Pentax-D FA 21mm f/2.4 Limited Club

house · 03-01-2022, 05:03 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

I think i'm getting to the bottom of the AF inconsistencies* with the DFA21 on my K1 MKII - the strange thing is the K1 classic is absolutely fine,

This has been discussed before with some other lens I think. Unfortunately I can't remember which one. Something with the K-1II seems to complicate things with some lenses. Hopefully another member will remember.

ChatMechant · 03-01-2022, 03:59 PM - **1 Like**

I haven't noticed much in the way of AF issues, but then I tend to manual focus this lens.

The more I use it, the more I like it.

Durf · 03-01-2022, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Interesting. I've only shot with it on my K1, and it has behaved perfectly. Has anyone else had problems on the K1ii? What about on a K1 that was upgraded to K1ii?

Digitalis, please let us know what you eventually conclude.

This lens is working rather exceptional on my K1, quite accurate and snappy. I also have the K1ii but haven't even had it on that camera yet, I generally use the K1 as my main body for my main kit and my K1ii stays with and is only used with my Takumar collection.

I'll test this 21mm on my K1ii in the next few days and see if there is an issue.

DirkWitten · 03-06-2022, 08:49 AM - **2 Likes**

Pentax K-1 Mark II // F2.4 // 1/13sec. // ISO100

Durf · 03-11-2022, 06:24 PM - **8 Likes**

The calm before the storm....3-11-2022 Blairsville GA
Suppose to get 1 to 3 inches of snow by noon tomorrow???? it's 60 degrees right now!
📷Pentax K1 ~ Pentax 21mm f/2.4 Limited.

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ranchy · 03-17-2022, 04:57 AM - **2 Likes**

some simple shots with the DFA21.

Quite a versatile lens.. it's like competing space with FA31.

MAK11747_filtered_4R

MAK11758_filtered_4R

MAK11781_filtered_4R

Paul the Sunman · 03-20-2022, 12:20 AM - **3 Likes**

My first time out with the DFA 21 Limited on the K3iii. At f/2.4.

f/6.3, cropped

Last edited by Paul the Sunman; 03-20-2022 at 12:36 AM.

howiejames · 03-23-2022, 02:36 PM - **2 Likes**

K1ii dfa 21mm f2.4

**Digitalis** · 03-23-2022, 06:43 PM - **6 Likes**

Still having a lot of fun with this lens..

Pentax K1 SMCP-HD D-FA 21mm f/2.4 ASPH Limited @ f/11 ISO 100 1/125th

Pentax K1 SMCP-HD D-FA 21mm f/2.4 ASPH Limited @ f/11 ISO 200 1/60th

Pentax K1 SMCP-HD D-FA 21mm f/2.4 ASPH Limited @ f/2.4 ISO 100 1/640th

pschlute · 03-31-2022, 09:08 AM - **5 Likes**

Paul the Sunman · 03-31-2022, 12:15 PM - **1 Like**

Clean but subtle. A good example of the new lens's character.

pschlute · 04-03-2022, 08:47 AM - **3 Likes**

My town centre has a growing number of sculptures which are larger than life in both the literal and figurative sense.

Taken today with K1 and my new D-FA 21mm 2.4 LTD (cross posting on the K1 sub forum too)

Paul the Sunman · 04-06-2022, 06:11 AM - **3 Likes**

Arizona Dave · 04-07-2022, 09:39 PM - **10 Likes**

I'm so happy to finally have a great wide angle lens for my K-1 II. All of these are taken within the City of Phoenix, Arizona - one of the largest cities in the US.

