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Comment by kingfisher posted on Which lens for portraits? at 27/11/2011 - 19:18
doingthebobs wrote:
The DA40 is full frame, one of the few DA's that are, just without an aperture ring.
Well from what I heard it is fullframe compactible to the point that you don't see image circle, but it vignetes heavily as well as DA70....so fullframe compatibility is questionable. I think Pentax announces only DA60-250, DA200 and DA300 as real fullframe lenses. But I haven't tried any DA lens on film myself, so I may be wrong....The DA40 is full frame, one of the few DA's that are, just without an aperture ring.
Comment by kingfisher posted on FA35 'vs' DA40 Ltd at 25/11/2011 - 16:39
chaude wrote:
I have managed to keep my collection of lenses to just what I need, namingly the 18-250mm, 10-17mm fisheye and 31mm f1.8.
While I'm pretty happy using the first two, the 31mm is definitely one that I have never managed to get the hang of using, to a point that I even considered selling it because I would like to fund a fuji x10 (leave that alone here).
But after lots of thinking I've decided that I probably haven't used it enough to say it doesn't suit me, and to be fair it's focal length does fit my bill, just not so with it's size! So I've decided to give it a try and it'll live on the camera permanently for the next few outings that I'll call upon it. So I'm wondering, would anyone have some handy tips on how to handle this lens and work its wonders? I do tend to spend most of my shooting time in the outdoors, doing landscapes though it sometimes does involve taking pictures of fellow hikers/climbers.
Or would anyone simply suggest that the 31mm isn't the lens I should be using and should opt for something that'll suit my size requirements like the 15mm or even the 35mm f2.8 macro or 35mm f2.4?!
I don't know - Try to make some portraits of your fellow hillwalkers when you arrive to pub after walk - make them sit next to window for having a rembrandtian light - and the fa31 will excel. It's not much a landscape lens, it likes to take details and show it's bokeh .... look for some nature details and play with them. It is also very good with colours rendition, but stopped down and focused at infinity i don't find it any better than any other lens I had.I have managed to keep my collection of lenses to just what I need, namingly the 18-250mm, 10-17mm fisheye and 31mm f1.8.
While I'm pretty happy using the first two, the 31mm is definitely one that I have never managed to get the hang of using, to a point that I even considered selling it because I would like to fund a fuji x10 (leave that alone here).
But after lots of thinking I've decided that I probably haven't used it enough to say it doesn't suit me, and to be fair it's focal length does fit my bill, just not so with it's size! So I've decided to give it a try and it'll live on the camera permanently for the next few outings that I'll call upon it. So I'm wondering, would anyone have some handy tips on how to handle this lens and work its wonders? I do tend to spend most of my shooting time in the outdoors, doing landscapes though it sometimes does involve taking pictures of fellow hikers/climbers.
Or would anyone simply suggest that the 31mm isn't the lens I should be using and should opt for something that'll suit my size requirements like the 15mm or even the 35mm f2.8 macro or 35mm f2.4?!
Comment by kingfisher posted on tips on the FA31mm?? at 23/11/2011 - 20:47
Eastridge wrote:
At the weekend we went to a local camera firms 'show' as a Pentax stand / rep was there & for the first time saw the size of the DA40 Ltd. Wow, on my k-x that would make it 'pocketable' in big coat pockets and I seem to recall it being well rated.
- ultimately , would you make the change.
I didn't try DA40, but had FA35 and FA43.....and they are close to each other in terms of IQ. Personally I wouldn't swap FA35 for DA40 mainly for 3 reasons: At the weekend we went to a local camera firms 'show' as a Pentax stand / rep was there & for the first time saw the size of the DA40 Ltd. Wow, on my k-x that would make it 'pocketable' in big coat pockets and I seem to recall it being well rated.
- ultimately , would you make the change.
1.FA is fullframe lens and has an aperture ring (which may be handy sometimes)
2.FA is almost a stop faster
3.You might find that even KX+DA40 is not as conveniently pocketable set....
Comment by kingfisher posted on FA35 'vs' DA40 Ltd at 23/11/2011 - 20:34
japers45 wrote:
Sell a non vital organ (a foot, eye or kidney or perhaps a child) and get the FA31mm ltd.
a bit cynical, are we? Sell a non vital organ (a foot, eye or kidney or perhaps a child) and get the FA31mm ltd.
Comment by kingfisher posted on FA35 'vs' DA40 Ltd at 23/11/2011 - 20:28
bump....nobody interested in trade?
Comment by kingfisher posted on Trade: FA31 for FA43 at 30/10/2011 - 16:50
WobblyGoblin wrote:
Just so people aren't put off making Kingfisher an offer because I expressed an interest, I've withdrawn. Been reviewing some of my 43 photos and I don't think I can part with it.
The 31 will have to wait for the lottery win...
Thanks James, no bother at all.....I know how good FA43 is and how difficult to let go good luck and hopefully in future you'll add 31 to your set.Just so people aren't put off making Kingfisher an offer because I expressed an interest, I've withdrawn. Been reviewing some of my 43 photos and I don't think I can part with it.
The 31 will have to wait for the lottery win...
Comment by kingfisher posted on Trade: FA31 for FA43 at 29/10/2011 - 06:27
wow robbie, you're letting best K series lenses go.....just let me know, when K85 will be for sale
friendly bump!
friendly bump!
Comment by kingfisher posted on For Sale: Pentax K28 f/3.5 (€85, £75) excl P&P at 28/10/2011 - 17:21
WobblyGoblin wrote:
Hmm, it is tempting. I have a black MIJ 43 and I absolutely love it. I've heard great things of the 31 though so I am tempted.
What sort of price difference are you after and do you have any more details of your 31 (MIJ? When bought? Boxed? Any pictures taken with the lens?)
Cheers
WG
Hi there, so let's add some details: It is Made in Japan version, like mint condition optically as well as mechanically, comes with original caps, 58mm UV Tokina filter (permanently attached when I shoot outside, so that front element is protected) and unoriginal lens pouch. Not boxed. Bought in winter 2009 if I remember well. If you provide me your email address I'll gladly forward you some photos taken with FA31.Hmm, it is tempting. I have a black MIJ 43 and I absolutely love it. I've heard great things of the 31 though so I am tempted.
What sort of price difference are you after and do you have any more details of your 31 (MIJ? When bought? Boxed? Any pictures taken with the lens?)
Cheers
WG
Comment by kingfisher posted on Trade: FA31 for FA43 at 28/10/2011 - 12:03
nice lens indeed
Comment by kingfisher posted on For Sale: Pentax K30 f/2.8 (€175, £155) at 28/10/2011 - 11:55
18-135mm and the 35mm is small enough to keep in a pocket.