HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm F2.8 Club

**Rondec** · 02-13-2016, 05:03 AM - **1 Like**

West Baden Dome in the Snow.

debakarma · 02-13-2016, 09:33 AM

Very nice shots Rondec and Weevil. Thank you.
I have been researching a Wide Angle lens for group shots (at 24mm FL on APSC).
The shots with the HD-DFA 24-70/2.8 thread are so convincing, esp as it covers my most used range.
I would love to see some more group shots, if possible at 24mm. I know nobody makes group shots at 24mm, but something I get into tight spaces, so this one gives me some hope.

**Rondec** · 02-14-2016, 04:52 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by debakarma

Very nice shots Rondec and Weevil. Thank you.
I have been researching a Wide Angle lens for group shots (at 24mm FL on APSC).
The shots with the HD-DFA 24-70/2.8 thread are so convincing, esp as it covers my most used range.
I would love to see some more group shots, if possible at 24mm. I know nobody makes group shots at 24mm, but something I get into tight spaces, so this one gives me some hope.

I'll see if I can "borrow" a shot or two from my wife. I don't shoot groups a whole lot, but she does.

Leaf.

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies.

Symmetry.

**Rondec** · 02-15-2016, 04:59 AM - **1 Like**

My kids went sledding yesterday afternoon and I took some photos with the 24-70 at f2.8.

**Rondec** · 02-16-2016, 04:16 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by debakarma

Very nice shots Rondec and Weevil. Thank you.
I have been researching a Wide Angle lens for group shots (at 24mm FL on APSC).
The shots with the HD-DFA 24-70/2.8 thread are so convincing, esp as it covers my most used range.
I would love to see some more group shots, if possible at 24mm. I know nobody makes group shots at 24mm, but something I get into tight spaces, so this one gives me some hope.

This is a 24mm shot my wife took at a Mennonite wedding she shot last fall. Hope it helps.

**Weevil** · 02-16-2016, 10:03 AM - **2 Likes**

Yesterday, I was going to work, and I saw that Hawk by the road with a pigeon thay he caught. The Only Lens I had in my Car was the 24-70. But I coupled the HD-TC 1.4x (98mm), and was able to approach the bird close enough in my car...
I did a quite heavy crop at 1:2 and the result is acceptable nonetheless

Épervier de Cooper / Cooper's Hawk [Accipiter cooperii] by Sylvain Cote, sur Flickr

EDIT: I changed the Bird's name, it's a Cooper's Hawk finally.... not a Sharp-Shinned Hawk

**Mikesul** · 02-16-2016, 05:14 PM - **1 Like**

Nice shot of hawk. Good to see that the tc works with the 24-70.

debakarma · 02-17-2016, 04:20 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

This is a 24mm shot my wife took at a Mennonite wedding she shot last fall. Hope it helps.

Beautiful shot - Thank you - this is exactly my objective.
The vertical lines of the church are perfectly aligned, did she do that in pp? I would love to see some more in the course of time.

**Rondec** · 02-17-2016, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by debakarma

Beautiful shot - Thank you - this is exactly my objective.
The vertical lines of the church are perfectly aligned, did she do that in pp? I would love to see some more in the course of time.

She didn't do any lens adjustment. There might be a slight crop off the edges and some tweaks of contrast/exposure, but otherwise I don't think she did much to the photo.

longbow · 02-18-2016, 08:04 PM - **2 Likes**

South Falls, Silver Falls State Park
K-3II

**shardulm** · 02-18-2016, 08:40 PM

Originally posted by longbow

South Falls, Silver Falls State Park
K-3II

Would it be reasonable to ask a pixel shift image of this waterfall?

longbow · 02-18-2016, 09:08 PM

Originally posted by shardulm

Would it be reasonable to ask a pixel shift image of this waterfall?

Pixel shift can only be done when the photo is taken and a waterfall has too much movement for pixel shift, plus this is handheld, no tripod.

**Rondec** · 02-19-2016, 04:25 AM - **2 Likes**

Sunrise at Tucker Lake.

**southlander** · 02-19-2016, 04:29 AM

I'm liking the way this lens seems to nicely render subtle tonal variations.

**shardulm** · 02-19-2016, 06:09 AM

Originally posted by southlander

subtle tonal variations

Is that what we call pixie dust.

---------- Post added 02-19-16 at 08:15 AM ----------

Originally posted by longbow

Pixel shift can only be done when the photo is taken

Agree.

Originally posted by longbow

waterfall has too much movement for pixel shift

Agree and exactly my point because that movement will get a beautiful blur (much desired for a water fall shot) but showing a lot more texture in the surrounding rocks. A shot as such will be worth printing.

Originally posted by longbow

plus this is handheld, no tripod

You could have worked with the floor rock or a tree branch if the view was obstructed. Not having a tripod and hence not being able to use pixel shift despite owning a K-3ii is.. well... lazy (no offense meant). It is a superb handheld shot.

May be I should have asked if you took a pixel shifted image for this composition? in the first place. My bad.

