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tangus · 04-05-2010, 04:44 PM

Ecaterin · 04-05-2010, 07:13 PM

I'm having a fantastic time with the DA 35mm. This lens can do no wrong

My favorite 2 shots at this point:

Color and contrast blow me away, but so does the complete lack of CA:

twokatmew · 04-05-2010, 10:31 PM

I love my DA35 too!

axl · 04-06-2010, 12:29 AM

I miss sthis club.
Ecaterin, the B&W is just great IMO!

shiner · 04-06-2010, 03:59 AM

The front barrel on my recently traded for DA 70 has a slightly "loose" feel. It can be moved a little side to side (and I think front-back). While this seems to have no effect on IQ, is it normal? Other Limiteds I have/had were tight...

shiner · 04-06-2010, 04:08 AM

DA35:

Ecaterin · 04-06-2010, 06:38 AM

Originally posted by axl

I miss sthis club.
Ecaterin, the B&W is just great IMO!

Thank you indeed, Axl!

legacyb4 · 04-06-2010, 12:31 PM

Just to confirm, you aren't talking about the hood by any chance, are you?

Originally posted by shiner

The front barrel on my recently traded for DA 70 has a slightly "loose" feel. It can be moved a little side to side (and I think front-back). While this seems to have no effect on IQ, is it normal? Other Limiteds I have/had were tight...

I love the DA 21mm for kid shots; I wonder if I'd love the DA 15mm that much more?!?

shiner · 04-06-2010, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by legacyb4

Just to confirm, you aren't talking about the hood by any chance, are you?

No, actually the entire front group can "wiggle" a bit. As I said, it doesn't affect IQ, but while looking through the VF, if I tap the front of the lens lightly or rock the focus ring, the image moves perceptibly as well. I just wonder if this is normal, or if it might need to be adjusted by a tech...

**MikeW** · 04-06-2010, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by twitch

DA70 in action....

I love it! The beach ought to use it for advertisement.

axl · 04-06-2010, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by shiner

The front barrel on my recently traded for DA 70 has a slightly "loose" feel. It can be moved a little side to side (and I think front-back). While this seems to have no effect on IQ, is it normal? Other Limiteds I have/had were tight...

I used to have the same thing with my DA40. No worries, from what I have read, it's normal for DA ltds to have or develop a bit of play...

timstone · 04-06-2010, 04:30 PM

So if one were to acquire a DA limited lens....what would you suggest? The lenses I own are in my sig. I'm pretty sure I'd like something longer than 50mm....so does that just leave the 70mm??

deadwolfbones · 04-06-2010, 05:54 PM

the 70/2.4 is my favorite, but really it's hard to go wrong.

timstone · 04-06-2010, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

the 70/2.4 is my favorite, but really it's hard to go wrong.

After seeing the price of the 70 compared to some of the other limiteds I think I am actively searching for one right now

shiner · 04-06-2010, 07:11 PM

Originally posted by axl

I used to have the same thing with my DA40. No worries, from what I have read, it's normal for DA ltds to have or develop a bit of play...

Thanks, that's the sort of thing I needed to hear! I'll go back to enjoying my new lens now.

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04-05-2010, 07:13 PM	#347
Ecaterin Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 723	I'm having a fantastic time with the DA 35mm. This lens can do no wrong My favorite 2 shots at this point: Color and contrast blow me away, but so does the complete lack of CA:

04-05-2010, 10:31 PM	#348
twokatmew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lansing, MI Photos: Albums Posts: 509	I love my DA35 too!

04-06-2010, 12:29 AM	#349
axl Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,181	I miss sthis club. Ecaterin, the B&W is just great IMO!

04-06-2010, 03:59 AM	#350
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	The front barrel on my recently traded for DA 70 has a slightly "loose" feel. It can be moved a little side to side (and I think front-back). While this seems to have no effect on IQ, is it normal? Other Limiteds I have/had were tight...

04-06-2010, 04:08 AM	#351
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	DA35:

04-06-2010, 06:38 AM	#352
Ecaterin Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 723	Originally posted by axl I miss sthis club. Ecaterin, the B&W is just great IMO! Thank you indeed, Axl!

04-06-2010, 12:31 PM	#353
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784 Original Poster	Just to confirm, you aren't talking about the hood by any chance, are you? Originally posted by shiner The front barrel on my recently traded for DA 70 has a slightly "loose" feel. It can be moved a little side to side (and I think front-back). While this seems to have no effect on IQ, is it normal? Other Limiteds I have/had were tight... I love the DA 21mm for kid shots; I wonder if I'd love the DA 15mm that much more?!?

04-06-2010, 02:00 PM	#354
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Originally posted by legacyb4 Just to confirm, you aren't talking about the hood by any chance, are you? No, actually the entire front group can "wiggle" a bit. As I said, it doesn't affect IQ, but while looking through the VF, if I tap the front of the lens lightly or rock the focus ring, the image moves perceptibly as well. I just wonder if this is normal, or if it might need to be adjusted by a tech...

04-06-2010, 02:56 PM	#355
MikeW Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 437	Originally posted by twitch DA70 in action.... I love it! The beach ought to use it for advertisement.

04-06-2010, 02:59 PM	#356
axl Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,181	Originally posted by shiner The front barrel on my recently traded for DA 70 has a slightly "loose" feel. It can be moved a little side to side (and I think front-back). While this seems to have no effect on IQ, is it normal? Other Limiteds I have/had were tight... I used to have the same thing with my DA40. No worries, from what I have read, it's normal for DA ltds to have or develop a bit of play...

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04-06-2010, 04:30 PM	#357
timstone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 400	So if one were to acquire a DA limited lens....what would you suggest? The lenses I own are in my sig. I'm pretty sure I'd like something longer than 50mm....so does that just leave the 70mm??

04-06-2010, 05:54 PM	#358
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,451	the 70/2.4 is my favorite, but really it's hard to go wrong.

04-06-2010, 05:55 PM	#359
timstone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 400	Originally posted by deadwolfbones the 70/2.4 is my favorite, but really it's hard to go wrong. After seeing the price of the 70 compared to some of the other limiteds I think I am actively searching for one right now

04-06-2010, 07:11 PM	#360
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Originally posted by axl I used to have the same thing with my DA40. No worries, from what I have read, it's normal for DA ltds to have or develop a bit of play... Thanks, that's the sort of thing I needed to hear! I'll go back to enjoying my new lens now.

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