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

boblivious · 12-12-2020, 02:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rondec

Cattle at Sunrise (DFA *70-200mm)

Elise (DFA *70-200mm)

She’s adorable. More portraits, please.

Paul the Sunman · 12-20-2020, 03:56 PM - **1 Like**

All processed using ON1 Photo RAW 2021, as my Lightroom license has lapsed.

Alex_Ros · 12-22-2020, 08:34 PM

This lens is just great. A gem in every way. For my taste, far superior to all similar ones for other frames.

I would like to have it but poverty does not let me. HAHAHA

Paul the Sunman · 01-24-2021, 05:19 PM - **2 Likes**

200 mm, f/3.5, -2.7EV, WB CTE with minor editing only

**RICHARD L.** · 02-14-2021, 02:13 PM - **1 Like**

Parry · 02-27-2021, 12:19 PM - **4 Likes**

On K-1...

Paul the Sunman · 03-15-2021, 02:53 PM

The DFA* 70-200 is SUCH a brilliant lens. Unfortunately, this thread seems to be petering out. Although you may not be getting out and about these days as much as usual, I'm sure many of you must have some great shots that you can post here. Let's see what you've got!

Last (rainy) Saturday in Melbourne on the old post office steps (K1, 200 mm, f/3.2, 1/250 s, ISO 1000):

Last edited by Paul the Sunman; 03-15-2021 at 03:06 PM.

**Rondec** · 03-16-2021, 05:36 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

The DFA* 70-200 is SUCH a brilliant lens. Unfortunately, this thread seems to be petering out. Although you may not be getting out and about these days as much as usual, I'm sure many of you must have some great shots that you can post here. Let's see what you've got!

Last (rainy) Saturday in Melbourne on the old post office steps (K1, 200 mm, f/3.2, 1/250 s, ISO 1000):

I think it is time of year. For many of us December through March are winter months. The issue isn't so much cold as it is darker days and as the weather and light levels improve, I think more of us will post.

(The other thing is that I have the DFA *85 and somehow when you get a new lens the older ones languish a bit)...

**Weevil** · 03-16-2021, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

the older ones languish a bit

Yeah, that's what happens to my DFA70-200... I should use it more often, but I am more on longer telephoto or wide lenses (Wildlife and Landscapes) nowadays... I use more the FF converted DA*60-250 than the DFA*70-200 since it has more range in its FL and is not as heavy than the DFA when I bring alternate kit in my wildlife outings.

I should use it more often I agree!

DeKay · 03-17-2021, 04:51 AM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

The DFA* 70-200 is SUCH a brilliant lens. Unfortunately, this thread seems to be petering out. Although you may not be getting out and about these days as much as usual, I'm sure many of you must have some great shots that you can post here. Let's see what you've got!

Last (rainy) Saturday in Melbourne on the old post office steps (K1, 200 mm, f/3.2, 1/250 s, ISO 1000):

I only just got my copy in February and been putting it through its paces. I think the cat has had enough of the harassment.

What you looking at? by , on Flickr

repaap · 03-17-2021, 12:21 PM - **8 Likes**

Yes, I have been shooting and I do still love this lens...ofcourse because of it's size I won't take it with me unless I really think that I need it.

**RICHARD L.** · 03-18-2021, 09:48 AM - **1 Like**

Overcast weather makes inherent contrast of the lens shine. Great sharpness too. Only drawback : size and weight.

140 mm

**ffking** · 03-22-2021, 04:35 PM - **1 Like**

One from a few weeks back, with the K-1

**Rondec** · 03-28-2021, 03:42 AM

Calf

White Face

repaap · 04-05-2021, 10:53 AM - **1 Like**

12-20-2020, 03:56 PM - 1 Like	#437
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	South Melbourne All processed using ON1 Photo RAW 2021, as my Lightroom license has lapsed.

01-24-2021, 05:19 PM - 2 Likes	#439
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Sunset in St Kilda on a hot day 200 mm, f/3.5, -2.7EV, WB CTE with minor editing only

02-14-2021, 02:13 PM - 1 Like	#440
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,581	*K3 + DFA 70-200 mm f/2.8. Grinding stone of an ancestral flour mill.**

03-18-2021, 09:48 AM - 1 Like	#447
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,581	*K1 + D FA 70-200 mm f/2.8, 140 mm FL @ f/8 Overcast weather makes inherent contrast of the lens shine. Great sharpness too. Only drawback : size and weight. 140 mm** Last edited by RICHARD L.; 03-28-2021 at 02:13 PM.

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12-12-2020, 02:03 PM - 1 Like	#436
boblivious Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Photos: Gallery Posts: 107	Originally posted by Rondec Cattle at Sunrise (DFA 70-200mm) Elise (DFA 70-200mm) She’s adorable. More portraits, please.

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Alex_Ros Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 103	This lens is just great. A gem in every way. For my taste, far superior to all similar ones for other frames. I would like to have it but poverty does not let me. HAHAHA

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Parry Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 606	On K-1...

03-15-2021, 02:53 PM	#442
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	The DFA* 70-200 is SUCH a brilliant lens. Unfortunately, this thread seems to be petering out. Although you may not be getting out and about these days as much as usual, I'm sure many of you must have some great shots that you can post here. Let's see what you've got! Last (rainy) Saturday in Melbourne on the old post office steps (K1, 200 mm, f/3.2, 1/250 s, ISO 1000): Last edited by Paul the Sunman; 03-15-2021 at 03:06 PM.

03-16-2021, 05:36 AM - 1 Like	#443
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman The DFA* 70-200 is SUCH a brilliant lens. Unfortunately, this thread seems to be petering out. Although you may not be getting out and about these days as much as usual, I'm sure many of you must have some great shots that you can post here. Let's see what you've got! Last (rainy) Saturday in Melbourne on the old post office steps (K1, 200 mm, f/3.2, 1/250 s, ISO 1000): I think it is time of year. For many of us December through March are winter months. The issue isn't so much cold as it is darker days and as the weather and light levels improve, I think more of us will post. (The other thing is that I have the DFA *85 and somehow when you get a new lens the older ones languish a bit)...

03-16-2021, 07:11 AM	#444
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	Originally posted by Rondec the older ones languish a bit Yeah, that's what happens to my DFA70-200... I should use it more often, but I am more on longer telephoto or wide lenses (Wildlife and Landscapes) nowadays... I use more the FF converted DA60-250 than the DFA70-200 since it has more range in its FL and is not as heavy than the DFA when I bring alternate kit in my wildlife outings. I should use it more often I agree!

03-17-2021, 04:51 AM - 5 Likes	#445
DeKay Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Photos: Albums Posts: 208	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman The DFA* 70-200 is SUCH a brilliant lens. Unfortunately, this thread seems to be petering out. Although you may not be getting out and about these days as much as usual, I'm sure many of you must have some great shots that you can post here. Let's see what you've got! Last (rainy) Saturday in Melbourne on the old post office steps (K1, 200 mm, f/3.2, 1/250 s, ISO 1000): I only just got my copy in February and been putting it through its paces. I think the cat has had enough of the harassment. What you looking at? by , on Flickr

03-17-2021, 12:21 PM - 8 Likes	#446
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Yes, I have been shooting and I do still love this lens...ofcourse because of it's size I won't take it with me unless I really think that I need it.

03-22-2021, 04:35 PM - 1 Like	#448
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	One from a few weeks back, with the K-1

03-28-2021, 03:42 AM	#449
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Calf White Face

04-05-2021, 10:53 AM - 1 Like	#450
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