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VoiceOfReason · 01-09-2015, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

What I have:

M50 1.7
DA 10-17
DA 15 LTD
DA 21 LTD
DA 40 LTD
DA 50 1.8
D FA 100 WR
DA* 300
DA 1.4 HD converter

What I want:

FA 31
FA 43
FA 77
DA 560

Once, I have those last 4, I should have LBA whipped.

Until a new prime is released.

You seem to be missing some lenses.

I actually think my next purchase is going to be the iOpton ieq25 so I can mount a medium telescope and my camera.

r0ckstarr · 01-09-2015, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

You seem to be missing some lenses.

Other than the DA* 55mm and DA70 LTD, what am I missing? I don't need the FA 50 or DA 200*.

VoiceOfReason · 01-09-2015, 07:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

Other than the DA* 55mm and DA70 LTD, what am I missing? I don't need the FA 50 or DA 200*.

The Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 ART, Tamron 70-200 f/2.8, and some longer stuff. You can never have too long of stuff. Ohh, and the Sigma 8-16, because that's wide. Really wide. Also, you're missing the FA*250-600. No, wait, I am missing that one.

r0ckstarr · 01-09-2015, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

The Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 ART, Tamron 70-200 f/2.8, and some longer stuff. You can never have too long of stuff. Ohh, and the Sigma 8-16, because that's wide. Really wide. Also, you're missing the FA*250-600. No, wait, I am missing that one.

We're discussing primes, not zooms. (I do realize that I forgot to remove the fisheye from my list)

VoiceOfReason · 01-09-2015, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

We're discussing primes, not zooms. (I do realize that I forgot to remove the fisheye from my list)

My primes are my most underused lenses. In fact, this may be shocking to some of you, I think neither my 40 nor my 50 have been mounted in over 6 months, maybe even longer! I sold my 20, 28, 35, and and 50 f/1.4, and gave away a 50 f/2.0 to a budding photographer.

I want to like primes, I really do, but...

I wouldn't mind the Pentax A* 1200 f/8 and the Pentax F* 600 f/4 being in my collection.

Driline · 01-09-2015, 08:34 PM

It took me 2 years. But I finally got it. July 12th of 2014. The FA 31. Made in Japan for $749. I don't know how I lucked out on that price from ebay but I did.

3 zooms & 3 primes.

**c.a.m** · 01-09-2015, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by Driline

3 zooms & 3 primes.

Only 6?

Driline · 01-09-2015, 08:43 PM

Originally posted by c.a.m

Only 6?

Quality.....over quantity

However I must admit LBA is again knocking at my door. I fear I shall be adding a macro lens soon...........very soon......

asahi67 · 01-09-2015, 09:46 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

That's about how it went for me. I got the D FA 100WR first, got amazed at IQ over my zooms, then ordered the 15 and 21 at the same time. Have been hooked since as well.

Go for the 31 (not cheap but sooooo...satisfying....

Michi Joel · 01-09-2015, 11:06 PM

I know, I'll end up buying the 31mm ltd. It is a matter of time and luck, I look for a bargain.

**hjoseph7** · 01-09-2015, 11:07 PM

Originally posted by Conqueror

FA 31mm acquired... after [too] much analysis. Caved-in. You beauty.

The poor old FA 35mm probably on its way out now. A pretty decent lens in its own right.

It will always win. I've held out for so long, near to 4 years.

After you get tired of 35mm then you will probably migrate to medium format such as the $10,000 645z. If you are still alive and married after making this purchase and you still have a job then you might migrate to Leica equipment . OMG $7000 lenses, if that does not cure your LBA then nothing will.

**rod_grant** · 01-09-2015, 11:56 PM

Originally posted by r0ckstarr

Once, I have those last 4, I should have LBA whipped.

Yes sirree bob, that's one way to fight addiction!

Conqueror · 01-10-2015, 05:29 AM

Originally posted by hjoseph7

After you get tired of 35mm then you will probably migrate to medium format such as the $10,000 645z. If you are still alive and married after making this purchase and you still have a job then you might migrate to Leica equipment . OMG $7000 lenses, if that does not cure your LBA then nothing will.

Possibly. I doubt I have the ability currently to make the most of a 645d/z though.

This is my lineup now (pretty happy):

K-5iis
15mm DA f4
31mm FA f1.8
55mm DA* f1.4
100mm DFA f2.8
55-300mm DA f3.5-f5.8 (metal mount)

The long zoom is the weakest part of the setup, but I don't use long FL that much.

I think the LBA is in check.

AquaDome · 01-10-2015, 06:42 AM

Spring is coming and the Three Amigos are calling me.

starjedi · 01-10-2015, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by towa

I know, I'll end up buying the 31mm ltd. It is a matter of time and luck, I look for a bargain.

I do not buy the point that we need any focal length covered and I will only buy what I need currently. But I cannot resist the last Thanksgiving deal of FA 31mm... Trust me, It is really a superstar lens! One lens to rule them all. This is the one.

My only complain is that it is not a macro lens otherwise it will sit on my camera forever.

