DA* Club

zzeitg · 04-06-2018, 10:40 AM - **3 Likes**

DA*200

**Rondec** · 04-07-2018, 05:33 AM - **1 Like**

Barn (DA *16-50 and K3)

skierd · 04-08-2018, 10:10 PM - **5 Likes**

My DA*50-135 is back from the dead thanks to UncleVanya, so I used it for what it's best at today. My little man is 2 months old so while I let mama get out of the house for some fresh air I had a little photo session.

**rtmarwitz** · 04-09-2018, 07:31 AM - **1 Like**

DA* 50-135 on a K-3ii.

Grand Canyon portraits...how can you go wrong? If i get a bad shot with this lens it is definitely user error.

Some tourist action at Tombstone Arizona. My guys headed into town to tear it up.

**aslyfox** · 04-09-2018, 07:55 AM

a photo from my birding trip with the Topeka Audubon Society's trip to Cheyenne Bottoms

American Avocets (Recurvirostra americana)

**Rondec** · 04-10-2018, 05:23 AM

Barn in the Mist (DA 16-50)

Jome · 04-13-2018, 08:43 AM - **1 Like**

K-3 + DA*16-50 (It is a miracle: the SDM is working again!!!I
And Yes, I begin to like that lens very much!

Last edited by Jome; 05-19-2018 at 01:40 AM.

**Rondec** · 04-14-2018, 06:19 AM - **3 Likes**

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest (DA *16-50/K3)

**Mikesul** · 04-14-2018, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by Rondec

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest (DA *16-50/K3)

Thanks for posting this, Rondec. I always thought that the DA*16-50 took pretty good pictures and this shot demonstrates that. Nice to see Poplar Forest again too.

repaap · 04-15-2018, 03:46 AM

Originally posted by zzeitg

DA*200

How do you find that DA*200 to use? Would you say that it is smart thing to do, if one would buy it for K-1 ? I’v been playing around eith idea to buy one...for portraits, events where little added lenght would be nice, nature/scenery(tight comp.) can’t really afford 70-200, but this lens with my M75-150/and or that new lens on the roadmap 70-200/4. Could be good match?

zzeitg · 04-15-2018, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by repaap

How do you find that DA*200 to use? Would you say that it is smart thing to do, if one would buy it for K-1 ? I’v been playing around eith idea to buy one...for portraits, events where little added lenght would be nice, nature/scenery(tight comp.) can’t really afford 70-200, but this lens with my M75-150/and or that new lens on the roadmap 70-200/4. Could be good match?

I've completed all lenses from the DA* line and I can say that I tend to like more the primes than the zooms.

DA*200 pairs with K-1 very well. There's no downside I would be aware of.

Another possibility might be FA* 80-200 (if you don't mind almost double weight).

repaap · 04-15-2018, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by zzeitg

I've completed all lenses from the DA* line and I can say that I tend to like more the primes than the zooms.

DA*200 pairs with K-1 very well. There's no downside I would be aware of.

Another possibility might be FA* 80-200 (if you don't mind almost double weight).

Thanks for the input. Actually I’m travelling quite a bit, so that is why I’d opt for lighter primes & zooms, so 70-200&80-200/2.8 sounds too much to me, even IF I could cough up needed €€€..primes are there for speed, and zooms for, you know what zooms are there for. I was hoping for 28-105 & 200 next on my shopping list and perhaps 31 ltd. Perhaps one 20 mm to get rid of my 20-35.. for the same reason I’d be really happy if they made DA* 20 or 24 which would cover also FF

Thanks again!

**aslyfox** · 04-18-2018, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by repaap

Thanks for the input. Actually I’m travelling quite a bit, so that is why I’d opt for lighter primes & zooms, so 70-200&80-200/2.8 sounds too much to me, even IF I could cough up needed €€€..primes are there for speed, and zooms for, you know what zooms are there for. I was hoping for 28-105 & 200 next on my shopping list and perhaps 31 ltd. Perhaps one 20 mm to get rid of my 20-35.. for the same reason I’d be really happy if they made DA* 20 or 24 which would cover also FF

Thanks again!

have you seen this thread ?

" DA lenses on Full Frame: Test Shots thread

Posted By: falconeye, 07-07-08, 16:50 (Offline)

Hi everybody,

I would like to open up a thread dedicated to one topic:

DA lens on Full Frame: a sticky test shots thread.

This thread shall be dedicated to test shots of a DA lens mounted to a full frame body (e.g., a film camera body). . . . The idea behind this thread is obvious: To compile enough data to assess the spectrum of available lenses for a forthcoming full frame DSLR in K mount. "

Read more at: DA lenses on Full Frame: Test Shots thread - PentaxForums.com

also

Pentax K-1 Lens Compatibility Guide - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com

womble · 04-18-2018, 10:13 AM - **1 Like**

Jeanie

K-3 / DA* 60-250mm.

Jeanie par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

repaap · 04-18-2018, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

have you seen this thread ?

" DA lenses on Full Frame: Test Shots thread

Posted By: falconeye, 07-07-08, 16:50 (Offline)

Hi everybody,

I would like to open up a thread dedicated to one topic:

DA lens on Full Frame: a sticky test shots thread.