LennyBloke · 04-09-2022, 02:07 PM - **4 Likes**

03-11-2022, 06:24 PM - 8 Likes	#50
Durf Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: North Georgia Mountains Posts: 103	The calm before the storm....3-11-2022 Blairsville GA Suppose to get 1 to 3 inches of snow by noon tomorrow???? it's 60 degrees right now! 📷Pentax K1 ~ Pentax 21mm f/2.4 Limited. [IMG][/IMG]

03-23-2022, 02:36 PM - 2 Likes	#53
howiejames Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: South Carolina Posts: 35	Silo K1ii dfa 21mm f2.4

03-23-2022, 06:43 PM - 6 Likes	#54
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Still having a lot of fun with this lens.. Pentax K1 SMCP-HD D-FA 21mm f/2.4 ASPH Limited @ f/11 ISO 100 1/125th Pentax K1 SMCP-HD D-FA 21mm f/2.4 ASPH Limited @ f/11 ISO 200 1/60th Pentax K1 SMCP-HD D-FA 21mm f/2.4 ASPH Limited @ f/2.4 ISO 100 1/640th Last edited by Digitalis; 03-24-2022 at 01:44 AM.

04-07-2022, 09:39 PM - 10 Likes	#59
Arizona Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 440	I'm so happy to finally have a great wide angle lens for my K-1 II. All of these are taken within the City of Phoenix, Arizona - one of the largest cities in the US. Last edited by Arizona Dave; 04-07-2022 at 09:46 PM.

04-09-2022, 02:07 PM - 4 Likes	#60
LennyBloke Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 677	This is probably the single most enjoyable lens I have owned.... Last edited by LennyBloke; 04-09-2022 at 03:05 PM. Reason: forget this last one!

03-01-2022, 05:03 AM	#46
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Originally posted by Digitalis I think i'm getting to the bottom of the AF inconsistencies* with the DFA21 on my K1 MKII - the strange thing is the K1 classic is absolutely fine, This has been discussed before with some other lens I think. Unfortunately I can't remember which one. Something with the K-1II seems to complicate things with some lenses. Hopefully another member will remember.

03-01-2022, 03:59 PM - 1 Like	#47
ChatMechant Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Matsuyama Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,284	I haven't noticed much in the way of AF issues, but then I tend to manual focus this lens. The more I use it, the more I like it.

03-01-2022, 04:35 PM	#48
Durf Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: North Georgia Mountains Posts: 103	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Interesting. I've only shot with it on my K1, and it has behaved perfectly. Has anyone else had problems on the K1ii? What about on a K1 that was upgraded to K1ii? Digitalis, please let us know what you eventually conclude. This lens is working rather exceptional on my K1, quite accurate and snappy. I also have the K1ii but haven't even had it on that camera yet, I generally use the K1 as my main body for my main kit and my K1ii stays with and is only used with my Takumar collection. I'll test this 21mm on my K1ii in the next few days and see if there is an issue.

03-06-2022, 08:49 AM - 2 Likes	#49
DirkWitten Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ruhrgebiet / Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 57	Pentax K-1 Mark II // F2.4 // 1/13sec. // ISO100

03-17-2022, 04:57 AM - 2 Likes	#51
ranchy Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 570	some simple shots with the DFA21. Quite a versatile lens.. it's like competing space with FA31. MAK11747_filtered_4R MAK11758_filtered_4R MAK11781_filtered_4R

03-20-2022, 12:20 AM - 3 Likes	#52
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,842 Original Poster	My first time out with the DFA 21 Limited on the K3iii. At f/2.4. f/6.3, cropped Last edited by Paul the Sunman; 03-20-2022 at 12:36 AM.

03-31-2022, 09:08 AM - 5 Likes	#55
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,187

03-31-2022, 12:15 PM - 1 Like	#56
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,842 Original Poster	Clean but subtle. A good example of the new lens's character.

04-03-2022, 08:47 AM - 3 Likes	#57
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,187	My town centre has a growing number of sculptures which are larger than life in both the literal and figurative sense. Taken today with K1 and my new D-FA 21mm 2.4 LTD (cross posting on the K1 sub forum too)

04-06-2022, 06:11 AM - 3 Likes	#58
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,842 Original Poster

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