DA* Club

**Rondec** · 01-25-2018, 07:31 AM - **4 Likes**

Pink Roses (DA *55)

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juristkostya · 02-04-2018, 01:03 AM - **9 Likes**

*60-250

**RobA_Oz** · 02-04-2018, 02:27 AM

Originally posted by juristkostya

*60-250

Number 1 is really striking. Congratulations.

juristkostya · 02-04-2018, 05:16 AM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Number 1 is really striking. Congratulations.

thanks a lot

**gaweidert** · 02-04-2018, 06:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by juristkostya

*60-250

I agree. Number one is striking. Almost like a Chinese screen painting. Great shot.

zzeitg · 02-04-2018, 07:20 AM

DA*200 (heavily-cropped)

**aslyfox** · 02-04-2018, 01:26 PM

any one want to join in the conversation ??

Pentax * lenses do they live up to the reputation and why - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com

**jacamar** · 02-05-2018, 12:56 PM - **2 Likes**

This park on Toronto's waterfront was landfilled from construction waste so the "beach" features a lot of bent steel reinforcing bars.

K-r, DA*300mm

zzeitg · 02-06-2018, 09:49 AM - **1 Like**

DA*200

Designosophy · 02-06-2018, 11:39 AM

I had to stop by to say that I just got a used 50-135 and I'm astounded by 1) The image quality, even wide open, 2) the AF speed, which is (surprisingly) among the fastest I've ever encountered, and 3) the AF accuracy on my K-5 — it's easily the most accurate-focusing lens I've ever used, hands down. I've owned the Tamron 70-200 f/2.8, the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8, numerous 135 primes (including two copies of the K 135 f/2.5, a Takumar 135 f/2.5, the Pentax A 135 f/2.5, the M 135 f/3.5, and the Tak-Bayonet 135 f/2.5 just to name a few), as well as the SMC DA 70 f/2.4, the FA 77 f/1.8, a ton of 50s (though not the DA* 55), and a good number of other lenses. The quality of the 50-135 is head and shoulders above the Sigma and Tamron zooms. It's at least as sharp as the K 135 f/2.5 wide open (at 135mm, of course). I'm going to sell my DA 70 Limited, since its only benefit now is its tiny size & weight. The 50-135 is just so good. I used it at church last week in very low light, and it did great. I did some head shots this morning for a customer, and I couldn't be more pleased.

**Crooski** · 02-07-2018, 12:51 PM - **2 Likes**

Tanker Pentax DA* 16-50mm

**SunValley** · 02-07-2018, 01:22 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Designosophy

I'm astounded by 1) The image quality, even wide open, 2) the AF speed, which is (surprisingly) among the fastest I've ever encountered, and 3) the AF accuracy on my K-5

I will second that! Comments in the lens review section of this forum tend to say the 50-135 AF is ok if you want to shoot a snail race but I get nice shots of my kids indoor sports activities (figure skating, cheerleading, basketball and badminton). And 50-135 is such a nice range for aps-c, and the lens doesn't weigh a ton like a 70-200. My favorite lens by far.

robjmitchell · 02-09-2018, 04:14 AM - **8 Likes**

Forgot this one, 16-50.

Andep · 02-10-2018, 09:56 AM - **4 Likes**

DA*55mm, F1.4

DA*16-50mm, 16mm, F2.8

DA*16-50mm, 39mm, F2.8

DA*16-50mm, 16mm, F6.3

robjmitchell · 02-12-2018, 03:09 PM - **4 Likes**

A couple more from the 16-50

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Andep Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 49	DA55mm, F1.4 DA16-50mm, 16mm, F2.8 DA16-50mm, 39mm, F2.8 DA16-50mm, 16mm, F6.3 DA*16-50mm, 16mm, F6.3

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by juristkostya *60-250 Number 1 is really striking. Congratulations.

02-04-2018, 05:16 AM	#4849
juristkostya Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ukraine, Kharkov Posts: 1,225	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Number 1 is really striking. Congratulations. thanks a lot

02-04-2018, 06:56 AM - 1 Like	#4850
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Originally posted by juristkostya *60-250 I agree. Number one is striking. Almost like a Chinese screen painting. Great shot.

02-04-2018, 07:20 AM	#4851
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	DA*200 (heavily-cropped)

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	any one want to join in the conversation ?? Pentax * lenses do they live up to the reputation and why - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com

02-05-2018, 12:56 PM - 2 Likes	#4853
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	This park on Toronto's waterfront was landfilled from construction waste so the "beach" features a lot of bent steel reinforcing bars. K-r, DA*300mm

02-06-2018, 09:49 AM - 1 Like	#4854
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	DA*200

02-06-2018, 11:39 AM	#4855
Designosophy Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northeast Philadelphia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,137	I had to stop by to say that I just got a used 50-135 and I'm astounded by 1) The image quality, even wide open, 2) the AF speed, which is (surprisingly) among the fastest I've ever encountered, and 3) the AF accuracy on my K-5 — it's easily the most accurate-focusing lens I've ever used, hands down. I've owned the Tamron 70-200 f/2.8, the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8, numerous 135 primes (including two copies of the K 135 f/2.5, a Takumar 135 f/2.5, the Pentax A 135 f/2.5, the M 135 f/3.5, and the Tak-Bayonet 135 f/2.5 just to name a few), as well as the SMC DA 70 f/2.4, the FA 77 f/1.8, a ton of 50s (though not the DA* 55), and a good number of other lenses. The quality of the 50-135 is head and shoulders above the Sigma and Tamron zooms. It's at least as sharp as the K 135 f/2.5 wide open (at 135mm, of course). I'm going to sell my DA 70 Limited, since its only benefit now is its tiny size & weight. The 50-135 is just so good. I used it at church last week in very low light, and it did great. I did some head shots this morning for a customer, and I couldn't be more pleased.

02-07-2018, 01:22 PM - 2 Likes	#4857
SunValley Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 573	Originally posted by Designosophy I'm astounded by 1) The image quality, even wide open, 2) the AF speed, which is (surprisingly) among the fastest I've ever encountered, and 3) the AF accuracy on my K-5 I will second that! Comments in the lens review section of this forum tend to say the 50-135 AF is ok if you want to shoot a snail race but I get nice shots of my kids indoor sports activities (figure skating, cheerleading, basketball and badminton). And 50-135 is such a nice range for aps-c, and the lens doesn't weigh a ton like a 70-200. My favorite lens by far.

02-09-2018, 04:14 AM - 8 Likes	#4858
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	Forgot this one, 16-50.

02-12-2018, 03:09 PM - 4 Likes	#4860
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	A couple more from the 16-50