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Pictures from my garden with FA* 24mm F2

Started Jun 22, 2021 | Discussions
Tintin51 Forum Member • Posts: 51
Pictures from my garden with FA* 24mm F2
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My FA* 24mm/f2 is now 23 years old. After I got my first digital, the *ist DS, its FOV was diminished to 36mm. But as there came no corresponding new lens from Pentax, it kind of got stuck in my bag. This winter I noted that manual focus had become sticky so I sent it to service. The answer was crushing "Sorry, cannot repair. No spares available anymore." As the lens seems to live up to the increased demands of the K-3.3 and the AF still functions normally, it will be a keeper.

I have with envy looked at the pictures of Padmaraju in his garden. We here in the north having the blooming season of only a few months can only dream of the diversity there. But even this short period is always something to remember in the middle of winter. Here are some pictures with the 24mm, hope you like them.

I used AF.C for this busy bee in the peony. Do you notice that it is a windy day?

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Hannu

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Ricoh GR II Pentax K-3 Mark III Pentax smc DA* 50-135mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL (IF) Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro +2 more
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ozdean
ozdean Forum Pro • Posts: 28,665
Re: Pictures from my garden with FA* 24mm F2

It renders nicely Hannu

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Regards Dean - Capturing Creation
N.B. All my Images are Protected by Copyright

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Breakfastographer 2 Contributing Member • Posts: 544
Re: Pictures from my garden with FA* 24mm F2

Nice pictures!

flektogon
flektogon Veteran Member • Posts: 6,226
Re: Pictures from my garden with FA* 24mm F2

Beautiful pictures. Yes, you discovered another "botanical" lens.

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Regards,
Peter

Jon Donahue Senior Member • Posts: 1,158
Re: Pictures from my garden with FA* 24mm F2

The one with the bee is perfect!

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OP Tintin51 Forum Member • Posts: 51
Re: Pictures from my garden with FA* 24mm F2

Thank you Jon.  I also noted that the setting “Action when AF fails” is very useful in close-ups and macros.

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Hannu

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Ricoh GR II Pentax K-3 Mark III Pentax smc DA* 50-135mm F2.8 ED (IF) SDM Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL (IF) Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro +2 more
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