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

**Weevil** · 02-24-2016, 02:40 PM - **4 Likes**

More shots of the Cooper's Hawk, taken with the DFA 24-70 and K-3 + HDTC 1.4x...
these shots were my 1st attempts to capture it before I came back and jumped on its lunch by the road...

These shots were a bit too much overexposed, but I was able to rescue them with Lr6... Still acceptable results nonetheless!
(heavy Crop... about 1:4 ) 70mm x 1.4 = 98mm, f5, 1/640, iso400

For this shot I was from the other side of the road

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

Then I made a U-Turn, and got closer on the closest side of the road...

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

**Rondec** · 03-01-2016, 04:32 AM

Vince.

debakarma · 03-01-2016, 10:36 PM

The IQ of the DFA 24-70 on the K3 looks stellar so far.

Being a “digitally optimized” well-reviewed/proven lens is it well worth to keep on a APSC ? (I know FF offers more but APSC is no slouch for my needs!)
To go one step further, will it be worthwhile to reduce inventory (in my FL range: 28, 31, 43, 55)?

Would love to get your opinions on this.

zeitlos · 03-02-2016, 01:00 PM - **2 Likes**

Finally got my copy (in preparation for the new K-1).

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**Erictator** · 03-02-2016, 01:10 PM - **1 Like**

zeitlos, those look great!

I know the doggie pics are in bright daylight, but it almost gives a person second thoughts about needing a FF... you are getting great results from that lens on the K30, and I can't wait to see what you and others will do with it on the K1.

Still haven't given in to the urge to pre-order one yet, but my resolve is weakening more and more... ugh!

Eric

debakarma · 03-02-2016, 05:09 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by zeitlos

Finally got my copy (in preparation for the new K-1).

The photos look crisp - nice shots. Looks like the DFA 24-70 is delivering prime-like IQ on your K30.

**Rondec** · 03-04-2016, 11:36 AM

Good to see more folks getting this lens. I've enjoyed it a lot.

Cousins.

zeitlos · 03-04-2016, 12:47 PM - **1 Like**

Some more test shots from today. Colors are a little bit cool, rather resembling those of a Sigma lens...

debakarma · 03-04-2016, 08:00 PM

nice photos, Rondec and zeitlos - I am wondering how much CA you notice with this lens?

zeitlos · 03-05-2016, 07:40 AM - **1 Like**

Test shot in home office

**Rondec** · 03-05-2016, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by debakarma

nice photos, Rondec and zeitlos - I am wondering how much CA you notice with this lens?

There is a little bit, but basically no purple fringing that I have seen.

debakarma · 03-05-2016, 06:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by zeitlos

Test shot in home office

impressive shot.

Originally posted by Rondec

There is a little bit, but basically no purple fringing that I have seen.

Thanks, but seriously, do you want to sell me this lens so badly

**Rondec** · 03-06-2016, 04:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by debakarma

impressive shot.

Thanks, but seriously, do you want to sell me this lens so badly

Sorry if I'm coming across as a DFA 24-70 sales person. Pentax isn't giving me any kick backs on this lens (although maybe they should).

My wife shoots weddings and really wanted this focal length, also we knew we would be getting a K-1 down the road and so we wanted the lens for that as well. It is a really nice lens, but there are other options out there, like the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 which seems to work well on APS-C (probably will have weak borders on full frame, but we'll see).

A couple more shots.

Above the Clouds (on the K5 II, f2.8 and 70mm)

Distant Sail.

**Weevil** · 03-07-2016, 11:00 PM - **2 Likes**

A 2 x10 horizontal (handheld) shot from the DFA 24-70
I am still amazed at the amount of details... (you should download the full image to see)

Mon terrain de chasse photographique / My photo hunting ground. by Sylvain Cote, sur Flickr

**Rondec** · 03-08-2016, 04:01 AM - **1 Like**

My daughter swinging.

03-01-2016, 10:36 PM	#213
debakarma Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	DFA 24-70 on APSC vs FF The IQ of the DFA 24-70 on the K3 looks stellar so far. Being a “digitally optimized” well-reviewed/proven lens is it well worth to keep on a APSC ? (I know FF offers more but APSC is no slouch for my needs!) To go one step further, will it be worthwhile to reduce inventory (in my FL range: 28, 31, 43, 55)? Would love to get your opinions on this.

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02-24-2016, 02:40 PM - 4 Likes	#211
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	More shots of the Cooper's Hawk, taken with the DFA 24-70 and K-3 + HDTC 1.4x... these shots were my 1st attempts to capture it before I came back and jumped on its lunch by the road... These shots were a bit too much overexposed, but I was able to rescue them with Lr6... Still acceptable results nonetheless! (heavy Crop... about 1:4 ) 70mm x 1.4 = 98mm, f5, 1/640, iso400 For this shot I was from the other side of the road Épervier de Cooper / Cooper's Hawk [Accipiter cooperii] by Sylvain Cote, sur Flickr Then I made a U-Turn, and got closer on the closest side of the road... Épervier de Cooper / Cooper's Hawk [Accipiter cooperii] by Sylvain Cote, sur Flickr

03-01-2016, 04:32 AM	#212
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653 Original Poster	Vince.

03-02-2016, 01:10 PM - 1 Like	#215
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,345	zeitlos, those look great! I know the doggie pics are in bright daylight, but it almost gives a person second thoughts about needing a FF... you are getting great results from that lens on the K30, and I can't wait to see what you and others will do with it on the K1. Still haven't given in to the urge to pre-order one yet, but my resolve is weakening more and more... ugh! Eric

03-02-2016, 05:09 PM - 1 Like	#216
debakarma Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Originally posted by zeitlos Finally got my copy (in preparation for the new K-1). The photos look crisp - nice shots. Looks like the DFA 24-70 is delivering prime-like IQ on your K30.

03-04-2016, 11:36 AM	#217
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653 Original Poster	Good to see more folks getting this lens. I've enjoyed it a lot. Cousins.

03-04-2016, 08:00 PM	#219
debakarma Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	nice photos, Rondec and zeitlos - I am wondering how much CA you notice with this lens?

03-05-2016, 09:27 AM	#221
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653 Original Poster	Originally posted by debakarma nice photos, Rondec and zeitlos - I am wondering how much CA you notice with this lens? There is a little bit, but basically no purple fringing that I have seen.

03-05-2016, 06:36 PM - 1 Like	#222
debakarma Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Originally posted by zeitlos Test shot in home office impressive shot. Originally posted by Rondec There is a little bit, but basically no purple fringing that I have seen. Thanks, but seriously, do you want to sell me this lens so badly

03-06-2016, 04:42 AM - 1 Like	#223
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653 Original Poster	Originally posted by debakarma impressive shot. Thanks, but seriously, do you want to sell me this lens so badly Sorry if I'm coming across as a DFA 24-70 sales person. Pentax isn't giving me any kick backs on this lens (although maybe they should). My wife shoots weddings and really wanted this focal length, also we knew we would be getting a K-1 down the road and so we wanted the lens for that as well. It is a really nice lens, but there are other options out there, like the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 which seems to work well on APS-C (probably will have weak borders on full frame, but we'll see). A couple more shots. Above the Clouds (on the K5 II, f2.8 and 70mm) Distant Sail.

03-07-2016, 11:00 PM - 2 Likes	#224
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	A 2 x10 horizontal (handheld) shot from the DFA 24-70 I am still amazed at the amount of details... (you should download the full image to see) Mon terrain de chasse photographique / My photo hunting ground. by Sylvain Cote, sur Flickr

03-08-2016, 04:01 AM - 1 Like	#225
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653 Original Poster	My daughter swinging.