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**Artphoto** · 06-02-2023, 02:54 PM

Originally posted by phoebus

I have K3iiiM and D-FA*50 1.4 : the combination rocks. (as does the D-FA Ltd 21 2.4 and I agree the DA*200 2.8 is also a good match)

For portraits, I doubt you would be disappointed with the D-FA* - it's clinically sharp from F1.4, but transitions to out of focus beautifully. Hope that helps

I'll try to upload something with the combo tomorrow.

Thanks a lot phoebus!! It's the answer i was looking for.Real user feedback.The K3III Mono is so sharp natively,i was astonished at first!Much sharper IMO than a bayer 24 mp sensor aps-c (i have one btw).So it came by surprise to me and i had to look at what lens could provide at least the same native sharpness across the frame at the wider f stops.

The other important thing for me is the field curvature.Do you notice any with the D-FA*50 1.4?
Again,thanks a bunch.Much appreciated.

Last edited by Artphoto; 06-02-2023 at 03:13 PM. Reason: Adding something usefull to the conversation.

Sandy Hancock · 06-02-2023, 03:23 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Artphoto

The other important thing for me is the field curvature.Do you notice any with the D-FA*50 1.4?

None I can see here! Crop camera. Wide open. Bigger version in Flickr

A look along the bottom of this full frame shot shows a pretty straight line of focus as well.

**Artphoto** · 06-02-2023, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

None I can see here! Crop camera. Wide open. Bigger version in Flickr

Excellent!!Thank you Sandy!

**Rondec** · 06-03-2023, 03:17 AM - **3 Likes**

I have the DFA *50 and a regular K-3 III. I have been very pleased with the combination and find that it locks focus quickly and is sharp from wide open.

I wouldn't see why using it with a monochrome K-3 III would give different results.

**Artphoto** · 06-03-2023, 04:56 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

I have the DFA *50 and a regular K-3 III. I have been very pleased with the combination and find that it locks focus quickly and is sharp from wide open.

I wouldn't see why using it with a monochrome K-3 III would give different results.

Great photos.Thank you Rondec!

phoebus · 06-03-2023, 12:57 PM - **1 Like**

Hi @Artphoto,

I'm away from my home fileserver, so here is a new photo with the D-FA*50 fully open. Subject matter is not very photogenic, but hopefully illustrates the performance!

First photo is JPG direct from the camera (almost 11MB before being downsampled on upload Dropbox Link to original), second is via LR Classic. There is virtually no distortion I can detect with this lens, focus is quick, accurate and quiet - no focus fine adjustment has been necessary on my K-1, K-3iii or K-3iiiM.

**Artphoto** · 06-03-2023, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by phoebus

Hi @Artphoto,

I'm away from my home fileserver, so here is a new photo with the D-FA*50 fully open. Subject matter is not very photogenic, but hopefully illustrates the performance!

First photo is JPG direct from the camera (almost 11MB before being downsampled on upload Dropbox Link to original), second is via LR Classic. There is virtually no distortion I can detect with this lens, focus is quick, accurate and quiet - no focus fine adjustment has been necessary on my K-1, K-3iii or K-3iiiM.

Wow!!It's really good for a wide open shot.I like the precision of the lite gray fine lines on the label.Thanks a lot @phoebus

**RedBoomer** · 06-03-2023, 11:32 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

None I can see here! Crop camera. Wide open. Bigger version in Flickr

A look along the bottom of this full frame shot shows a pretty straight line of focus as well.

Sandy, you are showing off a little more than your field curvature with this lot!

Sandy Hancock · 06-04-2023, 01:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RedBoomer

Sandy, you are showing off a little more than your field curvature with this lot!

Sorry (not sorry)

They were actually the best examples I had to demonstrate the flat focal plane with this lens.

Freak Seen · 06-25-2023, 01:37 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

None I can see here! Crop camera. Wide open. Bigger version in Flickr

A look along the bottom of this full frame shot shows a pretty straight line of focus as well.

Can I please be invited for a drink at your pkace?

Sandy Hancock · 06-25-2023, 01:46 AM

Originally posted by Freak Seen

Can I please be invited for a drink at your pkace?

That photo was taken at my brother's 60th birthday party, at Falls Creek in the Victorian snow country.
I you want an invitation, you'll have to earn it

Freak Seen · 06-25-2023, 02:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

That photo was taken at my brother's 60th birthday party, at Falls Creek in the Victorian snow country.
I you want an invitation, you'll have to earn it

I guess if it’s in the past it’s gone. That is one heck of a drinks list. Impressed.

