Random Test Shots - DA 40mm F2.8 Limited

Random Test Shots - DA 40mm F2.8 Limited · 08:52 PM

Testing out the DA 40mm that I've borrowed from Dugrant. I've found that I really enjoy shooting with the DA 21 & DA 70 and was quite keen to see how the DA 40 would feel. Needless to say, I'm blown away by the diminutive size but incredibly sharp, contrasty images.

Random sampling from playing around yesterday and today.

legacyb4 · 08-12-2009, 08:53 PM

**Kerrowdown** · 08-13-2009, 02:19 AM

Looks like a good 'un to me.

Ash · 08-13-2009, 05:42 AM

That's one sharp lens.
It never ceases to amaze me how such a simply designed lens (with the smallest of lens elements) can produce such brilliant images.

dugrant153 · 08-13-2009, 08:26 AM

Glad you like it

It never ceases to amaze me either. It's one of those lenses you never want to sell b/c it's so special. And I've sold off a few.

Great pics, by the way!

legacyb4 · 08-13-2009, 10:45 PM

Now it's too bad it won't stop down to F1.9 and keep the pancake size!

dugrant153 · 08-14-2009, 12:23 AM

Originally posted by legacyb4

Now it's too bad it won't stop down to F1.9 and keep the pancake size!

I wouldn't mind a slightly larger lens to get F2.0

noquarter15 · 08-14-2009, 07:21 AM

The swing chain picture is amazing - great lens

legacyb4 · 08-14-2009, 09:41 AM

It is, no doubt.

Almost kicking myself for passing this one up although it's really something I can't justify buying without selling off something in a similar focal length.

Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 Ultra Compact Lens for Pentax NEW on eBay.ca (item 180394413573 end time 14-Aug-09 10:40:32 EDT)

$309, free shipping!

Marilith · 08-14-2009, 01:24 PM

Great shots, super sharpness and bokeh! The Chain and the Soccer ball in particular are very 3D!
Pancake lenses are awesome, I need to get the 40. I use the zuiko 25 with my 510 almost exclusively and love it.
These shots really make me wanna try the Pentax ones on my Super
Bravo!

legacyb4 · 08-19-2009, 09:12 AM

Some additional shots coming out of the DA 40mm; the 3D "pop" effect coming from this lens is absolutely stunning!

cardinal43 · 08-19-2009, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by legacyb4

$309, free shipping!

Great price, but when I looked at the listing (even though it has closed), it showed $49.99 shipping. Where did you see the "free" part?

legacyb4 · 08-19-2009, 10:52 AM

Odd, when I view the listing, top right corner of the pic has a bright orange "Free Shipping" bubble and the details state:

Winning bid: US $309.00
Ended: 14-Aug-09 10:40:32 EDT
Shipping: FREE shipping
UPS Ground Service to United States
Ships to: Worldwide
Item location: NEW YORK, United States

steven · 08-19-2009, 11:18 PM

Great lens!

**daacon** · 08-20-2009, 06:42 AM

Tack sharp - good color rendition - looks like a winner to me. Nicely done.

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dugrant153 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,059	Glad you like it It never ceases to amaze me either. It's one of those lenses you never want to sell b/c it's so special. And I've sold off a few. Great pics, by the way!

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legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784 Original Poster	Now it's too bad it won't stop down to F1.9 and keep the pancake size!

08-14-2009, 12:23 AM	#7
dugrant153 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,059	Originally posted by legacyb4 Now it's too bad it won't stop down to F1.9 and keep the pancake size! I wouldn't mind a slightly larger lens to get F2.0

08-14-2009, 07:21 AM	#8
noquarter15 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 210	The swing chain picture is amazing - great lens

08-14-2009, 09:41 AM	#9
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784 Original Poster	It is, no doubt. Almost kicking myself for passing this one up although it's really something I can't justify buying without selling off something in a similar focal length. Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 Ultra Compact Lens for Pentax NEW on eBay.ca (item 180394413573 end time 14-Aug-09 10:40:32 EDT) $309, free shipping!

08-14-2009, 01:24 PM	#10
Marilith Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 56	Great shots, super sharpness and bokeh! The Chain and the Soccer ball in particular are very 3D! Pancake lenses are awesome, I need to get the 40. I use the zuiko 25 with my 510 almost exclusively and love it. These shots really make me wanna try the Pentax ones on my Super Bravo!

08-19-2009, 09:12 AM	#11
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784 Original Poster	Some additional shots coming out of the DA 40mm; the 3D "pop" effect coming from this lens is absolutely stunning!

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cardinal43 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Originally posted by legacyb4 $309, free shipping! Great price, but when I looked at the listing (even though it has closed), it showed $49.99 shipping. Where did you see the "free" part?

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legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784 Original Poster	Odd, when I view the listing, top right corner of the pic has a bright orange "Free Shipping" bubble and the details state: Winning bid: US $309.00 Ended: 14-Aug-09 10:40:32 EDT Shipping: FREE shipping UPS Ground Service to United States Ships to: Worldwide Item location: NEW YORK, United States

08-19-2009, 11:18 PM	#14
steven New Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Beijing Posts: 14	Great lens!

08-20-2009, 06:42 AM	#15
daacon Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,915	Tack sharp - good color rendition - looks like a winner to me. Nicely done.