DA 35 - Quickshift?

Steve Beswick · 09-08-2010, 09:41 PM

If it is a DA AL, doesn't that mean it automatically comes with Quickshift?

ogl · 09-08-2010, 09:43 PM

It's DA-L - no QS. No distance markings, lens hood - optional (as I understand), no aperture ring. All plastic.

Blue · 09-08-2010, 09:45 PM

Originally posted by Steve Beswick

If it is a DA AL, doesn't that mean it automatically comes with Quickshift?

It is being called a DA L 35/2.4 AL. If it had quickshift, they would be touting it on the Pentax Imaging site. The only thing this lens has on the FA 35/2 is the SP. It is a down grade in every other way, slower, no aperture ring, and plasti-mount.

Steve Beswick · 09-08-2010, 09:48 PM

Well if I could buy a FA 35 for $219, which means probably $170 from B&H, I wouldn't be looking at this thing!

Edit: also, I didn't notice it is a DA-L.

Blue · 09-08-2010, 09:53 PM

Originally posted by Steve Beswick

Well if I could buy a FA 35 for $219, which means probably $170 from B&H, I wouldn't be looking at this thing!

Edit: also, I didn't notice it is a DA-L.

The FA was $299 shipped when Pentax canceled in their infinite un-Wisdom. Some guys in Tokyo need kicked in the arse until their noses bleed.

FotoPete · 09-08-2010, 09:56 PM

When I saw the release, I thought of the Lens-In-a-Caps from ebay lol. sad day but at least the FA35 formula is back minus 1/2 a stop?

creampuff · 09-08-2010, 09:59 PM

I predict this lens will be a colored flop...

When the press release says "a lightweight inexpensive 'normal' prime", "one of the lightest SLR lenses available at a mere 124g" and "hybrid aspherical optical element"

it just screams PLASTIC, including the lens elements.
Sadly, I think Pentax just killed sales of the DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited with this new lens.

levelred · 09-08-2010, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by creampuff

it just screams PLASTIC, including the lens elements.
Sadly, I think Pentax just killed sales of the DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited with this new lens.

Damned if you do, damned if you don't...

kevinschoenmakers · 09-08-2010, 10:22 PM

What's also troubling, there's apparently no place to attach a hood except for the filter thread. Some serious corner cutting here.

Eruditass · 09-08-2010, 10:26 PM

Originally posted by creampuff

I predict this lens will be a colored flop...

When the press release says "a lightweight inexpensive 'normal' prime", "one of the lightest SLR lenses available at a mere 124g" and "hybrid aspherical optical element"

it just screams PLASTIC, including the lens elements.
Sadly, I think Pentax just killed sales of the DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited with this new lens.

Most lenses have plastic elements. If it was f2, i'd be all over it. I'll stick with my DA40...

**Ash** · 09-08-2010, 10:37 PM

It'll be a flop amongst enthusiasts, but amongst the newbies keen on a good prime, this may just be the ticket.

The rest of us know to go with the FA 35 or DA 35 macro ltd...

wshi · 09-08-2010, 10:38 PM

Personally, I think it looks pretty. That's about all it has going for it though... that and the lightness of it is quite nice.

I think I'll keep saving for the Sigma 28mm f/1.8

Urkeldaedalus · 09-08-2010, 10:39 PM

Originally posted by FotoPete

When I saw the release, I thought of the Lens-In-a-Caps from ebay lol. sad day but at least the FA35 formula is back minus 1/2 a stop?

Seems like it very well might be. Both are 6 elements in 5 groups with 1 aspherical element. If it performs like the FA35 minus a 1/2 stop and sells for $150 or below I could see it being a very nice starter lens for someone. I think the people who are most disappointed are the people who would have paid $300+ for a reborn D-FA35 f/2.

axl · 09-08-2010, 10:52 PM

F2.4 when Nikon is offering f1.8 in the same price range/focal length?!? Am I the only one who thinks Hoya is loosing it? I think the should kill off FAltds, they are holding then back too much and this is one fine example...IMO

Miserere · 09-08-2010, 10:53 PM

Originally posted by Urkeldaedalus

I think the people who are most disappointed are the people who would have paid $300+ for a reborn D-FA35 f/2.

