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lytrytyr · 11-28-2013, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by frogoutofwater

Please help me talk myself out of the purchase ...

Sorry, but the best I can do is:

The SMC DA 70 is $399 at B&H right now.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-28-2013, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by frogoutofwater

Please talk me out of the Limited 77mm f/1.8

Aye, no problem, don't buy this exemplary piece of fine Pentax glass, there did that help?

DogLover · 11-28-2013, 11:16 AM

Seriously, you have to try a 77 or you'll always wonder. I'd be really surprised if you are ever willing to give it up, it is simply one of the unique benefits of being a Pentaxian. Others may get some good portraits with some very expensive gear, but the 77 gives you a unique rendering advantage that they wish they had.

Like a previous poster said, I think you'd be much more likely to decide to sell that Tamron 90. Not that it's a bad lens, on the contrary, but it doesn't have the unique beauty to it's rendering that the 77 has.

Keep in mind that once the 77 seduces you, you are very likely to want the 31, another lens that tends to haunt you until you own it. Then, you guessed it, you get seduced all over again. This photography stuff can be scandalous!

DSims · 11-28-2013, 12:22 PM

When I got my FA*85, I sold my FA77 to a guy on this forum (we met locally). He'd had the FA77 before, but sold it. Now he was getting rid of his 85 (I believe it was the A*85) and going back to the FA77. When I handed him the FA77, he took a quick look at it, took a couple of shots, and said "yep, that's what I'm looking for!" He was very happy, like he'd fully repented of his error, and all was restored again.

Turns out the FA*85 is a slightly better fit for me. But the FA77 is a very, very good lens that I'd sorely miss without the FA*85.

**frogoutofwater** · 11-28-2013, 12:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dcBear78

Don't do it. It's a terrible lens. Look it can't even get this background in focus...

As for pets, well they just are not interested in this lens at all....

I give up. Pulled the trigger.

**frogoutofwater** · 11-28-2013, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by DogLover

Keep in mind that once the 77 seduces you, you are very likely to want the 31, another lens that tends to haunt you until you own it. Then, you guessed it, you get seduced all over again. This photography stuff can be scandalous!

Oh, I know. I've been experimenting with photography for less than a year and have already acquired 3 bodies - NEX 5R (Christmas gift), NEX-6, and K-3 (early Christmas/50th birthday gift) - plus assorted lenses. And that's not even getting into photography courses and travel workshops.

Another justification I can use is that I'm "buying for two", since Mr frogoutofwater and I share the specialized lenses and certain other kit.

DogLover · 11-28-2013, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by frogoutofwater

Another justification I can use is that I'm "buying for two", since Mr frogoutofwater and I share the specialized lenses and certain other kit.

Well, then you're still using legitimate justifications. You'll find that they get weaker and weaker as you go along.

OldNoob · 11-28-2013, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by dcBear78

Don't do it. It's a terrible lens. Look it can't even get this background in focus...

As for pets, well they just are not interested in this lens at all....

DcBear78
How did you get an ISO of 160 with your k-30??

dcBear78 · 11-28-2013, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by OldNoob

DcBear78
How did you get an ISO of 160 with your k-30??

Is one of those pics 160? The first one with the girls was in fairly heavy shade so probably set a range of 100-800 to be used and the camera must have selected 160? I shoot aperture priority most of the time with portraits. I think I have exposure set on 1/3 stops in the settings too.

Kozlok · 11-28-2013, 04:19 PM

I think I hate you all. Or love you all. I'm trying to decide what lens to buy myself for Christmas, and I have to read this thread. A pox on you all!

At first it was to be the Sig 18-35, but we must wait till May for it. Then I thought the 10-20, but most prefer the 15 I already have. The 21 is right out because of the 18-35 plan. I like my Tak 50 and Sig 30, so maybe the 77 is the one...

I suppose after 3 glasses of Thanksgiving wine is not the time to decide!

**felixkh** · 11-28-2013, 07:42 PM

If you see my signature, I normally use 2 of the lenses for portraiture and the 77 is one of them.

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11-28-2013, 09:25 AM	#16
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by frogoutofwater Please help me talk myself out of the purchase ... Sorry, but the best I can do is: The SMC DA 70 is $399 at B&H right now.

