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**simple1** · 12-06-2019, 02:34 PM - **2 Likes**

Considering this lens is the second most reviewed of any digital era Pentax lens, I was surprised it did not have it's own thread. Sure it holds a spot of honor in the "Pixie Dust Club" and obviously falls into the "DA* Club". But a legend like this deserves it's own.

Probably one of the most revered, and despised, lenses of all. But those of us who love it will never give to up. SDM can fail, manual focus can fail, and I'll just focus with my feet.

I'll start with some old K10D shots.

Last edited by simple1; 12-06-2019 at 03:26 PM.

7.62lew · 12-06-2019, 04:42 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by simple1

Considering this lens is the second most reviewed of any digital era Pentax lens, I was surprised it did not have it's own thread. Sure it holds a spot of honor in the "Pixie Dust Club" and obviously falls into the "DA* Club". But a legend like this deserves it's own.

Probably one of the most revered, and despised, lenses of all. But those of us who love it will never give to up. SDM can fail, manual focus can fail, and I'll just focus with my feet.

I'll start with some old K10D shots.

Here are a few...

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Sandy Hancock · 12-06-2019, 05:20 PM - **4 Likes**

Moved to Lens Clubs

I love this lens. I sold my first copy after I got the DFA*70-200, but missed it enough to recent acquire a new one.

Some old shots:

**Mikesul** · 12-07-2019, 08:11 AM

Like Sandy I let this go as I acquired FF glass. Just this week I picked up another one and I am delighted to find that it is every bit as lovely as I remember. Good idea to give it it's own club.

Wasp · 12-07-2019, 09:07 AM

I do not have the DA*, but I do have a Samsung NX 50-150mm F2.8 S. It is big and heavy but very useful.

Charlie Victor · 12-07-2019, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Moved to Lens Clubs

I love this lens. I sold my first copy after I got the DFA*70-200, but missed it enough to recent acquire a new one.

Some old shots:

Series of excellent captures but to me the mushroom is special! It's easy to see why you love this lens; you play well together!
Best.

NotMyFatDog · 12-07-2019, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Moved to Lens Clubs

I love this lens. I sold my first copy after I got the DFA*70-200, but missed it enough to recent acquire a new one.

Some old shots:

Wow! Love the mushroom, and what are the black birds? Swans?

Sandy Hancock · 12-07-2019, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by NotMyFatDog

What are the black birds? Swans?

Indeed. Black swans are not just a literary allegory

NotMyFatDog · 12-07-2019, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Indeed. Black swans are not just a literary allegory

I never knew! I totally thought they were just a literary device! *facepalm* Now, to never tell my family FULL of ornithologists I didn't know this.

They are gorgeous. I will have to travel to find some and take tons of pictures.

**simple1** · 12-07-2019, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Moved to Lens Clubs

I love this lens. I sold my first copy after I got the DFA*70-200, but missed it enough to recent acquire a new one.

Some old shots:

Thanks.
Great shots! Really like the yellow lab (?).

nocturnal · 12-07-2019, 02:59 PM

Interesting to hear of the return to the DA* 50-135 from DFA 70-200 but no surprise given the bulk and weight of the latter.

The DA* 50-135 f2.8 has become very cheap on the used market. A fully working copy (SDM still works) got no bids at £199 on Ebay last week... £199 for this lens is insane and I would buy one except for buying the DA* 60-250 f4 this year.

**simple1** · 12-07-2019, 04:02 PM

White ibis

**simple1** · 12-08-2019, 10:40 AM - **2 Likes**

KP and DA* 50-135

Charlie Victor · 12-08-2019, 12:21 PM

Wonderful action shot; sharp, well-timed and the composition is great!
Best.

**simple1** · 12-08-2019, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by Charlie Victor

Wonderful action shot; sharp, well-timed and the composition is great!
Best.

Thank you!

12-06-2019, 02:34 PM - 2 Likes	#1
simple1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In the Florida swamps Posts: 772	*SMC Pentax-DA 50-135mm F2.8 SDM Club - Show your love for the "stack of primes"** Considering this lens is the second most reviewed of any digital era Pentax lens, I was surprised it did not have it's own thread. Sure it holds a spot of honor in the "Pixie Dust Club" and obviously falls into the "DA* Club". But a legend like this deserves it's own. Probably one of the most revered, and despised, lenses of all. But those of us who love it will never give to up. SDM can fail, manual focus can fail, and I'll just focus with my feet. I'll start with some old K10D shots. Last edited by simple1; 12-06-2019 at 03:26 PM.

