If you could have but one Limited............

DSims · 04-01-2014, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by nomadkng

like asking me if I could only date one supermodel....

Well, you can, so which one would you pick?

And when would you sell her to get another?

link81 · 04-01-2014, 06:39 PM

The more I read this thread, and the more time I spend searching on the interwebs, the more I'm leaning toward a 15,20-40,70/77 kit for most usage.

But then I read all the raving about the 20's, 30's and 40's and question my logic.

Looks like I have to save up enough to just buy em all :-)

Gray · 04-01-2014, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by link81

The more I read this thread, and the more time I spend searching on the interwebs, the more I'm leaning toward a 15,20-40,70/77 kit for most usage.

But then I read all the raving about the 20's, 30's and 40's and question my logic.

Looks like I have to save up enough to just buy em all :-)

Yes. I have the 15/31/43/77 (and FA 135) as a very nice & compact set of primes. Fantastic for portraits and landscapes. Each lens has its own personality which reveals itself with practice.

Mike Bokeh · 04-02-2014, 11:35 AM

Thanks, waterfall; glad you liked the Nova photo.

Here are a few more old car photos for those that like them. All taken with the DA70.
1.) 1957 Chevy
2.) Roadster Grill
3.) An Olds 442. There aren't many of these around.

Mike

Last edited by Mike Bokeh; 03-26-2015 at 10:23 AM.

Parallax · 04-02-2014, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by link81

Looks like I have to save up enough to just buy em all :-)

That's the best way to alleviate the anxiety over which to buy.

DonThomaso · 04-02-2014, 02:03 PM

I have posted my DA Limited Review (of the original five) earlier. Since I focus on portraits/modelling my most used was the DA70, but it has then been replaced by the FA77. I now own all of the FA Limiteds as well, so all but the new 20-40. The FA77 is simply my most used lens for a very good reason, very sharp and a very nice focal length for portraits on APS-C (probably on full frame too). It is amazingly sharp just stopped down a little and I often used it at f/2.5. It also works well as a short telephoto, being fast to focus (somewhat loud, but that doesn't bother me) and so sharp that it holds up well for cropping a bit.

My vote is for the FA77.

waterfall · 04-02-2014, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by Mike Bokeh

Thanks, waterfall; glad you liked the Nova photo.

Here are a few more old car photos for those that like them. All taken with the DA70.
1.) 1957 Chevy
2.) Roadster Grill
3.) An Olds 442. There aren't many of these around.

Mike

442 rag top! Wow!

ChristianRock · 04-02-2014, 02:28 PM

So. It seems like the cream is rising to the top

FA31 and FA77, the most critically aclaimed, are in unquestionable #1 and #2 spots now. Also, nice to see DA70 get its first vote

1. FA31
Parallax
UpNorth
Ronhendricks1966
pearsaab
Pioneer
peterjcb
skunktail
steve1307
twitch
todd
zmohie
normhead
disco-owner
Trudger1272
yusuf
nomadkng

2. FA77
siamthai
Sandy Hancock
jeffshaddix
jsherman999
Gray
ivanvernon
yorik
LFLee
Eagle_Friends
chickentender
DonThomaso

3. DA35
wtlwdwgn
Kozlok
Kenntak
Gaberlunzi
arnold
jddwoods
BabyTeaLeaf
Jonathan Mac
Blue

4. DA15
SpecialK
savoche
DSims
j2photos
waterfall
mattb123
waterfall
northcoastgreg

5. FA43
calculator01
HSV
slipdm16
miltona580
1r0nh31d3
karro
SemPai

6. DA20-40
GoremanX
lytrytyr
Giklab
kentishrev
Dice
Ishpuini

7. DA21
drugal
TinaS
jwc77
Bagga_Txips
lesmore49

8. DA40
DennisH
bdery
FW Birds
beeldmark

9. DA70
Mike Bokeh

kswong_00 · 04-02-2014, 05:32 PM

I would think the choice of a only limited lens is largely depending on your preferred focal length. For me I would vote for FA43 as it's taking the best portrait photo of my little boy.

