DA35 f2.4 - the Plastic Fantastic club

**SunValley** · 03-21-2020, 06:48 AM - **9 Likes**

It was a beautiful morning in Montreal yesterday. Jupiter and Mars were just above the Moon, Saturn is the star to the left of the moon. A two frame pano to get more of the city in the picture.

K-50, DA35/2.4 @ f/2.8, 2s iso 200

**rayallen** · 03-28-2020, 05:02 PM - **2 Likes**

We have been asked to stay at home and are currently voluntarily self-isolating. Fortunately this is where I live and it is a pleasant clear autumn day. (X posted)

**RGlasel** · 03-28-2020, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by rayallen

Fortunately this is where I live and it is a pleasant clear autumn day.

Here at 52 degrees North, it is technically spring, but whatever isn't still covered in white stuff is either the brown of dead leaves and grass or the darker brown of mud. Schools, restaurants, bars, hair salons and cinemas are closed; streets are deserted and the melting snow is turning everything into slop. You are fortunate, indeed!

**rayallen** · 03-29-2020, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by RGlasel

Here at 52 degrees North, it is technically spring, but whatever isn't still covered in white stuff is either the brown of dead leaves and grass or the darker brown of mud. Schools, restaurants, bars, hair salons and cinemas are closed; streets are deserted and the melting snow is turning everything into slop. You are fortunate, indeed!

Yes, I realise how fortunate I am. It is virtually like that all year round. We never get any of that white stuff. But, like you, we are in self-isolation and all the hotels, bars, restaurants (except for takeaway), cinemas and gyms are closed. Let's hope it is all over soon.

Scout · 04-20-2020, 12:55 PM - **3 Likes**

Scout · 07-02-2020, 01:55 PM - **2 Likes**

Hello, I post here few shots taken with Sony A7II & Pentax DA 35mm f2.4 "plastic"
These are from last week end and the weather was ... uncertain

Tsuken · 07-03-2020, 12:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Scout

Hello, I post here few shots taken with Sony A7II & Pentax DA 35mm f2.4 "plastic"
These are from last week end and the weather was ... uncertain

Nice. Interesting too: if they’re not cropped, they would appear to confirm that the Plastic Fantastic is in fact full-frame capable

(Or is that old news and I’m way behind?

)

Scout · 07-03-2020, 04:43 AM

Originally posted by Tsuken

Nice. Interesting too: if they’re not cropped, they would appear to confirm that the Plastic Fantastic is in fact full-frame capable

(Or is that old news and I’m way behind?

)

Hello Tsuken

Yes it is interesting, you are right, ... Maybe there is little crop, just for framing, it does not change the fact that it is capable ! I would say it is necessary to close some first stops to totally avoid a quite slight vignetting, but from about f5.6 to f11, there's no vignet at all.
In my case, I wonder if there is not an imperceptible distorsion in the horizon line sometimes...
I like separation (contrast) on the "binoculars" shot, and overall sharpness seems good
Thank you !

ChristianRock · 07-06-2020, 02:55 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Tsuken

Nice. Interesting too: if they’re not cropped, they would appear to confirm that the Plastic Fantastic is in fact full-frame capable

(Or is that old news and I’m way behind?

)

It is old news, and you are way behind

The DA 35 2.4 is full frame compatible. The vignetting you will see is minor and is compatible with a fast lens on a full frame camera, other full frame lenses will vignette even more.

Here's a lightning in Daytona, FL.

Tsuken · 07-07-2020, 11:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

It is old news, and you are way behind

The DA 35 2.4 is full frame compatible. The vignetting you will see is minor and is compatible with a fast lens on a full frame camera, other full frame lenses will vignette even more.

Here's a lightning in Daytona, FL.

LOL par for the course

Scout · 07-09-2020, 02:24 AM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

It is old news, and you are way behind

The DA 35 2.4 is full frame compatible. The vignetting you will see is minor and is compatible with a fast lens on a full frame camera, other full frame lenses will vignette even more.

Here's a lightning in Daytona, FL.

Nice shot !

ChristianRock · 07-09-2020, 06:01 AM

Originally posted by Scout

Nice shot !

Thank you!

**steamloco76** · 07-10-2020, 08:13 AM - **3 Likes**

I was using a macro lens to photograph my Asahi Pentax Trinity- AP, S and K models, however diffraction ruined the photos since I needed f/22.
Plastic fantastic to the rescue. f/22 was no problem. My trusty housebound K-r was the camera.

