DA 35/2.4 - A Plastic Wonder! -- DAL35 vs FA35 vs DA35m vs A35 (many photos!)

[mariodoe]

I'm not sure about vitor's metal hood, but my collapsible rubber hood is the screw-on type.

seems like most of the peeps prefer a hoody over UV filter for DAL35

 

[oyama85]

My best fren got the lens already. I till date, I'm still not poison by it. hahaha. Keep eating antibiotics or simply thinking of the lens I want so I can forget this lens even though the IQ is very good. *run away*

If you are not poisoned then you wont need antibiotics or even run away! :devil:
Dont lie to yourself, you want it ~ ~ :kok: :bsmilie:
Especially considering its price.

 

[detritus]

seems like most of the peeps prefer a hoody over UV filter for DAL35

because modern DSLRs, unlike film cameras, are not sensitive to UV light. UV filters are used mostly for protection nowadays and depending on who u speak to, its either a waste of money or a worthwhile investment to protect your lenses.

but the basic premise is that it is very questionable logic to put a cheap piece of glass in front of a well-engineered lens. they have their uses, but its impt to know what u're using them for instead of just lightening your wallet due to "accessory addiction syndrome".

i do use UV filters for some of my lenses, mainly because i find them easier to clean and i often get dew drops on my lens when i shoot bugs. but i will take them out at night cos UV filters just screws up night shots.

a lens hood, in addition to blocking out stray light which may affect image sharpness, is also good protection against knocks. that's why i would recommend the screw on metal ones for the DAL35 rather than the collapsible rubber ones.

 

[friedkick]

just want to ask...i ordered from amazon.jp...and tenso have already told me shipment of my package has been completed..so how long will I have to wait before I can get the lens?

 

[lovelyloey]

Nice, did you use any filters?
Think we can make this the thread dedicated to pics just from Dal35. ;p
Poison more people. :devil:

No filters. Lens au naturale.
Wondering if should get CPL though.

 

[lovelyloey]

just want to ask...i ordered from amazon.jp...and tenso have already told me shipment of my package has been completed..so how long will I have to wait before I can get the lens?

track your package on the Japan EMS site with the tracking number provided.
After you see that it has left Japan (something about outgoing exchange something), track on Speedpost.com.
Takes about 2-3 working days.

 

[vitor]

Hi vitor,

don't mind i ask a newbie question?

is it necessary to fit 35mm with a lens hood? and what's the pros of fitting 35mm with lens hood?

i'm considering of getting 35mm too. now wondering if i should get a lens hood as well

cheers!

i kai su , i using a UV filter and lens hood, as i still use my cam in v light , very very light dizzle rain, those almost can feel feather rain,

as i use my dri fit clothes to wipe lens front, so filter to prevent scratch.
plus the hood, got 2 purpose.

1. prevent glare,
2. prevent lens from the rain, so i wont get water spots while i composing, and dun need to use hand to shelter the lens while i using.

 

[wilb87]

Hi fengwei, could you take a landscape shot? Would like to see how it does taking in wide vistas.

Poisoned by this thread and got myself my first Pentax prime lens. Brought it out for a little shoot. But damaged my tripod when starting it up, hence have to shoot with some help from nearby railings.

Not really a landscape shot and even though it wasn't well done on my part, i am quite impressed by this mini monster! although a wider lens will be easier and better for me.

Verdict: Definitely a good lens to add to a beginner DSLR kit! Fast as well, as shown in the previous posts by fellow users.

 

[112303as]

Wa really very poison!!! Die Liao! Hey guys why not organize a shoot out with this lens but please till I get my pc. It will be interesting to see everyone out with this lens on further more if can get all 12 color on stand by. Haha. How abt my poison?? Cheers.

 

[wrx_sti_22b]

It's a beautiful photo... :thumbsup:

 

[ElectricBlue]

because modern DSLRs, unlike film cameras, are not sensitive to UV light. UV filters are used mostly for protection nowadays and depending on who u speak to, its either a waste of money or a worthwhile investment to protect your lenses.

but the basic premise is that it is very questionable logic to put a cheap piece of glass in front of a well-engineered lens. they have their uses, but its impt to know what u're using them for instead of just lightening your wallet due to "accessory addiction syndrome".

i do use UV filters for some of my lenses, mainly because i find them easier to clean and i often get dew drops on my lens when i shoot bugs. but i will take them out at night cos UV filters just screws up night shots.

a lens hood, in addition to blocking out stray light which may affect image sharpness, is also good protection against knocks. that's why i would recommend the screw on metal ones for the DAL35 rather than the collapsible rubber ones.

Hi Detritus, does that mean if you are shooting with film, you should use UV filters instead of protectors like B+W MRC or Kenko/Hoya Pro 1D? :sweat:

 

[detritus]

Hi Detritus, does that mean if you are shooting with film, you should use UV filters instead of protectors like B+W MRC or Kenko/Hoya Pro 1D? :sweat:

Firstly, i don't shoot film but yes, i would probably make more extensive use of uv and skylight filers if i was using film.

 

[wilb87]

It's a beautiful photo... :thumbsup:

Thank you, its definitely easier to take a nice photo with a beautiful subject.

 

[oceanpriest]

Thank you, its definitely easier to take a nice photo with a beautiful subject.

and using beautiful lens

 

[jangole]

Any helpful souls out there know where I can get it locally (at a shop), whats the current pricing like and if we have the white ones in singapore? thanks

 

[oyama85]

Call the usual shops recommended here, SLR Rev for me.
Think it costs $288-388, depending on promo.
No white ones locally.

 

[bigturbo]

Slrr had white ones for sale @$380 when i bought a black one couple of weeks ago

 

[one952]

Slrr had white ones for sale @$380 when i bought a black one couple of weeks ago

hi, so meaning black one is cheaper? How much did u brought the black one?

 

[bigturbo]

Slrr sellin black one for $348

 

[vitor]

my recent take on the DA35/2.4 at bontanical garden
v beginner but trying