Game Single In April 2021

Sandy Hancock · 04-18-2021, 12:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cerebum

The 21st is coming round again. Thinking cap on

The DA21 is perfect for arm's length environmental selfies!

The A*135, not so much....

Tsuken · 04-18-2021, 12:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cerebum

Yeah, the 21Limited isn't a portrait lens, unless your subject doesn't mind looking fat

it is however fabulous for street, landscapes, interiors etc. The 21st is coming round again. Thinking cap on

LOL - it’s an everything-else lens though

Well, not really birding

---------- Post added 18th Apr 2021 at 05:31 PM ----------

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

The DA21 is perfect for arm's length environmental selfies!

The A*135, not so much....

Indeed it is so

**mattt** · 04-18-2021, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by Tsuken

Well, not really birding

Um.. I think you've used it for birding in the past

**pepperberry farm** · 04-19-2021, 03:55 AM - **2 Likes**

my 'emerging leaves' shot hit explore

it's been a while since one of my SIC images was picked up for explore....

garywakeling · 04-19-2021, 04:17 AM - **1 Like**

congrats on explore

**pepperberry farm** · 04-19-2021, 04:20 AM

Originally posted by garywakeling

congrats on explore

thank you

**Cerebum** · 04-19-2021, 05:25 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

my 'emerging leaves' shot hit explore

it's been a while since one of my SIC images was picked up for explore....

Brilliant. I dream of hitting explore

**JensE** · 04-19-2021, 06:22 AM - **1 Like**

Caught up - missed two days last week on which I fell asleep on the couch before getting to finally take care of pictures. The HD DA 40 did fine so far, better than anticipated, but the only thing that really stands out are compactness and flare resistance. I still wonder if I should keep it.

**Cerebum** · 04-19-2021, 08:37 AM

Originally posted by JensE

Caught up - missed two days last week on which I fell asleep on the couch before getting to finally take care of pictures. The HD DA 40 did fine so far, better than anticipated, but the only thing that really stands out are compactness and flare resistance. I still wonder if I should keep it.

Really? I got the smc and the sharpness blew me away. Have you calibrated it? That can make a big difference. By all accounts smc vs HD isn't a big issue like it is with the 15mm where you lose the epic starbursts. Persevere, and unless you need the money to fund something else, keep it and sic it in twelve months.

**mattt** · 04-19-2021, 08:41 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cerebum

Really? I got the smc and the sharpness blew me away. Have you calibrated it? That can make a big difference. By all accounts smc vs HD isn't a big issue like it is with the 15mm where you lose the epic starbursts. Persevere, and unless you need the money to fund something else, keep it and sic it in twelve months.

You know on that... who ever asked for rounded aperture blades on the 15? falls in the ... "why'd they fix something that wasnt broke?" column...

**Cerebum** · 04-19-2021, 09:38 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mattt

You know on that... who ever asked for rounded aperture blades on the 15? falls in the ... "why'd they fix something that wasnt broke?" column...

I think I have seen one person put bokeh over starbursts, everyone else talks about the 15 like they have overdosed on something psycotropic

I for one have lost count of the times I have said "Wow, the colours man!"

**mattt** · 04-19-2021, 10:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cerebum

I think I have seen one person put bokeh over starbursts, everyone else talks about the 15 like they have overdosed on something psycotropic

I for one have lost count of the times I have said "Wow, the colours man!"

I kept all my DA glass when I sold my K5 IIs.... The K3 III will be sorted should I commit. My shekels were budgetted for the 150-450 but after a month of waiting I still dont have a delivery date, I'm going to cancel and put the coin into the new body... maybe.

**Cerebum** · 04-19-2021, 11:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mattt

I kept all my DA glass when I sold my K5 IIs.... The K3 III will be sorted should I commit. My shekels were budgetted for the 150-450 but after a month of waiting I still dont have a delivery date, I'm going to cancel and put the coin into the new body... maybe.

So, win, maybe win then

do you shoot predominantly K1? I would love a K1! One day

I never thought I would be able to afford a K3, then a nearly new one fell in my lap for £275. Miracles do happen

**iheiramo** · 04-19-2021, 11:46 AM - **1 Like**

I've been exhausted. I've been skipping commenting last few days and haven't even found energy to hunt 6 posts needed for raffle. Getting back up now and cought up with some comments.

**iheiramo** · 04-19-2021, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by Cerebum

So, win, maybe win then

do you shoot predominantly K1? I would love a K1! One day

I never thought I would be able to afford a K3, then a nearly new one fell in my lap for £275. Miracles do happen

I'd guess that price of K1 starts to drop when K1 iii is released and people start to switch towards it. I just hope price wont drop too much, as I might have to sell my K1ii to fund the upgrade.

