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**Rondec** · 12-09-2015, 04:00 AM

Here are a couple of shots of the sun in the trees:

Someone had asked about the colors/saturation difference between the 16-50 and 24-70. This is just a throw away shot comparing the two shot at 50mm and f5.6 with no editing in Lightroom (sorry for the sensor dust). I don't think I could tell the difference just looking at them.

16-50

24-70

Last edited by Rondec; 12-09-2015 at 07:51 PM.

**Rondec** · 12-10-2015, 04:59 AM - **4 Likes**

A couple more landscape shots.

And for something different, a shot of my son at 70mm and f3.5

**Rondec** · 12-11-2015, 05:10 AM

Dawn.

Tucker Lake.

vievetrick · 12-11-2015, 06:14 AM - **4 Likes**

The Nutcracker is in full swing and I was able to attend a dress rehearsal where they allowed photos. I LOVE this lens and the K3ii

zeitlos · 12-11-2015, 08:40 AM - **1 Like**

@vievetrick: Good to have you joining this club

Looking forward to seeing more pics from you too!

kooks · 12-11-2015, 05:36 PM

Thinking about getting one of this 24-70 next week.. Pictures are amazing.. and cant wait to see how it behaves with the FF...

Thanks for sharing the pics.

**Rondec** · 12-12-2015, 04:20 AM - **1 Like**

Here are a few more random photos with it.

**Rondec** · 12-14-2015, 04:31 AM - **1 Like**

Barn.

kooks · 12-14-2015, 01:46 PM

damn.. im loving the pics of this lens more and more.. really want it..

**Rondec** · 12-15-2015, 04:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kooks

damn.. im loving the pics of this lens more and more.. really want it..

It really is a fun lens to use. Maybe Santa will be good to you this year...

West Baden Dome (shot at 58mm)

**Rondec** · 12-18-2015, 04:34 AM - **1 Like**

A couple more shots with the DFA 24-70.

zeitlos · 12-24-2015, 10:11 AM

Would be interesting to see some shots that show how it performs in terms of its bokeh. I've read quite often that the Tamron Version sometimes struggles with producing a lovely bokeh...
Some even prefer the old Tamron 28-75 over the new one.

What about the Pentax version? Any "bokeh-shots" which reveal its capability in this respect?

zeitlos · 12-24-2015, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by Driline

Rondec, do you see this lens replacing your DA*16-50? Reason I ask is you've taken so many great pictures with that lens, it's difficult to see you replacing it.

Maybe you've got enough experience to answer this question now.

Still very interested!

**Rondec** · 12-25-2015, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by zeitlos

Would be interesting to see some shots that show how it performs in terms of its bokeh. I've read quite often that the Tamron Version sometimes struggles with producing a lovely bokeh...
Some even prefer the old Tamron 28-75 over the new one.

What about the Pentax version? Any "bokeh-shots" which reveal its capability in this respect?

Originally posted by zeitlos

Maybe you've got enough experience to answer this question now.

Still very interested!

I'll try to get some shots up to show bokeh. I'd say it is decent for a zoom but not on the level of the FA limiteds.

As to it replacing the 16-50, it wouldn't for me, as I shoot a lot of landscapes and it isn't wide enough on APS-C. My wife will probably use it a lot with her wedding photography, where it is perfect focal length for portraits and formal shots.

VladimirYo · 12-25-2015, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by Rondec

I'll try to get some shots up to show bokeh. I'd say it is decent for a zoom but not on the level of the FA limiteds.

As to it replacing the 16-50, it wouldn't for me, as I shoot a lot of landscapes and it isn't wide enough on APS-C. My wife will probably use it a lot with her wedding photography, where it is perfect focal length for portraits and formal shots.

2Rondec
Please be more carefull with the sky.

