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Kunzite · 11-30-2017, 09:08 AM - **1 Like**

It doesn't really manage the one-eye-in-focus look... disappointing

Na Horuk · 11-30-2017, 09:34 AM

Even the edges of the frame, like the wood texture at the very top or bottom, are still sharp. Definitely seems like it can compete with the other sharpness monsters that are so popular these days (Tamron 45mm, Sigma 50mm, Zeiss 50mm)

awscreo · 11-30-2017, 11:37 AM

ok, maybe next year with tax returns

robjmitchell · 11-30-2017, 11:39 AM

I see Pixie dust!

mee · 11-30-2017, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Even the edges of the frame, like the wood texture at the very top or bottom, are still sharp. Definitely seems like it can compete with the other sharpness monsters that are so popular these days (Tamron 45mm, Sigma 50mm, Zeiss 50mm)

Well in the text that goes along with the image it seems to indicate it isn't the full frame being shown since it is a prototype or taken with a prototype camera, I'm not sure which. And it also indicates closest focusing distance is 0.4 m

But yes it is quite sharp.

biz-engineer · 11-30-2017, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by Belnan

ahh man it's about to get crazy!

Even at small size, this image is shocking.

**ffking** · 11-30-2017, 12:18 PM

Obviously I don't know what if any post processing was done, but the colours look great and the micro-contrast looks great - very pleasing result with the classic Pentax look.

thibs · 11-30-2017, 12:42 PM

Mmm
/me wants badly. Ouch.

Winder · 11-30-2017, 01:56 PM

I have no doubt that it will be a great lens. Hope Ricoh releases it soon.

dcpropilot · 11-30-2017, 02:16 PM

First sample photo taken with the HD Pentax-D FA? 50mm f/1,4 SDM AW posted online by Ricoh Japan | Pentax Rumors

mee · 11-30-2017, 02:23 PM

DFA*50 1.4 coming - Page 137 - PentaxForums.com

Quicksand · 11-30-2017, 02:53 PM - **2 Likes**

Hey wow, it's an ACTUAL news/rumor!

Mistral75 · 11-30-2017, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by mee

Well in the text that goes along with the image it seems to indicate it isn't the full frame being shown since it is a prototype or taken with a prototype camera, I'm not sure which. And it also indicates closest focusing distance is 0.4 m

But yes it is quite sharp.

Actually they indicate that it isn't the full size being shown since the lens is a prototype. Hence the 1,281 x 1,920 pixels.

Chris Mak · 11-30-2017, 03:04 PM

Even with the small image dimensions, and even if a prototype, that lens is going to be a must have by the looks of it. I'm almost sorry for going the Sony route

Chris

Na Horuk · 11-30-2017, 03:28 PM

The sample doesn't give us a lot of info to compare the DFA* 50mm to other 50mm lenses out there, but it certainly seems to be/have:
a) sharp even in edges
b) very smooth bokeh
c) subtle contrasts and saturated colours

11-30-2017, 02:16 PM	#2065
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11-30-2017, 09:08 AM - 1 Like	#2056
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	It doesn't really manage the one-eye-in-focus look... disappointing

11-30-2017, 09:34 AM	#2057
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Even the edges of the frame, like the wood texture at the very top or bottom, are still sharp. Definitely seems like it can compete with the other sharpness monsters that are so popular these days (Tamron 45mm, Sigma 50mm, Zeiss 50mm)

11-30-2017, 11:37 AM	#2058
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	ok, maybe next year with tax returns

11-30-2017, 11:39 AM	#2059
robjmitchell Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 1,776	I see Pixie dust!

11-30-2017, 11:56 AM	#2060
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Na Horuk Even the edges of the frame, like the wood texture at the very top or bottom, are still sharp. Definitely seems like it can compete with the other sharpness monsters that are so popular these days (Tamron 45mm, Sigma 50mm, Zeiss 50mm) Well in the text that goes along with the image it seems to indicate it isn't the full frame being shown since it is a prototype or taken with a prototype camera, I'm not sure which. And it also indicates closest focusing distance is 0.4 m But yes it is quite sharp.

11-30-2017, 12:18 PM	#2061
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,252	Originally posted by Belnan ahh man it's about to get crazy! Even at small size, this image is shocking.

11-30-2017, 12:18 PM	#2062
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	Obviously I don't know what if any post processing was done, but the colours look great and the micro-contrast looks great - very pleasing result with the classic Pentax look.

11-30-2017, 12:42 PM	#2063
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Mmm /me wants badly. Ouch.

11-30-2017, 01:56 PM	#2064
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	I have no doubt that it will be a great lens. Hope Ricoh releases it soon.

11-30-2017, 02:23 PM	#2066
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	DFA*50 1.4 coming - Page 137 - PentaxForums.com

11-30-2017, 02:53 PM - 2 Likes	#2067
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Hey wow, it's an ACTUAL news/rumor!

11-30-2017, 03:00 PM	#2068
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by mee Well in the text that goes along with the image it seems to indicate it isn't the full frame being shown since it is a prototype or taken with a prototype camera, I'm not sure which. And it also indicates closest focusing distance is 0.4 m But yes it is quite sharp. Actually they indicate that it isn't the full size being shown since the lens is a prototype. Hence the 1,281 x 1,920 pixels.

11-30-2017, 03:04 PM	#2069
Chris Mak Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 639	Even with the small image dimensions, and even if a prototype, that lens is going to be a must have by the looks of it. I'm almost sorry for going the Sony route Chris

11-30-2017, 03:28 PM	#2070
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	The sample doesn't give us a lot of info to compare the DFA* 50mm to other 50mm lenses out there, but it certainly seems to be/have: a) sharp even in edges b) very smooth bokeh c) subtle contrasts and saturated colours