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noelpolar · 10-22-2020, 02:41 PM - **1 Like**

mmmm....my vote is for 35 plates of ribs....

**JensE** · 10-22-2020, 03:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pinholecam

I have both the FA35/2 and the FA31ltd.
On apsc, I liked the FA35 more, and the 31ltd seemed rather pointless, but once the K1 arrived, I'd take the 31ltd as my most used lens.

Interestingly, my preferences are the same between the two (four): KP+FA35/2.0, K1+31Ltd - with different field of view, of course.

|> off-topic:
Maybe it's because I like to use the KP with a 49mm set of lenses - selection from DA15, F28, FA35, DA40, F50, FA77, DFA100WR, CJZ or M135/3.5 - but honestly, I'm mostly using it with compact zoom(s)+DA15. The 31Ltd just doesn't fit this. The obvious gap may be filled with A24/2.8 or Color Skopar 20/3.5 at times, which both could be used with a step-down ring on APS-C. <|

After having seen the above linked comparisons, I had to get my hands on an HD :-) I'll try to do a 3-way comparison next week between FA31mm, FA35mm and HD-FA35mm - if weather cooperates and creates some high-contrast landscapes. Afterwards, I'm planning to sell one (and DA40) or two of them.

stevebrot · 10-22-2020, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by JensE

I'll try to do a 3-way comparison next week between FA31mm, FA35mm and HD-FA35mm - if weather cooperates and creates some high-contrast landscapes.

Cool! Be sure and do a review of the HD for PF.

Steve

**JensE** · 11-02-2020, 06:27 PM - **1 Like**

Turned out to be dull skies or fast changing light - not really suitable for an in-depth comparison. Love the robust handling of huge contrasts, as in this picture, where very slight fringing along the branches against the sun (bottom right) was easily removed. Flare is well behaved. A small but noticeable step up from the smc FA, as far as I can see from the comparisons so far.

angelo9978 · 11-07-2020, 05:20 PM - **2 Likes**

31mm limited for the special rendering

**UncleVanya** · 11-07-2020, 08:00 PM

Originally posted by angelo9978

31mm limited for the special rendering

I like how her outfit and ink compliment each other. I'm not a fan of body art but that makes a great combo.

Eyejason · 06-19-2021, 12:42 AM

The Pentax 35mm f2 is very good on the K1

weaponx525 · 07-18-2021, 04:35 PM

How about the 35 mm macro? Does it improve image quality? It would seem you have to get too close?

Bertrand3000 · 07-18-2021, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by weaponx525

How about the 35 mm macro? Does it improve image quality? It would seem you have to get too close?

The DA 35 macro is an excellent lens, you don't have to get "too close" for it to shine, but it is designed for APS-C sensors. It will have black corners on K1 unless used in crop mode, which will not give you the same angle of view.

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10-22-2020, 02:41 PM - 1 Like	#31
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	mmmm....my vote is for 35 plates of ribs....

10-22-2020, 03:13 PM - 1 Like	#32
JensE Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Leipzig Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,977	Originally posted by pinholecam I have both the FA35/2 and the FA31ltd. On apsc, I liked the FA35 more, and the 31ltd seemed rather pointless, but once the K1 arrived, I'd take the 31ltd as my most used lens. Interestingly, my preferences are the same between the two (four): KP+FA35/2.0, K1+31Ltd - with different field of view, of course. \|> off-topic: Maybe it's because I like to use the KP with a 49mm set of lenses - selection from DA15, F28, FA35, DA40, F50, FA77, DFA100WR, CJZ or M135/3.5 - but honestly, I'm mostly using it with compact zoom(s)+DA15. The 31Ltd just doesn't fit this. The obvious gap may be filled with A24/2.8 or Color Skopar 20/3.5 at times, which both could be used with a step-down ring on APS-C. <\| After having seen the above linked comparisons, I had to get my hands on an HD :-) I'll try to do a 3-way comparison next week between FA31mm, FA35mm and HD-FA35mm - if weather cooperates and creates some high-contrast landscapes. Afterwards, I'm planning to sell one (and DA40) or two of them.

10-22-2020, 03:17 PM	#33
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by JensE I'll try to do a 3-way comparison next week between FA31mm, FA35mm and HD-FA35mm - if weather cooperates and creates some high-contrast landscapes. Cool! Be sure and do a review of the HD for PF. Steve

11-02-2020, 06:27 PM - 1 Like	#34
JensE Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Leipzig Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,977	Turned out to be dull skies or fast changing light - not really suitable for an in-depth comparison. Love the robust handling of huge contrasts, as in this picture, where very slight fringing along the branches against the sun (bottom right) was easily removed. Flare is well behaved. A small but noticeable step up from the smc FA, as far as I can see from the comparisons so far.

11-07-2020, 08:00 PM	#36
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,468	Originally posted by angelo9978 31mm limited for the special rendering I like how her outfit and ink compliment each other. I'm not a fan of body art but that makes a great combo.

06-19-2021, 12:42 AM	#37
Eyejason Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 61	The Pentax 35mm f2 is very good on the K1

07-18-2021, 04:35 PM	#38
weaponx525 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 138	How about the 35 mm macro? Does it improve image quality? It would seem you have to get too close?

07-18-2021, 08:45 PM	#39
Bertrand3000 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 2,009	Originally posted by weaponx525 How about the 35 mm macro? Does it improve image quality? It would seem you have to get too close? The DA 35 macro is an excellent lens, you don't have to get "too close" for it to shine, but it is designed for APS-C sensors. It will have black corners on K1 unless used in crop mode, which will not give you the same angle of view.

Which 35mm lens?

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