FA 43mm f1.9 Limited

axl · 02-15-2012, 01:46 PM

here are some pointers:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/31678-about-fa-43mm-ltd-14.html

if you scroll down the page you'll see the same scene with those two lenses and you can see the difference

and it all pick up here again:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/31678-about-fa-43mm-ltd-26.html

and here:
???? PENTAX FA 43/1.9 Limited ??-???

theunartist · 02-15-2012, 02:15 PM

Thanks will check it out...

Currently on page 6 of 29 on the other 43mm ltd link

**Deimos** · 02-15-2012, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by axl

???? PENTAX FA 43/1.9 Limited ??-???

This thread most clearly shows the supposed differences between the early serial MIJ and the others.

I have a very well-loved (by a couple members on here) later serial black MIJ and it is fantastic. Really sharp wide open, crazy sharp stopped down and just an amazing amount of detail, nevermind the unique bokeh and rendering. I also dont need any AF adjust with it on my K-5

theunartist · 02-15-2012, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by axl

here are some pointers:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/31678-about-fa-43mm-ltd-14.html

if you scroll down the page you'll see the same scene with those two lenses and you can see the difference

and it all pick up here again:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/31678-about-fa-43mm-ltd-26.html

and here:
???? PENTAX FA 43/1.9 Limited ??-???

What a sea of confusion, according to this link: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/31678-about-fa...tml#post404334 - I would be getting a 0023XXX lens, #5 version, which may or may not be as good as the earlier versions

**Deimos** · 02-15-2012, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by theunartist

What a sea of confusion, according to this link: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/31678-about-fa...tml#post404334 - I would be getting a 0023XXX lens, #5 version, which may or may not be as good as the earlier versions

Mine is 23456, its great

Go for it

f2
http://www.flickr.com/photos/420deimos/6706122919/

fikkser · 02-20-2012, 10:13 AM

I've just found a 239xx used. I think, if they have made changes from earlier versions, why make it worse? Because it's alredy so damn expensive it can't be due to cost.

Will get it if the seller will come online alredy.

Looked some at the comparison pics of early and later. The PIXIEDUST (sorry for the expression)is (MAYBE) more pronounced in the later version even if it's hard to judge by the pics. Sorry for this, but this is the only lens I've seen that has "pixiedust", it's really unique.

fikkser · 02-20-2012, 10:18 AM

BTW, does the latest versions say MADE IN JAPAN?

The 00239xx I'm looking at says MIJ. Does it say that even if it's assembled in vietnam?

pencilnink · 02-20-2012, 12:46 PM

No, the latest versions do not show MIJ around the front element. IIRC It would only be labelled on the lens mount if it were AIV.

Caat · 02-21-2012, 12:16 AM

Mine is 0005***. Which I picked up for the bargain price of £129 in a Jessops clearance sale.

vrrattko · 02-21-2012, 11:24 AM

Originally posted by Caat

Mine is 0005***. Which I picked up for the bargain price of £129 in a Jessops clearance sale.

That just pretty much illustrates what I think of Jessops 'proffessionals' - only a band of 'real' experts can make such a great deal

good for you, though

fikkser · 02-21-2012, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by Caat

Mine is 0005***. Which I picked up for the bargain price of £129 in a Jessops clearance sale.

Are they mentally disabled or something? You could probably risk jail for accepting that deal.

Nice deal!

Got mine for like 400£. Hope it comes with a lot of pixiedust, haven't recieved it yet.

theunartist · 02-21-2012, 02:58 PM

The 43mm Limited is available new from Adorama for @ 570 black and used from Amazon for @ 550 silver with a 30 day return and/or option for extended warranty.

The one I am looking at is a black 0025xxx with "Made in Japan" imprinted.

TOUGEFC · 02-21-2012, 04:07 PM

I got mine ( black, made in Japan) new from B&H in Nov 2010 for $360.

fikkser · 02-22-2012, 12:33 AM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

I got mine ( black, made in Japan) new from B&H in Nov 2010 for $360.

Nice. I don't know how you pay tax, but I guess it's excluded from those 360?

In 2006 the 43 went for 4000 swedish kr including 25% tax. That would be a little above 400£. Now it's more expensive in 2nd hand. :-(

retroflex · 02-22-2012, 12:47 AM

Originally posted by fikkser

In 2006 the 43 went for 4000 swedish kr including 25% tax. That would be a little above 400£. Now it's more expensive in 2nd hand. :-(

I guess it is out of stock more or less everywhere in Sweden now? Only two stores lists it at 9000 SEK.

