DA* Club

Frogfish · 11-27-2010, 09:38 AM

Damn you guys ! Here I was happily decided on 16-50 & 60-250 to add to my growing LBA addiction and now you lot throw the 50-135 and 300 into the mix too ....... aaaagh my head hurts !

So what do you think ? Should I stick to the 16-50 & 60-250 or is there any advantage by changing that to 16-50 / 50-135 / 300 (I have the AFA x1.7 to add to the 300 or 60-250) ?

I think a lot of the 50-135 shots posted here are stupendous and have me drooling .....

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-27-2010, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by Frogfish

Damn you guys ! Here I was happily decided on 16-50 & 60-250 to add to my growing LBA addiction and now you lot throw the 50-135 and 300 into the mix too ....... aaaagh my head hurts !

So what do you think ? Should I stick to the 16-50 & 60-250 or is there any advantage by changing that to 16-50 / 50-135 / 300 (I have the AFA x1.7 to add to the 300 or 60-250) ?

I think a lot of the 50-135 shots posted here are stupendous and have me drooling .....

I own the 50-135, and it is superb, frankly. I have seen nothing but good things about the 60-250, though, and am a bit torn because of the range available with the 60-250 compared to the 50-135, but then I think about losing a stop of light, and using the K10d, keeping the ISO down is a good thing, and then ....

I guess I will just have to wind the lottery and buy them all!

Bud · 11-27-2010, 06:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Frogfish

Damn you guys ! Here I was happily decided on 16-50 & 60-250 to add to my growing LBA addiction and now you lot throw the 50-135 and 300 into the mix too ....... aaaagh my head hurts !

So what do you think ? Should I stick to the 16-50 & 60-250 or is there any advantage by changing that to 16-50 / 50-135 / 300 (I have the AFA x1.7 to add to the 300 or 60-250) ?

I think a lot of the 50-135 shots posted here are stupendous and have me drooling .....

Personally, for the subjects I enjoy shooting... hummingbirds, butterflies... nature stuff... I can't imagine not having the DA*300 in my bag (actually... it's rarely in my bag...). I've been shooting with the DA16-45, DA*50-135 and the DA*300 as m y kit for some time now... no regrets.

I can't comment on the 16-50 or 60-250...

...but the DA*50-135 is no slouch either

All with K20D and DA*50-135

**dadipentak** · 11-27-2010, 06:45 PM

Originally posted by Bud

I can't imagine not having the DA*300 in my bag (actually... it's rarely in my bag...).

It doesn't fit in my bag! I put it on a BlackRapid strap (and try to use a 'pod if possible.)

Frogfish · 11-28-2010, 08:47 AM

Thanks CR - yes, I think I'm just going to have to go to a seamstress to have my pockets deepened.

Bud - see ?! That's exactly what I mean - stupendous shot of the Polar Bear and Snake in particular.

kyricom · 11-28-2010, 03:36 PM

I haven't had a whole lot of free time lately (unfortunately) but got out into the yard for a little practice with my new DA* 200mm. This is a hand held shot from our front yard, late one afternoon. Only resized. The second shot is just a crop of the first.

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-28-2010, 06:24 PM

Nice and crisp. I particularly notice the lack of CA and PF with the lens.

**Rondec** · 01-06-2011, 05:47 AM

I just got the DA *55 for Christmas. An amazing lens. Sharp from f1.4 and can cut you after f2. I was amazed at how much contrast it had, even in some really back lit situations without the hood. Here are a few photos taken over the holidays, at family gatherings and a ski trip.

Eddie · 01-14-2011, 01:03 PM

Ok, so I just got the 50-135 last night and wanted to test it today on my K-7. Please pardon as I am a sub-par photographer, but I thought this came out ok. Model is my 19 month old daughter. It's ok, I can take criticism!

jremick · 01-15-2011, 09:36 PM

Just bought the 50-135 recently and love it. Here's a shot from CES 2011 of an electric Audi R8.

**Ex Finn.** · 01-16-2011, 12:07 AM

60-250 has good, useful range.

**Canada_Rockies** · 01-16-2011, 11:07 AM

Nice shot, Ex Finn. If the 60-250 had been available when I bought my 50-135 I would have had a very hard decision to make. Swapping out the field of view range for one stop - hard choice. As it is, I purchased a 1.7X AF converter, so I can turn my 50-135/2.8 into an 85-230/4.8 with limited AF capabilities. The optical results are really quite astonishing. I did a test walk with the combination, and the results are here on my Flickr site if you want to check them out. I was very pleased with the results from the combination.

**Ex Finn.** · 01-16-2011, 03:14 PM

Thanks Canada_Rockies, your combination holds together rather well, says a lot about Pentax optics. DA* 60-250 f2.8 would make me get a loan and a mono-pod.
Those two fellows hit the ground pretty hard down range.

twitch · 01-17-2011, 01:06 AM

Not the usual subject for a DA*50-135

http://www.flickr.com/photos/48586867@N03/5359104381/

twitch · 01-17-2011, 01:07 AM

Originally posted by jremick

Just bought the 50-135 recently and love it. Here's a shot from CES 2011 of an electric Audi R8.

Superb shot!

