FA* 24mm f2.0 wit K-S2

Marktax · 05-05-2015, 08:47 PM - **1 Like**

I found a time-capsule mint copy of the FA* 24mm f2.0. Given my 20-40 Ltd., it is probably extraneous to me, but it was difficult to pass up a perfect copy of a 25 year-old lens.

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Last edited by Marktax; 05-06-2015 at 10:16 AM.

sterretje · 05-05-2015, 09:17 PM

Lucky man; nice shots to demo the qualities of the lens

Your 20-40 is now redundant

HYS · 05-05-2015, 10:13 PM

Congratulations! This is very fine purchase.

RAART · 05-05-2015, 11:07 PM

Hey, nice find there but if you do not want it I will gladly take 24mm off your hands...

max_pyne · 05-06-2015, 04:16 AM

I recently picked up one of those beauties and love it, although I'm not giving her the attention she deserves...:-)

Sandy Hancock · 05-06-2015, 04:20 AM

I have both, and all I can say is well done!

lytrytyr · 05-08-2015, 06:11 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I have both

Giving the 20-40 a second chance, Sandy?

JinDesu · 05-08-2015, 07:10 AM

I loved the FA*24 but alas, too many times I walked out in the rain and I wanted a WR lens. I really miss my FA*24 though

KDAFA · 05-08-2015, 07:36 AM

Originally posted by Marktax

I found a time-capsule mint copy of the FA* 24mm f2.0. Given my 20-40 Ltd., it is probably extraneous to me [...]

The FA*24 is a very special lens indeed in terms of it's rendering character, different to the 20-40. Funds allowing, personally I don't see it as extraneous at all...

You have a gem in your hands, a Jun Hirakawa design, with striking contrast and beautiful colour-signature, plus lovely micro-contrast and bokeh to boot. Shots taken on this lens can have a "look" to them.

One thing I enjoy doing is bringing just this one lens and go walking about in the street. On APS-C its focal length works out to 36mm, thus its the classic photo-journalism focal-length. By "limiting" oneself to one lens/focal length, it can produce a series of interesting photographic results, in this case further aided by this lens' special rendering quality.

The above is not meant to put down the 20-40, which is a fine lens in its own right, I'm sure.

Venom3300 · 05-08-2015, 07:45 AM

Its a stop faster than the 20-40 limited. To me that makes it not redundant. nice lens

Marktax · 05-08-2015, 12:29 PM

Originally posted by KDAFA

The FA*24 is a very special lens indeed in terms of it's rendering character, different to the 20-40. Funds allowing, personally I don't see it as extraneous at all...

You have a gem in your hands, a Jun Hirakawa design, with striking contrast and beautiful colour-signature, plus lovely micro-contrast and bokeh to boot. Shots taken on this lens can have a "look" to them.

One thing I enjoy doing is bringing just this one lens and go walking about in the street. On APS-C its focal length works out to 36mm, thus its the classic photo-journalism focal-length. By "limiting" oneself to one lens/focal length, it can produce a series of interesting photographic results, in this case further aided by this lens' special rendering quality.

The above is not meant to put down the 20-40, which is a fine lens in its own right, I'm sure.

I agree with all of that. I had a copy in back in film days, but let it go when I went digital and have wanted it back for some time. With respect to OOF areas, it crushes the 21 Ltd., which I find nervous in that respect. I will probably A/B compare renderings between the 24 and the 20-40 soon.

Sandy Hancock · 05-08-2015, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

Giving the 20-40 a second chance, Sandy?

No. I have the FA*24 and K-S2

---------- Post added 09-05-15 at 08:44 AM ----------

Apropos of KDFA's comments above, I spent last December using the FA*24 every day, and I can only echo what a truly great lens it is. I didn't know it was a Hirakawa design - that makes sense

Here are a few images from that month to whet Maktax's appetite. Most, if not all, were taken with the K-S1, so the K-S2 should give comparable output.

05-08-2015, 07:36 AM	#9
KDAFA Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 528	Originally posted by Marktax I found a time-capsule mint copy of the FA* 24mm f2.0. Given my 20-40 Ltd., it is probably extraneous to me [...] The FA24 is a very special lens indeed in terms of it's rendering character, different to the 20-40. Funds allowing, personally I don't see it as extraneous at all... You have a gem in your hands, a Jun Hirakawa design, with striking contrast and beautiful colour-signature, plus lovely micro-contrast and bokeh to boot. Shots taken on this lens can have a "look" to them. One thing I enjoy doing is bringing just this one lens and go walking about in the street. On APS-C its focal length works out to 36mm, thus its the classic photo-journalism focal-length. By "limiting" oneself to one lens/focal length, it can produce a series of interesting photographic results, in this case further aided by this lens' special rendering quality. The above is not meant to put down the 20-40, which is a fine lens in its own right, I'm sure. Last edited by KDAFA; 05-08-2015 at 07:43 AM.*

05-08-2015, 03:25 PM	#12
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by lytrytyr Giving the 20-40 a second chance, Sandy? No. I have the FA24 and K-S2 ---------- Post added 09-05-15 at 08:44 AM ---------- Apropos of KDFA's comments above, I spent last December using the FA24 every day, and I can only echo what a truly great lens it is. I didn't know it was a Hirakawa design - that makes sense Here are a few images from that month to whet Maktax's appetite. Most, if not all, were taken with the K-S1, so the K-S2 should give comparable output. Last edited by Sandy Hancock; 05-08-2015 at 04:16 PM.

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05-05-2015, 09:17 PM	#2
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	Lucky man; nice shots to demo the qualities of the lens Your 20-40 is now redundant

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HYS Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 377	Congratulations! This is very fine purchase.

05-05-2015, 11:07 PM	#4
RAART Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oakville, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,095	Hey, nice find there but if you do not want it I will gladly take 24mm off your hands...

05-06-2015, 04:16 AM	#5
max_pyne Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: zurich Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 409	I recently picked up one of those beauties and love it, although I'm not giving her the attention she deserves...:-)

05-06-2015, 04:20 AM	#6
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	I have both, and all I can say is well done!

05-08-2015, 06:11 AM	#7
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I have both Giving the 20-40 a second chance, Sandy?

05-08-2015, 07:10 AM	#8
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	I loved the FA24 but alas, too many times I walked out in the rain and I wanted a WR lens. I really miss my FA24 though

05-08-2015, 07:45 AM	#10
Venom3300 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 714	Its a stop faster than the 20-40 limited. To me that makes it not redundant. nice lens

05-08-2015, 12:29 PM	#11
Marktax Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Washington DC Photos: Albums Posts: 610 Original Poster	Originally posted by KDAFA The FA*24 is a very special lens indeed in terms of it's rendering character, different to the 20-40. Funds allowing, personally I don't see it as extraneous at all... You have a gem in your hands, a Jun Hirakawa design, with striking contrast and beautiful colour-signature, plus lovely micro-contrast and bokeh to boot. Shots taken on this lens can have a "look" to them. One thing I enjoy doing is bringing just this one lens and go walking about in the street. On APS-C its focal length works out to 36mm, thus its the classic photo-journalism focal-length. By "limiting" oneself to one lens/focal length, it can produce a series of interesting photographic results, in this case further aided by this lens' special rendering quality. The above is not meant to put down the 20-40, which is a fine lens in its own right, I'm sure. I agree with all of that. I had a copy in back in film days, but let it go when I went digital and have wanted it back for some time. With respect to OOF areas, it crushes the 21 Ltd., which I find nervous in that respect. I will probably A/B compare renderings between the 24 and the 20-40 soon.