DA* Club

axl · 08-11-2011, 10:28 AM

that's lovely shot Rob!

jboyde · 08-11-2011, 03:08 PM

I was curious, does anybody keep a UV filter on their DA*s? I have a Hoya HMC coated UV on my 50-135 and from what I've seen it doesn't affect IQ to any sort of degree.

TOUGEFC · 08-11-2011, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by rob1234

DA*55 looks great - do you think it's worth the premium over a F or FA 50/1.4 though?

DA*50-135 really is living up to the 'bag full of primes' billing, but is quite weighty:

Thanks Rob

Well from images ive seen from both, the DA*55 looks like it renders images with better subject isolation (a.k.a 3D pop), along with more accurate AF (plus silent) and weather sealing, I'am verry happy with this purchase. The FA50 doesnt interest me in anyway.

Originally posted by axl

Simon, those are great! It seems that DA*55 + K-5 might fantastic combo. I'm very happy with it on K-7 but was pondering whether K-5 would help it even more. Especially the DR, faster AF and better high ISO would be nice... Now I just need to save a "bit"

Thanks Peter! Yeah the K-5 is nice, its AF motor makes my screw drive lenses quite faster than on the K200D, I dont really use the high ISO that much but it is nice to have when I need it, the Dynamic range really is something though, I recently photographed a Cathedral and was doing 5 shot brackets( for HDR) but only ended up using just one shot and just lifted the darks and shadows in PP!

**Canada_Rockies** · 08-11-2011, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by jboyde

I was curious, does anybody keep a UV filter on their DA*s? I have a Hoya HMC coated UV on my 50-135 and from what I've seen it doesn't affect IQ to any sort of degree.

The ratio of "I always use them" to "I never use them" is about 1 to 1. At the moment I am in the "I don't even has one that fits" stage, and have been for about 20-25 years now. My front elements, even on the old 400 that has taken a real beating, show no scars, That said, there are places where I would buy them before using the lenses. Dolphin pools and orcas trained to splash the audience come to mind.

yasik · 08-12-2011, 07:57 AM

DA *55

axl · 08-13-2011, 12:50 AM

DA*55 @ f1.4

TOUGEFC · 08-13-2011, 01:09 AM

Wow Peter that really is a special shot, the compo, the light, the postion, the OOF highlights, everything is perfect!

axl · 08-13-2011, 01:53 PM

Thanks Simon.

joakimfors · 08-13-2011, 04:09 PM - **1 Like**

K-7 + DA* 55/1.4 @ 2.2

yasik · 08-14-2011, 08:53 PM

**Canada_Rockies** · 08-14-2011, 10:24 PM

That's lovely Yasik

TOUGEFC · 08-15-2011, 04:41 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by joakimfors

K-7 + DA* 55/1.4 @ 2.2

Great portrait!

The DA*55 and I have been getting on really well-

f/1.4-

f/1.6-

f/1.4-

f/1.8-

rob1234 · 08-15-2011, 04:46 AM

Great shots, and loving your b&w conversion - great tones. What's your method, if you don't mind me asking?

TOUGEFC · 08-15-2011, 04:47 AM

Thanks! LR>Silver Efex Pro> LR

axl · 08-15-2011, 02:15 PM

lovely series Simon.. I agree that the conversions are great but what puzzles me even more is the sharpness. Any tricks there? I simply can't get shots THAT sharp....

08-11-2011, 03:24 PM	#453
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by rob1234 DA55 looks great - do you think it's worth the premium over a F or FA 50/1.4 though? DA50-135 really is living up to the 'bag full of primes' billing, but is quite weighty: Thanks Rob Well from images ive seen from both, the DA55 looks like it renders images with better subject isolation (a.k.a 3D pop), along with more accurate AF (plus silent) and weather sealing, I'am verry happy with this purchase. The FA50 doesnt interest me in anyway. Originally posted by axl Simon, those are great! It seems that DA55 + K-5 might fantastic combo. I'm very happy with it on K-7 but was pondering whether K-5 would help it even more. Especially the DR, faster AF and better high ISO would be nice... Now I just need to save a "bit" Thanks Peter! Yeah the K-5 is nice, its AF motor makes my screw drive lenses quite faster than on the K200D, I dont really use the high ISO that much but it is nice to have when I need it, the Dynamic range really is something though, I recently photographed a Cathedral and was doing 5 shot brackets( for HDR) but only ended up using just one shot and just lifted the darks and shadows in PP! Last edited by TOUGEFC; 12-29-2011 at 06:54 AM.

08-15-2011, 04:41 AM - 1 Like	#462
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by joakimfors K-7 + DA* 55/1.4 @ 2.2 Great portrait! The DA*55 and I have been getting on really well- f/1.4- f/1.6- f/1.4- f/1.4- f/1.8-

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08-11-2011, 10:28 AM	#451
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	that's lovely shot Rob!

08-11-2011, 03:08 PM	#452
jboyde Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 328	I was curious, does anybody keep a UV filter on their DA*s? I have a Hoya HMC coated UV on my 50-135 and from what I've seen it doesn't affect IQ to any sort of degree.

08-11-2011, 08:54 PM	#454
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by jboyde I was curious, does anybody keep a UV filter on their DA*s? I have a Hoya HMC coated UV on my 50-135 and from what I've seen it doesn't affect IQ to any sort of degree. The ratio of "I always use them" to "I never use them" is about 1 to 1. At the moment I am in the "I don't even has one that fits" stage, and have been for about 20-25 years now. My front elements, even on the old 400 that has taken a real beating, show no scars, That said, there are places where I would buy them before using the lenses. Dolphin pools and orcas trained to splash the audience come to mind.

08-12-2011, 07:57 AM	#455
yasik Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 234	DA *55

08-13-2011, 12:50 AM	#456
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	DA*55 @ f1.4

08-13-2011, 01:09 AM	#457
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Wow Peter that really is a special shot, the compo, the light, the postion, the OOF highlights, everything is perfect!

08-13-2011, 01:53 PM	#458
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Thanks Simon.

08-13-2011, 04:09 PM - 1 Like	#459
joakimfors Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lund, Sweden Posts: 237	K-7 + DA* 55/1.4 @ 2.2

08-14-2011, 08:53 PM	#460
yasik Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 234

08-14-2011, 10:24 PM	#461
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	That's lovely Yasik

08-15-2011, 04:46 AM	#463
rob1234 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wiltshire/Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 1,760	Great shots, and loving your b&w conversion - great tones. What's your method, if you don't mind me asking?

08-15-2011, 04:47 AM	#464
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Thanks! LR>Silver Efex Pro> LR

08-15-2011, 02:15 PM	#465
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	lovely series Simon.. I agree that the conversions are great but what puzzles me even more is the sharpness. Any tricks there? I simply can't get shots THAT sharp....