11-27-2010, 06:05 PM - 1 Like	#243
Bud Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,699	*Da50-135** Originally posted by Frogfish Damn you guys ! Here I was happily decided on 16-50 & 60-250 to add to my growing LBA addiction and now you lot throw the 50-135 and 300 into the mix too ....... aaaagh my head hurts ! So what do you think ? Should I stick to the 16-50 & 60-250 or is there any advantage by changing that to 16-50 / 50-135 / 300 (I have the AFA x1.7 to add to the 300 or 60-250) ? I think a lot of the 50-135 shots posted here are stupendous and have me drooling ..... Personally, for the subjects I enjoy shooting... hummingbirds, butterflies... nature stuff... I can't imagine not having the DA300 in my bag (actually... it's rarely in my bag...). I've been shooting with the DA16-45, DA50-135 and the DA300 as m y kit for some time now... no regrets. I can't comment on the 16-50 or 60-250... ...but the DA50-135 is no slouch either All with K20D and DA*50-135

11-28-2010, 03:36 PM	#246
kyricom Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 569	*DA 200mm F2.8 practice** I haven't had a whole lot of free time lately (unfortunately) but got out into the yard for a little practice with my new DA* 200mm. This is a hand held shot from our front yard, late one afternoon. Only resized. The second shot is just a crop of the first. Last edited by kyricom; 03-09-2012 at 10:36 AM.

01-16-2011, 12:07 AM	#251
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	60-250 has good, useful range. Last edited by Ex Finn.; 11-11-2014 at 05:49 PM.

01-16-2011, 03:14 PM	#253
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Thanks Canada_Rockies, your combination holds together rather well, says a lot about Pentax optics. DA* 60-250 f2.8 would make me get a loan and a mono-pod. Those two fellows hit the ground pretty hard down range. Last edited by Ex Finn.; 11-11-2014 at 05:49 PM.

01-17-2011, 01:06 AM	#254
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Not the usual subject for a DA50-135 http://www.flickr.com/photos/48586867@N03/5359104381/ Last edited by twitch; 01-17-2011 at 01:13 AM.*

11-27-2010, 09:38 AM	#241
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Damn you guys ! Here I was happily decided on 16-50 & 60-250 to add to my growing LBA addiction and now you lot throw the 50-135 and 300 into the mix too ....... aaaagh my head hurts ! So what do you think ? Should I stick to the 16-50 & 60-250 or is there any advantage by changing that to 16-50 / 50-135 / 300 (I have the AFA x1.7 to add to the 300 or 60-250) ? I think a lot of the 50-135 shots posted here are stupendous and have me drooling .....

11-27-2010, 09:46 AM	#242
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Frogfish Damn you guys ! Here I was happily decided on 16-50 & 60-250 to add to my growing LBA addiction and now you lot throw the 50-135 and 300 into the mix too ....... aaaagh my head hurts ! So what do you think ? Should I stick to the 16-50 & 60-250 or is there any advantage by changing that to 16-50 / 50-135 / 300 (I have the AFA x1.7 to add to the 300 or 60-250) ? I think a lot of the 50-135 shots posted here are stupendous and have me drooling ..... I own the 50-135, and it is superb, frankly. I have seen nothing but good things about the 60-250, though, and am a bit torn because of the range available with the 60-250 compared to the 50-135, but then I think about losing a stop of light, and using the K10d, keeping the ISO down is a good thing, and then .... I guess I will just have to wind the lottery and buy them all!

11-27-2010, 06:45 PM	#244
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Bud I can't imagine not having the DA300 in my bag (actually... it's rarely in my bag...). It doesn't fit* in my bag! I put it on a BlackRapid strap (and try to use a 'pod if possible.)

11-28-2010, 08:47 AM	#245
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Thanks CR - yes, I think I'm just going to have to go to a seamstress to have my pockets deepened. Bud - see ?! That's exactly what I mean - stupendous shot of the Polar Bear and Snake in particular.

11-28-2010, 06:24 PM	#247
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Nice and crisp. I particularly notice the lack of CA and PF with the lens.

01-06-2011, 05:47 AM	#248
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	I just got the DA *55 for Christmas. An amazing lens. Sharp from f1.4 and can cut you after f2. I was amazed at how much contrast it had, even in some really back lit situations without the hood. Here are a few photos taken over the holidays, at family gatherings and a ski trip.

01-14-2011, 01:03 PM	#249
Eddie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL Posts: 189	Ok, so I just got the 50-135 last night and wanted to test it today on my K-7. Please pardon as I am a sub-par photographer, but I thought this came out ok. Model is my 19 month old daughter. It's ok, I can take criticism!

01-15-2011, 09:36 PM	#250
jremick Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 141	Just bought the 50-135 recently and love it. Here's a shot from CES 2011 of an electric Audi R8.

01-16-2011, 11:07 AM	#252
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Nice shot, Ex Finn. If the 60-250 had been available when I bought my 50-135 I would have had a very hard decision to make. Swapping out the field of view range for one stop - hard choice. As it is, I purchased a 1.7X AF converter, so I can turn my 50-135/2.8 into an 85-230/4.8 with limited AF capabilities. The optical results are really quite astonishing. I did a test walk with the combination, and the results are here on my Flickr site if you want to check them out. I was very pleased with the results from the combination.

01-17-2011, 01:07 AM	#255
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by jremick Just bought the 50-135 recently and love it. Here's a shot from CES 2011 of an electric Audi R8. Superb shot!

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