**rayallen** · 07-10-2020, 02:28 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by steamloco76

I was using a macro lens to photograph my Asahi Pentax Trinity- AP, S and K models, however diffraction ruined the photos since I needed f/22.
Plastic fantastic to the rescue. f/22 was no problem. My trusty housebound K-r was the camera.

A lovely sharp image of three beautiful cameras. You have put a great lens to very good use.

eric3929 · 07-14-2020, 12:08 PM - **7 Likes**

A couple sunset shots with the plastic 35mm on my KP.

07-10-2020, 08:13 AM - 3 Likes	#1108
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SunValley Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 573	It was a beautiful morning in Montreal yesterday. Jupiter and Mars were just above the Moon, Saturn is the star to the left of the moon. A two frame pano to get more of the city in the picture. K-50, DA35/2.4 @ f/2.8, 2s iso 200

03-28-2020, 05:02 PM - 2 Likes	#1097
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	We have been asked to stay at home and are currently voluntarily self-isolating. Fortunately this is where I live and it is a pleasant clear autumn day. (X posted)

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RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,227	Originally posted by rayallen Fortunately this is where I live and it is a pleasant clear autumn day. Here at 52 degrees North, it is technically spring, but whatever isn't still covered in white stuff is either the brown of dead leaves and grass or the darker brown of mud. Schools, restaurants, bars, hair salons and cinemas are closed; streets are deserted and the melting snow is turning everything into slop. You are fortunate, indeed!

03-29-2020, 02:07 PM	#1099
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by RGlasel Here at 52 degrees North, it is technically spring, but whatever isn't still covered in white stuff is either the brown of dead leaves and grass or the darker brown of mud. Schools, restaurants, bars, hair salons and cinemas are closed; streets are deserted and the melting snow is turning everything into slop. You are fortunate, indeed! Yes, I realise how fortunate I am. It is virtually like that all year round. We never get any of that white stuff. But, like you, we are in self-isolation and all the hotels, bars, restaurants (except for takeaway), cinemas and gyms are closed. Let's hope it is all over soon.

04-20-2020, 12:55 PM - 3 Likes	#1100
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07-02-2020, 01:55 PM - 2 Likes	#1101
Scout Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	Hello, I post here few shots taken with Sony A7II & Pentax DA 35mm f2.4 "plastic" These are from last week end and the weather was ... uncertain

07-03-2020, 12:11 AM - 1 Like	#1102
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by Scout Hello, I post here few shots taken with Sony A7II & Pentax DA 35mm f2.4 "plastic" These are from last week end and the weather was ... uncertain Nice. Interesting too: if they’re not cropped, they would appear to confirm that the Plastic Fantastic is in fact full-frame capable (Or is that old news and I’m way behind? )

07-03-2020, 04:43 AM	#1103
Scout Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	Originally posted by Tsuken Nice. Interesting too: if they’re not cropped, they would appear to confirm that the Plastic Fantastic is in fact full-frame capable (Or is that old news and I’m way behind? ) Hello Tsuken Yes it is interesting, you are right, ... Maybe there is little crop, just for framing, it does not change the fact that it is capable ! I would say it is necessary to close some first stops to totally avoid a quite slight vignetting, but from about f5.6 to f11, there's no vignet at all. In my case, I wonder if there is not an imperceptible distorsion in the horizon line sometimes... I like separation (contrast) on the "binoculars" shot, and overall sharpness seems good Thank you !

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ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by Tsuken Nice. Interesting too: if they’re not cropped, they would appear to confirm that the Plastic Fantastic is in fact full-frame capable (Or is that old news and I’m way behind? ) It is old news, and you are way behind The DA 35 2.4 is full frame compatible. The vignetting you will see is minor and is compatible with a fast lens on a full frame camera, other full frame lenses will vignette even more. Here's a lightning in Daytona, FL.

07-07-2020, 11:28 PM - 1 Like	#1105
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by ChristianRock It is old news, and you are way behind The DA 35 2.4 is full frame compatible. The vignetting you will see is minor and is compatible with a fast lens on a full frame camera, other full frame lenses will vignette even more. Here's a lightning in Daytona, FL. LOL par for the course

07-09-2020, 02:24 AM	#1106
Scout Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	Originally posted by ChristianRock It is old news, and you are way behind The DA 35 2.4 is full frame compatible. The vignetting you will see is minor and is compatible with a fast lens on a full frame camera, other full frame lenses will vignette even more. Here's a lightning in Daytona, FL. Nice shot !

07-09-2020, 06:01 AM	#1107
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by Scout Nice shot ! Thank you!

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