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larkis · 06-04-2012, 08:38 AM

Does anyone on the forum own this lens ? I'm thinking of purchasing it and would like to get some feedback from someone who is using it.

Adam · 06-04-2012, 09:20 AM

There's a pretty good review of the one with the smaller hood here:
SMC Pentax-D FA 645 25mm F4 AL [IF] SDM AW Reviews - 645 Wide-Angle Primes - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

larkis · 06-04-2012, 09:32 AM

Thank you, I have read this in the past. What I'm looking for is a review of the updated version. I had the opportunity to shoot with the older model Hark has reviewed at a trade show recently.

Ryan Tischer · 06-04-2012, 10:35 AM

larkis, I just bought the older D FA version of the lens from a forum member about two weeks ago. I was unable to find any sort of comparison between the two. Wish I could be of more help. Good luck!

**Fontan** · 06-04-2012, 07:42 PM

Originally posted by Ryan Tischer

larkis, I just bought the older D FA version of the lens from a forum member about two weeks ago. I was unable to find any sort of comparison between the two. Wish I could be of more help. Good luck!

Just curious. What did you pay for it, if you don't mind me asking??

larkis · 06-05-2012, 07:07 AM

I have purchased the lens today and will post some test images and a bit of a review on my blog in the next couple of days.

Ryan Tischer · 06-05-2012, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by Fontan

Just curious. What did you pay for it, if you don't mind me asking??

$4000, used but in like new condition. Came with the box and everything that it originally did.

**Fontan** · 06-06-2012, 07:25 AM

Originally posted by Ryan Tischer

$4000, used but in like new condition. Came with the box and everything that it originally did.

Thank you, Ryan, for sharing. I say it was a fair price. I am looking to get one in the near future.

06-04-2012, 08:38 AM	#1
larkis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 130	SMC Pentax-DA 645 25mm F4 AL [IF] SDM AW Does anyone on the forum own this lens ? I'm thinking of purchasing it and would like to get some feedback from someone who is using it.

06-04-2012, 09:20 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	There's a pretty good review of the one with the smaller hood here: SMC Pentax-D FA 645 25mm F4 AL [IF] SDM AW Reviews - 645 Wide-Angle Primes - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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06-04-2012, 09:32 AM	#3
larkis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 130 Original Poster	Thank you, I have read this in the past. What I'm looking for is a review of the updated version. I had the opportunity to shoot with the older model Hark has reviewed at a trade show recently.

06-04-2012, 10:35 AM	#4
Ryan Tischer Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Photos: Albums Posts: 458	larkis, I just bought the older D FA version of the lens from a forum member about two weeks ago. I was unable to find any sort of comparison between the two. Wish I could be of more help. Good luck!

06-04-2012, 07:42 PM	#5
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	Originally posted by Ryan Tischer larkis, I just bought the older D FA version of the lens from a forum member about two weeks ago. I was unable to find any sort of comparison between the two. Wish I could be of more help. Good luck! Just curious. What did you pay for it, if you don't mind me asking??

06-05-2012, 07:07 AM	#6
larkis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 130 Original Poster	I have purchased the lens today and will post some test images and a bit of a review on my blog in the next couple of days.

06-05-2012, 07:12 AM	#7
Ryan Tischer Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Photos: Albums Posts: 458	Originally posted by Fontan Just curious. What did you pay for it, if you don't mind me asking?? $4000, used but in like new condition. Came with the box and everything that it originally did.

06-06-2012, 07:25 AM	#8
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	Originally posted by Ryan Tischer $4000, used but in like new condition. Came with the box and everything that it originally did. Thank you, Ryan, for sharing. I say it was a fair price. I am looking to get one in the near future.

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