DA 40 XS the "Flat Wonder Club"

Na Horuk · 10-28-2017, 07:30 PM - **5 Likes**

Misty hills
Through plane window, enhanced with Nik effects

**BruceBanner** · 12-01-2017, 01:39 PM - **2 Likes**

My first multi exposure shot, showcasing two things I hold dear to my heart

Two of my favorite things.

swanlefitte · 12-01-2017, 02:37 PM

That is very interesting how it looks like the tree is painted on glass in front of a picture of sky. Love the effect and totally not like any of my 40xs pictures.

SSGGeezer · 12-01-2017, 03:03 PM - **3 Likes**

Here are two very different images using my 40XS. I think this is an amazing lens and will have to do some comparisons at 40mm with my DA 20-40 Ltd that arrived today. Even if similar I still like the way images look with the 40xs.
Tree roots at the beach 1/80s f7.1 ISO 400 -0.3EV
Peepers posing is at 1/80s f2.8 ISO 400

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**aslyfox** · 01-04-2018, 03:17 PM

time for a cap nap

**BruceBanner** · 01-06-2018, 09:23 PM - **2 Likes**

Had a garden party recently, took the DFA 100mm and DA40mm XS, 2.8 was the thing that day hehe. Here's a few with the XS;

RookieGuy · 02-11-2018, 11:40 AM - **1 Like**

I recently picked up one to go on my recently picked up k70. I've never really used a "normal" prime before. Just not a field of vision I use a lot. If I've needed that kind of shot, usually I'd just crop from a wider angle or stand way back with a tele. I love the (idea of?) pancake lenses and have my eye on the limited series. The pancakes are a huge reason i went Pentax. But those will wait until I can justify the prices to Mrs. RookieLady and myself.

I think I just need to go out somewhere to make friends with it. I had a 35mm in the past which I loved and I thought what is 5mm for a design I've been infatuated with since I came back to photography? The 7.5mm difference in the FOV it turns out is just enough to mess with my head. The 3 steps back was for me like when I got stationed in Germany. Close enough that the subtle differences were pronounced.

Like I said, I think I just need to take her out and make friends with her. And I want to thank everyone who posted and accidentally inspired me. Yeah, I read all 9 pages in one go right now. It helps me to see what she can do in capable hands. Hopefully I'll figure her out soon and start posting pics.

**BruceBanner** · 02-11-2018, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by RookieGuy

I recently picked up one to go on my recently picked up k70. I've never really used a "normal" prime before. Just not a field of vision I use a lot. If I've needed that kind of shot, usually I'd just crop from a wider angle or stand way back with a tele. I love the (idea of?) pancake lenses and have my eye on the limited series. The pancakes are a huge reason i went Pentax. But those will wait until I can justify the prices to Mrs. RookieLady and myself.

I think I just need to go out somewhere to make friends with it. I had a 35mm in the past which I loved and I thought what is 5mm for a design I've been infatuated with since I came back to photography? The 7.5mm difference in the FOV it turns out is just enough to mess with my head. The 3 steps back was for me like when I got stationed in Germany. Close enough that the subtle differences were pronounced.

Like I said, I think I just need to take her out and make friends with her. And I want to thank everyone who posted and accidentally inspired me. Yeah, I read all 9 pages in one go right now. It helps me to see what she can do in capable hands. Hopefully I'll figure her out soon and start posting pics.

I really only have primes, the Sigma 10-20mm my only zoom. I tend to shoot with my FA50mm 1.4 in the K-1 more often than not, that's kinda my walk around lens, it's the one that has a home on the K-1 whereas all my other primes have a lens cap as a home

I find the FA50mm to being a nice focal length for shooting a solo individual, but the DA40mm XS is a perfect 'couple' lens, it's FOV just giving way a little more to comfortably get that second person and surrounds in shot. The 2.8 also is 'safer' as a starting point to getting both parties in focus rather than slipping down (or is it up?) to f1.6's etc.
I don't like the FOV of the XS so much on the ASP-C sensors (in my case KP), however it does make for a sleeker compact carry round so that I feel easier to justify almost always carrying around a capable camera with me at all times.

RookieGuy · 02-11-2018, 01:15 PM

Originally posted by BruceBanner

I don't like the FOV of the XS so much on the ASP-C sensors (in my case KP), however it does make for a sleeker compact carry round so that I feel easier to justify almost always carrying around a capable camera with me at all times.

