DA Limited Zoom Club

magnusgraham · 04-22-2014, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

Although the DA 20-40 has replaced my Tamron 17-50/2.8 A16 for travel and walkaround,
I'm still using the Tamron as my event lens,
where speed and range trump rendering, flare resistance and compactness.

How do you find the two lenses compare in terms of IQ, sharpness, contrast and bokeh lytrytyr? I have the Tamron at present but am planning on upgrading to the 20-40mm for travel photography. Would be interested to hear how they compare...

Cheers, Magnus

lytrytyr · 04-22-2014, 07:36 AM

Originally posted by magnusgraham

How do you find the two lenses compare in terms of IQ, sharpness, contrast and bokeh?

For IQ, sharpness, contrast, they're fully comparable.

I have to use CDAF in live view
to get the best out of my copy of the Tamron at all focal lengths,
and for the wide end of the DA 20-40.

I find the DA 20-40 far superior, within its more restricted scope,
for bokeh, flare resistance, and general rendering.

There's an aesthetic pleasure to most of the Limited's images
which is rarely seen in the output from the Tamron.

magnusgraham · 04-22-2014, 07:50 AM

Thanks lytrytyr, that's very helpful. The rendering of the Tamron is what fails to excite me...
I know it's a technically very good lens, but even my 35mm f2.4 seems to render comparative situations far more beautifully.
It's a lot of cash but I think I'll go for the 20-40mm, life's too short etc. :-)

zantaphia · 04-24-2014, 05:09 AM - **1 Like**

Hi!

Here are some car show photos with the DA20-40 Ltd, if you want to take a look:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/258385-machinery-beij...20-40-ltd.html

**EricBrown** · 04-28-2014, 02:01 PM - **5 Likes**

I just picked up the 20-40 limited last week and it has been a very good experience!!

**Dice** · 04-28-2014, 07:41 PM

Eric. I am curious about the history of the place where you captured these images. Some very interesting and intriguing tools and equipment. do you know the background?

**EricBrown** · 04-29-2014, 03:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Dice

Eric. I am curious about the history of the place where you captured these images. Some very interesting and intriguing tools and equipment. do you know the background?

This is the last intact blacksmith shop that is in Johnstown, PA, which is my hometown. The shop was built in 1864 ans was part of the Cambria Iron Works. In the 1920's Bethlehem Steel purchased the steel making in Johnstown. All operations were shut down in 1992. The shop is not open to the public, I had a special tour set up for my URBEX photo group. The Johnstown Heritage Association has plans to turn this into a working shop again, but for iron artisans. Here is a link with more of the history and information on some of the equipment.

History of the Blacksmith Shop

zantaphia · 04-30-2014, 07:54 AM - **2 Likes**

The head of the deer is his tobacco pouch for the pipe.

**EricBrown** · 05-07-2014, 04:37 PM - **5 Likes**

Here are a few more shots from last weekend. IMHO, this is an excellent for my style of shooting. I'm seriously thinking of selling off my DA40 ltd.

**filoxophy** · 05-07-2014, 05:14 PM

Originally posted by EricBrown

Here are a few more shots from last weekend. IMHO, this is an excellent for my style of shooting. I'm seriously thinking of selling off my DA40 ltd.

Love your shots, and the look of this lens. It's not in my future (unless that future includes an unexpected financial windfall), but if I were in the market for a premium zoom it would be at the top of my list.

**W412ren** · 05-10-2014, 04:37 PM - **2 Likes**

Good dog-walking weather today. Images are OOC JPEGS with no PP to get a feel for the lens.

**Crooski** · 05-11-2014, 09:53 AM - **1 Like**

fisherman boat

TroutHunterJohn · 05-15-2014, 04:46 PM - **4 Likes**

Hi gang! New 20-40 fan here. I traded out a few primes to fund this zoom. It better fits my style of shooting by not having to change lenses so often. I didn't give up much in the way of IQ either.

Thought I would post a few shots I took the other day with a boating theme.

This lens, with a polarizer, is killer!

**filoxophy** · 05-15-2014, 07:26 PM

Great series John!

dngr · 05-15-2014, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by TroutHunterJohn

Hi gang! New 20-40 fan here. I traded out a few primes to fund this zoom. It better fits my style of shooting by not having to change lenses so often. I didn't give up much in the way of IQ either.

