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wowtip · 10-15-2009, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by Henrik Kristensen

So my two first Limiteds arrived today (40 & 70).

What an amazing piece of engineering that tiny 40 pancake lens is !!

So small, yet fast(ish) and apparently sharp wide open...

My very first test shot with it:

.I like people pictures in black and white, but wanted to show the colors out of this lens as well

:

.

I don't think I'll ever sell it

Very nice test shot. I only have the DA35 of the limiteds, but it is also great for people.

One thing about the DA ltds though, is that I sometimes think they lack a bit of character or personality. They take great neutral photos, very good shapness, color and ok bokeh. But images lack some of that special "something" you can see in images taken with the FA ltds and other older lenses.

Henrik Kristensen · 10-15-2009, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by netuser

Really sharp images.
Seems you got a keeper

I think so

For people who still wonder what these lenses look like and how small they are:

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And the first two test shots with the DA 70 Ltd:

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twilight_samurai · 10-15-2009, 12:46 PM

Originally posted by wowtip

Great autumn shots!

Btw, would anyone care to explain to a non native english speaker what (if any) difference there is between the terms "fall" and "autumn"?

sorry for OT

I don't think there are any differences between the meaning, except for perhaps where the terms are more commonly used. I think the English use the term "autumn" and the US uses the term "fall". But with me being Canadian, I use either one, interchangeably.

The term "fall" I think refers to the falling of the leaves off of the trees.. I dunno if the trees in England experience the same changes?

kristoffon · 10-15-2009, 04:21 PM

where are the awesome DA15 shots?

jsherman999 · 10-15-2009, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by kristoffon

where are the awesome DA15 shots?

I agree, really want to see more from the DA 15ltd.

andi · 10-15-2009, 08:50 PM

Henrik, this is just the beginning

a month ago I didn't know Pentax existed, as you can see, sometimes
the disease progresses quite fast...

regor · 10-15-2009, 09:03 PM

Hey Andi, that is definitely a Limited infection that you've got, and that makes you a Prime candidate to show us how each of the ltds compares with the same scene and same POV. Are you up for the challenge ?

heliphoto · 10-15-2009, 09:06 PM

Originally posted by andi

Henrik, this is just the beginning

a month ago I didn't know Pentax existed, as you can see, sometimes
the disease progresses quite fast...

Wow! That's a beautiful lineup! I take it you moved to Pentax for the Limiteds???

andi · 10-15-2009, 09:13 PM

Originally posted by heliphoto

Wow! That's a beautiful lineup! I take it you moved to Pentax for the Limiteds???

Well, I didn't really "move". I was just looking for a small system to get as much
quality of my Canon 5D MkII + L-lenses system as possible.
I don't always want to travel with all my heavy equipment

I considered everything, micro 4/3, even the new Leica M9. And then I remembered -
I had seen some beautiful pancake lenses somewhere before...
So yeah, I bought the Pentax system for all those great small lenses...

andi · 10-15-2009, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by regor

Are you up for the challenge ?

sorry, I'm not. I'm gonna post some random images, but I'm done with the tests...

Henrik Kristensen · 10-15-2009, 11:20 PM

Originally posted by andi

Henrik, this is just the beginning

a month ago I didn't know Pentax existed, as you can see, sometimes
the disease progresses quite fast...

Looks great !!!

My next purchase will be either DA 21 Ltd. or Pentax F 50 f/1.4, but I think it might be a while... gotta get me a flash first

MikePerham · 10-16-2009, 08:22 AM

Originally posted by andi

Well, I didn't really "move". I was just looking for a small system to get as much
quality of my Canon 5D MkII + L-lenses system as possible.
I don't always want to travel with all my heavy equipment

I considered everything, micro 4/3, even the new Leica M9. And then I remembered -
I had seen some beautiful pancake lenses somewhere before...
So yeah, I bought the Pentax system for all those great small lenses...

I have been shooting Pentax for years, and had the DA35 macro limited before buying the K-7. The pair matched up so well, that I have just ordered the DA15 and FA77 limiteds to make a basic 3 lens travel/light setup. I also acquired a small bag that can be worn as either a belt or shoulder bag that carries lets me carry this kit plus a 360 flash. I would like just one more longer limited to complete this kit.

Like Andi, I looked at the micro 4/3 options, but decided to stay with Pentax and the limiteds for my compact go anywhere needs.

Norwegian Blue · 10-19-2009, 02:31 PM - **1 Like**

Great shots, everyone!

The DA 35 was my first limited lens, and what a great lens! Plenty sharp, great focal lenght and amazing close focus ability in a fairly small package! I fint the DA35 to be the most versitale of all my lenses. it's also able to produce magical bokeh at closer focusing distances. I highly reccomand this lens to everyone owning a Pentax DSLR!