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01-09-2015, 07:46 PM	#16
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Originally posted by r0ckstarr What I have: M50 1.7 DA 10-17 DA 15 LTD DA 21 LTD DA 40 LTD DA 50 1.8 D FA 100 WR DA* 300 DA 1.4 HD converter What I want: FA 31 FA 43 FA 77 DA 560 Once, I have those last 4, I should have LBA whipped. Until a new prime is released. You seem to be missing some lenses. I actually think my next purchase is going to be the iOpton ieq25 so I can mount a medium telescope and my camera.

01-09-2015, 07:48 PM	#17
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason You seem to be missing some lenses. Other than the DA* 55mm and DA70 LTD, what am I missing? I don't need the FA 50 or DA 200*.

01-09-2015, 07:54 PM - 1 Like	#18
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Originally posted by r0ckstarr Other than the DA* 55mm and DA70 LTD, what am I missing? I don't need the FA 50 or DA 200. The Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 ART, Tamron 70-200 f/2.8, and some longer stuff. You can never have too long of stuff. Ohh, and the Sigma 8-16, because that's wide. Really wide. Also, you're missing the FA250-600. No, wait, I am missing that one.

01-09-2015, 07:58 PM	#19
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason The Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 ART, Tamron 70-200 f/2.8, and some longer stuff. You can never have too long of stuff. Ohh, and the Sigma 8-16, because that's wide. Really wide. Also, you're missing the FA*250-600. No, wait, I am missing that one. We're discussing primes, not zooms. (I do realize that I forgot to remove the fisheye from my list)

01-09-2015, 08:08 PM	#20
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Originally posted by r0ckstarr We're discussing primes, not zooms. (I do realize that I forgot to remove the fisheye from my list) My primes are my most underused lenses. In fact, this may be shocking to some of you, I think neither my 40 nor my 50 have been mounted in over 6 months, maybe even longer! I sold my 20, 28, 35, and and 50 f/1.4, and gave away a 50 f/2.0 to a budding photographer. I want to like primes, I really do, but... I wouldn't mind the Pentax A* 1200 f/8 and the Pentax F* 600 f/4 being in my collection.

01-09-2015, 08:34 PM	#21
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,708	It took me 2 years. But I finally got it. July 12th of 2014. The FA 31. Made in Japan for $749. I don't know how I lucked out on that price from ebay but I did. 3 zooms & 3 primes.

01-09-2015, 08:38 PM	#22
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,194	Originally posted by Driline 3 zooms & 3 primes. Only 6?

01-09-2015, 08:43 PM	#23
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,708	Originally posted by c.a.m Only 6? Quality.....over quantity However I must admit LBA is again knocking at my door. I fear I shall be adding a macro lens soon...........very soon......

01-09-2015, 09:46 PM - 1 Like	#24
asahi67 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Rainforest of Canada Vancouver Island and the sagebrush of southern Okanagan, BC Posts: 123	Originally posted by r0ckstarr That's about how it went for me. I got the D FA 100WR first, got amazed at IQ over my zooms, then ordered the 15 and 21 at the same time. Have been hooked since as well. Go for the 31 (not cheap but sooooo...satisfying....

01-09-2015, 11:06 PM	#25
Michi Joel Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Catalonia Photos: Albums Posts: 441	I know, I'll end up buying the 31mm ltd. It is a matter of time and luck, I look for a bargain.

01-09-2015, 11:07 PM	#26
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,051	Originally posted by Conqueror FA 31mm acquired... after [too] much analysis. Caved-in. You beauty. The poor old FA 35mm probably on its way out now. A pretty decent lens in its own right. It will always win. I've held out for so long, near to 4 years. After you get tired of 35mm then you will probably migrate to medium format such as the $10,000 645z. If you are still alive and married after making this purchase and you still have a job then you might migrate to Leica equipment . OMG $7000 lenses, if that does not cure your LBA then nothing will.

01-09-2015, 11:56 PM	#27
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by r0ckstarr Once, I have those last 4, I should have LBA whipped. Yes sirree bob, that's one way to fight addiction!

01-10-2015, 05:29 AM	#28
Conqueror Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 440 Original Poster	Originally posted by hjoseph7 After you get tired of 35mm then you will probably migrate to medium format such as the $10,000 645z. If you are still alive and married after making this purchase and you still have a job then you might migrate to Leica equipment . OMG $7000 lenses, if that does not cure your LBA then nothing will. Possibly. I doubt I have the ability currently to make the most of a 645d/z though. This is my lineup now (pretty happy): K-5iis 15mm DA f4 31mm FA f1.8 55mm DA* f1.4 100mm DFA f2.8 55-300mm DA f3.5-f5.8 (metal mount) The long zoom is the weakest part of the setup, but I don't use long FL that much. I think the LBA is in check.

01-10-2015, 06:42 AM	#29
AquaDome Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Carlisle, IN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,475	Spring is coming and the Three Amigos are calling me.

01-10-2015, 06:53 AM	#30
starjedi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 932	Originally posted by towa I know, I'll end up buying the 31mm ltd. It is a matter of time and luck, I look for a bargain. I do not buy the point that we need any focal length covered and I will only buy what I need currently. But I cannot resist the last Thanksgiving deal of FA 31mm... Trust me, It is really a superstar lens! One lens to rule them all. This is the one. My only complain is that it is not a macro lens otherwise it will sit on my camera forever.

LBA it will always win... in the end

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