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HiC · 01-04-2018, 01:30 AM

Hi,

Just would like to introduce myself. I'm a Brit living in Düsseldorf Germany.

Using a 645Z and a Spotmatic SPII from 1970.

I'm also interested in any comments folks may have on shooting with the smc PENTAX DA645 25mm F/4 Lens

Adam · 01-04-2018, 01:38 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome aboard! There's a nice thread on the lens here:

DA645 25mm AL - please let me know your experience. - PentaxForums.com

See also the user reviews:

Pentax 645 Wide-Angle Primes - Lens Reviews and Specifications - SLR and Interchangeable Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Due to prohibitively high manufacturing/QC costs this lens is no longer available, but perhaps it will make a return one day!

Sandy Hancock · 01-04-2018, 01:42 AM

Welcome! The 645Z is a mighty camera, but the widest lens I have is the DFA35/3.5

The thread Adam linked is quite illuminating.

Unregistered User 8 · 01-04-2018, 02:03 AM

Hi from Australia, and welcome to the Pentax forums. Good to have you here.

Bophoto · 01-04-2018, 05:12 AM

I think there are new DA25mm to buy:
Pentax SMC DA 645 25mm f/4 (Objektiv - Fasta vidvinkelobjektiv) | Scandinavian Photo
If you remove a zero then you have the price in €.
The lens is probably on the importer:
PENTAX DA 645 25MM F/4 AL SDM AW - Focus Nordic - Nordens största fotogrossist
You can probably buy it through your photo dealer if Focusnordic really has it.

**Kerrowdown** · 01-04-2018, 06:33 AM

Welcome to the forum.

Bob L · 01-04-2018, 07:33 AM

Welcome ....from a Brit with a Z living in France

mikeSF · 01-04-2018, 09:28 AM - **1 Like**

welcome. I find the DFA25/4 an outstanding lens. Once I saw the sample images from Hark Lee in the reviews, that was all I needed to see, lol. The lens can be had here and there and are not too rare, just expensive.

I have a gallery of my own DFA25 images here: Lens: 645 DFA 25mm f/4 | Flickr

Gyroscope · 01-12-2018, 01:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikeSF

welcome. I find the DFA25/4 an outstanding lens. Once I saw the sample images from Hark Lee in the reviews, that was all I needed to see, lol. The lens can be had here and there and are not too rare, just expensive.

I have a gallery of my own DFA25 images here: Lens: 645 DFA 25mm f/4 | Flickr

Mike, that is an outstanding series of images! Well done. I dont have the 25 I 'make do' with the 28-45 and use the k1 and 15-30 if I want to go wider. To be honest though I find using 2 systems a hassle and have contemplated using just the 645 in which case the 25 is a tempting proposition though maybe the small amount of extra FOV might not be worth it?

Sarnian · 01-12-2018, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by Bob L

Welcome ....from a Brit with a Z living in France

Hey Bob. I've finally joined the 'Z Club' and picked up a good condition used one for £2,200!

HiC · 01-13-2018, 01:22 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Welcome aboard! There's a nice thread on the lens here:

DA645 25mm AL - please let me know your experience. - PentaxForums.com

See also the user reviews:

Pentax 645 Wide-Angle Primes - Lens Reviews and Specifications - SLR and Interchangeable Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Due to prohibitively high manufacturing/QC costs this lens is no longer available, but perhaps it will make a return one day!

Thanks Adam, found that out myself, had the lens on order when I posted my query and was interested to hear what folks had to say.

Since then I've been informed it is no longer available as you wrote. Which is a bummer having seen some of MikeSF's images

Have the the 28-45 on order now as I'm off on a trip and need something in a hurry.

HiC · 01-13-2018, 01:23 AM

Just like to say thanks for the welcome and thanks for your comments guys.

Bob L · 01-13-2018, 05:16 AM

Originally posted by Sarnian

Hey Bob. I've finally joined the 'Z Club' and picked up a good condition used one for £2,200!

That price is somewhat frightening, Mark.....hope you enjoy it though.

