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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
03-13-2015, 08:07 AM
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I own the DA 60-250, (owned) the DA 50-135mm) and have seen the pictures from the DA* 300 and 200 here, these experiences have informed the order which I rank these lenses.
I forgot to mention I own the DA* 16-50mm as well...
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
03-12-2015, 09:35 PM
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This is how I personally rank the DA* lenses:
Sharp <------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------>Less sharp
Da* 200mmf2.8..... Da* 300mm f4..........Da* 50-135.... Da* 60-250.......................... Da* 16-50
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
03-12-2015, 03:08 PM
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Some point about DA* 200 are valid, slow SDM, CA wide open ( would benefit from some additional SLD elements) but to say it's not a sharp lens, that's taking it too far. The 200mm f2.8 is one of the sharpest telephoto lenses, besting the DA* 300 ( but it's not popular due to lack of reach). I agree that we won't see a modern 200 f2.8 anytime soon, after the limited, a wide angle ff prime and a new 200mm macro, 135mm f2.8 with dc aw should be next.
How sharp is the FA/DA 200mm f2.8? Check out roburgoss post
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/77477-f-fa-club-36.html#post3188704 |
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
03-12-2015, 09:23 AM
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
03-11-2015, 06:52 AM
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If they had released the FF in 2012 It would have cost upwards of $4000
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
03-06-2015, 07:01 AM
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First time I see it myself, good stuff Angus. The 150-450 @ 150 is definitely prime quality superb. I was impressed with the TC combo of 630mm f8 at the long end, very nice IQ considering it was an overcast day. It looks like an exciting lens for sure
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
02-26-2015, 07:45 AM
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The DC motors from what I can understand come with different "power" specs, I'm sure the ones of the D-FA are top of the line in that regard. DC motors are renown for their reliability and I don't see them behaving differently in a lens.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
02-25-2015, 08:50 AM
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Thank you for the pictures
It seems the lens is very sharp @360mm f7.1 and slightly less so @450....still pretty impressive color and detail on an overcast shooting day
note: you need to log in to Facebook for the direct link to work...
Two picture at 450mm shot wide open from the series (credit to Wolfgang Baus)
K3 / 450 mm / 1/640 Sek. / F/5,6 / ISO 400
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
02-24-2015, 03:39 PM
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This from digitalcamerainfo.com, Interesting use of the programmable buttons on the 150-450mm zoom.
Youtu.be
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
02-23-2015, 09:42 AM
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-Amen-
We struggled in agony for over a decade, we can handle a few more months of waiting without loosing our sanity folks.
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