12-06-2019, 04:42 PM - 4 Likes	#2
7.62lew Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,192	Originally posted by simple1 Considering this lens is the second most reviewed of any digital era Pentax lens, I was surprised it did not have it's own thread. Sure it holds a spot of honor in the "Pixie Dust Club" and obviously falls into the "DA* Club". But a legend like this deserves it's own. Probably one of the most revered, and despised, lenses of all. But those of us who love it will never give to up. SDM can fail, manual focus can fail, and I'll just focus with my feet. I'll start with some old K10D shots. Here are a few... [/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/P1qCYN]Monarch[/url] by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/7618311@N04/]7.62lew[/url], on Flickr" target="_blank"> [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Last edited by 7.62lew; 12-06-2019 at 04:53 PM.

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simple1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In the Florida swamps Posts: 772 Original Poster	White ibis Last edited by simple1; 12-07-2019 at 04:10 PM.

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12-06-2019, 05:20 PM - 4 Likes	#3
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Moved to Lens Clubs I love this lens. I sold my first copy after I got the DFA*70-200, but missed it enough to recent acquire a new one. Some old shots:

12-07-2019, 08:11 AM	#4
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Like Sandy I let this go as I acquired FF glass. Just this week I picked up another one and I am delighted to find that it is every bit as lovely as I remember. Good idea to give it it's own club.

12-07-2019, 09:07 AM	#5
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,663	I do not have the DA*, but I do have a Samsung NX 50-150mm F2.8 S. It is big and heavy but very useful.

12-07-2019, 10:53 AM	#6
Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,227	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Moved to Lens Clubs I love this lens. I sold my first copy after I got the DFA*70-200, but missed it enough to recent acquire a new one. Some old shots: Series of excellent captures but to me the mushroom is special! It's easy to see why you love this lens; you play well together! Best.

12-07-2019, 11:53 AM	#7
NotMyFatDog Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Beautiful British Columbia, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 143	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Moved to Lens Clubs I love this lens. I sold my first copy after I got the DFA*70-200, but missed it enough to recent acquire a new one. Some old shots: Wow! Love the mushroom, and what are the black birds? Swans?

12-07-2019, 01:19 PM	#8
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by NotMyFatDog What are the black birds? Swans? Indeed. Black swans are not just a literary allegory

12-07-2019, 01:38 PM	#9
NotMyFatDog Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Beautiful British Columbia, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 143	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Indeed. Black swans are not just a literary allegory I never knew! I totally thought they were just a literary device! facepalm Now, to never tell my family FULL of ornithologists I didn't know this. They are gorgeous. I will have to travel to find some and take tons of pictures.

12-07-2019, 02:25 PM	#10
simple1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In the Florida swamps Posts: 772 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Moved to Lens Clubs I love this lens. I sold my first copy after I got the DFA*70-200, but missed it enough to recent acquire a new one. Some old shots: Thanks. Great shots! Really like the yellow lab (?).

12-07-2019, 02:59 PM	#11
nocturnal Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 508	Interesting to hear of the return to the DA* 50-135 from DFA 70-200 but no surprise given the bulk and weight of the latter. The DA* 50-135 f2.8 has become very cheap on the used market. A fully working copy (SDM still works) got no bids at £199 on Ebay last week... £199 for this lens is insane and I would buy one except for buying the DA* 60-250 f4 this year.

12-08-2019, 10:40 AM - 2 Likes	#13
simple1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In the Florida swamps Posts: 772 Original Poster	KP and DA* 50-135

12-08-2019, 12:21 PM	#14
Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,227	Wonderful action shot; sharp, well-timed and the composition is great! Best.

12-08-2019, 04:31 PM	#15
simple1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In the Florida swamps Posts: 772 Original Poster	Originally posted by Charlie Victor Wonderful action shot; sharp, well-timed and the composition is great! Best. Thank you!

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