02-16-2016, 10:03 AM - 2 Likes	#186
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	Yesterday, I was going to work, and I saw that Hawk by the road with a pigeon thay he caught. The Only Lens I had in my Car was the 24-70. But I coupled the HD-TC 1.4x (98mm), and was able to approach the bird close enough in my car... I did a quite heavy crop at 1:2 and the result is acceptable nonetheless Épervier de Cooper / Cooper's Hawk [Accipiter cooperii] by Sylvain Cote, sur Flickr EDIT: I changed the Bird's name, it's a Cooper's Hawk finally.... not a Sharp-Shinned Hawk Last edited by Weevil; 02-17-2016 at 05:57 AM.

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02-13-2016, 05:03 AM - 1 Like	#181
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663 Original Poster	West Baden Dome in the Snow.

02-13-2016, 09:33 AM	#182
debakarma Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Very nice shots Rondec and Weevil. Thank you. I have been researching a Wide Angle lens for group shots (at 24mm FL on APSC). The shots with the HD-DFA 24-70/2.8 thread are so convincing, esp as it covers my most used range. I would love to see some more group shots, if possible at 24mm. I know nobody makes group shots at 24mm, but something I get into tight spaces, so this one gives me some hope.

02-14-2016, 04:52 AM - 2 Likes	#183
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663 Original Poster	Originally posted by debakarma Very nice shots Rondec and Weevil. Thank you. I have been researching a Wide Angle lens for group shots (at 24mm FL on APSC). The shots with the HD-DFA 24-70/2.8 thread are so convincing, esp as it covers my most used range. I would love to see some more group shots, if possible at 24mm. I know nobody makes group shots at 24mm, but something I get into tight spaces, so this one gives me some hope. I'll see if I can "borrow" a shot or two from my wife. I don't shoot groups a whole lot, but she does. Leaf. Pumpkin Whoopie Pies. Symmetry.

02-15-2016, 04:59 AM - 1 Like	#184
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663 Original Poster	My kids went sledding yesterday afternoon and I took some photos with the 24-70 at f2.8.

02-16-2016, 04:16 AM - 1 Like	#185
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663 Original Poster	Originally posted by debakarma Very nice shots Rondec and Weevil. Thank you. I have been researching a Wide Angle lens for group shots (at 24mm FL on APSC). The shots with the HD-DFA 24-70/2.8 thread are so convincing, esp as it covers my most used range. I would love to see some more group shots, if possible at 24mm. I know nobody makes group shots at 24mm, but something I get into tight spaces, so this one gives me some hope. This is a 24mm shot my wife took at a Mennonite wedding she shot last fall. Hope it helps.

02-16-2016, 05:14 PM - 1 Like	#187
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Nice shot of hawk. Good to see that the tc works with the 24-70.

02-17-2016, 04:20 AM	#188
debakarma Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Originally posted by Rondec This is a 24mm shot my wife took at a Mennonite wedding she shot last fall. Hope it helps. Beautiful shot - Thank you - this is exactly my objective. The vertical lines of the church are perfectly aligned, did she do that in pp? I would love to see some more in the course of time.

02-17-2016, 08:01 AM	#189
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663 Original Poster	Originally posted by debakarma Beautiful shot - Thank you - this is exactly my objective. The vertical lines of the church are perfectly aligned, did she do that in pp? I would love to see some more in the course of time. She didn't do any lens adjustment. There might be a slight crop off the edges and some tweaks of contrast/exposure, but otherwise I don't think she did much to the photo.

02-18-2016, 08:04 PM - 2 Likes	#190
longbow Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 905	South Falls, Silver Falls State Park K-3II

02-18-2016, 08:40 PM	#191
shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 793	Originally posted by longbow South Falls, Silver Falls State Park K-3II Would it be reasonable to ask a pixel shift image of this waterfall?

02-18-2016, 09:08 PM	#192
longbow Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 905	Originally posted by shardulm Would it be reasonable to ask a pixel shift image of this waterfall? Pixel shift can only be done when the photo is taken and a waterfall has too much movement for pixel shift, plus this is handheld, no tripod.

02-19-2016, 04:25 AM - 2 Likes	#193
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663 Original Poster	Sunrise at Tucker Lake.

02-19-2016, 04:29 AM	#194
southlander Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Adelaide Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,364	I'm liking the way this lens seems to nicely render subtle tonal variations.

02-19-2016, 06:09 AM	#195
shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 793	Originally posted by southlander subtle tonal variations Is that what we call pixie dust. ---------- Post added 02-19-16 at 08:15 AM ---------- Originally posted by longbow Pixel shift can only be done when the photo is taken Agree. Originally posted by longbow waterfall has too much movement for pixel shift Agree and exactly my point because that movement will get a beautiful blur (much desired for a water fall shot) but showing a lot more texture in the surrounding rocks. A shot as such will be worth printing. Originally posted by longbow plus this is handheld, no tripod You could have worked with the floor rock or a tree branch if the view was obstructed. Not having a tripod and hence not being able to use pixel shift despite owning a K-3ii is.. well... lazy (no offense meant). It is a superb handheld shot. May be I should have asked if you took a pixel shifted image for this composition? in the first place. My bad.