Pick one: FA 77mm or DA* 50-135mm

Eagle_Friends · 02-06-2011, 10:10 PM

I know they're completely different lenses and I'm not asking for a pro and con list for each one.

But, assuming you do not own neither lens, if given the choice in, say a prize at a contest, which one would you grab?

**Ash** · 02-06-2011, 11:02 PM

50-135 - 'cause I already have the 77

But if I didn't have either it would definitely be the 77 - 'cause I prefer the 70-200 focal length range.

But seriously, they're both excellent lenses that it would come down to utility rather than lens quality...

Adam · 02-06-2011, 11:08 PM

77 because the 50-135mm has a pretty useless zoom range. If you want a tele zoom, get a 70-200mm IMO.

TOUGEFC · 02-06-2011, 11:14 PM

If i were you i would pick the 77

SpecialK · 02-06-2011, 11:23 PM

50-135 for the flexibility.

wlachan · 02-06-2011, 11:25 PM

Anything not SDM is better.

twitch · 02-06-2011, 11:46 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

77 because the 50-135mm has a pretty useless zoom range. If you want a tele zoom, get a 70-200mm IMO.

I have to completely disagree with that. A 50-135 is the perfect range for portraits on a cropped sensor. That's like saying 70-200 is a useless range on a full frame body.

freewheeler · 02-07-2011, 01:14 AM

FA77, because the pictures have the wauw factor I don't experience in
zoom lenses although the 50-135 is one of the best.
Better 2 great pictures than 5 very good ones at the end of the day.

Tommot1965 · 02-07-2011, 01:47 AM

Fa 77

as I have other lenses that cover 16mm to 200mm

if I had no lenses at all, or real crappy entry level zooms, Id pick the 50-135..

sjwaldron · 02-07-2011, 01:54 AM

I'd have to say the FA 77mm Limited. Although I'd like both.

I think a better question would be the FA77 or DA70...

hoanpham · 02-07-2011, 04:37 AM

Both.
Each has it own use.

**NaClH2O** · 02-07-2011, 05:20 AM

If I owned neither and someone were to give me one, I'd choose the 77, especially if it was in silver cause it's got pixie dust.

NaCl(even tho the 50-135 is more versitile)H2O

Mohawk · 02-07-2011, 05:37 AM

50-135.

It is the 'heart' of my system.

ajoe · 02-07-2011, 06:04 AM

The 77, because that's the one the "pros" use!

Trust me, I own a tripod.

eddie1960 · 02-07-2011, 06:14 AM

The 77, but I prefer primes in almost all cases

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twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by Adam 77 because the 50-135mm has a pretty useless zoom range. If you want a tele zoom, get a 70-200mm IMO. I have to completely disagree with that. A 50-135 is the perfect range for portraits on a cropped sensor. That's like saying 70-200 is a useless range on a full frame body.

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freewheeler Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: amsterdam Posts: 130	FA77, because the pictures have the wauw factor I don't experience in zoom lenses although the 50-135 is one of the best. Better 2 great pictures than 5 very good ones at the end of the day.

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Mohawk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 109	50-135. It is the 'heart' of my system.

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ajoe Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 89	The 77, because that's the one the "pros" use! Trust me, I own a tripod.

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eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	The 77, but I prefer primes in almost all cases