Field test with brand new Pentax DA 35

swelo · 12-17-2015, 11:52 AM - **1 Like**

In the Swedish mountains with brand new Pentax DFA 35. Just love it, so sharp and free from flare.

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2351HD · 12-17-2015, 01:09 PM

Nice
How does it compare to the older FA35 or A35?

robthebloke · 12-17-2015, 02:03 PM

f2.4, or f2.8 macro?

---------- Post added 12-17-15 at 09:04 PM ----------

Oh ok, I'm a muppet. This is the medium format forum!

In which case, yes, how is it?

swelo · 12-17-2015, 02:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 2351HD

Nice
How does it compare to the older FA35 or A35?

No experience FA35, but it is sharper than the A35 and better contrast. Good as DA28-45. This is 100% crop of the previous picture in a critical area.

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2351HD · 12-17-2015, 03:08 PM

Interesting. Maybe Pentax are onto a good thing here by re-working the old FA lenses.

Exciting times.

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That second shot is nice too BTW

TheDocAUS · 12-17-2015, 11:18 PM

At least some have shipped, still wanting for mine. Nice to hear it was worth the money, thanks.

Sven did you update the 645Z to the latest firmware? As the exif data is showing Lens ID: Unknown.

swelo · 12-18-2015, 02:29 AM

Originally posted by TheDocAUS

At least some have shipped, still wanting for mine. Nice to hear it was worth the money, thanks.

Sven did you update the 645Z to the latest firmware? As the exif data is showing Lens ID: Unknown.

Just done that, but the published images were made before. Now we just wait for updated profile in Lightroom.

itshimitis · 12-19-2015, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by swelo

Just done that, but the published images were made before. Now we just wait for updated profile in Lightroom.

Indeed. At the moment, I am manually selecting the old FA 35 profile. LR automatically picks the 28 - 45 when you click on Pentax...

2351HD · 12-20-2015, 01:31 AM

So what's the verdict from those who have had it for a few days?

It is worth picking up? How does it compare to the 28-45?

Sarnian · 12-29-2015, 05:48 AM

I just picked up this lens and can confirm that its corner-to-corner sharpness is indeed superior to the A and FA versions! Definitely worth trading up.

I only wish that Pentax would produce a similar-sized 30mm lens to sit between the huge 28-45mm and the 35mm.

2351HD · 12-29-2015, 02:00 PM

What they should have done is released a DFA 28mm f4 and a DFA 45mm f3.5 rather than the 28-45.

I have the 28-45 and while it's truly lovely, 2 smaller primes would have been great.

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Sarnian, good news on the new 35mm sharpness, thanks for reporting.

Ristretto · 12-29-2015, 02:45 PM

Still waiting for mine (ordered mid november)...

itshimitis · 12-29-2015, 03:04 PM

What they need is a 21 f/4, 28 f/4 45 f/4. I would be a very happy bunny then. No need for SR, but weather sealing would be fantastic...The 45 would probably end up almost permanently on my camera...

Sarnian · 12-29-2015, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by Ristretto

Still waiting for mine (ordered mid november)...

I got mine from Clifton Cameras in the U.K. They have 1 left in stock.

itshimitis · 12-29-2015, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by Sarnian

I got mine from Clifton Cameras in the U.K. They have 1 left in stock.

Yet Pentax UK's online store don't have any in stock! bit odd. I got mine from Camera Centre Cardiff. Preordered it from them in November...

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TheDocAUS Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 126	At least some have shipped, still wanting for mine. Nice to hear it was worth the money, thanks. Sven did you update the 645Z to the latest firmware? As the exif data is showing Lens ID: Unknown. Last edited by TheDocAUS; 12-17-2015 at 11:24 PM.

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12-17-2015, 01:09 PM	#2
2351HD Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 750	Nice How does it compare to the older FA35 or A35?

12-17-2015, 02:03 PM	#3
robthebloke Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 844	f2.4, or f2.8 macro? ---------- Post added 12-17-15 at 09:04 PM ---------- Oh ok, I'm a muppet. This is the medium format forum! In which case, yes, how is it?

12-17-2015, 03:08 PM	#5
2351HD Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 750	Interesting. Maybe Pentax are onto a good thing here by re-working the old FA lenses. Exciting times. ---------- Post added 12-18-15 at 08:09 AM ---------- That second shot is nice too BTW

12-18-2015, 02:29 AM	#7
swelo New Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Skåne Posts: 7 Original Poster	Originally posted by TheDocAUS At least some have shipped, still wanting for mine. Nice to hear it was worth the money, thanks. Sven did you update the 645Z to the latest firmware? As the exif data is showing Lens ID: Unknown. Just done that, but the published images were made before. Now we just wait for updated profile in Lightroom.

12-19-2015, 07:38 PM	#8
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Originally posted by swelo Just done that, but the published images were made before. Now we just wait for updated profile in Lightroom. Indeed. At the moment, I am manually selecting the old FA 35 profile. LR automatically picks the 28 - 45 when you click on Pentax...

12-20-2015, 01:31 AM	#9
2351HD Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 750	So what's the verdict from those who have had it for a few days? It is worth picking up? How does it compare to the 28-45?

12-29-2015, 05:48 AM	#10
Sarnian Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 101	I just picked up this lens and can confirm that its corner-to-corner sharpness is indeed superior to the A and FA versions! Definitely worth trading up. I only wish that Pentax would produce a similar-sized 30mm lens to sit between the huge 28-45mm and the 35mm.

12-29-2015, 02:00 PM	#11
2351HD Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 750	What they should have done is released a DFA 28mm f4 and a DFA 45mm f3.5 rather than the 28-45. I have the 28-45 and while it's truly lovely, 2 smaller primes would have been great. ---------- Post added 12-30-15 at 07:01 AM ---------- Sarnian, good news on the new 35mm sharpness, thanks for reporting.

12-29-2015, 02:45 PM	#12
Ristretto Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 159	Still waiting for mine (ordered mid november)...

12-29-2015, 03:04 PM	#13
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	What they need is a 21 f/4, 28 f/4 45 f/4. I would be a very happy bunny then. No need for SR, but weather sealing would be fantastic...The 45 would probably end up almost permanently on my camera...

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12-29-2015, 03:06 PM	#14
Sarnian Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 101	Originally posted by Ristretto Still waiting for mine (ordered mid november)... I got mine from Clifton Cameras in the U.K. They have 1 left in stock.

12-29-2015, 03:13 PM	#15
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Originally posted by Sarnian I got mine from Clifton Cameras in the U.K. They have 1 left in stock. Yet Pentax UK's online store don't have any in stock! bit odd. I got mine from Camera Centre Cardiff. Preordered it from them in November...