DSims · 04-02-2014, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by DonThomaso

I have posted my DA Limited Review (of the original five) earlier. Since I focus on portraits/modelling my most used was the DA70, but it has then been replaced by the FA77. I now own all of the FA Limiteds as well, so all but the new 20-40. The FA77 is simply my most used lens for a very good reason, very sharp and a very nice focal length for portraits on APS-C (probably on full frame too). It is amazingly sharp just stopped down a little and I often used it at f/2.5. It also works well as a short telephoto, being fast to focus (somewhat loud, but that doesn't bother me) and so sharp that it holds up well for cropping a bit.

My vote is for the FA77.

Plus the FA77 is pretty darn good wide open, which I wouldn't say about many lenses. I used mine between f/1.8 and f/2.2 a lot.

bill.mc · 04-02-2014, 10:23 PM

Here is another vote for the DA21.

I have the 15, 21, 40 and 70, but the 21 is the one I use the most.

abacus07 · 04-03-2014, 10:39 PM

Definitely the DA15 for me. I only have the DA15/DA40 and I would love to have all of them especially the FA's but there really isn't another option for what I do. The DA15 isn't perfect but it's small, wide and takes outstanding landscape photos.

I would like to get the DA20-40 sometime and it could become a favorite I don't know that yet.

I also have to give a little shout out to the DFA100WR 'limited' consideration (near the beginning). This is an outstanding lens and shares many characteristics with the DA limiteds.

NZUnicorn · 04-04-2014, 12:33 AM

FA 77mm for me.

There are other reasonable options around the focal lengths of the other limiteds, but around 70mm the limiteds are pretty much on their own. I prefer not to go as wide as the 15mm, most of the time.

A bag with FA20, DA35, DA50 and FA77 would suit me, with only one limited in it.

vjacesslav · 04-04-2014, 01:19 AM

It is and always will be only FA31mm (it is excellen on Full Frame, even nice on APS-C)
I am curious if anybody know who were optical engineers or some story from behind?

TenZ.NL · 04-04-2014, 03:31 AM - **1 Like**

Can I have a DA15-35mm F4-2.8 macro limited?

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04-01-2014, 03:47 PM	#136
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,229	Originally posted by nomadkng like asking me if I could only date one supermodel.... Well, you can, so which one would you pick? And when would you sell her to get another?

04-01-2014, 06:39 PM	#137
link81 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 12822 Photos: Albums Posts: 459 Original Poster	The more I read this thread, and the more time I spend searching on the interwebs, the more I'm leaning toward a 15,20-40,70/77 kit for most usage. But then I read all the raving about the 20's, 30's and 40's and question my logic. Looks like I have to save up enough to just buy em all :-)

04-01-2014, 09:14 PM	#138
Gray Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cape Town Photos: Gallery Posts: 492	Originally posted by link81 The more I read this thread, and the more time I spend searching on the interwebs, the more I'm leaning toward a 15,20-40,70/77 kit for most usage. But then I read all the raving about the 20's, 30's and 40's and question my logic. Looks like I have to save up enough to just buy em all :-) Yes. I have the 15/31/43/77 (and FA 135) as a very nice & compact set of primes. Fantastic for portraits and landscapes. Each lens has its own personality which reveals itself with practice.

04-02-2014, 11:35 AM	#139
Mike Bokeh Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 608	Thanks, waterfall; glad you liked the Nova photo. Here are a few more old car photos for those that like them. All taken with the DA70. 1.) 1957 Chevy 2.) Roadster Grill 3.) An Olds 442. There aren't many of these around. Mike Last edited by Mike Bokeh; 03-26-2015 at 10:23 AM.

04-02-2014, 11:43 AM	#140
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,580	Originally posted by link81 Looks like I have to save up enough to just buy em all :-) That's the best way to alleviate the anxiety over which to buy.

04-02-2014, 02:03 PM	#141
DonThomaso Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Skåne, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 477	I have posted my DA Limited Review (of the original five) earlier. Since I focus on portraits/modelling my most used was the DA70, but it has then been replaced by the FA77. I now own all of the FA Limiteds as well, so all but the new 20-40. The FA77 is simply my most used lens for a very good reason, very sharp and a very nice focal length for portraits on APS-C (probably on full frame too). It is amazingly sharp just stopped down a little and I often used it at f/2.5. It also works well as a short telephoto, being fast to focus (somewhat loud, but that doesn't bother me) and so sharp that it holds up well for cropping a bit. My vote is for the FA77.