Sarnian · 01-14-2018, 01:57 AM

Originally posted by Bob L

That price is somewhat frightening, Mark.....hope you enjoy it though.

All seems fine so far and I've updated the firmware to 1.30 with no issues. It does have a 31,000 shutter count but I'll never take 70,000+ photos in my lifetime!

itshimitis · 01-14-2018, 05:27 AM

Originally posted by Sarnian

Hey Bob. I've finally joined the 'Z Club' and picked up a good condition used one for £2,200!

Where did you get it? That's a stonking good price...

01-04-2018, 01:30 AM	#1
HiC New Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 3	smc PENTAX DA645 25mm F/4 Hi, Just would like to introduce myself. I'm a Brit living in Düsseldorf Germany. Using a 645Z and a Spotmatic SPII from 1970. I'm also interested in any comments folks may have on shooting with the smc PENTAX DA645 25mm F/4 Lens

01-04-2018, 01:38 AM - 1 Like	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Welcome aboard! There's a nice thread on the lens here: DA645 25mm AL - please let me know your experience. - PentaxForums.com See also the user reviews: Pentax 645 Wide-Angle Primes - Lens Reviews and Specifications - SLR and Interchangeable Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Due to prohibitively high manufacturing/QC costs this lens is no longer available, but perhaps it will make a return one day! 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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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Welcome! The 645Z is a mighty camera, but the widest lens I have is the DFA35/3.5 The thread Adam linked is quite illuminating. Last edited by Sandy Hancock; 01-04-2018 at 01:56 AM.

01-14-2018, 05:27 AM	#15
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Originally posted by Sarnian Hey Bob. I've finally joined the 'Z Club' and picked up a good condition used one for £2,200! Where did you get it? That's a stonking good price... Last edited by itshimitis; 01-14-2018 at 06:01 AM.

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Gyroscope Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 166	Originally posted by mikeSF welcome. I find the DFA25/4 an outstanding lens. Once I saw the sample images from Hark Lee in the reviews, that was all I needed to see, lol. The lens can be had here and there and are not too rare, just expensive. I have a gallery of my own DFA25 images here: Lens: 645 DFA 25mm f/4 \| Flickr Mike, that is an outstanding series of images! Well done. I dont have the 25 I 'make do' with the 28-45 and use the k1 and 15-30 if I want to go wider. To be honest though I find using 2 systems a hassle and have contemplated using just the 645 in which case the 25 is a tempting proposition though maybe the small amount of extra FOV might not be worth it?

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Sarnian Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 101	Originally posted by Bob L Welcome ....from a Brit with a Z living in France Hey Bob. I've finally joined the 'Z Club' and picked up a good condition used one for £2,200!

01-13-2018, 01:22 AM	#11
HiC New Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Welcome aboard! There's a nice thread on the lens here: DA645 25mm AL - please let me know your experience. - PentaxForums.com See also the user reviews: Pentax 645 Wide-Angle Primes - Lens Reviews and Specifications - SLR and Interchangeable Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Due to prohibitively high manufacturing/QC costs this lens is no longer available, but perhaps it will make a return one day! Thanks Adam, found that out myself, had the lens on order when I posted my query and was interested to hear what folks had to say. Since then I've been informed it is no longer available as you wrote. Which is a bummer having seen some of MikeSF's images Have the the 28-45 on order now as I'm off on a trip and need something in a hurry.

01-13-2018, 01:23 AM	#12
HiC New Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Just like to say thanks for the welcome and thanks for your comments guys.

01-13-2018, 05:16 AM	#13
Bob L Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: La Vienne (86), France Posts: 223	Originally posted by Sarnian Hey Bob. I've finally joined the 'Z Club' and picked up a good condition used one for £2,200! That price is somewhat frightening, Mark.....hope you enjoy it though.

01-14-2018, 01:57 AM	#14
Sarnian Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 101	Originally posted by Bob L That price is somewhat frightening, Mark.....hope you enjoy it though. All seems fine so far and I've updated the firmware to 1.30 with no issues. It does have a 31,000 shutter count but I'll never take 70,000+ photos in my lifetime!