I got mine a year ago for 3700 SEK used from a store, seems like a good deal now

02-20-2012, 10:13 AM	#21
fikkser Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Borlänge, Sweden Posts: 373	I've just found a 239xx used. I think, if they have made changes from earlier versions, why make it worse? Because it's alredy so damn expensive it can't be due to cost. Will get it if the seller will come online alredy. Looked some at the comparison pics of early and later. The PIXIEDUST (sorry for the expression)is (MAYBE) more pronounced in the later version even if it's hard to judge by the pics. Sorry for this, but this is the only lens I've seen that has "pixiedust", it's really unique. Last edited by fikkser; 02-20-2012 at 10:28 AM.

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02-15-2012, 01:46 PM	#16
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	here are some pointers: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/31678-about-fa-43mm-ltd-14.html if you scroll down the page you'll see the same scene with those two lenses and you can see the difference and it all pick up here again: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/31678-about-fa-43mm-ltd-26.html and here: ???? PENTAX FA 43/1.9 Limited ??-???

02-15-2012, 02:15 PM	#17
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542 Original Poster	Thanks will check it out... Currently on page 6 of 29 on the other 43mm ltd link

02-15-2012, 02:44 PM	#18
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Originally posted by axl ???? PENTAX FA 43/1.9 Limited ??-??? This thread most clearly shows the supposed differences between the early serial MIJ and the others. I have a very well-loved (by a couple members on here) later serial black MIJ and it is fantastic. Really sharp wide open, crazy sharp stopped down and just an amazing amount of detail, nevermind the unique bokeh and rendering. I also dont need any AF adjust with it on my K-5

02-15-2012, 02:45 PM	#19
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542 Original Poster	Originally posted by axl here are some pointers: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/31678-about-fa-43mm-ltd-14.html if you scroll down the page you'll see the same scene with those two lenses and you can see the difference and it all pick up here again: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/31678-about-fa-43mm-ltd-26.html and here: ???? PENTAX FA 43/1.9 Limited ??-??? What a sea of confusion, according to this link: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/31678-about-fa...tml#post404334 - I would be getting a 0023XXX lens, #5 version, which may or may not be as good as the earlier versions

02-15-2012, 02:50 PM	#20
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Originally posted by theunartist What a sea of confusion, according to this link: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/31678-about-fa...tml#post404334 - I would be getting a 0023XXX lens, #5 version, which may or may not be as good as the earlier versions Mine is 23456, its great Go for it f2 http://www.flickr.com/photos/420deimos/6706122919/

02-20-2012, 10:18 AM	#22
fikkser Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Borlänge, Sweden Posts: 373	BTW, does the latest versions say MADE IN JAPAN? The 00239xx I'm looking at says MIJ. Does it say that even if it's assembled in vietnam?

02-20-2012, 12:46 PM	#23
pencilnink Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 192	No, the latest versions do not show MIJ around the front element. IIRC It would only be labelled on the lens mount if it were AIV.

02-21-2012, 12:16 AM	#24
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	Mine is 0005***. Which I picked up for the bargain price of £129 in a Jessops clearance sale.

02-21-2012, 11:24 AM	#25
vrrattko Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 753	Originally posted by Caat Mine is 0005***. Which I picked up for the bargain price of £129 in a Jessops clearance sale. That just pretty much illustrates what I think of Jessops 'proffessionals' - only a band of 'real' experts can make such a great deal good for you, though

02-21-2012, 01:19 PM	#26
fikkser Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Borlänge, Sweden Posts: 373	Originally posted by Caat Mine is 0005***. Which I picked up for the bargain price of £129 in a Jessops clearance sale. Are they mentally disabled or something? You could probably risk jail for accepting that deal. Nice deal! Got mine for like 400£. Hope it comes with a lot of pixiedust, haven't recieved it yet.

02-21-2012, 02:58 PM	#27
theunartist Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,542 Original Poster	The 43mm Limited is available new from Adorama for @ 570 black and used from Amazon for @ 550 silver with a 30 day return and/or option for extended warranty. The one I am looking at is a black 0025xxx with "Made in Japan" imprinted.

02-21-2012, 04:07 PM	#28
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	I got mine ( black, made in Japan) new from B&H in Nov 2010 for $360.

02-22-2012, 12:33 AM	#29
fikkser Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Borlänge, Sweden Posts: 373	Originally posted by TOUGEFC I got mine ( black, made in Japan) new from B&H in Nov 2010 for $360. Nice. I don't know how you pay tax, but I guess it's excluded from those 360? In 2006 the 43 went for 4000 swedish kr including 25% tax. That would be a little above 400£. Now it's more expensive in 2nd hand. :-(

02-22-2012, 12:47 AM	#30
retroflex Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mölnlycke Photos: Albums Posts: 98	Originally posted by fikkser In 2006 the 43 went for 4000 swedish kr including 25% tax. That would be a little above 400£. Now it's more expensive in 2nd hand. :-( I guess it is out of stock more or less everywhere in Sweden now? Only two stores lists it at 9000 SEK. I got mine a year ago for 3700 SEK used from a store, seems like a good deal now