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

johnc · 08-03-2018, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by repaap

I’m also more waiting for DFA*85. And fast wide. My DA*55 and FA43 is enough. Unless DA55 suddenly dies...meanwhinle 70-200 seems to do what it needs to

With DA*55, FA43, and A50 1.2 it's kind of hard to justify D-FA50 here too. And yeah - back on topic - D-FA* 70-200 is pretty hard to fault.

John

repaap · 08-03-2018, 11:13 AM - **2 Likes**

One from today

**aslyfox** · 08-03-2018, 12:52 PM - **2 Likes**

peekaboo bee

DimC · 08-03-2018, 02:30 PM - **4 Likes**

Kid's growing soooo fast...
Up until she was maybe 6 or 7 years old my daughter would do a photo shoot 10 times a day

Now she's 10 and I've got to beg her baaaad for a 30 mins photo shoot

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**ffking** · 08-05-2018, 03:35 PM - **3 Likes**

While it's on the clipboard, here's the lens at 200mm on the K-3 used for macro (cropped)

**monochrome** · 08-05-2018, 04:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by DimC

That's why I really think there is a market for a /f4 lens. I don't think Pentax is doing star lens with this aperture but I would be all over it.

Just grazing the beautiful images in this thread.

I’m at The Broadmoor (a revitalized 1800’s resort) in Colorado Springs for a week. I have the new D FA*50/1,4 and the Three Princesses with me but the weight of the 70~200 and/or 24~70 forced me to leave the big lenses home. I loaded my backpack with K-1, the two f/2.8 zooms and the *50/1.4 and walked around my neighborhood. I found it was just too much for me to carry, and at altitude I would be even less inclined to carry all that glass.

I adore the *70~200/2.8, but for me it is a monopod-only lens. That being said, I’ll never sell it and I’ll not add the f/4. I’ll just think about when I want to carry it and what I’ll carry with it.

BTW, the HD Pentax-D FA* 1:1.4 50mm SDM AW is a stellar lens. I can’t wait to get home and see what’s on my cards.

repaap · 08-05-2018, 10:28 PM

For me the weight of 70-200 +15-30+ 55 and tripod(small or big) is not too bad, I could even add Macro there..but it will be swetty ride. Then again, I’m pretty strong build. These are personal things. Looking at pictures from DFA*50 reminds me of 70-200, colour, rendering...it is tempting. Luckilly I’vburnt my lens budget. I’ll begin now saving for 85 now maybe for 50 too..good thing that I have more than year to do so

**Rondec** · 08-06-2018, 03:20 AM - **3 Likes**

Point Comfort Lighthouse (DFA 70-200mm)

**aslyfox** · 08-06-2018, 10:03 PM - **1 Like**

One from tonight's Cubs vs. Royals game:

Zobrist sliding into third with his triple ahead of the tag

shot hand held from Section 141 Row R down the right field line

K 3 II + HD PENTAX-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW

**CharLac** · 08-07-2018, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

One from tonight's Cubs vs. Royals game:

Zobrist sliding into third with his triple ahead of the tag

shot hand held from Section 141 Row R down the right field line

K 3 II + HD PENTAX-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW

Nice one Sly. I might have to look at getting that lens or something like it...that said, the DA* 60-250 really draws me in....

**aslyfox** · 08-07-2018, 06:11 AM

Originally posted by CharLac

Nice one Sly. I might have to look at getting that lens or something like it...that said, the DA* 60-250 really draws me in....

Thank you
The image is cropped and pp but I am quite satisfied with the results

**CharLac** · 08-07-2018, 06:17 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

Thank you
The image is cropped and pp but I am quite satisfied with the results

Well, if nothing else, you were using the best camera ;-)

**Rondec** · 08-07-2018, 06:46 AM - **1 Like**

Wallenius Wilhelmsen (DFA 70-200)

**aslyfox** · 08-09-2018, 06:42 PM

the start of the Triple by Zobrist of the Cubs 8/6/18

the slide ahead of the tag can be seen at

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/321412-pentax-hd-pentax-d...ml#post4399779

repaap · 08-10-2018, 12:31 AM - **5 Likes**

Here is couple in portrait/studio use...model is not ordinary one thou

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08-03-2018, 07:09 AM	#256
johnc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 735	Originally posted by repaap I’m also more waiting for DFA85. And fast wide. My DA55 and FA43 is enough. Unless DA55 suddenly dies...meanwhinle 70-200 seems to do what it needs to With DA55, FA43, and A50 1.2 it's kind of hard to justify D-FA50 here too. And yeah - back on topic - D-FA 70-200 is pretty hard to fault. John

08-03-2018, 11:13 AM - 2 Likes	#257
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	One from today

08-05-2018, 03:35 PM - 3 Likes	#260
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	While it's on the clipboard, here's the lens at 200mm on the K-3 used for macro (cropped)

08-05-2018, 04:40 PM - 1 Like	#261
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by DimC That's why I really think there is a market for a /f4 lens. I don't think Pentax is doing star lens with this aperture but I would be all over it. Just grazing the beautiful images in this thread. I’m at The Broadmoor (a revitalized 1800’s resort) in Colorado Springs for a week. I have the new D FA50/1,4 and the Three Princesses with me but the weight of the 70~200 and/or 24~70 forced me to leave the big lenses home. I loaded my backpack with K-1, the two f/2.8 zooms and the 50/1.4 and walked around my neighborhood. I found it was just too much for me to carry, and at altitude I would be even less inclined to carry all that glass. I adore the 70~200/2.8, but for me it is a monopod-only lens. That being said, I’ll never sell it and I’ll not add the f/4. I’ll just think about when I want to carry it and what I’ll carry with it. BTW, the HD Pentax-D FA 1:1.4 50mm SDM AW is a stellar lens. I can’t wait to get home and see what’s on my cards.

08-05-2018, 10:28 PM	#262
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	For me the weight of 70-200 +15-30+ 55 and tripod(small or big) is not too bad, I could even add Macro there..but it will be swetty ride. Then again, I’m pretty strong build. These are personal things. Looking at pictures from DFA*50 reminds me of 70-200, colour, rendering...it is tempting. Luckilly I’vburnt my lens budget. I’ll begin now saving for 85 now maybe for 50 too..good thing that I have more than year to do so

08-06-2018, 03:20 AM - 3 Likes	#263
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Point Comfort Lighthouse (DFA 70-200mm)

08-07-2018, 06:05 AM	#265
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by aslyfox One from tonight's Cubs vs. Royals game: Zobrist sliding into third with his triple ahead of the tag shot hand held from Section 141 Row R down the right field line K 3 II + HD PENTAX-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW Nice one Sly. I might have to look at getting that lens or something like it...that said, the DA* 60-250 really draws me in....

08-07-2018, 06:11 AM	#266
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by CharLac Nice one Sly. I might have to look at getting that lens or something like it...that said, the DA* 60-250 really draws me in.... Thank you The image is cropped and pp but I am quite satisfied with the results

08-07-2018, 06:17 AM	#267
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by aslyfox Thank you The image is cropped and pp but I am quite satisfied with the results Well, if nothing else, you were using the best camera ;-)

08-07-2018, 06:46 AM - 1 Like	#268
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Wallenius Wilhelmsen (DFA 70-200)

08-10-2018, 12:31 AM - 5 Likes	#270
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Here is couple in portrait/studio use...model is not ordinary one thou