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

Sandy Hancock · 04-14-2017, 04:40 AM

A friend's rescue Greyhound came to visit on Good Friday.

Meet Frankie.

**Rondec** · 04-17-2017, 06:14 AM - **2 Likes**

Victoria (with DFA *70-200)

DimC · 04-17-2017, 09:46 AM - **1 Like**

Here a some morning shots, taken at my hotel in Utrecht.
This wonderful car was sitting there...awesome car if you ask me.
This is the Pentax 70-200mm serie, I took a couple with the 24-70mm as well.

@Sailor - Dedicated to you and your wonderful car shots.

**ffking** · 04-17-2017, 09:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by DimC

Here a some morning shots, taken at my hotel in Utrecht.

that shine on the second image is amazing - lovely shots

Here's one from yesterday on the K-1

Last edited by ffking; 04-17-2017 at 10:07 AM.

**Sailor** · 04-17-2017, 11:59 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by DimC

Here a some morning shots, taken at my hotel in Utrecht.
This wonderful car was sitting there...awesome car if you ask me.
This is the Pentax 70-200mm serie, I took a couple with the 24-70mm as well.

@Sailor - Dedicated to you and your wonderful car shots.

Thanks much for the very kind words and thanks for posting these gorgeous pictures of a Carrera 4S Cabriolet. Porsche should use these in their advertising!

Jer

**Rondec** · 04-28-2017, 05:49 AM - **2 Likes**

Victoria (DFA *70-200)

johnc · 04-28-2017, 02:36 PM - **8 Likes**

Originally posted by Rondec

Victoria (DFA *70-200)

Love these last two shots again Rondec. I need to do some portraits with my 70-200.

One x-posted from K-1 thread here!

John

Supakatti · 05-08-2017, 06:37 AM

Hello!
I' need an advice! Anyone having experience both of these, Pentax and Tamron? I'm just about to buy either of them. It's not possible to rent or loan these lenses around here to test them myself.

HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW and
Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 Di LD Macro.

I would appreciate more deep and personal opinion than obvious AW, price and weight. I understand the technical differences. I have read the reviews available and there's not very much good photos to compare taken with Pentax. And there's much more than test charts when it comes preferring the lenses like this.
Tamron has lots of satisfied reports, but Pentax users don't advertise themselves too much.
I believe, Pentax lens has its optical edge. But it's it worth of extra cost and weight?
It's my own decision, but how you have experienced it?

I'm shooting mostly dogs, dog shows in a poor light, nature details and natural light portraits.

Thank you!

**Rondec** · 05-08-2017, 06:51 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Supakatti

Hello!
I' need an advice! Anyone having experience both of these, Pentax and Tamron? I'm just about to buy either of them. It's not possible to rent or loan these lenses around here to test them myself.

HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW and
Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 Di LD Macro.

I would appreciate more deep and personal opinion than obvious AW, price and weight. I understand the technical differences. I have read the reviews available and there's not very much good photos to compare taken with Pentax. And there's much more than test charts when it comes preferring the lenses like this.
Tamron has lots of satisfied reports, but Pentax users don't advertise themselves too much.
I believe, Pentax lens has its optical edge. But it's it worth of extra cost and weight?
It's my own decision, but how you have experienced it?

I'm shooting mostly dogs, dog shows in a poor light, nature details and natural light portraits.

Thank you!

My perspective is that the Pentax is sharper wide open and a better auto focuser. At the same time, the Tamron is dirt cheap and if you aren't shooting wide open or need great (silent) tracking auto focus, then the Tamron would be a decent option.

It is really hard to know what value to put on the differences. Tamron is maybe 90 percent as good as the Pentax and stopped down a little, you probably would have a hard time telling them apart.

Supakatti · 05-09-2017, 02:39 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rondec

My perspective is that the Pentax is sharper wide open and a better auto focuser. At the same time, the Tamron is dirt cheap and if you aren't shooting wide open or need great (silent) tracking auto focus, then the Tamron would be a decent option.

It is really hard to know what value to put on the differences. Tamron is maybe 90 percent as good as the Pentax and stopped down a little, you probably would have a hard time telling them apart.

Thank you! I just ordered Pentax and my wallet cries!
I am shooting a lot wide open. And moving objects. So I suppose, I'd become frustrated with Tammy. And though Tammy is much cheaper, it's a lot money to me to buy something I will regret!

**Rondec** · 05-09-2017, 03:03 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Supakatti

Thank you! I just ordered Pentax and my wallet cries!
I am shooting a lot wide open. And moving objects. So I suppose, I'd become frustrated with Tammy. And though Tammy is much cheaper, it's a lot money to me to buy something I will regret!

I think you'll be pleased. Having the focus range limiter really can speed auto focus as well.

Good luck and post photos!

johnc · 05-10-2017, 10:18 AM - **5 Likes**

Inveraray Castle, in spring.