Thought I would post a few shots I took the other day with a boating theme.

This lens, with a polarizer, is killer!

You're not making it any easier on me, John! This is tied for first place on my short list of lenses to aquire

04-30-2014, 07:54 AM - 2 Likes	#158
zantaphia Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Klippan, Scania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 509	82 years The head of the deer is his tobacco pouch for the pipe.

05-10-2014, 04:37 PM - 2 Likes	#161
W412ren Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Lens finally arrived Good dog-walking weather today. Images are OOC JPEGS with no PP to get a feel for the lens.

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04-22-2014, 07:11 AM	#151
magnusgraham New Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland Posts: 15	Originally posted by lytrytyr Although the DA 20-40 has replaced my Tamron 17-50/2.8 A16 for travel and walkaround, I'm still using the Tamron as my event lens, where speed and range trump rendering, flare resistance and compactness. How do you find the two lenses compare in terms of IQ, sharpness, contrast and bokeh lytrytyr? I have the Tamron at present but am planning on upgrading to the 20-40mm for travel photography. Would be interested to hear how they compare... Cheers, Magnus

04-22-2014, 07:36 AM	#152
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310 Original Poster	Originally posted by magnusgraham How do you find the two lenses compare in terms of IQ, sharpness, contrast and bokeh? For IQ, sharpness, contrast, they're fully comparable. I have to use CDAF in live view to get the best out of my copy of the Tamron at all focal lengths, and for the wide end of the DA 20-40. I find the DA 20-40 far superior, within its more restricted scope, for bokeh, flare resistance, and general rendering. There's an aesthetic pleasure to most of the Limited's images which is rarely seen in the output from the Tamron.

04-22-2014, 07:50 AM	#153
magnusgraham New Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland Posts: 15	Thanks lytrytyr, that's very helpful. The rendering of the Tamron is what fails to excite me... I know it's a technically very good lens, but even my 35mm f2.4 seems to render comparative situations far more beautifully. It's a lot of cash but I think I'll go for the 20-40mm, life's too short etc. :-)

04-24-2014, 05:09 AM - 1 Like	#154
zantaphia Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Klippan, Scania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 509	Hi! Here are some car show photos with the DA20-40 Ltd, if you want to take a look: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/258385-machinery-beij...20-40-ltd.html

04-28-2014, 07:41 PM	#156
Dice Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Emeryville, CA Posts: 1,122	Eric. I am curious about the history of the place where you captured these images. Some very interesting and intriguing tools and equipment. do you know the background?

04-29-2014, 03:22 AM - 1 Like	#157
EricBrown Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arlington, VA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,060	Originally posted by Dice Eric. I am curious about the history of the place where you captured these images. Some very interesting and intriguing tools and equipment. do you know the background? This is the last intact blacksmith shop that is in Johnstown, PA, which is my hometown. The shop was built in 1864 ans was part of the Cambria Iron Works. In the 1920's Bethlehem Steel purchased the steel making in Johnstown. All operations were shut down in 1992. The shop is not open to the public, I had a special tour set up for my URBEX photo group. The Johnstown Heritage Association has plans to turn this into a working shop again, but for iron artisans. Here is a link with more of the history and information on some of the equipment. History of the Blacksmith Shop

05-07-2014, 05:14 PM	#160
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,133	Originally posted by EricBrown Here are a few more shots from last weekend. IMHO, this is an excellent for my style of shooting. I'm seriously thinking of selling off my DA40 ltd. Love your shots, and the look of this lens. It's not in my future (unless that future includes an unexpected financial windfall), but if I were in the market for a premium zoom it would be at the top of my list.

05-15-2014, 07:26 PM	#164
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,133	Great series John!

05-15-2014, 07:58 PM	#165
dngr Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Victoria/Great Lakes Photos: Gallery Posts: 691	Originally posted by TroutHunterJohn Hi gang! New 20-40 fan here. I traded out a few primes to fund this zoom. It better fits my style of shooting by not having to change lenses so often. I didn't give up much in the way of IQ either. Thought I would post a few shots I took the other day with a boating theme. This lens, with a polarizer, is killer! You're not making it any easier on me, John! This is tied for first place on my short list of lenses to aquire