31mm 1.8

SashasMom · 11-02-2011, 12:44 PM

Just rented the Pentax 31mm 1.8 from Camera Lens Rental. Get it tomorrow. Cant wait. Been wanting it for a long time, juts dont have the funds yet. Will be using it this weekend for my nieces senior photos. I am affraid I will love it so much that I will want to buy it right away. Is it as good as people say?

Ole · 11-02-2011, 01:34 PM

You have probably read the lens review section already, otherwise that would be a good place to start.

I like the bokeh and "3D effect" of this lens a lot, but I do find the lens somewhat soft wide open. So unless you really need the very narrow depth of field of f/1.8, you may want to stop the lens down a stop or two.

Looking forward to hearing your experience with this lens!

hcc · 11-02-2011, 01:56 PM

As mentioned by Ole you should read the in-dpeth review section. the FA31mm f1.8 is the highest ranked lens there. Read also the photozone.de review along the lines.

i have the FA31mm f1.8 and it is my preferred prime. The IQ is outstanding IMHO, and I love the lens for more reasons. It is my most useful prime: if I want an 'all-around prime', it will be the FA31mm. The focal lenght is spot on, not too wide, not to long. The large aperture makes also this lens a winner for low light.

Enjoy the FA31mm....

**Ash** · 11-02-2011, 02:21 PM

It's very much a see-it-before-you-believe-it lens.
Beautifully crafted, but most importantly, optically excellent.
Love the colours, the bokeh, the 'pop' and the overall look of images that this lens produces.

mikeSF · 11-02-2011, 03:17 PM

Dear God,
Thank you for my FA 31 lens,
Amen.

twitch · 11-02-2011, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by SashasMom

Is it as good as people say?

Yes it is, perhaps better if that's possible. As far as I'm concerned the FA31 is the king of IQ.

11-02-2011, 12:44 PM	#1
SashasMom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 133	31mm 1.8 Just rented the Pentax 31mm 1.8 from Camera Lens Rental. Get it tomorrow. Cant wait. Been wanting it for a long time, juts dont have the funds yet. Will be using it this weekend for my nieces senior photos. I am affraid I will love it so much that I will want to buy it right away. Is it as good as people say?

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11-02-2011, 01:34 PM	#2
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,408	You have probably read the lens review section already, otherwise that would be a good place to start. I like the bokeh and "3D effect" of this lens a lot, but I do find the lens somewhat soft wide open. So unless you really need the very narrow depth of field of f/1.8, you may want to stop the lens down a stop or two. Looking forward to hearing your experience with this lens!

11-02-2011, 01:56 PM	#3
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,004	As mentioned by Ole you should read the in-dpeth review section. the FA31mm f1.8 is the highest ranked lens there. Read also the photozone.de review along the lines. i have the FA31mm f1.8 and it is my preferred prime. The IQ is outstanding IMHO, and I love the lens for more reasons. It is my most useful prime: if I want an 'all-around prime', it will be the FA31mm. The focal lenght is spot on, not too wide, not to long. The large aperture makes also this lens a winner for low light. Enjoy the FA31mm....

11-02-2011, 02:21 PM	#4
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	It's very much a see-it-before-you-believe-it lens. Beautifully crafted, but most importantly, optically excellent. Love the colours, the bokeh, the 'pop' and the overall look of images that this lens produces.

11-02-2011, 03:17 PM	#5
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	Dear God, Thank you for my FA 31 lens, Amen.

11-02-2011, 04:45 PM	#6
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by SashasMom Is it as good as people say? Yes it is, perhaps better if that's possible. As far as I'm concerned the FA31 is the king of IQ.