david_sladek

Would be interesting to finish with the review of Pentax D-FA 50/1.4 and D-FA 85/1.4 in line with the conclusions here, especially the LoCa question which seemed to totally rule the narration in...

@whitelens tell that thing about dying technology to Leica :)

@StreetSnappy those on the other end see their smart phone prices rise to the $1000 range so everything is relative... but you're right, these samples look good and I am keen to see more

@whitelens and why exactly should I not spend a single $ on DSLR? Can I not take pictures with it? (I can) Can I not release a book with it? (I did) Can I not win competitions with it? (I did) Can...

@StreetSnappy if you're into curves, check this page http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/star_lens/special/sp_da16-50/index.html
if you prefer real images, check this one...

this thing is incredibly sharp!

not true. the oldest surviving photo is from 1826 https://www.livescience.com/60410-what-is-the-oldest-photograph.html

@Class A
isn't the Pentax D-FA* 50mm 1.4 available as Tokina to the other mounts? that would put everyone on the same level

totally agree. though the K-3II was also shot with the same lens (apparent from the focal length) , there's a point where it is contraproductive and hurts the camera if you use old glass instead of...

yes, this review would be very much appreciated

@FantasticMrFox you may want to listen to the official DPreview video about K-3III where they praise K-3III image quality over that of D500 and possibly XT-4. So I think that's pretty close if not...

I get that and, logically, it should also be there. But is it a review or is it not when it is on video? if it is, then it should also be in the Reviews section and have some scoring, right? ...

@dpreview - are these excluded by design and do we have to wait for the full review to see them here? If so, what if you never complete the full review? Those cameras will just be ignored? https:// ...

@Istina I am not sure if there are any Pentax rental shops in Italy. I know one in the UK and use them regularly, But they've suspended rentals due to COVID temporarily. Perhaps some forum members...

@Istina No need to be impertinent. Give me a camera that focuses 100% shots in 100% situations. BTW I had K-5, K-5II and K-5IIs too and can confirm that current focus is on a completely different...

Then you need to actually listen to the video. Otherwise you're just spreading uninformed and false rumours (imagine you open a restaurant and someone who's never seen it and been there will...

@ffking I guess an option of a negative like would provide a little leverage

Shame the Pentax D-FA* 50 / 1.4 is not included here. It is one of the best and right on topic.

I stopped visiting dpreview because of this one person. I may not be the only one.

Pentax K-1 is rated 760 and I can easily get 1700 on a single battery and 3000 with a grip. So it all greatly depends on the shooting style