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magnusgraham · 06-26-2014, 05:59 AM

I don't think it's overpriced actually, certainly not compared to Canon or Nikon glass.

The build quality is exceptional. Optically it wipes the floor with my Tamron 17-50 and I find the focal range to be pretty much perfect for most street/travel photography.

Are there any plans to release a telephoto limited zoom?

krebsy75 · 06-26-2014, 06:01 AM

This is why all of my shots so far with this lens have been closer to 20 and 40. Still, it's nice to have a "normal" perspective for certain scenarios.

Originally posted by lytrytyr

For me, 30mm on APS-C is too close to the frame diagonal, which makes a boringly "normal" focal length.

TroutHunterJohn · 06-26-2014, 06:58 AM

No hdr, but I brought out detail and texture in the otherwise boring overcast sky in post processing.

Really like your train shot b and w.

magnusgraham · 06-26-2014, 07:36 AM - **1 Like**

I took this shot of kittens in Fes, Morocco recently and think it's a nice example of the 20-40's rendering at close focus.

This is straight out of camera with no processing or correction and the camera set flat.

Pentax K5, ISO400, 31mm, f3.5, 1/500th

---------- Post added 06-26-14 at 03:58 PM ----------

Another from the same location and straight from camera... Same details but at 20mm

lytrytyr · 06-26-2014, 01:18 PM - **1 Like**

Magnus, the DA 20-40 does like cats!

**Crooski** · 06-27-2014, 10:25 AM - **2 Likes**

close focus capability

**filoxophy** · 06-27-2014, 10:51 AM - **2 Likes**

I need to unsubscribe from this thread--I can't afford another lens right now!

TroutHunterJohn · 06-27-2014, 08:57 PM - **4 Likes**

I really like this lens for outdoor scenes too . . . small, water resistant, renders quite well, and maintains plenty of detail.

It is hard to expect more than this . . .

zantaphia · 06-28-2014, 05:31 AM - **1 Like**

Varnhem Abbey Church (The stone church was erected in the 1040s):

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TroutHunterJohn · 06-28-2014, 08:24 AM

Nice images, Zant, especially the tonal gradients captured in #2.

The leaning spire in #1 makes me wonder when the Light Room folks will add the lens correction profile for the 20-40. I uploaded the new release and was disappointed that it wasn't there.

Any ideas?

Originally posted by zantaphia

Varnhem Abbey Church (The stone church was erected in the 1040s):

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TroutHunterJohn · 06-30-2014, 03:50 PM - **4 Likes**

Here is an evening shot of Seattle with the DA 20-40 ltd. Note the small but nice stars it produces at f9.

Second image is an HDR from the same location.

yorik · 06-30-2014, 03:59 PM

I usually do not like HDR (because it is usually overdone), but your Seattle shot is great. Kudos!

Jyrkira · 07-07-2014, 10:45 AM - **3 Likes**

Some images from our hiking/fishing trip to Kaldoaivi which is the largest wilderness area in Finland.

**filoxophy** · 07-07-2014, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by Jyrkira

Some images from our hiking/fishing trip to Kaldoaivi which is the largest wilderness area in Finland.

Looks like a very appealing place to me. You captured it well.

TroutHunterJohn · 07-07-2014, 10:27 PM

Thanks, when I first learned hdr, I over cooked many. I'm now looking at how to use hdr for better natural images.

Originally posted by yorik

I usually do not like HDR (because it is usually overdone), but your Seattle shot is great. Kudos!

06-28-2014, 05:31 AM - 1 Like	#204
zantaphia Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Klippan, Scania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 509	Rainy day shooting Varnhem Abbey Church (The stone church was erected in the 1040s): [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

07-07-2014, 10:45 AM - 3 Likes	#208
Jyrkira Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Finland Posts: 215	20-40 Some images from our hiking/fishing trip to Kaldoaivi which is the largest wilderness area in Finland.

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06-26-2014, 05:59 AM	#196
magnusgraham New Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland Posts: 15	I don't think it's overpriced actually, certainly not compared to Canon or Nikon glass. The build quality is exceptional. Optically it wipes the floor with my Tamron 17-50 and I find the focal range to be pretty much perfect for most street/travel photography. Are there any plans to release a telephoto limited zoom?

06-26-2014, 06:01 AM	#197
krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804	This is why all of my shots so far with this lens have been closer to 20 and 40. Still, it's nice to have a "normal" perspective for certain scenarios. Originally posted by lytrytyr For me, 30mm on APS-C is too close to the frame diagonal, which makes a boringly "normal" focal length.

06-26-2014, 06:58 AM	#198
TroutHunterJohn Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Olympia, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 352	No hdr, but I brought out detail and texture in the otherwise boring overcast sky in post processing. Really like your train shot b and w.

06-26-2014, 07:36 AM - 1 Like	#199
magnusgraham New Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland Posts: 15	I took this shot of kittens in Fes, Morocco recently and think it's a nice example of the 20-40's rendering at close focus. This is straight out of camera with no processing or correction and the camera set flat. Pentax K5, ISO400, 31mm, f3.5, 1/500th ---------- Post added 06-26-14 at 03:58 PM ---------- Another from the same location and straight from camera... Same details but at 20mm

06-26-2014, 01:18 PM - 1 Like	#200
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310 Original Poster	Magnus, the DA 20-40 does like cats!

06-27-2014, 10:51 AM - 2 Likes	#202
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,132	I need to unsubscribe from this thread--I can't afford another lens right now!

06-28-2014, 08:24 AM	#205
TroutHunterJohn Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Olympia, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 352	Nice images, Zant, especially the tonal gradients captured in #2. The leaning spire in #1 makes me wonder when the Light Room folks will add the lens correction profile for the 20-40. I uploaded the new release and was disappointed that it wasn't there. Any ideas? Originally posted by zantaphia Varnhem Abbey Church (The stone church was erected in the 1040s): [/url][/IMG] [/url][/IMG]

06-30-2014, 03:59 PM	#207
yorik Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotts Valley, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 991	I usually do not like HDR (because it is usually overdone), but your Seattle shot is great. Kudos!

07-07-2014, 02:47 PM	#209
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,132	Originally posted by Jyrkira Some images from our hiking/fishing trip to Kaldoaivi which is the largest wilderness area in Finland. Looks like a very appealing place to me. You captured it well.

07-07-2014, 10:27 PM	#210
TroutHunterJohn Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Olympia, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 352	Thanks, when I first learned hdr, I over cooked many. I'm now looking at how to use hdr for better natural images. Originally posted by yorik I usually do not like HDR (because it is usually overdone), but your Seattle shot is great. Kudos!