04-02-2014, 02:19 PM	#142
waterfall Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,812	Originally posted by Mike Bokeh Thanks, waterfall; glad you liked the Nova photo. Here are a few more old car photos for those that like them. All taken with the DA70. 1.) 1957 Chevy 2.) Roadster Grill 3.) An Olds 442. There aren't many of these around. Mike 442 rag top! Wow!

04-02-2014, 02:28 PM	#143
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,716	So. It seems like the cream is rising to the top FA31 and FA77, the most critically aclaimed, are in unquestionable #1 and #2 spots now. Also, nice to see DA70 get its first vote 1. FA31 Parallax UpNorth Ronhendricks1966 pearsaab Pioneer peterjcb skunktail steve1307 twitch todd zmohie normhead disco-owner Trudger1272 yusuf nomadkng 2. FA77 siamthai Sandy Hancock jeffshaddix jsherman999 Gray ivanvernon yorik LFLee Eagle_Friends chickentender DonThomaso 3. DA35 wtlwdwgn Kozlok Kenntak Gaberlunzi arnold jddwoods BabyTeaLeaf Jonathan Mac Blue 4. DA15 SpecialK savoche DSims j2photos waterfall mattb123 waterfall northcoastgreg 5. FA43 calculator01 HSV slipdm16 miltona580 1r0nh31d3 karro SemPai 6. DA20-40 GoremanX lytrytyr Giklab kentishrev Dice Ishpuini 7. DA21 drugal TinaS jwc77 Bagga_Txips lesmore49 8. DA40 DennisH bdery FW Birds beeldmark 9. DA70 Mike Bokeh

04-02-2014, 05:32 PM	#144
kswong_00 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 63	I would think the choice of a only limited lens is largely depending on your preferred focal length. For me I would vote for FA43 as it's taking the best portrait photo of my little boy.

04-02-2014, 07:12 PM	#145
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,229	Originally posted by DonThomaso I have posted my DA Limited Review (of the original five) earlier. Since I focus on portraits/modelling my most used was the DA70, but it has then been replaced by the FA77. I now own all of the FA Limiteds as well, so all but the new 20-40. The FA77 is simply my most used lens for a very good reason, very sharp and a very nice focal length for portraits on APS-C (probably on full frame too). It is amazingly sharp just stopped down a little and I often used it at f/2.5. It also works well as a short telephoto, being fast to focus (somewhat loud, but that doesn't bother me) and so sharp that it holds up well for cropping a bit. My vote is for the FA77. Plus the FA77 is pretty darn good wide open, which I wouldn't say about many lenses. I used mine between f/1.8 and f/2.2 a lot.

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04-02-2014, 10:23 PM	#146
bill.mc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia. Posts: 198	Here is another vote for the DA21. I have the 15, 21, 40 and 70, but the 21 is the one I use the most.

04-03-2014, 10:39 PM	#147
abacus07 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Taiwan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,075	Definitely the DA15 for me. I only have the DA15/DA40 and I would love to have all of them especially the FA's but there really isn't another option for what I do. The DA15 isn't perfect but it's small, wide and takes outstanding landscape photos. I would like to get the DA20-40 sometime and it could become a favorite I don't know that yet. I also have to give a little shout out to the DFA100WR 'limited' consideration (near the beginning). This is an outstanding lens and shares many characteristics with the DA limiteds.

04-04-2014, 12:33 AM	#148
NZUnicorn Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 41	FA 77mm for me. There are other reasonable options around the focal lengths of the other limiteds, but around 70mm the limiteds are pretty much on their own. I prefer not to go as wide as the 15mm, most of the time. A bag with FA20, DA35, DA50 and FA77 would suit me, with only one limited in it.

04-04-2014, 01:19 AM	#149
vjacesslav Marketplace Reseller Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Košice, Czechoslovakia, Europe Union Photos: Gallery Posts: 366	It is and always will be only FA31mm (it is excellen on Full Frame, even nice on APS-C) I am curious if anybody know who were optical engineers or some story from behind?

04-04-2014, 03:31 AM - 1 Like	#150
TenZ.NL Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Below sealevel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,100	Can I have a DA15-35mm F4-2.8 macro limited?