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vector · 10-05-2020, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by Tsuken

That’s my hope and expectation 8)

I have the DA 50 1.8 and it is sharp and flare resistant. I have the FA 50 1.4 and the F 50 1.7 and optically I don't know which of the 3 wins. By F2.8 they are all so sharp and close it's hard to tell them apart. The DA and F wide open are better than the FA at the same aperture, and by F2 it's all very close. My preference falls to the FA 1.4 mainly due to build and focusing noise. The DA 1.8 and F 1.7 are really similar and I wouldn't be surprised if the DA is just the modern repacking of the F/FA 1.7. They are both slightly noisy during AF but optically very good on both APSC and FF.

Happy birthday and enjoy the DA 50 1.8. It should be a decent addition to your lens collection.

**Minimonster** · 10-05-2020, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by Tsuken

Welp... birthday today ... and November’s lens is now sorted

Nice lens! Happy birthday.

Tsuken · 10-05-2020, 09:32 PM

Originally posted by vector

I have the DA 50 1.8 and it is sharp and flare resistant. I have the FA 50 1.4 and the F 50 1.7 and optically I don't know which of the 3 wins. By F2.8 they are all so sharp and close it's hard to tell them apart. The DA and F wide open are better than the FA at the same aperture, and by F2 it's all very close. My preference falls to the FA 1.4 mainly due to build and focusing noise. The DA 1.8 and F 1.7 are really similar and I wouldn't be surprised if the DA is just the modern repacking of the F/FA 1.7. They are both slightly noisy during AF but optically very good on both APSC and FF.

Happy birthday and enjoy the DA 50 1.8. It should be a decent addition to your lens collection.

Sounds excellent 8)

---------- Post added 6th Oct 2020 at 03:33 PM ----------

Originally posted by Minimonster

Nice lens! Happy birthday.

Thanks matey 8)

**robgski** · 10-08-2020, 05:23 AM

Originally posted by Tsuken

birthday today

Happy Birthday, nice lens!

**iheiramo** · 10-09-2020, 05:43 AM

Flickr upload is no go

I wish it starts working soon.

**iheiramo** · 10-09-2020, 06:50 AM - **1 Like**

Back online. Didn't take too long

**W412ren** · 10-09-2020, 07:06 AM - **2 Likes**

Well that's me a couple of days behind but It's Friday now so time may well be found to continue commenting. Why does work have to get in the way? Oh ... I know - to fund the LBA/GAS

Chris_K · 10-09-2020, 10:03 AM - **1 Like**

I'm going for a weekend hike with a bunch of guys from work. The weather is still touch and go but I hope it won't rain. I'll be off the net and will catch up on Monday. Now I need to pack the backpack - it should be light but there are so many lenses to take!

**W412ren** · 10-09-2020, 12:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by iheiramo

Back online. Didn't take too long

Nope; broke for me now

Can't comment either whatever is going on

Chris_K · 10-09-2020, 12:17 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by W412ren

Nope; broke for me now

Same here - I cannot upload. My today's submission needs to wait until Monday (nothing stellar, though

)

**Minimonster** · 10-09-2020, 12:54 PM

No Flickr for me either...

garywakeling · 10-09-2020, 01:22 PM

no flickr still, thanks for confirming it is not just the non stop heavy rain blocking my satellite signal.................

**OzzRod** · 10-09-2020, 01:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by garywakeling

no flickr still, thanks for confirming it is not just the non stop heavy rain blocking my satellite signal.................

Working again in Newcastle NSW Saturday 07:35 AEDST

**Minimonster** · 10-09-2020, 01:51 PM - **1 Like**

Flickr is back.

**W412ren** · 10-10-2020, 10:31 AM - **1 Like**

So after a busy day prepping for Ebay (£1 sellers fees are back) I've caught up with my commenting ...... but no .... got to yesterday and Flickr's gone down again

might be finishing the month with ipernity at this rate

---------- Post added 10th Oct 2020 at 18:52 ----------

Back up so cracking on

General question while I think about it - does anyone own (or used to own) an FA* 28-70 f2.8? I've been very impressed with the 80-200 so far so just wondered if there were any experienced thoughts out there. or ... should I just stick to the DFA 28-105?

