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northbehr · 01-03-2013, 02:48 PM - **1 Like**

Sun and Sand at Bandon, Oregon shot with Pentax 6x7 and 55mm 6x7 Ilford 100,

jon404 · 01-04-2013, 01:36 AM

Winter sun in Bandon... a rare day... what a treat for the New Year!

Here to the south, in Del Mar near San Diego, the first hi-res scans from my 645N came back from North Coast Photo in Carlsbad, CA. Am very happy that the camera is working well. Below, a construction crane by the sea at sunset... a train at the old Del Mar station... and a sunlit tree.

itshimitis · 01-04-2013, 02:43 AM

Well this morning I got a package from Ffordes. They are normally very reliable and they had a DFA 25 f/4 advertised. It's about 40% off the value of the value of new. It arrived this morning and is actually the DA 25. Is this something I should be concerned about? Obviously I won't now be able to use it on my 645N which was something I would have liked to have been able to do. Does anyone know how they compare? Ffordes are a very reputable company and i have never had a problem with them before. i might just let them know that what they had it advertised on the website isn't what it is. It is in new condition, but then Ffordes advertised it at Mint - and in my experience their ratings underestimate the quality.

arjen · 01-04-2013, 09:16 AM

I would let them know they made a mistake, if their serious about their business they will appreciate the feedback.

My freshly developed Kodak 125 PX film, shot with my 645 and 120mm Macro lens. Developed in T-Max, scanned with my Epson V500

itshimitis · 01-04-2013, 10:12 AM

Heard from them within an hour of sending an email. They have said that they are happy for me to return it after testing it I'm in any way unhappy. Just done some shots with it close to the sea but conditions aren't great. I've bought a lot of gear from ffordes and while they do tend to be pricey their service is good. My first impressions are that its a beast of a lens.

itshimitis · 01-04-2013, 12:36 PM

Back from a trip down to the local beach with my 645D and the DA 25 f/4. My word it's a heavy lens, but it is definitely quality.

Pentax 645D DA 25 f/4 at f/22 5 secs, ISO 100

converted to B&W in Silver efex pro2

Looking towards the docks and steelworks:

f/14 30 secs ISO 200

Swansea Bay as night falls:

itshimitis · 01-04-2013, 05:12 PM

Another from the beach:

f/16 5 secs ISO 100 DA 25 f/4

Ryan Tischer · 01-06-2013, 12:49 PM

Pentax 645D, Pentax-A 35mm, ISO 100, f/16, 1/6 sec.

Jonathan Mac · 01-06-2013, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by itshimitis

Well this morning I got a package from Ffordes. They are normally very reliable and they had a DFA 25 f/4 advertised. It's about 40% off the value of the value of new. It arrived this morning and is actually the DA 25. Is this something I should be concerned about? Obviously I won't now be able to use it on my 645N which was something I would have liked to have been able to do. Does anyone know how they compare? Ffordes are a very reputable company and i have never had a problem with them before. i might just let them know that what they had it advertised on the website isn't what it is. It is in new condition, but then Ffordes advertised it at Mint - and in my experience their ratings underestimate the quality.

I think the difference is that the DA version has a larger hood that's not suitable for film (because it's larger than the digital sensor), so you might find black areas at the edge.

I have used Ffordes for a few years but recently I've had problems with them: their used descriptions are sometimes very wrong and they will not refund postage even when the error is theirs.

itshimitis · 01-06-2013, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by Ryan Tischer

Pentax 645D, Pentax-A 35mm, ISO 100, f/16, 1/6 sec.

beautiful shot. I haven't seen the sun for weeks!

itshimitis · 01-06-2013, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I think the difference is that the DA version has a larger hood that's not suitable for film (because it's larger than the digital sensor), so you might find black areas at the edge.

I have used Ffordes for a few years but recently I've had problems with them: their used descriptions are sometimes very wrong and they will not refund postage even when the error is theirs.

I haven't had any issues with them at all before this, and as the cast majority of my work is digital, I can live with the fact that it can be used only on my 645D. I find the description of condition to be pessimistic in my experience - it's always better than I think it would be. I prefer to buy in person, but they are tough to get to in person since they are north of Inverness. I suspect that my wife is grateful though I buy less this way!

**grhazelton** · 01-06-2013, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I think the difference is that the DA version has a larger hood that's not suitable for film (because it's larger than the digital sensor), so you might find black areas at the edge.

I have used Ffordes for a few years but recently I've had problems with them: their used descriptions are sometimes very wrong and they will not refund postage even when the error is theirs.

Would this lens even cover the 645n's film, given that its designed for the 645d's smaller "film" or sensor? I'll be curious to hear your experiences.

itshimitis · 01-06-2013, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by grhazelton

Would this lens even cover the 645n's film, given that its designed for the 645d's smaller "film" or sensor? I'll be curious to hear your

experiences.

The DFA will but the DA won't

**germar** · 01-06-2013, 04:11 PM

Pentax 6x7 | SMC Macro Takumar 135mm f4 | 1/2 sec @ F 11 on Rolli 400S/Rodinal semi-stand

Ryan Tischer · 01-06-2013, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by grhazelton

Would this lens even cover the 645n's film, given that its designed for the 645d's smaller "film" or sensor? I'll be curious to hear your experiences.

From my understanding, the lens hood is the main difference between the 25mm DA and D FA...not sure if they are optically different or not. I guess the only way to know for sure is if you take a hack saw to the permanantly attached hood on the DA lens and then see if it still vignettes on a 645 film camera...anyone willing to give it a shot and let us know? :P

01-04-2013, 01:36 AM	#3767
jon404 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 696	Winter sun in Bandon... a rare day... what a treat for the New Year! Here to the south, in Del Mar near San Diego, the first hi-res scans from my 645N came back from North Coast Photo in Carlsbad, CA. Am very happy that the camera is working well. Below, a construction crane by the sea at sunset... a train at the old Del Mar station... and a sunlit tree. Attached Images Last edited by jon404; 01-04-2013 at 01:53 AM.