Some sample images:

f/3.2:

Wide open at f/2.8:

Stopped down to f/5.6:

axl · 10-19-2009, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by andi

Henrik, this is just the beginning

a month ago I didn't know Pentax existed, as you can see, sometimes
the disease progresses quite fast...

now this is sight...
congrats on that line up mate!!!
enjoy it

axl · 10-19-2009, 02:44 PM

@ twilight samurai:
great shots, love the colours

10-19-2009, 02:31 PM - 1 Like	#58
Norwegian Blue New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery Posts: 4	Some DA35 Ltd shots Great shots, everyone! The DA 35 was my first limited lens, and what a great lens! Plenty sharp, great focal lenght and amazing close focus ability in a fairly small package! I fint the DA35 to be the most versitale of all my lenses. it's also able to produce magical bokeh at closer focusing distances. I highly reccomand this lens to everyone owning a Pentax DSLR! Some sample images: f/3.2: Wide open at f/2.8: Stopped down to f/5.6:

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10-15-2009, 09:23 AM	#46
wowtip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West coast Photos: Gallery Posts: 261	Originally posted by Henrik Kristensen So my two first Limiteds arrived today (40 & 70). What an amazing piece of engineering that tiny 40 pancake lens is !! So small, yet fast(ish) and apparently sharp wide open... My very first test shot with it: .I like people pictures in black and white, but wanted to show the colors out of this lens as well : . I don't think I'll ever sell it Very nice test shot. I only have the DA35 of the limiteds, but it is also great for people. One thing about the DA ltds though, is that I sometimes think they lack a bit of character or personality. They take great neutral photos, very good shapness, color and ok bokeh. But images lack some of that special "something" you can see in images taken with the FA ltds and other older lenses.

10-15-2009, 09:36 AM	#47
Henrik Kristensen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Odense Photos: Albums Posts: 153	Originally posted by netuser Really sharp images. Seems you got a keeper I think so For people who still wonder what these lenses look like and how small they are: - And the first two test shots with the DA 70 Ltd: -

10-15-2009, 12:46 PM	#48
twilight_samurai Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 288	Originally posted by wowtip Great autumn shots! Btw, would anyone care to explain to a non native english speaker what (if any) difference there is between the terms "fall" and "autumn"? sorry for OT I don't think there are any differences between the meaning, except for perhaps where the terms are more commonly used. I think the English use the term "autumn" and the US uses the term "fall". But with me being Canadian, I use either one, interchangeably. The term "fall" I think refers to the falling of the leaves off of the trees.. I dunno if the trees in England experience the same changes?

10-15-2009, 04:21 PM	#49
kristoffon Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brazil Posts: 532	where are the awesome DA15 shots?

10-15-2009, 07:35 PM	#50
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by kristoffon where are the awesome DA15 shots? I agree, really want to see more from the DA 15ltd.

10-15-2009, 08:50 PM	#51
andi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 200	Henrik, this is just the beginning a month ago I didn't know Pentax existed, as you can see, sometimes the disease progresses quite fast...

10-15-2009, 09:03 PM	#52
regor Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Victoria, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 356	Hey Andi, that is definitely a Limited infection that you've got, and that makes you a Prime candidate to show us how each of the ltds compares with the same scene and same POV. Are you up for the challenge ?

10-15-2009, 09:06 PM	#53
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539	Originally posted by andi Henrik, this is just the beginning a month ago I didn't know Pentax existed, as you can see, sometimes the disease progresses quite fast... Wow! That's a beautiful lineup! I take it you moved to Pentax for the Limiteds???

10-15-2009, 09:13 PM	#54
andi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 200	Originally posted by heliphoto Wow! That's a beautiful lineup! I take it you moved to Pentax for the Limiteds??? Well, I didn't really "move". I was just looking for a small system to get as much quality of my Canon 5D MkII + L-lenses system as possible. I don't always want to travel with all my heavy equipment I considered everything, micro 4/3, even the new Leica M9. And then I remembered - I had seen some beautiful pancake lenses somewhere before... So yeah, I bought the Pentax system for all those great small lenses...

10-15-2009, 09:15 PM	#55
andi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 200	Originally posted by regor Are you up for the challenge ? sorry, I'm not. I'm gonna post some random images, but I'm done with the tests...

10-15-2009, 11:20 PM	#56
Henrik Kristensen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Odense Photos: Albums Posts: 153	Originally posted by andi Henrik, this is just the beginning a month ago I didn't know Pentax existed, as you can see, sometimes the disease progresses quite fast... Looks great !!! My next purchase will be either DA 21 Ltd. or Pentax F 50 f/1.4, but I think it might be a while... gotta get me a flash first

10-16-2009, 08:22 AM	#57
MikePerham Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Prince George, BC Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 642	Originally posted by andi Well, I didn't really "move". I was just looking for a small system to get as much quality of my Canon 5D MkII + L-lenses system as possible. I don't always want to travel with all my heavy equipment I considered everything, micro 4/3, even the new Leica M9. And then I remembered - I had seen some beautiful pancake lenses somewhere before... So yeah, I bought the Pentax system for all those great small lenses... I have been shooting Pentax for years, and had the DA35 macro limited before buying the K-7. The pair matched up so well, that I have just ordered the DA15 and FA77 limiteds to make a basic 3 lens travel/light setup. I also acquired a small bag that can be worn as either a belt or shoulder bag that carries lets me carry this kit plus a 360 flash. I would like just one more longer limited to complete this kit. Like Andi, I looked at the micro 4/3 options, but decided to stay with Pentax and the limiteds for my compact go anywhere needs.

10-19-2009, 02:42 PM	#59
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Originally posted by andi Henrik, this is just the beginning a month ago I didn't know Pentax existed, as you can see, sometimes the disease progresses quite fast... now this is sight... congrats on that line up mate!!! enjoy it

10-19-2009, 02:44 PM	#60
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	@ twilight samurai: great shots, love the colours

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