[Digitalis]

The sunset from the other night


Pentax K1 MKII DFA21mm f/2.4 @ f/11 ISO 100 Blended HDR + Lee Big stopper filter used.

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Last edited by Digitalis; 03-14-2023 at 03:13 AM.

[acoufap]

Yesterday Evening ...


K-1 | DFA21Ltd. | C1Pro-HDR

[acoufap]

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K-1 | FF mode | 21mm | ISO400 | f/9 | 2s - 1/4s - 15s | C1Pro-HDR

[zbrueningsen]

Yeah, I'm trying to avoid that as Bokeh can be a very subjective thing and can be quite varied in real world practical situations. The minimum focus distance of the FA31 is 0.3m, the MFD of the DFA21 is significantly closer at 0.18m. Even though the FA31 is the faster of the two lenses, this speed advantage is undercut by the differential in MFD Between the FA31 on the K-1 and DFA21 on the KP and in short - both lenses produce outstandingly good bokeh, it really would be up to a matter of subject and personal tastes.

Having said that, here is another very casual comparison:



These two images were taken several days apart so there will inevitably be some minor differences, but both lenses produce very pleasing images.

Thanks for sharing this. It is hard to believe that the FA 31 has a wider lens that produces bokeh, at minimum, as well as the FA 31. That 21 limited is probably going to be in my kit in next 2 years.

[acoufap]

K-1 | DFA21 | Helicon focus stacked (dng, retouched) | C1Pro B&W conversion & 3:4 crop

[Hattifnatt]

First pictures with this lens. I can hardly wait to catch a nice sunset!

[gatorguy]

I received mine this afternoon. First impression before I ever took a photo with it: OMG, it's so light!

Maybe it's because I use so many weighty lenses, but gosh, anyone who complains about this one being too much hasn't handled premium glass at all IMO. It is definitely NOT big or heavy.

2nd impression from using it: It is sharp and plenty fast enough to focus. It's also a decisive focus, zero hunting so far. I also have no issue with the very subtle to unnoticeable vignette wide open. In fact in a couple of early images I like the way it helps push emphasis to the subject. I'll have to use this for a few hours to get a true feel for it.

[bspn]

I received mine this afternoon. First impression before I ever took a photo with it: OMG, it's so light!

Maybe it's because I use so many weighty lenses, but gosh, anyone who complains about this one being too much hasn't handled premium glass at all IMO. It is definitely NOT big or heavy.

2nd impression from using it: It is sharp and plenty fast enough to focus. It's also a decisive focus, zero hunting so far. I also have no issue with the very subtle to unnoticeable vignette wide open. In fact in a couple of early images I like the way it helps push emphasis to the subject. I'll have to use this for a few hours to get a true feel for it.

For a few HOURS? I've had mine a while now and haven't begun to know what it can do.

[Digitalis]

Pentax K-1 DFA21mm f/2.4 ED ASPH Limited @ f/11 ISO 100 1/160th

[Sage97]

[Digitalis]

This lens is great fun on the KP....


Pentax KP - DFA21mm f/2.4 ED ASPH Limited @ f/2.4 ISO 100 1/6000th


Pentax KP - DFA21mm f/2.4 ED ASPH Limited @ f/2.4 ISO 100 1/640th

[gatorguy]

With the K1 Monochrome

[Paul the Sunman]

[Digitalis]

Pentax K-1 DFA21mm f/2.4 @f/5.6 ISO 100 1/125th

[Digitalis]

Pentax K-1 DFA21mm f/2.4 ED ASPH Limited @ f/2.4 ISO 100 1/320th