DA35 f2.4 - the Plastic Fantastic club

ChristianRock · 10-14-2020, 02:16 PM - **7 Likes**

K200D and DA 35 2.4 indeed are a very nice combination.

**SunValley** · 10-15-2020, 05:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Orbus

From this past weekend. Lens attached to a K200D body.

Nice! And the gravel road adds a nice touch I think.

Scout · 10-17-2020, 03:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

K200D and DA 35 2.4 indeed are a very nice combination.

The first one is so sharp, very good job, and nice combo with the K200D !

ChristianRock · 10-18-2020, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by Scout

The first one is so sharp, very good job, and nice combo with the K200D !

Indeed it works very well with the K200D. Not surprising since I think they were released at about the same time and that's probably the kind of camera the "plastic fantastic" was tested on... as well as the DA*16-50, another lens that works extremely well with the K200D in terms of image quality.

knightyo · 10-21-2020, 06:38 AM

Quick question about this lens...

I have this in my Amazon cart at this very moment, but the below comment in the lens review section has kept me from pulling the trigger.

"It does not focus quite to infinity on stars(hits end stop) which is a minor bummer."

Now I have been wanting a prime lens for quite some time, primarily for nightscape images, so the above comment really gave me pause. Has anyone else experienced the above quote with their lens?

Alan

**rogerstg** · 10-21-2020, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by knightyo

"It does not focus quite to infinity on stars(hits end stop) which is a minor bummer."

Now I have been wanting a prime lens for quite some time, primarily for nightscape images, so the above comment really gave me pause. Has anyone else experienced the above quote with their lens?

Mine focuses fine at infinity. Unfortunately, the reviewer has a faulty lens but thinks it's a design issue. It's not.

knightyo · 10-21-2020, 09:58 AM

Excellent. Thanks Roger.

Alan

ChristianRock · 10-21-2020, 10:16 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Scout

The first one is so sharp, very good job, and nice combo with the K200D !

I forgot to make sure it was mentioned... the picture was taken wide open. They don't call it the Plastic Fantastic for nothing

ChristianRock · 10-21-2020, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by knightyo

Quick question about this lens...

I have this in my Amazon cart at this very moment, but the below comment in the lens review section has kept me from pulling the trigger.

"It does not focus quite to infinity on stars(hits end stop) which is a minor bummer."

Now I have been wanting a prime lens for quite some time, primarily for nightscape images, so the above comment really gave me pause. Has anyone else experienced the above quote with their lens?

Alan

It could be a faulty lens like Roger said, or it could be that the lens/body just needs micro adjustment for focus.

Mine does very well at infinity.

knightyo · 10-21-2020, 02:51 PM

That is great to hear, Christian. After Roger's reply I felt pretty safe pulling the trigger, but to have both of you chime in on this point makes me feel great. I'm looking forward to receiving this lens.

Alan

Thagomizer · 10-23-2020, 12:00 PM - **4 Likes**

Autumn colours in my neighbourhood.

A 6 shot panorama

**RGlasel** · 10-23-2020, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by Thagomizer

Autumn colours in my neighbourhood.

Nice range of perspectives with a single focal length.

Thagomizer · 10-23-2020, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by RGlasel

Nice range of perspectives with a single focal length.

Thanks! I'd just borrowed the Limited 35 macro, so I was already in the zone for that focal length. I really should use the DA 35 f2.4 more, but I really enjoy my 16-85, too!

**AgentL** · 11-05-2020, 05:55 PM

I have one of these on the way from Amazon, where it was only $116. I tried one out a little while ago and was pretty pleased with the images from it, so I'm quite looking forward to it!

Gary H Perth · 11-07-2020, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by Thagomizer

Thanks! I'd just borrowed the Limited 35 macro, so I was already in the zone for that focal length. I really should use the DA 35 f2.4 more, but I really enjoy my 16-85, too!

I have all three, as well as a couple of vintage 35s, so I probably use the zoom or the Takumar for the 35mm focal length. All are really good, and I have no plans to sell any of them. I am happy to have too many and know all give great resullts.