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04-18-2021, 12:30 AM - 1 Like	#91
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by Cerebum The 21st is coming round again. Thinking cap on The DA21 is perfect for arm's length environmental selfies! The A*135, not so much....

04-18-2021, 12:30 AM - 1 Like	#92
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by Cerebum Yeah, the 21Limited isn't a portrait lens, unless your subject doesn't mind looking fat it is however fabulous for street, landscapes, interiors etc. The 21st is coming round again. Thinking cap on LOL - it’s an everything-else lens though Well, not really birding ---------- Post added 18th Apr 2021 at 05:31 PM ---------- Originally posted by Sandy Hancock The DA21 is perfect for arm's length environmental selfies! The A*135, not so much.... Indeed it is so

04-18-2021, 05:32 PM	#93
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Originally posted by Tsuken Well, not really birding Um.. I think you've used it for birding in the past

04-19-2021, 03:55 AM - 2 Likes	#94
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,659	my 'emerging leaves' shot hit explore it's been a while since one of my SIC images was picked up for explore....

04-19-2021, 04:17 AM - 1 Like	#95
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	congrats on explore

04-19-2021, 04:20 AM	#96
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,659	Originally posted by garywakeling congrats on explore thank you

04-19-2021, 05:25 AM - 1 Like	#97
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by pepperberry farm my 'emerging leaves' shot hit explore it's been a while since one of my SIC images was picked up for explore.... Brilliant. I dream of hitting explore

04-19-2021, 06:22 AM - 1 Like	#98
JensE Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Leipzig Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,969	Caught up - missed two days last week on which I fell asleep on the couch before getting to finally take care of pictures. The HD DA 40 did fine so far, better than anticipated, but the only thing that really stands out are compactness and flare resistance. I still wonder if I should keep it.

04-19-2021, 08:37 AM	#99
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by JensE Caught up - missed two days last week on which I fell asleep on the couch before getting to finally take care of pictures. The HD DA 40 did fine so far, better than anticipated, but the only thing that really stands out are compactness and flare resistance. I still wonder if I should keep it. Really? I got the smc and the sharpness blew me away. Have you calibrated it? That can make a big difference. By all accounts smc vs HD isn't a big issue like it is with the 15mm where you lose the epic starbursts. Persevere, and unless you need the money to fund something else, keep it and sic it in twelve months.

04-19-2021, 08:41 AM - 1 Like	#100
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Originally posted by Cerebum Really? I got the smc and the sharpness blew me away. Have you calibrated it? That can make a big difference. By all accounts smc vs HD isn't a big issue like it is with the 15mm where you lose the epic starbursts. Persevere, and unless you need the money to fund something else, keep it and sic it in twelve months. You know on that... who ever asked for rounded aperture blades on the 15? falls in the ... "why'd they fix something that wasnt broke?" column...

04-19-2021, 09:38 AM - 1 Like	#101
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by mattt You know on that... who ever asked for rounded aperture blades on the 15? falls in the ... "why'd they fix something that wasnt broke?" column... I think I have seen one person put bokeh over starbursts, everyone else talks about the 15 like they have overdosed on something psycotropic I for one have lost count of the times I have said "Wow, the colours man!"

04-19-2021, 10:43 AM - 1 Like	#102
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Originally posted by Cerebum I think I have seen one person put bokeh over starbursts, everyone else talks about the 15 like they have overdosed on something psycotropic I for one have lost count of the times I have said "Wow, the colours man!" I kept all my DA glass when I sold my K5 IIs.... The K3 III will be sorted should I commit. My shekels were budgetted for the 150-450 but after a month of waiting I still dont have a delivery date, I'm going to cancel and put the coin into the new body... maybe.

04-19-2021, 11:04 AM - 1 Like	#103
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by mattt I kept all my DA glass when I sold my K5 IIs.... The K3 III will be sorted should I commit. My shekels were budgetted for the 150-450 but after a month of waiting I still dont have a delivery date, I'm going to cancel and put the coin into the new body... maybe. So, win, maybe win then do you shoot predominantly K1? I would love a K1! One day I never thought I would be able to afford a K3, then a nearly new one fell in my lap for £275. Miracles do happen

04-19-2021, 11:46 AM - 1 Like	#104
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	I've been exhausted. I've been skipping commenting last few days and haven't even found energy to hunt 6 posts needed for raffle. Getting back up now and cought up with some comments.

04-19-2021, 11:50 AM	#105
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Originally posted by Cerebum So, win, maybe win then do you shoot predominantly K1? I would love a K1! One day I never thought I would be able to afford a K3, then a nearly new one fell in my lap for £275. Miracles do happen I'd guess that price of K1 starts to drop when K1 iii is released and people start to switch towards it. I just hope price wont drop too much, as I might have to sell my K1ii to fund the upgrade.

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