11-28-2013, 09:26 AM	#17
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by frogoutofwater Please talk me out of the Limited 77mm f/1.8 Aye, no problem, don't buy this exemplary piece of fine Pentax glass, there did that help?

11-28-2013, 11:16 AM	#18
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Seriously, you have to try a 77 or you'll always wonder. I'd be really surprised if you are ever willing to give it up, it is simply one of the unique benefits of being a Pentaxian. Others may get some good portraits with some very expensive gear, but the 77 gives you a unique rendering advantage that they wish they had. Like a previous poster said, I think you'd be much more likely to decide to sell that Tamron 90. Not that it's a bad lens, on the contrary, but it doesn't have the unique beauty to it's rendering that the 77 has. Keep in mind that once the 77 seduces you, you are very likely to want the 31, another lens that tends to haunt you until you own it. Then, you guessed it, you get seduced all over again. This photography stuff can be scandalous!

11-28-2013, 12:22 PM	#19
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	When I got my FA85, I sold my FA77 to a guy on this forum (we met locally). He'd had the FA77 before, but sold it. Now he was getting rid of his 85 (I believe it was the A85) and going back to the FA77. When I handed him the FA77, he took a quick look at it, took a couple of shots, and said "yep, that's what I'm looking for!" He was very happy, like he'd fully repented of his error, and all was restored again. Turns out the FA85 is a slightly better fit for me. But the FA77 is a very, very* good lens that I'd sorely miss without the FA*85.

11-28-2013, 12:37 PM - 1 Like	#20
frogoutofwater Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 674 Original Poster	Originally posted by dcBear78 Don't do it. It's a terrible lens. Look it can't even get this background in focus... As for pets, well they just are not interested in this lens at all.... I give up. Pulled the trigger.

11-28-2013, 12:42 PM	#21
frogoutofwater Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 674 Original Poster	Originally posted by DogLover Keep in mind that once the 77 seduces you, you are very likely to want the 31, another lens that tends to haunt you until you own it. Then, you guessed it, you get seduced all over again. This photography stuff can be scandalous! Oh, I know. I've been experimenting with photography for less than a year and have already acquired 3 bodies - NEX 5R (Christmas gift), NEX-6, and K-3 (early Christmas/50th birthday gift) - plus assorted lenses. And that's not even getting into photography courses and travel workshops. Another justification I can use is that I'm "buying for two", since Mr frogoutofwater and I share the specialized lenses and certain other kit.

11-28-2013, 01:04 PM	#22
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by frogoutofwater Another justification I can use is that I'm "buying for two", since Mr frogoutofwater and I share the specialized lenses and certain other kit. Well, then you're still using legitimate justifications. You'll find that they get weaker and weaker as you go along.

11-28-2013, 01:30 PM	#23
OldNoob Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 402	Originally posted by dcBear78 Don't do it. It's a terrible lens. Look it can't even get this background in focus... As for pets, well they just are not interested in this lens at all.... DcBear78 How did you get an ISO of 160 with your k-30??

11-28-2013, 03:15 PM	#24
dcBear78 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gladstone, QLD Photos: Gallery Posts: 823	Originally posted by OldNoob DcBear78 How did you get an ISO of 160 with your k-30?? Is one of those pics 160? The first one with the girls was in fairly heavy shade so probably set a range of 100-800 to be used and the camera must have selected 160? I shoot aperture priority most of the time with portraits. I think I have exposure set on 1/3 stops in the settings too.

11-28-2013, 04:19 PM	#25
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	I think I hate you all. Or love you all. I'm trying to decide what lens to buy myself for Christmas, and I have to read this thread. A pox on you all! At first it was to be the Sig 18-35, but we must wait till May for it. Then I thought the 10-20, but most prefer the 15 I already have. The 21 is right out because of the 18-35 plan. I like my Tak 50 and Sig 30, so maybe the 77 is the one... I suppose after 3 glasses of Thanksgiving wine is not the time to decide!

11-28-2013, 07:42 PM	#26
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	If you see my signature, I normally use 2 of the lenses for portraiture and the 77 is one of them.