10-23-2020, 12:00 PM - 4 Likes	#1136
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Autumn colours in my neighbourhood. A 6 shot panorama Last edited by Thagomizer; 10-23-2020 at 12:07 PM. Reason: Added more photos

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10-14-2020, 02:16 PM - 7 Likes	#1126
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	K200D and DA 35 2.4 indeed are a very nice combination.

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SunValley Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 573	Originally posted by Orbus From this past weekend. Lens attached to a K200D body. Nice! And the gravel road adds a nice touch I think.

10-17-2020, 03:33 AM - 1 Like	#1128
Scout Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	Originally posted by ChristianRock K200D and DA 35 2.4 indeed are a very nice combination. The first one is so sharp, very good job, and nice combo with the K200D !

10-18-2020, 01:32 PM	#1129
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by Scout The first one is so sharp, very good job, and nice combo with the K200D ! Indeed it works very well with the K200D. Not surprising since I think they were released at about the same time and that's probably the kind of camera the "plastic fantastic" was tested on... as well as the DA*16-50, another lens that works extremely well with the K200D in terms of image quality.

10-21-2020, 06:38 AM	#1130
knightyo New Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 7	Quick question about this lens... I have this in my Amazon cart at this very moment, but the below comment in the lens review section has kept me from pulling the trigger. "It does not focus quite to infinity on stars(hits end stop) which is a minor bummer." Now I have been wanting a prime lens for quite some time, primarily for nightscape images, so the above comment really gave me pause. Has anyone else experienced the above quote with their lens? Alan

10-21-2020, 09:52 AM	#1131
rogerstg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 1,168	Originally posted by knightyo "It does not focus quite to infinity on stars(hits end stop) which is a minor bummer." Now I have been wanting a prime lens for quite some time, primarily for nightscape images, so the above comment really gave me pause. Has anyone else experienced the above quote with their lens? Mine focuses fine at infinity. Unfortunately, the reviewer has a faulty lens but thinks it's a design issue. It's not.

10-21-2020, 09:58 AM	#1132
knightyo New Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 7	Excellent. Thanks Roger. Alan

10-21-2020, 10:16 AM - 1 Like	#1133
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by Scout The first one is so sharp, very good job, and nice combo with the K200D ! I forgot to make sure it was mentioned... the picture was taken wide open. They don't call it the Plastic Fantastic for nothing

10-21-2020, 10:18 AM	#1134
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by knightyo Quick question about this lens... I have this in my Amazon cart at this very moment, but the below comment in the lens review section has kept me from pulling the trigger. "It does not focus quite to infinity on stars(hits end stop) which is a minor bummer." Now I have been wanting a prime lens for quite some time, primarily for nightscape images, so the above comment really gave me pause. Has anyone else experienced the above quote with their lens? Alan It could be a faulty lens like Roger said, or it could be that the lens/body just needs micro adjustment for focus. Mine does very well at infinity.

10-21-2020, 02:51 PM	#1135
knightyo New Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 7	That is great to hear, Christian. After Roger's reply I felt pretty safe pulling the trigger, but to have both of you chime in on this point makes me feel great. I'm looking forward to receiving this lens. Alan

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10-23-2020, 05:29 PM	#1137
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,227	Originally posted by Thagomizer Autumn colours in my neighbourhood. Nice range of perspectives with a single focal length.

10-23-2020, 05:38 PM	#1138
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Originally posted by RGlasel Nice range of perspectives with a single focal length. Thanks! I'd just borrowed the Limited 35 macro, so I was already in the zone for that focal length. I really should use the DA 35 f2.4 more, but I really enjoy my 16-85, too!

11-05-2020, 05:55 PM	#1139
AgentL Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,754	I have one of these on the way from Amazon, where it was only $116. I tried one out a little while ago and was pretty pleased with the images from it, so I'm quite looking forward to it!

11-07-2020, 03:16 PM	#1140
Gary H Perth Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Floreat Posts: 623	Originally posted by Thagomizer Thanks! I'd just borrowed the Limited 35 macro, so I was already in the zone for that focal length. I really should use the DA 35 f2.4 more, but I really enjoy my 16-85, too! I have all three, as well as a couple of vintage 35s, so I probably use the zoom or the Takumar for the 35mm focal length. All are really good, and I have no plans to sell any of them. I am happy to have too many and know all give great resullts.