TIA

10-10-2020, 10:31 AM - 1 Like	#90
W412ren Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 570	So after a busy day prepping for Ebay (£1 sellers fees are back) I've caught up with my commenting ...... but no .... got to yesterday and Flickr's gone down again might be finishing the month with ipernity at this rate ---------- Post added 10th Oct 2020 at 18:52 ---------- Back up so cracking on General question while I think about it - does anyone own (or used to own) an FA* 28-70 f2.8? I've been very impressed with the 80-200 so far so just wondered if there were any experienced thoughts out there. or ... should I just stick to the DFA 28-105? TIA Last edited by W412ren; 10-10-2020 at 10:58 AM.

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10-05-2020, 10:38 AM	#76
vector Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 713	Originally posted by Tsuken That’s my hope and expectation 8) I have the DA 50 1.8 and it is sharp and flare resistant. I have the FA 50 1.4 and the F 50 1.7 and optically I don't know which of the 3 wins. By F2.8 they are all so sharp and close it's hard to tell them apart. The DA and F wide open are better than the FA at the same aperture, and by F2 it's all very close. My preference falls to the FA 1.4 mainly due to build and focusing noise. The DA 1.8 and F 1.7 are really similar and I wouldn't be surprised if the DA is just the modern repacking of the F/FA 1.7. They are both slightly noisy during AF but optically very good on both APSC and FF. Happy birthday and enjoy the DA 50 1.8. It should be a decent addition to your lens collection.

10-05-2020, 10:53 AM	#77
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Originally posted by Tsuken Welp... birthday today ... and November’s lens is now sorted Nice lens! Happy birthday.

10-05-2020, 09:32 PM	#78
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by vector I have the DA 50 1.8 and it is sharp and flare resistant. I have the FA 50 1.4 and the F 50 1.7 and optically I don't know which of the 3 wins. By F2.8 they are all so sharp and close it's hard to tell them apart. The DA and F wide open are better than the FA at the same aperture, and by F2 it's all very close. My preference falls to the FA 1.4 mainly due to build and focusing noise. The DA 1.8 and F 1.7 are really similar and I wouldn't be surprised if the DA is just the modern repacking of the F/FA 1.7. They are both slightly noisy during AF but optically very good on both APSC and FF. Happy birthday and enjoy the DA 50 1.8. It should be a decent addition to your lens collection. Sounds excellent 8) ---------- Post added 6th Oct 2020 at 03:33 PM ---------- Originally posted by Minimonster Nice lens! Happy birthday. Thanks matey 8)

10-08-2020, 05:23 AM	#79
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Originally posted by Tsuken birthday today Happy Birthday, nice lens!

10-09-2020, 05:43 AM	#80
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Flickr upload is no go I wish it starts working soon.

10-09-2020, 06:50 AM - 1 Like	#81
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Back online. Didn't take too long

10-09-2020, 07:06 AM - 2 Likes	#82
W412ren Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Well that's me a couple of days behind but It's Friday now so time may well be found to continue commenting. Why does work have to get in the way? Oh ... I know - to fund the LBA/GAS

10-09-2020, 10:03 AM - 1 Like	#83
Chris_K Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Poland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,800	I'm going for a weekend hike with a bunch of guys from work. The weather is still touch and go but I hope it won't rain. I'll be off the net and will catch up on Monday. Now I need to pack the backpack - it should be light but there are so many lenses to take!

10-09-2020, 12:08 PM - 1 Like	#84
W412ren Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Originally posted by iheiramo Back online. Didn't take too long Nope; broke for me now Can't comment either whatever is going on

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Chris_K Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Poland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,800	Originally posted by W412ren Nope; broke for me now Same here - I cannot upload. My today's submission needs to wait until Monday (nothing stellar, though )

10-09-2020, 12:54 PM	#86
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	No Flickr for me either...

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garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,774	no flickr still, thanks for confirming it is not just the non stop heavy rain blocking my satellite signal.................

10-09-2020, 01:37 PM - 1 Like	#88
OzzRod Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,322	Originally posted by garywakeling no flickr still, thanks for confirming it is not just the non stop heavy rain blocking my satellite signal................. Working again in Newcastle NSW Saturday 07:35 AEDST

10-09-2020, 01:51 PM - 1 Like	#89
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Flickr is back.

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