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**luckylu** · 03-26-2019, 08:21 PM

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Originally posted by swanlefitte

Really love the bridge composition. I would like some post contrast but that is my main problem with the 40xs. That last one has plenty of contrast though.

Thanks for the feedback, Yes I'm still learning my camera and the lens. I think it's better when I use spot metering with the xs and now I'm using EV bracketing +/- 0.7. I find It is better with stronger colours. I also find that at high ISO The IQ is noisier than some of my other lenses. For me though the largest prints I do are A4 and I hate doing PP feels like I'm cheating however I will crop and straighten. For me though the size of the lens lends it to be brilliant for just snapping away and weirdly I don't think much about the picture composition when using this lens I am a happy snapper.

shiner · 03-27-2019, 06:39 AM

Originally posted by BruceBanner

Apparently only 5000 ever produced, sold only with a silver K5 Ltd edition. I tried to flog my one around the high $200AUD to low $300AUD but failed, this guy seems to be selling low $200's as well, so yeah weird that it actually doesn't really bring a price increase at least not at this point in time.

Here it was sitting on my Silver KP, made for each other!

FYI I bought my silver KP from the states, I was the the second owner, the man selling it was the Silver K5 owner.

OMG now I want one!

I have two silver KP's

**BruceBanner** · 03-27-2019, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by shiner

OMG now I want one!

I have two silver KP's

Well here it is, not me selling it but it's my very own one seen in the images above taken last year. This seller bought it from me, seemed to have a play with it for a few months and is now passing it on;

Pentax DA 40mm, f2.8 SX Silver | eBay

**aslyfox** · 04-22-2019, 01:31 PM - **2 Likes**

From the Scovill Zoo in Decatur Illinios

an amazing peacock Pavo cristatus

amazing how bright the white feathers were when caught by the sun

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**aslyfox** · 05-16-2019, 07:16 AM - **3 Likes**

From the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center

shiner · 06-01-2019, 02:48 AM - **1 Like**

One of my cats, Trevor, with KP, 3200 iso (x-posted)

Piotrek K · 10-01-2019, 02:10 AM - **3 Likes**

It is a shame I do not posted here for 2 years as it is one of my favorite lenses!

Piotrek K · 10-02-2019, 12:31 PM

Who sad it is not "flat wonder birding lens"?

Piotrek K · 10-04-2019, 02:03 AM

Some more vacation snaps, but showing great color rendering of this little monster (crossposted in lens samples)..

Piotrek K · 10-05-2019, 09:34 AM

Piotrek K · 10-06-2019, 11:25 AM - **1 Like**

With K200D

**aslyfox** · 10-06-2019, 11:27 AM

wthout a doubt, this lens is the best in its class [ of one ]

I like it a lot

Piotrek K · 10-07-2019, 02:21 AM

Piotrek K · 10-08-2019, 01:21 AM

**aslyfox** · 10-16-2019, 09:27 AM - **1 Like**

I really like this lens

the best in its class ( of one )

10-05-2019, 09:34 AM	#190
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384	Last edited by Piotrek K; 10-05-2019 at 09:40 AM.

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03-26-2019, 08:21 PM	#181
luckylu Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,531	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by swanlefitte Really love the bridge composition. I would like some post contrast but that is my main problem with the 40xs. That last one has plenty of contrast though. Thanks for the feedback, Yes I'm still learning my camera and the lens. I think it's better when I use spot metering with the xs and now I'm using EV bracketing +/- 0.7. I find It is better with stronger colours. I also find that at high ISO The IQ is noisier than some of my other lenses. For me though the largest prints I do are A4 and I hate doing PP feels like I'm cheating however I will crop and straighten. For me though the size of the lens lends it to be brilliant for just snapping away and weirdly I don't think much about the picture composition when using this lens I am a happy snapper.

03-27-2019, 06:39 AM	#182
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	Originally posted by BruceBanner Apparently only 5000 ever produced, sold only with a silver K5 Ltd edition. I tried to flog my one around the high $200AUD to low $300AUD but failed, this guy seems to be selling low $200's as well, so yeah weird that it actually doesn't really bring a price increase at least not at this point in time. Here it was sitting on my Silver KP, made for each other! FYI I bought my silver KP from the states, I was the the second owner, the man selling it was the Silver K5 owner. OMG now I want one! I have two silver KP's

03-27-2019, 11:50 AM	#183
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,405	Originally posted by shiner OMG now I want one! I have two silver KP's Well here it is, not me selling it but it's my very own one seen in the images above taken last year. This seller bought it from me, seemed to have a play with it for a few months and is now passing it on; Pentax DA 40mm, f2.8 SX Silver \| eBay

06-01-2019, 02:48 AM - 1 Like	#186
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	One of my cats, Trevor, with KP, 3200 iso (x-posted)

10-01-2019, 02:10 AM - 3 Likes	#187
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384	It is a shame I do not posted here for 2 years as it is one of my favorite lenses!

10-02-2019, 12:31 PM	#188
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384	Who sad it is not "flat wonder birding lens"?

10-04-2019, 02:03 AM	#189
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384	Some more vacation snaps, but showing great color rendering of this little monster (crossposted in lens samples)..

10-06-2019, 11:25 AM - 1 Like	#191
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384	With K200D

10-06-2019, 11:27 AM	#192
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	wthout a doubt, this lens is the best in its class [ of one ] I like it a lot

10-07-2019, 02:21 AM	#193
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384

10-08-2019, 01:21 AM	#194
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