This thread shall be dedicated to test shots of a DA lens mounted to a full frame body (e.g., a film camera body). . . . The idea behind this thread is obvious: To compile enough data to assess the spectrum of available lenses for a forthcoming full frame DSLR in K mount. "

Read more at: DA lenses on Full Frame: Test Shots thread - PentaxForums.com

also

Pentax K-1 Lens Compatibility Guide - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com

yes, I looked it up when it was being made.

more so I was interested of Usability in creative way with K-1. it should be almost same FoV as 135mm on K-3. but with better bokeh and so on. Also the thing that some have stated that it is slow to focus ect.

more like general feeling of using it. but this is ofcourse really up to everyone how they find things working for them

thanks for reminder thou

04-09-2018, 07:31 AM - 1 Like	#4909
rtmarwitz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: rural central Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 198	*touristy portraits DA 50-135** DA* 50-135 on a K-3ii. Grand Canyon portraits...how can you go wrong? If i get a bad shot with this lens it is definitely user error. Some tourist action at Tombstone Arizona. My guys headed into town to tear it up.

04-13-2018, 08:43 AM - 1 Like	#4912
Jome Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 784	Car light starburst show K-3 + DA16-50 (It is a miracle: the SDM is working again!!!I And Yes, I begin to like that lens very much! Last edited by Jome; 05-19-2018 at 01:40 AM.*

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Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by Rondec Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest (DA 16-50/K3) Thanks for posting this, Rondec. I always thought that the DA16-50 took pretty good pictures and this shot demonstrates that. Nice to see Poplar Forest again too.

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repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by zzeitg DA200 How do you find that DA200 to use? Would you say that it is smart thing to do, if one would buy it for K-1 ? I’v been playing around eith idea to buy one...for portraits, events where little added lenght would be nice, nature/scenery(tight comp.) can’t really afford 70-200, but this lens with my M75-150/and or that new lens on the roadmap 70-200/4. Could be good match?

04-15-2018, 09:41 AM	#4916
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by repaap How do you find that DA200 to use? Would you say that it is smart thing to do, if one would buy it for K-1 ? I’v been playing around eith idea to buy one...for portraits, events where little added lenght would be nice, nature/scenery(tight comp.) can’t really afford 70-200, but this lens with my M75-150/and or that new lens on the roadmap 70-200/4. Could be good match? I've completed all lenses from the DA line and I can say that I tend to like more the primes than the zooms. DA200 pairs with K-1 very well. There's no downside I would be aware of. Another possibility might be FA 80-200 (if you don't mind almost double weight).

04-15-2018, 10:19 AM	#4917
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by zzeitg I've completed all lenses from the DA* line and I can say that I tend to like more the primes than the zooms. DA200 pairs with K-1 very well. There's no downside I would be aware of. Another possibility might be FA 80-200 (if you don't mind almost double weight). Thanks for the input. Actually I’m travelling quite a bit, so that is why I’d opt for lighter primes & zooms, so 70-200&80-200/2.8 sounds too much to me, even IF I could cough up needed €€€..primes are there for speed, and zooms for, you know what zooms are there for. I was hoping for 28-105 & 200 next on my shopping list and perhaps 31 ltd. Perhaps one 20 mm to get rid of my 20-35.. for the same reason I’d be really happy if they made DA* 20 or 24 which would cover also FF Thanks again!

04-18-2018, 09:54 AM	#4918
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by repaap Thanks for the input. Actually I’m travelling quite a bit, so that is why I’d opt for lighter primes & zooms, so 70-200&80-200/2.8 sounds too much to me, even IF I could cough up needed €€€..primes are there for speed, and zooms for, you know what zooms are there for. I was hoping for 28-105 & 200 next on my shopping list and perhaps 31 ltd. Perhaps one 20 mm to get rid of my 20-35.. for the same reason I’d be really happy if they made DA* 20 or 24 which would cover also FF Thanks again! have you seen this thread ? " DA lenses on Full Frame: Test Shots thread Posted By: falconeye, 07-07-08, 16:50 (Offline) Hi everybody, I would like to open up a thread dedicated to one topic: DA lens on Full Frame: a sticky test shots thread. This thread shall be dedicated to test shots of a DA lens mounted to a full frame body (e.g., a film camera body). . . . The idea behind this thread is obvious: To compile enough data to assess the spectrum of available lenses for a forthcoming full frame DSLR in K mount. " Read more at: DA lenses on Full Frame: Test Shots thread - PentaxForums.com also Pentax K-1 Lens Compatibility Guide - Articles and Tips \| PentaxForums.com

04-18-2018, 10:13 AM - 1 Like	#4919
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Jeanie K-3 / DA* 60-250mm. Jeanie par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

04-18-2018, 11:18 AM	#4920
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by Aslyfox have you seen this thread ? " DA lenses on Full Frame: Test Shots thread Posted By: falconeye, 07-07-08, 16:50 (Offline) Hi everybody, I would like to open up a thread dedicated to one topic: DA lens on Full Frame: a sticky test shots thread. This thread shall be dedicated to test shots of a DA lens mounted to a full frame body (e.g., a film camera body). . . . The idea behind this thread is obvious: To compile enough data to assess the spectrum of available lenses for a forthcoming full frame DSLR in K mount. " Read more at: DA lenses on Full Frame: Test Shots thread - PentaxForums.com also Pentax K-1 Lens Compatibility Guide - Articles and Tips \| PentaxForums.com yes, I looked it up when it was being made. more so I was interested of Usability in creative way with K-1. it should be almost same FoV as 135mm on K-3. but with better bokeh and so on. Also the thing that some have stated that it is slow to focus ect. more like general feeling of using it. but this is ofcourse really up to everyone how they find things working for them thanks for reminder thou