06-02-2023, 03:23 PM - 3 Likes	#17
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by Artphoto The other important thing for me is the field curvature.Do you notice any with the D-FA50 1.4? None I can see here! Crop camera. Wide open. Bigger version in Flickr A look along the bottom of this full frame shot shows a pretty straight line of focus as well. Last edited by Sandy Hancock; 06-02-2023 at 03:34 PM.*

06-04-2023, 01:26 AM - 1 Like	#24
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by RedBoomer Sandy, you are showing off a little more than your field curvature with this lot! Sorry (not sorry) They were actually the best examples I had to demonstrate the flat focal plane with this lens. Last edited by Sandy Hancock; 06-04-2023 at 03:31 AM.

06-25-2023, 01:37 AM	#25
Freak Seen New Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: In exile Posts: 7	Wow Originally posted by Sandy Hancock None I can see here! Crop camera. Wide open. Bigger version in Flickr A look along the bottom of this full frame shot shows a pretty straight line of focus as well. Can I please be invited for a drink at your pkace?

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06-02-2023, 02:54 PM	#16
Artphoto Site Supporter Join Date: May 2023 Location: Quebec Posts: 48 Original Poster	Originally posted by phoebus I have K3iiiM and D-FA50 1.4 : the combination rocks. (as does the D-FA Ltd 21 2.4 and I agree the DA200 2.8 is also a good match) For portraits, I doubt you would be disappointed with the D-FA* - it's clinically sharp from F1.4, but transitions to out of focus beautifully. Hope that helps I'll try to upload something with the combo tomorrow. Thanks a lot phoebus!! It's the answer i was looking for.Real user feedback.The K3III Mono is so sharp natively,i was astonished at first!Much sharper IMO than a bayer 24 mp sensor aps-c (i have one btw).So it came by surprise to me and i had to look at what lens could provide at least the same native sharpness across the frame at the wider f stops. The other important thing for me is the field curvature.Do you notice any with the D-FA50 1.4? Again,thanks a bunch.Much appreciated. Last edited by Artphoto; 06-02-2023 at 03:13 PM. Reason: Adding something usefull to the conversation.*

06-02-2023, 03:32 PM	#18
Artphoto Site Supporter Join Date: May 2023 Location: Quebec Posts: 48 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock None I can see here! Crop camera. Wide open. Bigger version in Flickr Excellent!!Thank you Sandy!

06-03-2023, 03:17 AM - 3 Likes	#19
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	I have the DFA *50 and a regular K-3 III. I have been very pleased with the combination and find that it locks focus quickly and is sharp from wide open. I wouldn't see why using it with a monochrome K-3 III would give different results.

06-03-2023, 04:56 AM	#20
Artphoto Site Supporter Join Date: May 2023 Location: Quebec Posts: 48 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rondec I have the DFA *50 and a regular K-3 III. I have been very pleased with the combination and find that it locks focus quickly and is sharp from wide open. I wouldn't see why using it with a monochrome K-3 III would give different results. Great photos.Thank you Rondec!

06-03-2023, 03:26 PM	#22
Artphoto Site Supporter Join Date: May 2023 Location: Quebec Posts: 48 Original Poster	Originally posted by phoebus Hi @Artphoto, I'm away from my home fileserver, so here is a new photo with the D-FA*50 fully open. Subject matter is not very photogenic, but hopefully illustrates the performance! First photo is JPG direct from the camera (almost 11MB before being downsampled on upload Dropbox Link to original), second is via LR Classic. There is virtually no distortion I can detect with this lens, focus is quick, accurate and quiet - no focus fine adjustment has been necessary on my K-1, K-3iii or K-3iiiM. Wow!!It's really good for a wide open shot.I like the precision of the lite gray fine lines on the label.Thanks a lot @phoebus

06-03-2023, 11:32 PM - 1 Like	#23
RedBoomer Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 148	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock None I can see here! Crop camera. Wide open. Bigger version in Flickr A look along the bottom of this full frame shot shows a pretty straight line of focus as well. Sandy, you are showing off a little more than your field curvature with this lot!

06-25-2023, 01:46 AM	#26
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by Freak Seen Can I please be invited for a drink at your pkace? That photo was taken at my brother's 60th birthday party, at Falls Creek in the Victorian snow country. I you want an invitation, you'll have to earn it

06-25-2023, 02:28 AM - 1 Like	#27
Freak Seen New Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: In exile Posts: 7	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock That photo was taken at my brother's 60th birthday party, at Falls Creek in the Victorian snow country. I you want an invitation, you'll have to earn it I guess if it’s in the past it’s gone. That is one heck of a drinks list. Impressed.

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