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**clackers** · 10-31-2014, 01:04 PM

It gave a great acceptance speech, too. Just a shame it went on a little long and got political about its creator now being at Tamron, so the orchestra started playing to cut it off.

Naruto · 10-31-2014, 01:20 PM

Cheers for the FA 77. He his the elected King of Pentax lenses. Now, the 31 and 43 can seat proudly on the right and left sides of their amigo to lead all Pentax glasses

All other Pentax lenses shall show their respect to their king who would not have such highness if there were not so many great knights among them, the DA*300, DA 35 Ltd, Super Tak 50, to cite those I use, and many others

.

bony · 10-31-2014, 01:33 PM - **1 Like**

... but, don´t forget F*300/4.5... THAT´S a great lens. There´s a lot of great lenses made by Pentax and it´s obviously the user who decide which lens is the best. I do agree that FA31 and FA77 (but I don´t forget the FA 43

) are the best - but that´s my opinion and need. Cheers

**dadipentak** · 10-31-2014, 01:46 PM

Great, we have a winner--but at what cost? Think of the hard feelings this has generated. I, for one, will never forgive those (myself included

) who voted against the DA*300/4 &/or the FA*200/4 Macro.

**c.a.m** · 10-31-2014, 03:28 PM - **4 Likes**

Well, I’m hearing quite a lot of commotion in my lens cabinet. Guess I’ll need to break the news to my team of lenses that didn’t make the cut. I’ll bring them together tonight on the kitchen table, break open a bottle of wine or scotch (for me), and give ‘em a pep talk. Not sure what to tell them...

DA 15: Don’t be too down, my friend, you’ve got a wider perspective on life than most of the others.
K 28/3.5: Well, look at it this way – you’ve got lots of colour and you’re a pretty sharp guy.
DA 35 Ltd: You have a knack of focusing closer than all the others, don't you? So that’s a pretty good skill to have.
SMC Tak 50/1.4: Yeah, those younger ones think they have it all, but cheer up, mate, you have lots of life. You're a smooth operator, that's for sure.
DA* 50 – 135: Hey, you’re a star, aren’t you? Guess this was prime time; your day will be next.

Anyways, the competition was stiff, and the tournament was fun. Definitely put a ‘focus’ on a terrific range of exceptional lenses.

- Craig

Reltih · 10-31-2014, 04:00 PM

Oh my only nomination is the winner.

**monochrome** · 10-31-2014, 04:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dadipentak

Great, we have a winner--but at what cost? Think of the hard feelings this has generated. I, for one, will never forgive those (myself included

) who voted against the DA*300/4 &/or the FA*200/4 Macro.

They'll need a lot of love to get over the hurt. Which won't be a bad thing at all.

normhead · 10-31-2014, 05:27 PM

People who don't own the lenses should not have been allowed vote, oh wait.. that would have been me. OK, cancel that thought...

DSims · 10-31-2014, 06:36 PM

I've never owned or used the FA*200/4 macro, but I still know it should've been first, just ahead of probably the FA*85, the F*300, and some other very long or larger format lens most of us don't get to use.

goodnight · 10-31-2014, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by DSims

I've never owned or used the FA*200/4 macro, but I still know it should've been first, just ahead of probably the FA*85, the F*300, and some other very long or larger format lens most of us don't get to use.

I took it as a lesson in one's vote always counting - the FA*200/4 macro died for our edification

A timely sacrifice given the elections, and befitting of the dignity of a legend.

**Rondec** · 10-31-2014, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by DSims

I've never owned or used the FA*200/4 macro, but I still know it should've been first, just ahead of probably the FA*85, the F*300, and some other very long or larger format lens most of us don't get to use.

I agree with the 200 macro. The A * 135mm f1.8 also has to be up there, maybe the FA 300mm f2.8 -- these are special lenses that stand out from the solid offerings Pentax has had over the years. The FA 77 is a stellar performer and I am glad to own one, I just don't think it is quite up there with some of the rare gems of the past.

ElJamoquio · 10-31-2014, 07:35 PM

Mr. Rogers, in a blood stained sweater...

**clackers** · 11-01-2014, 02:15 AM

Originally posted by normhead

People who don't own the lenses should not have been allowed vote, oh wait.. that would have been me. OK, cancel that thought...

Universal suffrage, Norm ... no property test! :-)

rrstuff · 11-01-2014, 02:19 AM

Is this after the recount of votes flom florida?

Seriously though, I expected it to be the other way around, but I too went for 77.

drypenn · 11-01-2014, 02:21 AM

So, which lens will take home the "Miss Congeniality" award?

