LBA: Both DA* SDM lenses! (imgs inside)

FireMate · 12-17-2007, 11:17 AM

Well, I finally did it... I bought both of the DA* zoom lenses, so that I could cut down on the amount of lenses I bring in my back pack travelling.

I've only got pictures from the 50-135, and so far, the lens looks like a serious lens! I had an easy time doing post work, and applied NO SHARPENING to the photos, just the usual tweaking of colours that I always do. The lens is fantastic!

The 16-50 I've only taken two pictures with, as I opened it up 10 minutes ago. Both pictures appear to have serious purple fringing around the Pentax logo I took a picture of, AND the logo is out of focus in both shots. I might take it back, and try another one....

I won't post those photos just yet, as I want to play with it more and see if it was an isolated problem or not.

But, here's some shots I took with the 50-135:

truonganh · 12-17-2007, 11:22 AM

Nice... creamy shots that only the DA* can convey. congrats to your fine lens ownership and my sincere appology to your wallet.

and · 12-17-2007, 11:24 AM

congrats and I love these shots! especially the first one is great! I like it better because the PP gives a softer face I like that better in these two, like the PP very much too, suits the mood

FireMate · 12-17-2007, 11:24 AM

yeah, the wallet still is crying, a little...

Simple solution, sell off all of the Christmas gifts I bought everyone!

Actually, the reality is this... I'm selling off some of my lenses that wouldn't be needed anymore.

I mainly do portraiture or product shots for my fiance. So, do I need the 16-45 if I have this? no. Do I need my Sigma 70-300? No.

I'm even looking at selling my small, 110 Auto mini-SLR from the 70's, that kit I posted a while back. No need for it, realistically...

Miserere · 12-17-2007, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by FireMate

Do I need my Sigma 70-300? No.

[loud buzzer sound]

Show host: Our first contestant, FireMate, has given an incorrect answer! [groans from the audience] On to our next contestant; Miserere, the question was "Do I need my Sigma 70-300?", what is your answer?

[studio audience holds their breath]

Miserere: I'm going to say...YES!

Show host: That is correct! And Miserere is our grand prize winner this week!

[the audience cheers]

[fade to black]

FireMate · 12-17-2007, 12:14 PM

[screen fades back up]

FireMate: But wait!!!! It's not the APO version of the lens!!!!

Show Host: Oh? No? Judges...?

[audience holds breath]

Show host: well then, looks like you're right! And since you've already got some nice manual prime lenses that do a better job anyways, and can stick with that, looks like you have the correct answer!

[fades to... ummm... red and green, to be festive]

(-;

RBellavance · 12-17-2007, 12:28 PM

Congrats on the new lens, and the very nice, moody shots !

Miserere · 12-17-2007, 12:49 PM

Miserere: Hey! You never said it was the non-APO version!

Host: Game shows are not what they used to be...

[fade to RGB]

FireMate · 12-18-2007, 06:04 PM

LOL And it looks like I've got someone buying it from me for $140... .not too shabby a resale on that lens, really

12-17-2007, 11:17 AM	#1
FireMate Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 105	*LBA: Both DA SDM lenses! (imgs inside)** Well, I finally did it... I bought both of the DA* zoom lenses, so that I could cut down on the amount of lenses I bring in my back pack travelling. I've only got pictures from the 50-135, and so far, the lens looks like a serious lens! I had an easy time doing post work, and applied NO SHARPENING to the photos, just the usual tweaking of colours that I always do. The lens is fantastic! The 16-50 I've only taken two pictures with, as I opened it up 10 minutes ago. Both pictures appear to have serious purple fringing around the Pentax logo I took a picture of, AND the logo is out of focus in both shots. I might take it back, and try another one.... I won't post those photos just yet, as I want to play with it more and see if it was an isolated problem or not. But, here's some shots I took with the 50-135:

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12-17-2007, 11:22 AM	#2
truonganh Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 194	Nice... creamy shots that only the DA* can convey. congrats to your fine lens ownership and my sincere appology to your wallet.

12-17-2007, 11:24 AM	#3
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476	congrats and I love these shots! especially the first one is great! I like it better because the PP gives a softer face I like that better in these two, like the PP very much too, suits the mood

12-17-2007, 12:11 PM	#5
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	Originally posted by FireMate Do I need my Sigma 70-300? No. [loud buzzer sound] Show host: Our first contestant, FireMate, has given an incorrect answer! [groans from the audience] On to our next contestant; Miserere, the question was "Do I need my Sigma 70-300?", what is your answer? [studio audience holds their breath] Miserere: I'm going to say...YES! Show host: That is correct! And Miserere is our grand prize winner this week! [the audience cheers] [fade to black]

12-17-2007, 12:14 PM	#6
FireMate Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 105 Original Poster	[screen fades back up] FireMate: But wait!!!! It's not the APO version of the lens!!!! Show Host: Oh? No? Judges...? [audience holds breath] Show host: well then, looks like you're right! And since you've already got some nice manual prime lenses that do a better job anyways, and can stick with that, looks like you have the correct answer! [fades to... ummm... red and green, to be festive] (-;

12-17-2007, 12:28 PM	#7
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Congrats on the new lens, and the very nice, moody shots !

12-17-2007, 12:49 PM	#8
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	Miserere: Hey! You never said it was the non-APO version! Host: Game shows are not what they used to be... [fade to RGB]

12-18-2007, 06:04 PM	#9
FireMate Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 105 Original Poster	LOL And it looks like I've got someone buying it from me for $140... .not too shabby a resale on that lens, really