645 35mm Shipping

Fitz · 12-17-2015, 05:48 AM

I received notice from Ricoh that my preorder of the new HD Pentax-D FA 645 35mm F3.5 AL [IF] is ready to ship. I travelled recently with the 645Z and the 28-45 zoom to photograph water falls in Oregon. The image quality was great with the 28-45 and yet the smaller size of the 35mm would have made it an easier hike along on the trails.

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Wolfeye · 12-17-2015, 07:25 AM

You went hiking with a 645? Braver man than I!

bertwert · 12-17-2015, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by Wolfeye

You went hiking with a 645? Braver man than I!

If someone buys me a 645 and a lens, I'll go hiking with it

Great photos!

dansamy · 12-17-2015, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by Wolfeye

You went hiking with a 645? Braver man than I!

It's weather sealed. I'd go hiking with it. Although truthfully, I'd probably whine about the weight.

itshimitis · 12-17-2015, 10:23 AM

I picked mine up this afternoon. Sold my FA35 and FA45. Doubled my money on the FA45.

pathdoc · 12-17-2015, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by dansamy

Although truthfully, I'd probably whine about the weight.

Haven't you got a bunch of teenage kids? One to carry the camera, one for the lenses, one for the tripod...

bertwert · 12-17-2015, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by pathdoc

Haven't you got a bunch of teenage kids? One to carry the camera, one for the lenses, one for the tripod...

I'll do it for him, and run off with all the gear...

dansamy · 12-17-2015, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by pathdoc

Haven't you got a bunch of teenage kids? One to carry the camera, one for the lenses, one for the tripod...

I often conscript a teenager in to pack muling my gear around. They try to demand extortionist rates.

---------- Post added 12-17-15 at 10:49 AM ----------

Originally posted by bertwert

I'll do it for him, and run off with all the gear...

Her. "Amy".

bertwert · 12-17-2015, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by dansamy

Her. "Amy".

Oops, I'll still do it though

2351HD · 12-17-2015, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by itshimitis

I picked mine up this afternoon. Sold my FA35 and FA45. Doubled my money on the FA45.

Itshimitis
How do you find the new 35, it is better than the A35? How about field curvature like the old FA35 had?
Thanks

pathdoc · 12-17-2015, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by dansamy

They try to demand extortionist rates.

"How about I continue to feed, clothe and house you, and don't kick you off that cliff?"

dansamy · 12-17-2015, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by pathdoc

"How about I continue to feed, clothe and house you, and don't kick you off that cliff?"

Works for me! But hiking still isn't my passion. I love Disney though. There's great stuff to photograph all the time. And it might be hot, but the hiking isn't treacherous.

itshimitis · 12-17-2015, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by 2351HD

Itshimitis
How do you find the new 35, it is better than the A35? How about field curvature like the old FA35 had?
Thanks

Just processed some shots straight from the shop. First bit of blue sky I have seen since I was in El Salvador. Am flying to Budapest tomorrow and will try to give it a good workout there. I didn't have the A 35, only the FA 35, and I'll blush and say I didn't really notice field curvature, and I'm not any kind of technical wizard when it comes to lenses, I just feel for a shot and if it feels good I like it. I haven't shot it into the light yet, so don't know how it deals with flare. The FA35 was one that showed up issues with flare, but it was a lens I like and this one is at least as sharp. They have apparently added more aspherical elements to this lens as well as new coatings, though it looks and feels very similar to the old one. It is satin black all over including on the mount.

Here are some I have quickly processed: they are all handheld with SS of between 1/50 and 1/8 the first is 1/50 the others much slower:

Pentax 645Z DFA 35

1.

2.

3.

4.

2351HD · 12-17-2015, 03:11 PM

Lovely. I am thinking of getting this lens as my walk-around lens on the Z for my trip to France next year. Still going to take the 28-45, but this will make the tourist shots that much better due to the weight.

itshimitis · 12-17-2015, 03:45 PM

Originally posted by 2351HD

Lovely. I am thinking of getting this lens as my walk-around lens on the Z for my trip to France next year. Still going to take the 28-45, but this will make the tourist shots that much better due to the weight.

