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

**ffking** · 11-24-2016, 08:33 AM - **2 Likes**

well that lens seems to account for about 90% of my shots since I got it, for some strange reason

Here's one I posted to Flickr just now

Last edited by ffking; 11-25-2016 at 04:34 PM.

johnc · 11-25-2016, 03:11 PM

Well, Black Friday and Rondec's portraits in this thread worked their magic .... and the new lens is here. Looking forward to posting my first captures in this lens club.
John

**Rondec** · 11-25-2016, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by johnc

Well, Black Friday and Rondec's portraits in this thread worked their magic .... and the new lens is here. Looking forward to posting my first captures in this lens club.
John

Looking forward to seeing your contributions to the club.

johnc · 11-27-2016, 09:04 AM - **4 Likes**

Thank you, Rondec. And here is the first two from me.

It's an awesome lens. The only negative I found is flare. The first image here (sun out of frame) had very significant flare. I have carried out a very basic Lightroom only removal/minimisation job here!

I will have to be careful, other shots with the sun in frame were less affected. And I really don't recall leaving the hood off or reversed - not least because the zoom is inoperable with the hood reversed.

John

Last edited by johnc; 11-27-2016 at 03:40 PM.

**Rondec** · 12-05-2016, 06:48 AM - **2 Likes**

Elliot (with DFA 70-200)

**lithedreamer** · 12-07-2016, 08:11 PM - **2 Likes**

This lens seems to work for everything.

That's no Moon! Err, never mind.

Permission to dock /w reflections.

Birdie a la luminance noise.

Those were from today. Here's some portraiture from a few weeks back:

Got some great CC from the Seattle Open Shoots group. Cloned out those distracting people in the background.

It even works for events...

nat

lauren

And selfies, of course.

With 95% cloud cover, we decided to stay at home and try some flash portraiture instead of shooting the super moon. 🌙

mikerigel · 12-10-2016, 10:05 AM - **1 Like**

First studio session with that lens, Charlie playing shy. Pentax K1, 1/200sec at f/5.

Playing shy by Michael Erard

farabirazy · 12-11-2016, 05:49 AM

Has anyone ever try to use this lens with tele converter? How's the result?

DimC · 12-27-2016, 03:16 AM - **2 Likes**

The HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION

I've made a quick review here :
HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW Reviews - D FA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

This lens is truly fantastic, after 2 weeks I can see a strong potential for my type of shooting, ie mainly concerts and portraits.

Some pictures I did in order to test this lens in my studio :

Bokeh @ f/3.5

Portrait

Passengers to the Moon

Some walk around the lake, rainy or not ... who cares

, love that WR !

**Rondec** · 12-28-2016, 06:53 AM

Christmas Ornament (with DFA 70-200)

**Rondec** · 12-29-2016, 06:43 AM

Victoria (with DFA 70-200)

johnc · 12-31-2016, 12:44 PM - **5 Likes**

A couple from me. Great lens, I might sell my 60-250.

John

**ffking** · 12-31-2016, 01:09 PM - **2 Likes**

with the K-3 for a change

DimC · 12-31-2016, 03:33 PM - **4 Likes**

Amazing Lens !
Took it for the Frozen trip to the Lake....
2nd picture is a 3 images Panorama.

Handheld @200mm - 1/200s - /f5 - ISO100

**Rondec** · 01-09-2017, 06:37 AM - **2 Likes**

Sledding (with DFA 70-200)

Up the Hill. (with DFA 70-200)

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11-24-2016, 08:33 AM - 2 Likes	#46
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	well that lens seems to account for about 90% of my shots since I got it, for some strange reason Here's one I posted to Flickr just now Last edited by ffking; 11-25-2016 at 04:34 PM.

11-25-2016, 03:11 PM	#47
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735	Well, Black Friday and Rondec's portraits in this thread worked their magic .... and the new lens is here. Looking forward to posting my first captures in this lens club. John

11-25-2016, 07:33 PM	#48
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Originally posted by johnc Well, Black Friday and Rondec's portraits in this thread worked their magic .... and the new lens is here. Looking forward to posting my first captures in this lens club. John Looking forward to seeing your contributions to the club.

11-27-2016, 09:04 AM - 4 Likes	#49
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735	Thank you, Rondec. And here is the first two from me. It's an awesome lens. The only negative I found is flare. The first image here (sun out of frame) had very significant flare. I have carried out a very basic Lightroom only removal/minimisation job here! I will have to be careful, other shots with the sun in frame were less affected. And I really don't recall leaving the hood off or reversed - not least because the zoom is inoperable with the hood reversed. John Last edited by johnc; 11-27-2016 at 03:40 PM.

12-05-2016, 06:48 AM - 2 Likes	#50
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Elliot (with DFA 70-200)

12-07-2016, 08:11 PM - 2 Likes	#51
lithedreamer Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,799	This lens seems to work for everything. That's no Moon! Err, never mind. Permission to dock /w reflections. Birdie a la luminance noise. Those were from today. Here's some portraiture from a few weeks back: Got some great CC from the Seattle Open Shoots group. Cloned out those distracting people in the background. It even works for events... nat lauren And selfies, of course. With 95% cloud cover, we decided to stay at home and try some flash portraiture instead of shooting the super moon. 🌙

12-10-2016, 10:05 AM - 1 Like	#52
mikerigel Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 354	First studio session with that lens, Charlie playing shy. Pentax K1, 1/200sec at f/5. Playing shy by Michael Erard

12-11-2016, 05:49 AM	#53
farabirazy New Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 1	Has anyone ever try to use this lens with tele converter? How's the result?

12-27-2016, 03:16 AM - 2 Likes	#54
DimC Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 813	The HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION I've made a quick review here : HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW Reviews - D FA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database This lens is truly fantastic, after 2 weeks I can see a strong potential for my type of shooting, ie mainly concerts and portraits. Some pictures I did in order to test this lens in my studio : Bokeh @ f/3.5 Portrait Passengers to the Moon Some walk around the lake, rainy or not ... who cares , love that WR !

12-28-2016, 06:53 AM	#55
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Christmas Ornament (with DFA 70-200)

12-29-2016, 06:43 AM	#56
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Victoria (with DFA 70-200)

12-31-2016, 12:44 PM - 5 Likes	#57
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735	A couple from me. Great lens, I might sell my 60-250. John

12-31-2016, 01:09 PM - 2 Likes	#58
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	with the K-3 for a change

01-09-2017, 06:37 AM - 2 Likes	#60
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Sledding (with DFA 70-200) Up the Hill. (with DFA 70-200)