Or those who have been asking for a DA 28mm f/2 for the past few years

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09-08-2010, 09:43 PM	#2
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	It's DA-L - no QS. No distance markings, lens hood - optional (as I understand), no aperture ring. All plastic.

09-08-2010, 09:45 PM	#3
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Steve Beswick If it is a DA AL, doesn't that mean it automatically comes with Quickshift? It is being called a DA L 35/2.4 AL. If it had quickshift, they would be touting it on the Pentax Imaging site. The only thing this lens has on the FA 35/2 is the SP. It is a down grade in every other way, slower, no aperture ring, and plasti-mount.

09-08-2010, 09:48 PM	#4
Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,736 Original Poster	Well if I could buy a FA 35 for $219, which means probably $170 from B&H, I wouldn't be looking at this thing! Edit: also, I didn't notice it is a DA-L.

09-08-2010, 09:53 PM	#5
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Steve Beswick Well if I could buy a FA 35 for $219, which means probably $170 from B&H, I wouldn't be looking at this thing! Edit: also, I didn't notice it is a DA-L. The FA was $299 shipped when Pentax canceled in their infinite un-Wisdom. Some guys in Tokyo need kicked in the arse until their noses bleed.

09-08-2010, 09:56 PM	#6
FotoPete Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,774	When I saw the release, I thought of the Lens-In-a-Caps from ebay lol. sad day but at least the FA35 formula is back minus 1/2 a stop?

09-08-2010, 09:59 PM	#7
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	I predict this lens will be a colored flop... When the press release says "a lightweight inexpensive 'normal' prime", "one of the lightest SLR lenses available at a mere 124g" and "hybrid aspherical optical element" it just screams PLASTIC, including the lens elements. Sadly, I think Pentax just killed sales of the DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited with this new lens.

09-08-2010, 10:11 PM	#8
levelred Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: DFW Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 65	Originally posted by creampuff it just screams PLASTIC, including the lens elements. Sadly, I think Pentax just killed sales of the DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited with this new lens. Damned if you do, damned if you don't...

09-08-2010, 10:22 PM	#9
kevinschoenmakers Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shanghai Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,509	What's also troubling, there's apparently no place to attach a hood except for the filter thread. Some serious corner cutting here.

09-08-2010, 10:26 PM	#10
Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by creampuff I predict this lens will be a colored flop... When the press release says "a lightweight inexpensive 'normal' prime", "one of the lightest SLR lenses available at a mere 124g" and "hybrid aspherical optical element" it just screams PLASTIC, including the lens elements. Sadly, I think Pentax just killed sales of the DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited with this new lens. Most lenses have plastic elements. If it was f2, i'd be all over it. I'll stick with my DA40...

09-08-2010, 10:37 PM	#11
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	It'll be a flop amongst enthusiasts, but amongst the newbies keen on a good prime, this may just be the ticket. The rest of us know to go with the FA 35 or DA 35 macro ltd...

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09-08-2010, 10:38 PM	#12
wshi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 455	Personally, I think it looks pretty. That's about all it has going for it though... that and the lightness of it is quite nice. I think I'll keep saving for the Sigma 28mm f/1.8

09-08-2010, 10:39 PM	#13
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by FotoPete When I saw the release, I thought of the Lens-In-a-Caps from ebay lol. sad day but at least the FA35 formula is back minus 1/2 a stop? Seems like it very well might be. Both are 6 elements in 5 groups with 1 aspherical element. If it performs like the FA35 minus a 1/2 stop and sells for $150 or below I could see it being a very nice starter lens for someone. I think the people who are most disappointed are the people who would have paid $300+ for a reborn D-FA35 f/2.

09-08-2010, 10:52 PM	#14
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	F2.4 when Nikon is offering f1.8 in the same price range/focal length?!? Am I the only one who thinks Hoya is loosing it? I think the should kill off FAltds, they are holding then back too much and this is one fine example...IMO

09-08-2010, 10:53 PM	#15
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	Originally posted by Urkeldaedalus I think the people who are most disappointed are the people who would have paid $300+ for a reborn D-FA35 f/2. Or those who have been asking for a DA 28mm f/2 for the past few years ...