It will be perfect for that. Just waiting for an update to LR to have a correct lens profile...

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12-17-2015, 07:25 AM	#2
Wolfeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 782	You went hiking with a 645? Braver man than I!

12-17-2015, 09:17 AM	#3
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by Wolfeye You went hiking with a 645? Braver man than I! If someone buys me a 645 and a lens, I'll go hiking with it Great photos!

12-17-2015, 10:02 AM	#4
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by Wolfeye You went hiking with a 645? Braver man than I! It's weather sealed. I'd go hiking with it. Although truthfully, I'd probably whine about the weight.

12-17-2015, 10:23 AM	#5
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	I picked mine up this afternoon. Sold my FA35 and FA45. Doubled my money on the FA45.

12-17-2015, 10:26 AM	#6
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by dansamy Although truthfully, I'd probably whine about the weight. Haven't you got a bunch of teenage kids? One to carry the camera, one for the lenses, one for the tripod...

12-17-2015, 10:46 AM	#7
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by pathdoc Haven't you got a bunch of teenage kids? One to carry the camera, one for the lenses, one for the tripod... I'll do it for him, and run off with all the gear...

12-17-2015, 10:49 AM	#8
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by pathdoc Haven't you got a bunch of teenage kids? One to carry the camera, one for the lenses, one for the tripod... I often conscript a teenager in to pack muling my gear around. They try to demand extortionist rates. ---------- Post added 12-17-15 at 10:49 AM ---------- Originally posted by bertwert I'll do it for him, and run off with all the gear... Her. "Amy".

12-17-2015, 11:01 AM	#9
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by dansamy Her. "Amy". Oops, I'll still do it though

12-17-2015, 01:11 PM	#10
2351HD Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 750	Originally posted by itshimitis I picked mine up this afternoon. Sold my FA35 and FA45. Doubled my money on the FA45. Itshimitis How do you find the new 35, it is better than the A35? How about field curvature like the old FA35 had? Thanks

12-17-2015, 01:25 PM	#11
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by dansamy They try to demand extortionist rates. "How about I continue to feed, clothe and house you, and don't kick you off that cliff?"

12-17-2015, 01:48 PM	#12
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by pathdoc "How about I continue to feed, clothe and house you, and don't kick you off that cliff?" Works for me! But hiking still isn't my passion. I love Disney though. There's great stuff to photograph all the time. And it might be hot, but the hiking isn't treacherous.

12-17-2015, 02:08 PM	#13
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Originally posted by 2351HD Itshimitis How do you find the new 35, it is better than the A35? How about field curvature like the old FA35 had? Thanks Just processed some shots straight from the shop. First bit of blue sky I have seen since I was in El Salvador. Am flying to Budapest tomorrow and will try to give it a good workout there. I didn't have the A 35, only the FA 35, and I'll blush and say I didn't really notice field curvature, and I'm not any kind of technical wizard when it comes to lenses, I just feel for a shot and if it feels good I like it. I haven't shot it into the light yet, so don't know how it deals with flare. The FA35 was one that showed up issues with flare, but it was a lens I like and this one is at least as sharp. They have apparently added more aspherical elements to this lens as well as new coatings, though it looks and feels very similar to the old one. It is satin black all over including on the mount. Here are some I have quickly processed: they are all handheld with SS of between 1/50 and 1/8 the first is 1/50 the others much slower: Pentax 645Z DFA 35 1. 2. 3. 4.

12-17-2015, 03:11 PM	#14
2351HD Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 750	Lovely. I am thinking of getting this lens as my walk-around lens on the Z for my trip to France next year. Still going to take the 28-45, but this will make the tourist shots that much better due to the weight.

12-17-2015, 03:45 PM	#15
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Originally posted by 2351HD Lovely. I am thinking of getting this lens as my walk-around lens on the Z for my trip to France next year. Still going to take the 28-45, but this will make the tourist shots that much better due to the weight. It will be perfect for that. Just waiting for an update to LR to have a correct lens profile...