just bought the DA-L 35 2.4 impressed

planedriver · 11-06-2010, 03:05 AM

Before going to work yesterday I had to stop at this shop

...and bought this lens

..well I have to say I'm impressed. ALL PICTURES at f2.4 with the K-x-really like the sharpness wide open, Dof control is excellent as well as the bokeh.

the very first picture I took:

some test-shots during flying:

really like the colors..I'm not the only one here who is obsessed with taking pictures

and here's the guy himself sitting in the Sunset-he has a very very good eye for photography:

All I can say it looks like this lens is worth every cents..

Thanks for looking!

Andras

TZH · 11-06-2010, 04:15 AM

Very impressive deep of field,how about the flare ^^

AlexJ · 11-06-2010, 04:31 AM

Hi Andras,

Your Ford has this for instrument panel? Can it really fly? I don't subscribe to cars magazine, maybe I am missing something.

Please clarify!

Alex

planedriver · 11-06-2010, 05:08 AM

Originally posted by AlexJ

Hi Andras,

Your Ford has this for instrument panel? Can it really fly? I don't subscribe to cars magazine, maybe I am missing something.

Please clarify!

Alex

no it's actually a Ford aeroplane I'm flying and that is the control wheel in it

and regarding the question about flare-well I haven't really tested it-I only took into the Sun pictures through the airplane glass-which is very thick and slightly curved..not a fair test.

Andras

greymda · 11-06-2010, 08:35 AM

personally looking forward some new pictures from you and comments regarding this lens.

KevinR · 11-06-2010, 09:53 AM

Looks like very pleasing results, and overall a very good value lens. I like the bokeh it renders. Thanks for posting.

And love the Ford aeroplane image BTW...

ytterbium · 11-06-2010, 02:16 PM

Oh noo no no no.. I was already afraid that this kind of threads might start to appear.
Must not buy...must not buy..so tempting.

On the serious side. Very nice pictures. I like the color rendering. It's interesting to see far oof text on panels having green tint and those in close oof areas being magenta tinted.

I wonder what interesting sights you might get from the cockpit.

anthers · 11-06-2010, 05:29 PM

It's shaping up to be quite a nice lens, good color and contrast, beautiful bokeh. If I didn't already have the FA35 I'd probably spring for it too.

planedriver · 11-07-2010, 03:17 AM

Originally posted by greymda

personally looking forward some new pictures from you and comments regarding this lens.

here's a new one, iso800 wide open again:

Originally posted by ytterbium

It's interesting to see far oof text on panels having green tint and those in close oof areas being magenta tinted.

I wonder what interesting sights you might get from the cockpit.

Yes I also wonder what causes this..anyone any ideas?

Some pictures from the cockpit..well it's not really fair to test a lens through airplane glass...but all I can tell you that the color rendering of this lens helps a lot to capture some nice moments.

both pictures with the K-x and the DA-L 35 2.4:

Andras

greymda · 11-07-2010, 03:20 AM

damn, i was that close to buy a 21mm limited first, but now i want this 35/2.4 as my prime lens...

thanks for the photos!

LBA - here i come)

ytterbium · 11-07-2010, 03:29 AM

Originally posted by planedriver

Yes I also wonder what causes this..anyone any ideas?

It was something related to optical construction, when aberrations are corrected at focus plane. I think most lenses have this effect.

The last city shot is stunning. I've always admired such city views when flying, but it is really hard to take picture because there is light in salon.

greymda · 11-07-2010, 09:15 AM

how to think, would this 35mm lens be okay as a everyday lens, taking into consideration that usually i shoot streets, old structures, etc.?

paperbag846 · 11-07-2010, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by greymda

how to think, would this 35mm lens be okay as a everyday lens, taking into consideration that usually i shoot streets, old structures, etc.?

I've been using a 28mm in this role, and finding that it is *sometimes* wide enough, *sometimes* not. Unfortunately you will likely need more than one lens if you want to capture big scenes, or a nice zoom.

The DAL 35mm looks fantastic, but I would have the kit zoom or something else in the bag as well for when you simply can't back up enough.

If the kit zoom does not cut it.... consider the Tameron 17-50 2.8?

greymda · 11-07-2010, 09:29 AM

don't really like zooms... my original idea was to buy the 21mm first. but i don't know how it will be facing everyday use based on my needs (although, i should admit that i've seen splendid pictures taken with it).

now thinking to get 35/2.4 and then, after a while, the 21mm or 15mm lim.
don't know how in your place, but where i live, all pentax lenses cost a fortune..

planedriver · 11-07-2010, 10:05 AM

today I tried it on the k200d-the colors are much much warmer than the colors with the FA50 1.4-the only other prime I have.

both wide open iso 100 k200d

on this one I slightly missed the focus on his face..still really like this picture-the sky is beautiful blue-(no polarizer)

k200d iso100 wide open-sharp, beautiful colors very nice bokeh:

k200d iso400 wide open:

k200d iso100 f9:

Andras

11-06-2010, 03:05 AM	#1
planedriver Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Velence, Hungary Posts: 664	just bought the DA-L 35 2.4 impressed Before going to work yesterday I had to stop at this shop...and bought this lens..well I have to say I'm impressed. ALL PICTURES at f2.4 with the K-x-really like the sharpness wide open, Dof control is excellent as well as the bokeh. the very first picture I took: some test-shots during flying: really like the colors..I'm not the only one here who is obsessed with taking pictures and here's the guy himself sitting in the Sunset-he has a very very good eye for photography: All I can say it looks like this lens is worth every cents.. Thanks for looking! Andras

11-07-2010, 10:05 AM	#15
planedriver Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Velence, Hungary Posts: 664 Original Poster	today I tried it on the k200d-the colors are much much warmer than the colors with the FA50 1.4-the only other prime I have. both wide open iso 100 k200d on this one I slightly missed the focus on his face..still really like this picture-the sky is beautiful blue-(no polarizer) k200d iso100 wide open-sharp, beautiful colors very nice bokeh: k200d iso400 wide open: k200d iso100 f9: Andras Last edited by planedriver; 11-07-2010 at 10:39 AM.

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TZH Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kuala Lumpur Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 118	Very impressive deep of field,how about the flare ^^

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AlexJ Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 32	Hi Andras, Your Ford has this for instrument panel? Can it really fly? I don't subscribe to cars magazine, maybe I am missing something. Please clarify! Alex

11-06-2010, 05:08 AM	#4
planedriver Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Velence, Hungary Posts: 664 Original Poster	Originally posted by AlexJ Hi Andras, Your Ford has this for instrument panel? Can it really fly? I don't subscribe to cars magazine, maybe I am missing something. Please clarify! Alex no it's actually a Ford aeroplane I'm flying and that is the control wheel in it and regarding the question about flare-well I haven't really tested it-I only took into the Sun pictures through the airplane glass-which is very thick and slightly curved..not a fair test. Andras

11-06-2010, 08:35 AM	#5
greymda Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moldova, EU Posts: 150	personally looking forward some new pictures from you and comments regarding this lens.

11-06-2010, 09:53 AM	#6
KevinR Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 653	Looks like very pleasing results, and overall a very good value lens. I like the bokeh it renders. Thanks for posting. And love the Ford aeroplane image BTW...

11-06-2010, 02:16 PM	#7
ytterbium Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,076	Oh noo no no no.. I was already afraid that this kind of threads might start to appear. Must not buy...must not buy..so tempting. On the serious side. Very nice pictures. I like the color rendering. It's interesting to see far oof text on panels having green tint and those in close oof areas being magenta tinted. I wonder what interesting sights you might get from the cockpit.

11-06-2010, 05:29 PM	#8
anthers Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: California Photos: Albums Posts: 125	It's shaping up to be quite a nice lens, good color and contrast, beautiful bokeh. If I didn't already have the FA35 I'd probably spring for it too.

11-07-2010, 03:17 AM	#9
planedriver Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Velence, Hungary Posts: 664 Original Poster	Originally posted by greymda personally looking forward some new pictures from you and comments regarding this lens. here's a new one, iso800 wide open again: Originally posted by ytterbium It's interesting to see far oof text on panels having green tint and those in close oof areas being magenta tinted. I wonder what interesting sights you might get from the cockpit. Yes I also wonder what causes this..anyone any ideas? Some pictures from the cockpit..well it's not really fair to test a lens through airplane glass...but all I can tell you that the color rendering of this lens helps a lot to capture some nice moments. both pictures with the K-x and the DA-L 35 2.4: Andras

11-07-2010, 03:20 AM	#10
greymda Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moldova, EU Posts: 150	damn, i was that close to buy a 21mm limited first, but now i want this 35/2.4 as my prime lens... thanks for the photos! LBA - here i come)

11-07-2010, 03:29 AM	#11
ytterbium Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,076	Originally posted by planedriver Yes I also wonder what causes this..anyone any ideas? It was something related to optical construction, when aberrations are corrected at focus plane. I think most lenses have this effect. The last city shot is stunning. I've always admired such city views when flying, but it is really hard to take picture because there is light in salon.

11-07-2010, 09:15 AM	#12
greymda Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moldova, EU Posts: 150	how to think, would this 35mm lens be okay as a everyday lens, taking into consideration that usually i shoot streets, old structures, etc.?

11-07-2010, 09:22 AM	#13
paperbag846 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,395	Originally posted by greymda how to think, would this 35mm lens be okay as a everyday lens, taking into consideration that usually i shoot streets, old structures, etc.? I've been using a 28mm in this role, and finding that it is sometimes wide enough, sometimes not. Unfortunately you will likely need more than one lens if you want to capture big scenes, or a nice zoom. The DAL 35mm looks fantastic, but I would have the kit zoom or something else in the bag as well for when you simply can't back up enough. If the kit zoom does not cut it.... consider the Tameron 17-50 2.8?

11-07-2010, 09:29 AM	#14
greymda Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moldova, EU Posts: 150	don't really like zooms... my original idea was to buy the 21mm first. but i don't know how it will be facing everyday use based on my needs (although, i should admit that i've seen splendid pictures taken with it). now thinking to get 35/2.4 and then, after a while, the 21mm or 15mm lim. don't know how in your place, but where i live, all pentax lenses cost a fortune..