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01-03-2013, 02:48 PM - 1 Like	#3766
northbehr New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 18	Sun and Sand at Bandon, Oregon shot with Pentax 6x7 and 55mm 6x7 Ilford 100,

01-04-2013, 02:43 AM	#3768
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Well this morning I got a package from Ffordes. They are normally very reliable and they had a DFA 25 f/4 advertised. It's about 40% off the value of the value of new. It arrived this morning and is actually the DA 25. Is this something I should be concerned about? Obviously I won't now be able to use it on my 645N which was something I would have liked to have been able to do. Does anyone know how they compare? Ffordes are a very reputable company and i have never had a problem with them before. i might just let them know that what they had it advertised on the website isn't what it is. It is in new condition, but then Ffordes advertised it at Mint - and in my experience their ratings underestimate the quality.

01-04-2013, 09:16 AM	#3769
arjen Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 31	I would let them know they made a mistake, if their serious about their business they will appreciate the feedback. My freshly developed Kodak 125 PX film, shot with my 645 and 120mm Macro lens. Developed in T-Max, scanned with my Epson V500

01-04-2013, 10:12 AM	#3770
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Heard from them within an hour of sending an email. They have said that they are happy for me to return it after testing it I'm in any way unhappy. Just done some shots with it close to the sea but conditions aren't great. I've bought a lot of gear from ffordes and while they do tend to be pricey their service is good. My first impressions are that its a beast of a lens.

01-04-2013, 12:36 PM	#3771
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Back from a trip down to the local beach with my 645D and the DA 25 f/4. My word it's a heavy lens, but it is definitely quality. Pentax 645D DA 25 f/4 at f/22 5 secs, ISO 100 converted to B&W in Silver efex pro2 Looking towards the docks and steelworks: f/14 30 secs ISO 200 Swansea Bay as night falls:

01-04-2013, 05:12 PM	#3772
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Another from the beach: f/16 5 secs ISO 100 DA 25 f/4

01-06-2013, 12:49 PM	#3773
Ryan Tischer Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Photos: Albums Posts: 458	Pentax 645D, Pentax-A 35mm, ISO 100, f/16, 1/6 sec.

01-06-2013, 12:58 PM	#3774
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by itshimitis Well this morning I got a package from Ffordes. They are normally very reliable and they had a DFA 25 f/4 advertised. It's about 40% off the value of the value of new. It arrived this morning and is actually the DA 25. Is this something I should be concerned about? Obviously I won't now be able to use it on my 645N which was something I would have liked to have been able to do. Does anyone know how they compare? Ffordes are a very reputable company and i have never had a problem with them before. i might just let them know that what they had it advertised on the website isn't what it is. It is in new condition, but then Ffordes advertised it at Mint - and in my experience their ratings underestimate the quality. I think the difference is that the DA version has a larger hood that's not suitable for film (because it's larger than the digital sensor), so you might find black areas at the edge. I have used Ffordes for a few years but recently I've had problems with them: their used descriptions are sometimes very wrong and they will not refund postage even when the error is theirs.

01-06-2013, 01:57 PM	#3775
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Originally posted by Ryan Tischer Pentax 645D, Pentax-A 35mm, ISO 100, f/16, 1/6 sec. beautiful shot. I haven't seen the sun for weeks!

01-06-2013, 01:59 PM	#3776
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I think the difference is that the DA version has a larger hood that's not suitable for film (because it's larger than the digital sensor), so you might find black areas at the edge. I have used Ffordes for a few years but recently I've had problems with them: their used descriptions are sometimes very wrong and they will not refund postage even when the error is theirs. I haven't had any issues with them at all before this, and as the cast majority of my work is digital, I can live with the fact that it can be used only on my 645D. I find the description of condition to be pessimistic in my experience - it's always better than I think it would be. I prefer to buy in person, but they are tough to get to in person since they are north of Inverness. I suspect that my wife is grateful though I buy less this way!

01-06-2013, 02:35 PM	#3777
grhazelton Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jonesboro, GA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I think the difference is that the DA version has a larger hood that's not suitable for film (because it's larger than the digital sensor), so you might find black areas at the edge. I have used Ffordes for a few years but recently I've had problems with them: their used descriptions are sometimes very wrong and they will not refund postage even when the error is theirs. Would this lens even cover the 645n's film, given that its designed for the 645d's smaller "film" or sensor? I'll be curious to hear your experiences.

01-06-2013, 03:30 PM	#3778
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Originally posted by grhazelton Would this lens even cover the 645n's film, given that its designed for the 645d's smaller "film" or sensor? I'll be curious to hear your experiences. The DFA will but the DA won't

01-06-2013, 04:11 PM	#3779
germar Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Palm Beach, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 728	Pentax 6x7 \| SMC Macro Takumar 135mm f4 \| 1/2 sec @ F 11 on Rolli 400S/Rodinal semi-stand

01-06-2013, 04:58 PM	#3780
Ryan Tischer Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Photos: Albums Posts: 458	Originally posted by grhazelton Would this lens even cover the 645n's film, given that its designed for the 645d's smaller "film" or sensor? I'll be curious to hear your experiences. From my understanding, the lens hood is the main difference between the 25mm DA and D FA...not sure if they are optically different or not. I guess the only way to know for sure is if you take a hack saw to the permanantly attached hood on the DA lens and then see if it still vignettes on a 645 film camera...anyone willing to give it a shot and let us know? :P