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12-09-2015, 04:00 AM	#106
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663 Original Poster	Here are a couple of shots of the sun in the trees: Someone had asked about the colors/saturation difference between the 16-50 and 24-70. This is just a throw away shot comparing the two shot at 50mm and f5.6 with no editing in Lightroom (sorry for the sensor dust). I don't think I could tell the difference just looking at them. 16-50 24-70 Last edited by Rondec; 12-09-2015 at 07:51 PM.

12-10-2015, 04:59 AM - 4 Likes	#107
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663 Original Poster	A couple more landscape shots. And for something different, a shot of my son at 70mm and f3.5

12-11-2015, 05:10 AM	#108
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663 Original Poster	Dawn. Tucker Lake.

12-11-2015, 06:14 AM - 4 Likes	#109
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	The Nutcracker is in full swing and I was able to attend a dress rehearsal where they allowed photos. I LOVE this lens and the K3ii

12-11-2015, 08:40 AM - 1 Like	#110
zeitlos Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the middle of Bavaria - Germany Posts: 282	@vievetrick: Good to have you joining this club Looking forward to seeing more pics from you too!

12-11-2015, 05:36 PM	#111
kooks Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San José, Costa Rica Photos: Albums Posts: 794	Thinking about getting one of this 24-70 next week.. Pictures are amazing.. and cant wait to see how it behaves with the FF... Thanks for sharing the pics.

12-12-2015, 04:20 AM - 1 Like	#112
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663 Original Poster	Here are a few more random photos with it.

12-14-2015, 04:31 AM - 1 Like	#113
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663 Original Poster	Barn.

12-14-2015, 01:46 PM	#114
kooks Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San José, Costa Rica Photos: Albums Posts: 794	damn.. im loving the pics of this lens more and more.. really want it..

12-15-2015, 04:05 AM - 1 Like	#115
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663 Original Poster	Originally posted by kooks damn.. im loving the pics of this lens more and more.. really want it.. It really is a fun lens to use. Maybe Santa will be good to you this year... West Baden Dome (shot at 58mm)

12-18-2015, 04:34 AM - 1 Like	#116
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663 Original Poster	A couple more shots with the DFA 24-70.

12-24-2015, 10:11 AM	#117
zeitlos Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the middle of Bavaria - Germany Posts: 282	Would be interesting to see some shots that show how it performs in terms of its bokeh. I've read quite often that the Tamron Version sometimes struggles with producing a lovely bokeh... Some even prefer the old Tamron 28-75 over the new one. What about the Pentax version? Any "bokeh-shots" which reveal its capability in this respect?

12-24-2015, 04:50 PM	#118
zeitlos Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the middle of Bavaria - Germany Posts: 282	Originally posted by Driline Rondec, do you see this lens replacing your DA*16-50? Reason I ask is you've taken so many great pictures with that lens, it's difficult to see you replacing it. Maybe you've got enough experience to answer this question now. Still very interested!

12-25-2015, 09:27 AM	#119
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663 Original Poster	Originally posted by zeitlos Would be interesting to see some shots that show how it performs in terms of its bokeh. I've read quite often that the Tamron Version sometimes struggles with producing a lovely bokeh... Some even prefer the old Tamron 28-75 over the new one. What about the Pentax version? Any "bokeh-shots" which reveal its capability in this respect? Originally posted by zeitlos Maybe you've got enough experience to answer this question now. Still very interested! I'll try to get some shots up to show bokeh. I'd say it is decent for a zoom but not on the level of the FA limiteds. As to it replacing the 16-50, it wouldn't for me, as I shoot a lot of landscapes and it isn't wide enough on APS-C. My wife will probably use it a lot with her wedding photography, where it is perfect focal length for portraits and formal shots.

12-25-2015, 03:53 PM	#120
VladimirYo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 290	Originally posted by Rondec I'll try to get some shots up to show bokeh. I'd say it is decent for a zoom but not on the level of the FA limiteds. As to it replacing the 16-50, it wouldn't for me, as I shoot a lot of landscapes and it isn't wide enough on APS-C. My wife will probably use it a lot with her wedding photography, where it is perfect focal length for portraits and formal shots. 2Rondec Please be more carefull with the sky.

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