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**aslyfox** · 04-21-2017, 05:01 AM

just picked up a like new SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 XS

should have looked at this thread before.

only got lens yesterday and 20 minutes later, I was using on my K 3.

here is a Sumatran Tiger Cub at the Topeka Zoological Park looking back at me through the glass window of the enclosure.

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**robgski** · 04-21-2017, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

here is a Sumatran Tiger Cub

NIce shot, great detail in the fur

Originally posted by Aslyfox

ust picked up a like new SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 XS

Congratulations! I love this lens.

shiner · 04-26-2017, 09:50 PM - **1 Like**

A tribute to the DA 40XS (with a LensBaby35)

**aslyfox** · 05-06-2017, 03:33 AM

admittedly, a DSLR system is designed to allow the photographer to choose the lens for the situation.

sometimes you may not have the time or the proper lens so it is very nice to find a lens which allows you to utilize the "shoot and pray" ( if you don't try, you know you won't have a photo ) method. I choose a lens and go out to deliberately discover the possibility of recovering a usable photo from a less than ideal attempt. Here is one of my experiences with this lens

K 3 + Smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 XS

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CLG · 05-28-2017, 04:29 AM

After seeing all these pictures I am so excited to get one. 😊 Hope I get a good copy. *fingerscrossed

**aslyfox** · 05-28-2017, 05:21 AM

in the case that any one would care or be interested, this thread is a record of what I went through before I bought the lens

looking for help and advice - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com

**paulpines** · 05-31-2017, 12:45 AM - **3 Likes**

Took this on my black brick a while back.

I was sitting at a park bench when this critter arrived. It went straight for the honey that was spilled on the table.

I didn't have time to change to my macro lens, but I think it turned out ok with the pancake.

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**robgski** · 06-02-2017, 08:37 PM

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HarisF1 · 06-08-2017, 02:20 PM

Has anyone noticed the 3D pop that this lens produces? It must be something to with the reason why the bokeh is strange. That and also the fact that it's an 'APS-C 28mm' lens when used on FF, really nice FoV for that natural look.

Na Horuk · 06-08-2017, 03:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by paulpines

Took this on my black brick a while back.

Great! Perfect focus, sharp detail, nice OoF transition, good green-yellow contrast..!

Originally posted by HarisF1

Has anyone noticed the 3D pop that this lens produces? It must be something to with the reason why the bokeh is strange. That and also the fact that it's an 'APS-C 28mm' lens when used on FF, really nice FoV for that natural look.

I think this has to do with the fact this pancake is derived from Tessar design. Tessars are known for relatively slow aperture, but they have a different type of bokeh than Planar-designs, and they render images in a.. very natural, lifelike way. It has to do with contrasts, even sharpness throughout the image and OoF rendering. Tessar is more compact and usually has fewer elements

**aslyfox** · 06-14-2017, 02:35 PM

cliff swallows coming home under the eves of a "comfort station" in the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone National Park

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deliberately not as colorful but I do like the shadow of the cliff swallow as it comes in for a landing

[ I wish I could say that I planned it in advance but I didn't ]

K 3 + Smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 XS

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**aslyfox** · 09-12-2017, 02:52 PM - **1 Like**

of course, it's written in pink

I'm a female tiger

Piotrek K · 10-20-2017, 02:42 PM - **1 Like**

Na Horuk · 10-22-2017, 05:52 PM

plants on edge

Wide open aperture, with lowered contrast in post

Piotrek K · 10-28-2017, 03:08 PM - **1 Like**

06-02-2017, 08:37 PM	#113
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06-08-2017, 03:14 PM - 1 Like	#115
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by paulpines Took this on my black brick a while back. Great! Perfect focus, sharp detail, nice OoF transition, good green-yellow contrast..! Originally posted by HarisF1 Has anyone noticed the 3D pop that this lens produces? It must be something to with the reason why the bokeh is strange. That and also the fact that it's an 'APS-C 28mm' lens when used on FF, really nice FoV for that natural look. I think this has to do with the fact this pancake is derived from Tessar design. Tessars are known for relatively slow aperture, but they have a different type of bokeh than Planar-designs, and they render images in a.. very natural, lifelike way. It has to do with contrasts, even sharpness throughout the image and OoF rendering. Tessar is more compact and usually has fewer elements Last edited by Na Horuk; 06-08-2017 at 03:19 PM.

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robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Originally posted by Aslyfox here is a Sumatran Tiger Cub NIce shot, great detail in the fur Originally posted by Aslyfox ust picked up a like new SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 XS Congratulations! I love this lens.

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