View Poll Results: Which lens should be the winner of this match?
FA 77mm Limited	144	54.34%
FA 31mm Limited	121	45.66%
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10-31-2014, 03:28 PM - 4 Likes	#80
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,193	Pep talk for the lenses left on the shelf Well, I’m hearing quite a lot of commotion in my lens cabinet. Guess I’ll need to break the news to my team of lenses that didn’t make the cut. I’ll bring them together tonight on the kitchen table, break open a bottle of wine or scotch (for me), and give ‘em a pep talk. Not sure what to tell them... DA 15: Don’t be too down, my friend, you’ve got a wider perspective on life than most of the others. K 28/3.5: Well, look at it this way – you’ve got lots of colour and you’re a pretty sharp guy. DA 35 Ltd: You have a knack of focusing closer than all the others, don't you? So that’s a pretty good skill to have. SMC Tak 50/1.4: Yeah, those younger ones think they have it all, but cheer up, mate, you have lots of life. You're a smooth operator, that's for sure. DA* 50 – 135: Hey, you’re a star, aren’t you? Guess this was prime time; your day will be next. Anyways, the competition was stiff, and the tournament was fun. Definitely put a ‘focus’ on a terrific range of exceptional lenses. - Craig

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10-31-2014, 01:04 PM	#76
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	It gave a great acceptance speech, too. Just a shame it went on a little long and got political about its creator now being at Tamron, so the orchestra started playing to cut it off.

10-31-2014, 01:20 PM	#77
Naruto Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 66	Cheers for the FA 77. He his the elected King of Pentax lenses. Now, the 31 and 43 can seat proudly on the right and left sides of their amigo to lead all Pentax glasses All other Pentax lenses shall show their respect to their king who would not have such highness if there were not so many great knights among them, the DA*300, DA 35 Ltd, Super Tak 50, to cite those I use, and many others .

10-31-2014, 01:33 PM - 1 Like	#78
bony New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 12	... but, don´t forget F*300/4.5... THAT´S a great lens. There´s a lot of great lenses made by Pentax and it´s obviously the user who decide which lens is the best. I do agree that FA31 and FA77 (but I don´t forget the FA 43 ) are the best - but that´s my opinion and need. Cheers

10-31-2014, 01:46 PM	#79
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Great, we have a winner--but at what cost? Think of the hard feelings this has generated. I, for one, will never forgive those (myself included ) who voted against the DA300/4 &/or the FA200/4 Macro.

10-31-2014, 04:00 PM	#81
Reltih Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 84	Oh my only nomination is the winner.

10-31-2014, 04:57 PM - 1 Like	#82
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by dadipentak Great, we have a winner--but at what cost? Think of the hard feelings this has generated. I, for one, will never forgive those (myself included ) who voted against the DA300/4 &/or the FA200/4 Macro. They'll need a lot of love to get over the hurt. Which won't be a bad thing at all.

10-31-2014, 05:27 PM	#83
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	People who don't own the lenses should not have been allowed vote, oh wait.. that would have been me. OK, cancel that thought...

10-31-2014, 06:36 PM	#84
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	I've never owned or used the FA200/4 macro, but I still know it should've been first, just ahead of probably the FA85, the F*300, and some other very long or larger format lens most of us don't get to use.

10-31-2014, 06:40 PM	#85
goodnight Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 128	Originally posted by DSims I've never owned or used the FA200/4 macro, but I still know it should've been first, just ahead of probably the FA85, the F300, and some other very long or larger format lens most of us don't get to use. I took it as a lesson in one's vote always counting - the FA200/4 macro died for our edification A timely sacrifice given the elections, and befitting of the dignity of a legend.

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	Originally posted by DSims I've never owned or used the FA200/4 macro, but I still know it should've been first, just ahead of probably the FA85, the F300, and some other very long or larger format lens most of us don't get to use. I agree with the 200 macro. The A 135mm f1.8 also has to be up there, maybe the FA 300mm f2.8 -- these are special lenses that stand out from the solid offerings Pentax has had over the years. The FA 77 is a stellar performer and I am glad to own one, I just don't think it is quite up there with some of the rare gems of the past.

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ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Mr. Rogers, in a blood stained sweater...

11-01-2014, 02:15 AM	#88
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by normhead People who don't own the lenses should not have been allowed vote, oh wait.. that would have been me. OK, cancel that thought... Universal suffrage, Norm ... no property test! :-)

11-01-2014, 02:19 AM	#89
rrstuff Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pasadena, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,126	Is this after the recount of votes flom florida? Seriously though, I expected it to be the other way around, but I too went for 77.

11-01-2014, 02:21 AM	#90
drypenn Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 963	So, which lens will take home the "Miss Congeniality" award?

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