DA Limited Zoom Club

**W412ren** · 10-19-2016, 01:05 PM - **7 Likes**

I really like this lens; it's so versatile. Another from our Iceland trip in February, five landscape oriented images stitched in Lightroom.

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Okay, last couple for now

AlexBW · 10-21-2016, 01:39 AM

Originally posted by Crooski

Da 20-40mm also works in the cold

Originally posted by W412ren

I really like this lens; it's so versatile.

I'm considering getting this lens myself. May I ask, how does it handle in the cold? I've mostly used the DA 18-135 plastic lens winter time (down to -15C) - do you find the metal to cause any issues when it gets below freezing? Is it easy to operate with gloves/mittens? Any frostnip on fingers?

**W412ren** · 10-21-2016, 04:46 AM

Originally posted by AlexBW

I'm considering getting this lens myself. May I ask, how does it handle in the cold? I've mostly used the DA 18-135 plastic lens winter time (down to -15C) - do you find the metal to cause any issues when it gets below freezing? Is it easy to operate with gloves/mittens? Any frostnip on fingers?

Iceland was hovering around the zero degrees mark when we were there and for the period of time I was using the lens the cold wasn't a problem - the lens performed as it should and pockets were available to use!
Very easy to use with gloves due to the knurled design of the zoom ring and the excellent and easy-to-use focus ring.
Of course, -15 is a bit different but a thin pair of merino wool gloves should do for handling the lens, doubled up with a thicker pair between shots. We had a couple of nights outside when it dropped a bit but I tend to use manual focus lenses then.

Blacknight659 · 10-21-2016, 11:55 AM

Joining the club. I moved from the Sigma 17-50mm 2.8 to this lens. It isn't quite as easy to separate the subject from the background, but I think that can be overcome with some technique. Overall, the sharpness and contrast is amazing. I didn't have to do a lot of post production, the images just seemed right.

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HarisF1 · 10-22-2016, 04:55 PM

How durable is the finish on this lens? I've dropped the cap a couple of times and it's got a fair few scuffs on it, while I'm terrified on taking the lens out on a more rough outing.

**W412ren** · 10-25-2016, 12:42 PM - **2 Likes**

The finish wears off as with all metal lenses - at least the ones I own.
I bought the DA20-40 in May 2014 and have taken well over a thousand images; it goes everywhere unless I make a conscious effort to leave it behind

Optics perfect, barrel worn = well looked after and well used.
Optics perfect, barrel pristine = lens not used!!

You should see the state of my DA15.

Jome · 10-29-2016, 09:43 AM - **1 Like**

First tests: Jardin anglais, Geneva, Switzerland with K3 and HD DA 20-40 (no PP):

Saminathan · 11-05-2016, 07:24 AM - **4 Likes**

Nice shots. I got mine few months back and it is a nice lens.

Jome · 11-09-2016, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by Saminathan

Nice shots. I got mine few months back and it is a nice lens.

Thanks, I need some time to use it properly but I like the colour rendering of it, like you show it in your picture.

Saminathan · 11-10-2016, 05:12 PM

I am glad you liked it. I am ...still learning about this lens! This one focused (manual focus) to infinity and I waited for the evening golden hour moment.

troika · 11-10-2016, 07:08 PM

Originally posted by Saminathan

Nice shots. I got mine few months back and it is a nice lens.

I think I know that lake. Lincoln Park?

Saminathan · 11-11-2016, 07:29 AM - **1 Like**

It is Praire lake park ....located in Desplaines

KC_R3dn3ck · 11-12-2016, 09:45 PM - **4 Likes**

I really like this lens. It is almost like a bag of primes. Here's a few pics from a recent vacation to Mexico.

**onlineflyer** · 11-13-2016, 10:39 AM - **1 Like**

I'm also a recent convert to this lens, found a new copy in the marketplace and bite the bullet as they say. I've just used it a few times but I'm already sold on the results.

**riseform** · 11-14-2016, 08:49 PM - **8 Likes**

Technically, I guess I used the K1 and DFA 150-450 to get this close up of Johnny Rook (striated caracara).
The little devil was stalking me.

10-29-2016, 09:43 AM - 1 Like	#532
Jome Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 784	I just received my DA 20-40 from the marketplace and WOW! I think I will love it! First tests: Jardin anglais, Geneva, Switzerland with K3 and HD DA 20-40 (no PP):

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10-19-2016, 01:05 PM - 7 Likes	#526
W412ren Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 570	I really like this lens; it's so versatile. Another from our Iceland trip in February, five landscape oriented images stitched in Lightroom. ---------- Post added 19th Oct 2016 at 21:10 ---------- Okay, last couple for now

10-21-2016, 01:39 AM	#527
AlexBW Pentaxian Join Date: May 2014 Location: Oslo Photos: Albums Posts: 394	Originally posted by Crooski Da 20-40mm also works in the cold Originally posted by W412ren I really like this lens; it's so versatile. I'm considering getting this lens myself. May I ask, how does it handle in the cold? I've mostly used the DA 18-135 plastic lens winter time (down to -15C) - do you find the metal to cause any issues when it gets below freezing? Is it easy to operate with gloves/mittens? Any frostnip on fingers?

10-21-2016, 04:46 AM	#528
W412ren Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Originally posted by AlexBW I'm considering getting this lens myself. May I ask, how does it handle in the cold? I've mostly used the DA 18-135 plastic lens winter time (down to -15C) - do you find the metal to cause any issues when it gets below freezing? Is it easy to operate with gloves/mittens? Any frostnip on fingers? Iceland was hovering around the zero degrees mark when we were there and for the period of time I was using the lens the cold wasn't a problem - the lens performed as it should and pockets were available to use! Very easy to use with gloves due to the knurled design of the zoom ring and the excellent and easy-to-use focus ring. Of course, -15 is a bit different but a thin pair of merino wool gloves should do for handling the lens, doubled up with a thicker pair between shots. We had a couple of nights outside when it dropped a bit but I tend to use manual focus lenses then.

10-22-2016, 04:55 PM	#530
HarisF1 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 543	How durable is the finish on this lens? I've dropped the cap a couple of times and it's got a fair few scuffs on it, while I'm terrified on taking the lens out on a more rough outing.

11-09-2016, 08:01 AM	#534
Jome Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 784	Originally posted by Saminathan Nice shots. I got mine few months back and it is a nice lens. Thanks, I need some time to use it properly but I like the colour rendering of it, like you show it in your picture.

11-10-2016, 05:12 PM	#535
Saminathan New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 17	I am glad you liked it. I am ...still learning about this lens! This one focused (manual focus) to infinity and I waited for the evening golden hour moment.

11-10-2016, 07:08 PM	#536
troika Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 1,753	Originally posted by Saminathan Nice shots. I got mine few months back and it is a nice lens. I think I know that lake. Lincoln Park?

11-11-2016, 07:29 AM - 1 Like	#537
Saminathan New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 17	It is Praire lake park ....located in Desplaines

11-12-2016, 09:45 PM - 4 Likes	#538
KC_R3dn3ck New Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 7	I really like this lens. It is almost like a bag of primes. Here's a few pics from a recent vacation to Mexico.

11-14-2016, 08:49 PM - 8 Likes	#540
riseform Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: WA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 473	Technically, I guess I used the K1 and DFA 150-450 to get this close up of Johnny Rook (striated caracara). The little devil was stalking me.