Replace kp with k70 and that's exactly where I am right now. I haven't found it's place in my bag yet, but it weighs less than my car keys and the size is too freaking convenient to leave home. I guess I just need to get out and practice with it. Damn

**clackers** · 02-11-2018, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by RookieGuy

I recently picked up one to go on my recently picked up k70. I've never really used a "normal" prime before.

"Normal" on FF like the K-1, perhaps, probably a little long on a K70.

RookieGuy · 02-11-2018, 04:24 PM

Which is why normal was in quotes. Yeah, it was originally me being stupid and forgetting crop factor. But now I have it and am determined to learn it. Next weekend is a long weekend spent at the beach. With a whole beach to ourselves (most people don't go to the beach when there's snow on the ground) I'm coming n back with at least one good pic of the kids making sand castles. And hopefully a good one of the ponies.

**robgski** · 02-11-2018, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by RookieGuy

Replace kp with k70 and that's exactly where I am right now. I haven't found it's place in my bag yet, but it weighs less than my car keys and the size is too freaking convenient to leave home. I guess I just need to get out and practice with it. Damn

yes, take it out and walk around! I am sure I wrote womething similar several pages back, but this little wonder lens is always with me, either in my bag or more likely on the camera for days or weeks at a time, even on a K-5, it makes for a light carry, the the results are so good! I look forward to seeing your pictures.

RookieGuy · 02-25-2018, 06:20 PM - **2 Likes**

I sat down earlier and looked at the images I took at the beach. I think I figured out where the lens shines. Yes, it is a great lens for couples portraits. But I found why it belongs in MY camera bag. If I'm somewhere where the kids have room to play, I have room to get them in their element. Wide enough to add context but close enough so they're the "stars".

In the not too distant future, I plan on taking her to museums. I am really happy with the IQ from the lens and I'm hoping it'll be a good focal length for the Smithsonian complexes.

**BruceBanner** · 02-25-2018, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by RookieGuy

I sat down earlier and looked at the images I took at the beach. I think I figured out where the lens shines. Yes, it is a great lens for couples portraits. But I found why it belongs in MY camera bag. If I'm somewhere where the kids have room to play, I have room to get them in their element. Wide enough to add context but close enough so they're the "stars".

In the not too distant future, I plan on taking her to museums. I am really happy with the IQ from the lens and I'm hoping it'll be a good focal length for the Smithsonian complexes.

Sharing is caring, get them pics out

RookieGuy · 02-25-2018, 07:28 PM - **1 Like**

Soon enough. I'll go and find a few good ones without the kids. I'm a little funny about putting pics of my kids online

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10-28-2017, 07:30 PM - 5 Likes	#121
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Misty hills Through plane window, enhanced with Nik effects

12-01-2017, 01:39 PM - 2 Likes	#122
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	My first multi exposure shot, showcasing two things I hold dear to my heart Two of my favorite things.

12-01-2017, 02:37 PM	#123
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	That is very interesting how it looks like the tree is painted on glass in front of a picture of sky. Love the effect and totally not like any of my 40xs pictures.

01-06-2018, 09:23 PM - 2 Likes	#126
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	Had a garden party recently, took the DFA 100mm and DA40mm XS, 2.8 was the thing that day hehe. Here's a few with the XS;

02-11-2018, 11:40 AM - 1 Like	#127
RookieGuy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mid Atlantic region Posts: 127	I recently picked up one to go on my recently picked up k70. I've never really used a "normal" prime before. Just not a field of vision I use a lot. If I've needed that kind of shot, usually I'd just crop from a wider angle or stand way back with a tele. I love the (idea of?) pancake lenses and have my eye on the limited series. The pancakes are a huge reason i went Pentax. But those will wait until I can justify the prices to Mrs. RookieLady and myself. I think I just need to go out somewhere to make friends with it. I had a 35mm in the past which I loved and I thought what is 5mm for a design I've been infatuated with since I came back to photography? The 7.5mm difference in the FOV it turns out is just enough to mess with my head. The 3 steps back was for me like when I got stationed in Germany. Close enough that the subtle differences were pronounced. Like I said, I think I just need to take her out and make friends with her. And I want to thank everyone who posted and accidentally inspired me. Yeah, I read all 9 pages in one go right now. It helps me to see what she can do in capable hands. Hopefully I'll figure her out soon and start posting pics.

