatoes ... giant vegetables coming up !! LOL

Best Regards

**angkymac** · 01-21-2023, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

I will try some close-ups as soon as I can. Corn, peas, tomatoes ... giant vegetables coming up !! LOL

Best Regards

If you are going to have fun with it, I could offer this as a fun option--

Along with the veggies, try some things that test its ability to handle resolution along the edges.
Of course, being a macro lens, it is a flat-field lens, so it has to be put through the tough paces with that in mind.

I'm no good at testing lenses rigorously. But everything I've shot with that lens has impressed me favorably.
But you might have some enjoyment in putting it through the tough stuff--you know how to do that better than I.
And it might be fun for us to see what you find out.

Just chatting here, since I've seen you testing so many lenses and have enjoyed seeing what you've found.
Just for fun...

Angky.

**RICHARD L.** · 01-21-2023, 02:18 PM

10-4. Well received, Sir.

normhead · 01-26-2023, 09:51 AM

Is there going to be seat warmers?

**RICHARD L.** · 01-26-2023, 10:37 AM

No warmers, just kidding, Norm. I just found the scene very appealing and I was testing my new HD DFA 100 mm macro.

Best Regards

normhead · 01-26-2023, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

No warmers, just kidding, Norm. I just found the scene very appealing and I was testing my new HD DFA 100 mm macro.

Best Regards

Ah yes, an amazing lens.

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01-17-2023, 01:24 PM	#2
que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,605	Originally posted by RICHARD L. January 17th after a snowstorm. Picnic table more beautiful than useful. K3 III + HD DFA 100 mm f/2.8 MACRO, 1/320 @ f/11. Well, maybe not a picnic, but perhaps a snowball fight? Nice photo!

01-17-2023, 07:07 PM	#3
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,261	Nice pretty and clean snowfall captured in brilliant light. A very pretty scene, Richard, but not for a picnic. Nice shooting.

01-18-2023, 05:35 PM	#4
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032	Horizontal lines of ice and snow from top to bottom. Quite an interesting pattern there--and broken up with the sticks of dormant bush. A shot worth taking! Angky

01-19-2023, 05:58 PM	#5
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,653 Original Poster	THX ! This new HD DFA lens proved to be very sharp in far-away compositions. Now I will have to try it on close-ups. Regards

01-19-2023, 08:34 PM	#6
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032	Originally posted by RICHARD L. THX ! This new HD DFA lens proved to be very sharp in far-away compositions. Now I will have to try it on close-ups. Regards If you find yourself disappointed with it on close-ups, be sure to post the failures! I have been amazed at its capabilities every time I put it on the camera--close and far. The only possible "failure" it might have is its very shallow depth of field. But being a macro lens that makes very good sense. Let us know what you think of it on some macro work. Angky

01-21-2023, 09:11 AM	#7
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,653 Original Poster	I will try some close-ups as soon as I can. Corn, peas, tomatoes ... giant vegetables coming up !! LOL Best Regards

01-21-2023, 12:32 PM	#8
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032	Originally posted by RICHARD L. I will try some close-ups as soon as I can. Corn, peas, tomatoes ... giant vegetables coming up !! LOL Best Regards If you are going to have fun with it, I could offer this as a fun option-- Along with the veggies, try some things that test its ability to handle resolution along the edges. Of course, being a macro lens, it is a flat-field lens, so it has to be put through the tough paces with that in mind. I'm no good at testing lenses rigorously. But everything I've shot with that lens has impressed me favorably. But you might have some enjoyment in putting it through the tough stuff--you know how to do that better than I. And it might be fun for us to see what you find out. Just chatting here, since I've seen you testing so many lenses and have enjoyed seeing what you've found. Just for fun... Angky.

01-21-2023, 02:18 PM	#9
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,653 Original Poster	10-4. Well received, Sir.

01-26-2023, 09:51 AM	#10
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Is there going to be seat warmers?

01-26-2023, 10:37 AM	#11
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,653 Original Poster	No warmers, just kidding, Norm. I just found the scene very appealing and I was testing my new HD DFA 100 mm macro. Best Regards

01-26-2023, 12:20 PM	#12
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by RICHARD L. No warmers, just kidding, Norm. I just found the scene very appealing and I was testing my new HD DFA 100 mm macro. Best Regards Ah yes, an amazing lens.

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