25mm...overpriced or worth the $$?

slackercruster · 07-09-2012, 04:14 AM

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atlnq9 · 09-30-2012, 02:22 AM

New Hasselblad 24mm comes in at 6K USD. So comparitively the Pentax can be had cheaper.

They both have advantages and disadvantages though. The Hassy takes large front filters while the Pentax uses drop in filters. So ND and polarizer are cheap while use of grad ND becomes difficult; just the opposite for hassy. Pentax has WR while Hassy can use their tilt-shift adapter and is smaller. But comparatively I think the price for the Pentax is quite good from a specs perspective. The final question though is does the Pentax perform up to standard optically which I can't comment on. Rummor is the Pentax has some CA issues.

Now if only we could get a Hassy to Pentax adapter like the Hassy to Leica adapter choices would open up...

http://www.hasselbladusa.com/media/4232692/hcd24%20uk%20v1.pdf

And of course the Pentax is starting to show up used a bit so it can be had for a further reduced price:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PENTAX-SMC-DA-645-25mm-f-4-0-AL-IF-SDM-AW-Lens-/2308...item35bff85d1d

DandA · 09-30-2012, 11:02 PM

Originally posted by atlnq9

New Hasselblad 24mm comes in at 6K USD. So comparitively the Pentax can be had cheaper.

They both have advantages and disadvantages though. The Hassy takes large front filters while the Pentax uses drop in filters. So ND and polarizer are cheap while use of grad ND becomes difficult; just the opposite for hassy. Pentax has WR while Hassy can use their tilt-shift adapter and is smaller. But comparatively I think the price for the Pentax is quite good from a specs perspective. The final question though is does the Pentax perform up to standard optically which I can't comment on. Rummor is the Pentax has some CA issues.

Now if only we could get a Hassy to Pentax adapter like the Hassy to Leica adapter choices would open up...

http://www.hasselbladusa.com/media/4232692/hcd24%20uk%20v1.pdf

And of course the Pentax is starting to show up used a bit so it can be had for a further reduced price:
PENTAX SMC DA 645 25mm f/4.0 AL IF SDM AW Lens 027075215177 | eBay

I wish I had known that D FA 25mm was for sale as at that price (or near it), I would have strongly considered it. Still all in all, its a expensive piece of glass.

Dave (D&A)

Zygonyx · 10-01-2012, 01:29 PM

Well, I paid mine around 5100 USD while Euro/USD was around 1,34.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-PENTAX-D-FA-DFA-645-DFA645-D-FA645-25mm-F4-F-4-S...item5895ffa8b1

Lacunapratum · 10-01-2012, 06:56 PM

Got mine for $5K. Worth every penny for me. Very nice lens. Love the 20mm type focal length in 35mm terms. Hope it covers the new 645Dii.

Ryan Tischer · 10-04-2012, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by Lacunapratum

Hope it covers the new 645Dii.

That's why, in part, I got the D FA version for full frame, not the DA...though that can make it quite a wide lens depending on sensor size of the new 645Dii when it comes out!

Underbridge · 12-23-2012, 10:21 PM

I have both 25mm and 35mm, 35mm will be showing more edge distortion, on this point, I would say 25mm is like at least 60% edge distortion less compare to 35mm

itshimitis · 01-04-2013, 06:35 AM

I have just bought the DA 25. Weather is horrible so unable to test it out at the moment....

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07-09-2012, 04:14 AM	#31
slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302 Original Poster	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Thanks larkis!

09-30-2012, 02:22 AM	#32
atlnq9 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Arizona Photos: Albums Posts: 330	New Hasselblad 24mm comes in at 6K USD. So comparitively the Pentax can be had cheaper. They both have advantages and disadvantages though. The Hassy takes large front filters while the Pentax uses drop in filters. So ND and polarizer are cheap while use of grad ND becomes difficult; just the opposite for hassy. Pentax has WR while Hassy can use their tilt-shift adapter and is smaller. But comparatively I think the price for the Pentax is quite good from a specs perspective. The final question though is does the Pentax perform up to standard optically which I can't comment on. Rummor is the Pentax has some CA issues. Now if only we could get a Hassy to Pentax adapter like the Hassy to Leica adapter choices would open up... http://www.hasselbladusa.com/media/4232692/hcd24%20uk%20v1.pdf And of course the Pentax is starting to show up used a bit so it can be had for a further reduced price: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PENTAX-SMC-DA-645-25mm-f-4-0-AL-IF-SDM-AW-Lens-/2308...item35bff85d1d

09-30-2012, 11:02 PM	#33
DandA Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 129	Originally posted by atlnq9 New Hasselblad 24mm comes in at 6K USD. So comparitively the Pentax can be had cheaper. They both have advantages and disadvantages though. The Hassy takes large front filters while the Pentax uses drop in filters. So ND and polarizer are cheap while use of grad ND becomes difficult; just the opposite for hassy. Pentax has WR while Hassy can use their tilt-shift adapter and is smaller. But comparatively I think the price for the Pentax is quite good from a specs perspective. The final question though is does the Pentax perform up to standard optically which I can't comment on. Rummor is the Pentax has some CA issues. Now if only we could get a Hassy to Pentax adapter like the Hassy to Leica adapter choices would open up... http://www.hasselbladusa.com/media/4232692/hcd24%20uk%20v1.pdf And of course the Pentax is starting to show up used a bit so it can be had for a further reduced price: PENTAX SMC DA 645 25mm f/4.0 AL IF SDM AW Lens 027075215177 \| eBay I wish I had known that D FA 25mm was for sale as at that price (or near it), I would have strongly considered it. Still all in all, its a expensive piece of glass. Dave (D&A)

10-01-2012, 01:29 PM	#34
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,032	Well, I paid mine around 5100 USD while Euro/USD was around 1,34. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-PENTAX-D-FA-DFA-645-DFA645-D-FA645-25mm-F4-F-4-S...item5895ffa8b1

10-01-2012, 06:56 PM	#35
Lacunapratum Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 164	Got mine for $5K. Worth every penny for me. Very nice lens. Love the 20mm type focal length in 35mm terms. Hope it covers the new 645Dii.

10-04-2012, 01:39 PM	#36
Ryan Tischer Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Photos: Albums Posts: 458	Originally posted by Lacunapratum Hope it covers the new 645Dii. That's why, in part, I got the D FA version for full frame, not the DA...though that can make it quite a wide lens depending on sensor size of the new 645Dii when it comes out!

12-23-2012, 10:21 PM	#37
Underbridge New Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Xiamen Posts: 22	I have both 25mm and 35mm, 35mm will be showing more edge distortion, on this point, I would say 25mm is like at least 60% edge distortion less compare to 35mm

01-04-2013, 06:35 AM	#38
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	I have just bought the DA 25. Weather is horrible so unable to test it out at the moment....

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