Originally posted by scotheran I am leaning towards the Pentax DA* 50-135 f/2.8 or should I just go with the 77?
I can't comment for the zoom. But my take on the comparison is this :
The DA* takes great photos and people like it a lot, although more than a few have had technical issues with it.
The FA77 takes magical shots and seems to be universally praised. It's certainly my favourite lens, and I thought the FA31 would be.
For me the only time I'd pick the zoom is if I was a wedding photographer. The extra versatility is worthwhile here. Even then for the possed photos I'd swap over to the FA77.