02-11-2018, 12:36 PM	#128
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	Originally posted by RookieGuy I recently picked up one to go on my recently picked up k70. I've never really used a "normal" prime before. Just not a field of vision I use a lot. If I've needed that kind of shot, usually I'd just crop from a wider angle or stand way back with a tele. I love the (idea of?) pancake lenses and have my eye on the limited series. The pancakes are a huge reason i went Pentax. But those will wait until I can justify the prices to Mrs. RookieLady and myself. I think I just need to go out somewhere to make friends with it. I had a 35mm in the past which I loved and I thought what is 5mm for a design I've been infatuated with since I came back to photography? The 7.5mm difference in the FOV it turns out is just enough to mess with my head. The 3 steps back was for me like when I got stationed in Germany. Close enough that the subtle differences were pronounced. Like I said, I think I just need to take her out and make friends with her. And I want to thank everyone who posted and accidentally inspired me. Yeah, I read all 9 pages in one go right now. It helps me to see what she can do in capable hands. Hopefully I'll figure her out soon and start posting pics. I really only have primes, the Sigma 10-20mm my only zoom. I tend to shoot with my FA50mm 1.4 in the K-1 more often than not, that's kinda my walk around lens, it's the one that has a home on the K-1 whereas all my other primes have a lens cap as a home I find the FA50mm to being a nice focal length for shooting a solo individual, but the DA40mm XS is a perfect 'couple' lens, it's FOV just giving way a little more to comfortably get that second person and surrounds in shot. The 2.8 also is 'safer' as a starting point to getting both parties in focus rather than slipping down (or is it up?) to f1.6's etc. I don't like the FOV of the XS so much on the ASP-C sensors (in my case KP), however it does make for a sleeker compact carry round so that I feel easier to justify almost always carrying around a capable camera with me at all times.

02-11-2018, 01:15 PM	#129
RookieGuy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mid Atlantic region Posts: 127	Originally posted by BruceBanner I don't like the FOV of the XS so much on the ASP-C sensors (in my case KP), however it does make for a sleeker compact carry round so that I feel easier to justify almost always carrying around a capable camera with me at all times. Replace kp with k70 and that's exactly where I am right now. I haven't found it's place in my bag yet, but it weighs less than my car keys and the size is too freaking convenient to leave home. I guess I just need to get out and practice with it. Damn

02-11-2018, 03:57 PM	#130
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by RookieGuy I recently picked up one to go on my recently picked up k70. I've never really used a "normal" prime before. "Normal" on FF like the K-1, perhaps, probably a little long on a K70.

02-11-2018, 04:24 PM	#131
RookieGuy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mid Atlantic region Posts: 127	Which is why normal was in quotes. Yeah, it was originally me being stupid and forgetting crop factor. But now I have it and am determined to learn it. Next weekend is a long weekend spent at the beach. With a whole beach to ourselves (most people don't go to the beach when there's snow on the ground) I'm coming n back with at least one good pic of the kids making sand castles. And hopefully a good one of the ponies.

02-11-2018, 06:58 PM	#132
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799	Originally posted by RookieGuy Replace kp with k70 and that's exactly where I am right now. I haven't found it's place in my bag yet, but it weighs less than my car keys and the size is too freaking convenient to leave home. I guess I just need to get out and practice with it. Damn yes, take it out and walk around! I am sure I wrote womething similar several pages back, but this little wonder lens is always with me, either in my bag or more likely on the camera for days or weeks at a time, even on a K-5, it makes for a light carry, the the results are so good! I look forward to seeing your pictures.

02-25-2018, 06:20 PM - 2 Likes	#133
RookieGuy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mid Atlantic region Posts: 127	I sat down earlier and looked at the images I took at the beach. I think I figured out where the lens shines. Yes, it is a great lens for couples portraits. But I found why it belongs in MY camera bag. If I'm somewhere where the kids have room to play, I have room to get them in their element. Wide enough to add context but close enough so they're the "stars". In the not too distant future, I plan on taking her to museums. I am really happy with the IQ from the lens and I'm hoping it'll be a good focal length for the Smithsonian complexes.

02-25-2018, 06:48 PM	#134
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	Originally posted by RookieGuy I sat down earlier and looked at the images I took at the beach. I think I figured out where the lens shines. Yes, it is a great lens for couples portraits. But I found why it belongs in MY camera bag. If I'm somewhere where the kids have room to play, I have room to get them in their element. Wide enough to add context but close enough so they're the "stars". In the not too distant future, I plan on taking her to museums. I am really happy with the IQ from the lens and I'm hoping it'll be a good focal length for the Smithsonian complexes. Sharing is caring, get them pics out

02-25-2018, 07:28 PM - 1 Like	#135
RookieGuy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mid Atlantic region Posts: 127	Soon enough. I'll go and find a few good ones without the kids. I'm a little funny about putting pics of my kids online