John

royd63uk · 05-10-2017, 10:54 AM

beautiful

**ffking** · 05-10-2017, 11:58 PM - **1 Like**

I only realised it was a full moon last night 5 minutes after moonrise - but fortunately, I can walk to this view in about another 5 minutes. A little direct sunlight is still catching the buildings, which is a bonus. 70-200 with K-1

**Rondec** · 05-15-2017, 05:32 AM - **1 Like**

Clematis (Pixel Shift with DFA *70-200)

05-10-2017, 10:18 AM - 5 Likes	#102
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735	Inveraray Castle, in spring. John Last edited by johnc; 05-10-2017 at 10:26 AM.

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	A friend's rescue Greyhound came to visit on Good Friday. Meet Frankie.

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ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by DimC Here a some morning shots, taken at my hotel in Utrecht. that shine on the second image is amazing - lovely shots Here's one from yesterday on the K-1 Last edited by ffking; 04-17-2017 at 10:07 AM.

04-17-2017, 11:59 AM - 1 Like	#95
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Originally posted by DimC Here a some morning shots, taken at my hotel in Utrecht. This wonderful car was sitting there...awesome car if you ask me. This is the Pentax 70-200mm serie, I took a couple with the 24-70mm as well. @Sailor - Dedicated to you and your wonderful car shots. Thanks much for the very kind words and thanks for posting these gorgeous pictures of a Carrera 4S Cabriolet. Porsche should use these in their advertising! Jer

04-28-2017, 05:49 AM - 2 Likes	#96
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Victoria (DFA *70-200)

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johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735	Originally posted by Rondec Victoria (DFA *70-200) Love these last two shots again Rondec. I need to do some portraits with my 70-200. One x-posted from K-1 thread here! John

05-08-2017, 06:37 AM	#98
Supakatti Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Tuusula, Southern Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 135	Hello! I' need an advice! Anyone having experience both of these, Pentax and Tamron? I'm just about to buy either of them. It's not possible to rent or loan these lenses around here to test them myself. HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW and Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 Di LD Macro. I would appreciate more deep and personal opinion than obvious AW, price and weight. I understand the technical differences. I have read the reviews available and there's not very much good photos to compare taken with Pentax. And there's much more than test charts when it comes preferring the lenses like this. Tamron has lots of satisfied reports, but Pentax users don't advertise themselves too much. I believe, Pentax lens has its optical edge. But it's it worth of extra cost and weight? It's my own decision, but how you have experienced it? I'm shooting mostly dogs, dog shows in a poor light, nature details and natural light portraits. Thank you!

05-08-2017, 06:51 AM - 2 Likes	#99
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by Supakatti Hello! I' need an advice! Anyone having experience both of these, Pentax and Tamron? I'm just about to buy either of them. It's not possible to rent or loan these lenses around here to test them myself. HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW and Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 Di LD Macro. I would appreciate more deep and personal opinion than obvious AW, price and weight. I understand the technical differences. I have read the reviews available and there's not very much good photos to compare taken with Pentax. And there's much more than test charts when it comes preferring the lenses like this. Tamron has lots of satisfied reports, but Pentax users don't advertise themselves too much. I believe, Pentax lens has its optical edge. But it's it worth of extra cost and weight? It's my own decision, but how you have experienced it? I'm shooting mostly dogs, dog shows in a poor light, nature details and natural light portraits. Thank you! My perspective is that the Pentax is sharper wide open and a better auto focuser. At the same time, the Tamron is dirt cheap and if you aren't shooting wide open or need great (silent) tracking auto focus, then the Tamron would be a decent option. It is really hard to know what value to put on the differences. Tamron is maybe 90 percent as good as the Pentax and stopped down a little, you probably would have a hard time telling them apart.

05-09-2017, 02:39 AM - 1 Like	#100
Supakatti Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Tuusula, Southern Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 135	Originally posted by Rondec My perspective is that the Pentax is sharper wide open and a better auto focuser. At the same time, the Tamron is dirt cheap and if you aren't shooting wide open or need great (silent) tracking auto focus, then the Tamron would be a decent option. It is really hard to know what value to put on the differences. Tamron is maybe 90 percent as good as the Pentax and stopped down a little, you probably would have a hard time telling them apart. Thank you! I just ordered Pentax and my wallet cries! I am shooting a lot wide open. And moving objects. So I suppose, I'd become frustrated with Tammy. And though Tammy is much cheaper, it's a lot money to me to buy something I will regret!

05-09-2017, 03:03 AM - 2 Likes	#101
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by Supakatti Thank you! I just ordered Pentax and my wallet cries! I am shooting a lot wide open. And moving objects. So I suppose, I'd become frustrated with Tammy. And though Tammy is much cheaper, it's a lot money to me to buy something I will regret! I think you'll be pleased. Having the focus range limiter really can speed auto focus as well. Good luck and post photos!

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royd63uk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wales U.k Posts: 102	beautiful

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ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	I only realised it was a full moon last night 5 minutes after moonrise - but fortunately, I can walk to this view in about another 5 minutes. A little direct sunlight is still catching the buildings, which is a bonus. 70-200 with K-1

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Clematis (Pixel Shift with DFA *70-200)