DA*55 or FA77 limited

sumanm17 · 06-11-2012, 05:12 AM

For portraits, which one should i choose? I have a FA 31 but I find it challenging doing portraits.

parsons · 06-11-2012, 05:46 AM

77 definitely. though i have never tried the 55. probably depends wether you want a waist up portrait of a shoulders up portrait.

Tanzer · 06-11-2012, 05:58 AM

Well, the DA*55 is intended to be a portrait lens for the cropped digital sensor, so I would kindly argue that this is the better choice. Also, the 55 is probably more versatile because it is closer to normal than the 77, but this is also a matter of your personal preference.

Truth is, you will get great portraits from either.

Maybe I just feel the need to defend my choice of the 55 just because I don't own the 77 Ltd ... yet .... :-)

sumanm17 · 06-11-2012, 06:33 AM

Is DA* 55 compatible with FF dslr?

disco_owner · 06-11-2012, 06:41 AM

Originally posted by sumanm17

Is DA* 55 compatible with FF dslr?

I think someone already answered that question . see above , "cropped Digital sensor" It is intended for a APS-C camera

gtl · 06-11-2012, 07:08 AM - **1 Like**

I have seen very good shots taken with the DA*55mm on film. No trouble on FF I would think.

Ubuntu_user · 06-11-2012, 07:45 AM

Yes, the DA* 55mm has been confirmed to be compatible with FF. The hood isn't though.

Marc Sabatella · 06-11-2012, 08:17 AM

You might want to check out this trhead form just a few days ago: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/188198-da-55-vs-fa-77-ltd.html

sumanm17 · 06-12-2012, 12:28 AM

Thank you guys! I I will go for FA 77 Ltd!

06-11-2012, 05:12 AM	#1
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06-11-2012, 05:46 AM	#2
parsons Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 389	77 definitely. though i have never tried the 55. probably depends wether you want a waist up portrait of a shoulders up portrait.

06-11-2012, 05:58 AM	#3
Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	Well, the DA*55 is intended to be a portrait lens for the cropped digital sensor, so I would kindly argue that this is the better choice. Also, the 55 is probably more versatile because it is closer to normal than the 77, but this is also a matter of your personal preference. Truth is, you will get great portraits from either. Maybe I just feel the need to defend my choice of the 55 just because I don't own the 77 Ltd ... yet .... :-)

06-11-2012, 06:33 AM	#4
sumanm17 New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 9 Original Poster	Is DA* 55 compatible with FF dslr?

06-11-2012, 06:41 AM	#5
disco_owner Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,629	Originally posted by sumanm17 Is DA* 55 compatible with FF dslr? I think someone already answered that question . see above , "cropped Digital sensor" It is intended for a APS-C camera

06-11-2012, 07:08 AM - 1 Like	#6
gtl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 349	I have seen very good shots taken with the DA*55mm on film. No trouble on FF I would think.

06-11-2012, 07:45 AM	#7
Ubuntu_user Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,545	Yes, the DA* 55mm has been confirmed to be compatible with FF. The hood isn't though.

06-11-2012, 08:17 AM	#8
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	You might want to check out this trhead form just a few days ago: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/188198-da-55-vs-fa-77-ltd.html

06-12-2012, 12:28 AM	#9
sumanm17 New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 9 Original Poster	Thank you guys! I I will go for FA 77 Ltd!