Just ordered a Pentax 31mm 1.8 Limited.

campdog · 10-12-2011, 03:13 AM

Well I thought about it and couldnt decide between the Sigma 30 mm and the Pentax 31mm Limited.
Money was the biggest issue for me as I couldnt justify the expense.Then I put the price of the Sigma and added a good ND filter and a circular polariser and the gap in price closed a bit more. I already have a selection of good ND,CP and UV and protection filters in that size from my Sigma 10-30 and FA*80-200.So that was the biggest concern lightened.I nearly got conned by a real cheapie on ebay over the weekend.Luckily ebay pulled it from listing as the seller was a crook.Starting price was $350US and I was the highest bidder befor closing.
I am hoping that Pentax will go full frame in the future so this lens will fit in nicely.Now all can do is wait and see what results I can get with the K5. Also I ordered a new laptop for my wife.So I dont feel so guilty anymore. She doesnt know yet.

John

freewheeler · 10-12-2011, 05:15 AM

John, you did the right thing !

I mean by ordering a new laptop for your wife....:ugh:

No seriously: congratulations wih your FA31ltd.

I'm still buying FF lenses myself for you'll never know.

altovintner · 10-12-2011, 06:12 AM

John: another +1 on deciding on the FA31.

I just recently bought one from the marketplace in almost like new condition. In short, I absolutely love it.

campdog · 10-13-2011, 12:11 AM

I did make the right decision on the Lens and the laptop, the only non full frame lens I have is the sigma 10-20mm. Glad I ordered yesterday as I got a tax bill today for $900.00 and not sure if I would have ordered the 31mm. Now waiting for the full frame Pentax DLSR to be released.

John

**Ash** · 10-13-2011, 12:24 AM

Work hard on paying those bills off, John. But it's worth it - the FA 31 is a top lens on any camera.
Enjoy it mate.

campdog · 10-18-2011, 03:00 AM

Well it turned up and boy what a magic lens,I have never used anything so sharp. What am I going to do with my 100 macro, FA*28-70 and fa* 80-200 I dont want to put this thing down,Even the crap shots I took look sharp.

**jerryleejr** · 10-19-2011, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by campdog

Well it turned up and boy what a magic lens,I have never used anything so sharp. What am I going to do with my 100 macro, FA*28-70 and fa* 80-200 I dont want to put this thing down,Even the crap shots I took look sharp.

Well I am sure there are others on here that can put your neglected lenses to good use

JJ

cali92rs · 10-19-2011, 08:08 PM

That's hilarious...buying an expensive lens, then smooth things over by buying your wife something equally expensive...awww married life, I know your pain

campdog · 10-19-2011, 11:21 PM

Originally posted by cali92rs

That's hilarious...buying an expensive lens, then smooth things over by buying your wife something equally expensive...awww married life, I know your pain

I get my old laptop back so I can teher it to my K5. Hers is tax deductable as well. Method in my madness.

John

10-12-2011, 03:13 AM	#1
campdog Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bonny Hills, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 202	Just ordered a Pentax 31mm 1.8 Limited. Well I thought about it and couldnt decide between the Sigma 30 mm and the Pentax 31mm Limited. Money was the biggest issue for me as I couldnt justify the expense.Then I put the price of the Sigma and added a good ND filter and a circular polariser and the gap in price closed a bit more. I already have a selection of good ND,CP and UV and protection filters in that size from my Sigma 10-30 and FA*80-200.So that was the biggest concern lightened.I nearly got conned by a real cheapie on ebay over the weekend.Luckily ebay pulled it from listing as the seller was a crook.Starting price was $350US and I was the highest bidder befor closing. I am hoping that Pentax will go full frame in the future so this lens will fit in nicely.Now all can do is wait and see what results I can get with the K5. Also I ordered a new laptop for my wife.So I dont feel so guilty anymore. She doesnt know yet. John

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10-12-2011, 05:15 AM	#2
freewheeler Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: amsterdam Posts: 130	John, you did the right thing ! I mean by ordering a new laptop for your wife....:ugh: No seriously: congratulations wih your FA31ltd. I'm still buying FF lenses myself for you'll never know.

10-12-2011, 06:12 AM	#3
altovintner Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 74	John: another +1 on deciding on the FA31. I just recently bought one from the marketplace in almost like new condition. In short, I absolutely love it.

10-13-2011, 12:11 AM	#4
campdog Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bonny Hills, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 202 Original Poster	I did make the right decision on the Lens and the laptop, the only non full frame lens I have is the sigma 10-20mm. Glad I ordered yesterday as I got a tax bill today for $900.00 and not sure if I would have ordered the 31mm. Now waiting for the full frame Pentax DLSR to be released. John

10-13-2011, 12:24 AM	#5
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Work hard on paying those bills off, John. But it's worth it - the FA 31 is a top lens on any camera. Enjoy it mate.

10-18-2011, 03:00 AM	#6
campdog Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bonny Hills, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 202 Original Poster	Well it turned up and boy what a magic lens,I have never used anything so sharp. What am I going to do with my 100 macro, FA28-70 and fa 80-200 I dont want to put this thing down,Even the crap shots I took look sharp.

10-19-2011, 01:40 PM	#7
jerryleejr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TN Posts: 774	Originally posted by campdog Well it turned up and boy what a magic lens,I have never used anything so sharp. What am I going to do with my 100 macro, FA28-70 and fa 80-200 I dont want to put this thing down,Even the crap shots I took look sharp. Well I am sure there are others on here that can put your neglected lenses to good use JJ

10-19-2011, 08:08 PM	#8
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	That's hilarious...buying an expensive lens, then smooth things over by buying your wife something equally expensive...awww married life, I know your pain

10-19-2011, 11:21 PM	#9
campdog Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bonny Hills, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 202 Original Poster	Originally posted by cali92rs That's hilarious...buying an expensive lens, then smooth things over by buying your wife something equally expensive...awww married life, I know your pain I get my old laptop back so I can teher it to my K5. Hers is tax deductable as well. Method in my madness. John