Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW . . . CLUB!

**Rondec** · 05-03-2018, 05:20 AM - **3 Likes**

Purple Iris (DFA *70-200/pixel shift)

DimC · 05-05-2018, 02:39 AM - **5 Likes**

Mostuéjouls, France.

johnc · 05-05-2018, 07:47 AM - **7 Likes**

I need to use mine more, it’s awesome every time. I love the colours and the close up rendering. So err... here’s a landscape shot from it!

John C

texbaz · 05-19-2018, 07:59 PM - **2 Likes**

Spring has sprung, here is a crop from a Cactus on the corner of our house. DFA *70-200

**aslyfox** · 05-24-2018, 05:37 PM - **2 Likes**

curvy

SOC

**Rondec** · 05-27-2018, 03:06 AM - **2 Likes**

I took my kids to the Virginia Safari Park near Natural Bridge. Shot with the K-1 and DFA 70-200.

**Rondec** · 06-13-2018, 04:39 AM - **2 Likes**

Victoria (DFA 70-200)

DimC · 06-15-2018, 02:14 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

Victoria (DFA 70-200)

Vincent,

One of the pleasure of this thread (or the Post your K1 pics thread) is that we can see other photographer's kids growing, and Victoria has been growing fast !
Your portrait of her are always sweet and nice. Nice colors too.

My daughter is 10, and she is now reluctant to be my model ! I used to give her no choice but to be ready for an sunday afternoon photo shoot

but now I've got to negociate

**ffking** · 06-15-2018, 04:20 AM - **2 Likes**

I have to admit I haven't used the lens for a couple of months - most unusually - but here's one from the last time I did, back in April, with the K-1 in North Devon - it doesn't show off much of the lens's quality, but I like the image

**Tas** · 06-20-2018, 04:03 PM - **4 Likes**

Captured with the K-1 and a fast shutter speed to manage the glare off the water.

Tas

**ffking** · 06-21-2018, 03:05 PM - **4 Likes**

A tele landscape up in Scotland with the K-1 again

repaap · 06-27-2018, 09:23 AM - **1 Like**

Well, I did go and buy this lens today. It is not small, but it is not that big as I thought it would be. I did jus put it on my K-1 and started shooting. No problems. Great image quality and Bokeh too. Will post some photos when possible. My china trip will last more than week still..

**Mikesul** · 06-27-2018, 09:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by repaap

Well, I did go and buy this lens today. It is not small, but it is not that big as I thought it would be. I did jus put it on my K-1 and started shooting. No problems. Great image quality and Bokeh too. Will post some photos when possible. My china trip will last more than week still..

Good for you! It does seem large when you first encounter it but I have found it comfortable on the K-1 even for long, rock scrambling hikes. And you cannot beat the IQ.

repaap · 06-27-2018, 10:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mikesul

Good for you! It does seem large when you first encounter it but I have found it comfortable on the K-1 even for long, rock scrambling hikes. And you cannot beat the IQ.

Thanks, yes. I was looking for other options, but this seemed to be actually most reasonable. I had a look of FA*80-200/2.8. That is one big hunk. And my DFA beats it hands down. Sharp from wide open. Great colours. Was thinking of buying some other things too, instead(FA 85+135+ DA 200...) well also there was that tamron 70-200, but I really like AW sealings. Looking forward for tomorrow..

**Mikesul** · 06-27-2018, 10:37 AM - **1 Like**

If you are good with the weight you will for sure not regret the purchase..even if you are not good with the weight.

05-05-2018, 07:47 AM - 7 Likes	#198
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735	I need to use mine more, it’s awesome every time. I love the colours and the close up rendering. So err... here’s a landscape shot from it! John C Last edited by johnc; 05-05-2018 at 07:54 AM.

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05-03-2018, 05:20 AM - 3 Likes	#196
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Purple Iris (DFA *70-200/pixel shift)

05-19-2018, 07:59 PM - 2 Likes	#199
texbaz New Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 21	Spring has sprung, here is a crop from a Cactus on the corner of our house. DFA *70-200

05-27-2018, 03:06 AM - 2 Likes	#201
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	I took my kids to the Virginia Safari Park near Natural Bridge. Shot with the K-1 and DFA 70-200.

06-13-2018, 04:39 AM - 2 Likes	#202
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Victoria (DFA 70-200)

06-15-2018, 02:14 AM	#203
DimC Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 813	Originally posted by Rondec Victoria (DFA 70-200) Vincent, One of the pleasure of this thread (or the Post your K1 pics thread) is that we can see other photographer's kids growing, and Victoria has been growing fast ! Your portrait of her are always sweet and nice. Nice colors too. My daughter is 10, and she is now reluctant to be my model ! I used to give her no choice but to be ready for an sunday afternoon photo shoot but now I've got to negociate

06-15-2018, 04:20 AM - 2 Likes	#204
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	I have to admit I haven't used the lens for a couple of months - most unusually - but here's one from the last time I did, back in April, with the K-1 in North Devon - it doesn't show off much of the lens's quality, but I like the image

06-20-2018, 04:03 PM - 4 Likes	#205
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Captured with the K-1 and a fast shutter speed to manage the glare off the water. Tas

06-21-2018, 03:05 PM - 4 Likes	#206
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	A tele landscape up in Scotland with the K-1 again

06-27-2018, 09:23 AM - 1 Like	#207
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Well, I did go and buy this lens today. It is not small, but it is not that big as I thought it would be. I did jus put it on my K-1 and started shooting. No problems. Great image quality and Bokeh too. Will post some photos when possible. My china trip will last more than week still..

06-27-2018, 09:28 AM - 1 Like	#208
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by repaap Well, I did go and buy this lens today. It is not small, but it is not that big as I thought it would be. I did jus put it on my K-1 and started shooting. No problems. Great image quality and Bokeh too. Will post some photos when possible. My china trip will last more than week still.. Good for you! It does seem large when you first encounter it but I have found it comfortable on the K-1 even for long, rock scrambling hikes. And you cannot beat the IQ.

06-27-2018, 10:11 AM - 1 Like	#209
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by Mikesul Good for you! It does seem large when you first encounter it but I have found it comfortable on the K-1 even for long, rock scrambling hikes. And you cannot beat the IQ. Thanks, yes. I was looking for other options, but this seemed to be actually most reasonable. I had a look of FA*80-200/2.8. That is one big hunk. And my DFA beats it hands down. Sharp from wide open. Great colours. Was thinking of buying some other things too, instead(FA 85+135+ DA 200...) well also there was that tamron 70-200, but I really like AW sealings. Looking forward for tomorrow..

06-27-2018, 10:37 AM - 1 Like	#210
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	If you are good with the weight you will for sure not regret the purchase..even if you are not good with the weight.