K3 with DFA* 50 1.4

**Mikesul** · 12-31-2018, 11:05 AM - **1 Like**

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**aslyfox** · 12-31-2018, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

For ASLYFOX

thanks but not necessary for me

I was just noting something

my mistake I had forgoten what the OP had asked for

I did not mean to imply that there was anything wrong with your post

**Mikesul** · 12-31-2018, 02:00 PM

No problem, Allen. Just having fun adding to the gear porn.

**aslyfox** · 12-31-2018, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

No problem, Allen. Just having fun adding to the gear porn.

ok

but why is yours such a weird color?

did you have an accident with some bleach ??

Luke. · 12-31-2018, 04:20 PM - **1 Like**

Many Thanks Mikesul!

Appreciated Mate

Luke

Lev · 01-03-2019, 03:28 AM - **1 Like**

Luke. · 01-05-2019, 04:03 AM - **1 Like**

Cheers Lev!

Lev · 01-06-2019, 01:10 AM

Originally posted by Luke.

Cheers Lev!

Luke, if you are about to get this lens for K3 and not sure yet here is what I think.

Firts off, popular part - the weight. As everyone who got this lens said that the lens is heavy, yes it's heavy but I can tell it's very well balanced even on K3 body despite the fact that it's almost 200 grams lighter than K-1. I was afraid that it could be front heavy but no. Holding K3 with this bad boy attached is just pleasure. Immediately makes you someone serious with a special goal.

Autofocus. At the beggining, I thought something is wrong with AF at large apertures but now I think it's a matter of time and I will get used to. Another important aspect I learned so far with this lens regarding autofocus accuracy is that it focuses much better with spot mode, not select single point at center but spot. Other than that, very fast, very quiet and pleasing autofocus. Manual focus is also great.

Picture quality. No doubt here, absolute winner, amazing colors, great bokeh, sharp as blade but you will never get a resolution K-1 can produce with this lens, and I don't mean only megapixels. Say DFA* 85mm with K-1 will be always better than DFA* 50mm with K-3.

If my budget will let me to this I will definitely buy DFA* 85mm when it comes out because at that time I'll be playing with K-1

Luke. · 01-06-2019, 10:26 PM

Thanks Lev

I have read that before about focus. I think it was on the Ricoh site about optimising accuracy with large aperture and yep you are correct spot focus setting is what they recommend.

I remember getting frustrated with the Da*55 when I tried it

Large aperture plus young kids is hard. I forgot that saying, Kids never stop moving lol

More luck going back to the Da 50 and practice

Thanks again for taking the time to type your thoughts

Appreciated

12-31-2018, 01:02 PM	#17
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Mikesul For ASLYFOX thanks but not necessary for me I was just noting something my mistake I had forgoten what the OP had asked for I did not mean to imply that there was anything wrong with your post Last edited by aslyfox; 12-31-2018 at 01:26 PM.

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Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	No problem, Allen. Just having fun adding to the gear porn.

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Mikesul No problem, Allen. Just having fun adding to the gear porn. ok but why is yours such a weird color? did you have an accident with some bleach ??

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Luke. Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 47 Original Poster	Cheers Lev!

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Lev Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tbilisi, Georgia Posts: 1,197	Originally posted by Luke. Cheers Lev! Luke, if you are about to get this lens for K3 and not sure yet here is what I think. Firts off, popular part - the weight. As everyone who got this lens said that the lens is heavy, yes it's heavy but I can tell it's very well balanced even on K3 body despite the fact that it's almost 200 grams lighter than K-1. I was afraid that it could be front heavy but no. Holding K3 with this bad boy attached is just pleasure. Immediately makes you someone serious with a special goal. Autofocus. At the beggining, I thought something is wrong with AF at large apertures but now I think it's a matter of time and I will get used to. Another important aspect I learned so far with this lens regarding autofocus accuracy is that it focuses much better with spot mode, not select single point at center but spot. Other than that, very fast, very quiet and pleasing autofocus. Manual focus is also great. Picture quality. No doubt here, absolute winner, amazing colors, great bokeh, sharp as blade but you will never get a resolution K-1 can produce with this lens, and I don't mean only megapixels. Say DFA* 85mm with K-1 will be always better than DFA* 50mm with K-3. If my budget will let me to this I will definitely buy DFA* 85mm when it comes out because at that time I'll be playing with K-1

01-06-2019, 10:26 PM	#24
Luke. Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 47 Original Poster	Thanks Lev I have read that before about focus. I think it was on the Ricoh site about optimising accuracy with large aperture and yep you are correct spot focus setting is what they recommend. I remember getting frustrated with the Da*55 when I tried it Large aperture plus young kids is hard. I forgot that saying, Kids never stop moving lol More luck going back to the Da 50 and practice Thanks again for taking the time to type your thoughts Appreciated

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