SMCP-FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited - Comments

wa5am · 07-25-2008, 02:06 PM

I just ordered the Pentax SMCP-FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited and sure hope I didn't make a mistake. I've looked and looked at reviews, comments, about various primes in this focal length for about a week and a half, and decided this one might be the best bang for the buck. I'd really like to hear from those who have this lens with comments good or bad. I could always send it back and exchange it from another...

Thanks,

Brian "Morg"

wa5am · 07-25-2008, 02:07 PM

BTW, I will use this on a K20D....

Morg

a a i b · 07-25-2008, 02:09 PM

It's my favorite lens (I also have the 21, 31, 35 macro, and 43), full stop.

jsherman999 · 07-25-2008, 02:12 PM

It's my 2nd favorite lens. 77ltd + K20D has got to be one of the best combos from any manufacturer at any level.

**Ash** · 07-25-2008, 02:12 PM

I don't think you'll be disappointed with this lens.
I don't have one but have had my eye on it for a while now.
It's supposed to be one of the finest lenses ever made.
Superb build, top sharpness, colour, contrast and bokeh. Only a few comments of slow AF on this lens, but for portrait work, shouldn't be too much of an issue.

Have you checked out this forum's lens review database? This lens rates very highly there.

wa5am · 07-25-2008, 02:40 PM

So far, the comments posted have made me feel like a "happy camper"! Can any of you guys direct me to some photos you've taken, or someone else with the 77mm?

Thanks for the feedback!

Morg

jsherman999 · 07-25-2008, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by wa5am

So far, the comments posted have made me feel like a "happy camper"! Can any of you guys direct me to some photos you've taken, or someone else with the 77mm?

Thanks for the feedback!

Morg

a few 77ltd shots

sharko · 07-25-2008, 03:05 PM

This is the next lens I am going to buy. My current FA 31mm limited spoiled me and I can't wait to get this one.

Syb · 07-25-2008, 03:10 PM

http://fotodag.fotopic.net/c1450021.html

All pictures on day 1+2 with the new 77mm lens.

**rparmar** · 07-25-2008, 03:38 PM

Starburst Flowers

Poetry Night
In a dark pub, hence the noise (which I quite like, actually).

fearview · 07-25-2008, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by wa5am

I could always send it back and exchange it from another...

Thanks,

Brian "Morg"

you wont..

....

roentarre · 07-25-2008, 08:26 PM

Good and reliable lens. Just hunting autofocus and sluggish AF in the low light. Optical quality is invincible.

Sometimes the nasty harsh edge bokeh could surface in the shots. That can be avoided though during composition

davef · 07-25-2008, 08:34 PM

One of my very favourite lenses. Superb for people and for near focus work where you want to exploit the sharpness and shallow DOF. Dave

davef · 07-25-2008, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by sharko

This is the next lens I am going to buy. My current FA 31mm limited spoiled me and I can't wait to get this one.

The 77 was my first limited and it ended up costing me a lot of money but frankly, I'm happy it did! Dave

Unphoto · 07-25-2008, 10:15 PM

77mm ltd. headshots and poses
no PP done on them but internet resize

ISO 800, f1.8, 1/30 handheld, twilight—that iz no joke

ISO 800, f1.8, 1/25 handheld, available window light—SR gives me emotions

no EXIF data on this? what gnomes! still no PP

Lens had a tad bit of backfocusing out of the box, but corrected on the K20D.

07-25-2008, 02:06 PM	#1
wa5am Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 244	SMCP-FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited - Comments I just ordered the Pentax SMCP-FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited and sure hope I didn't make a mistake. I've looked and looked at reviews, comments, about various primes in this focal length for about a week and a half, and decided this one might be the best bang for the buck. I'd really like to hear from those who have this lens with comments good or bad. I could always send it back and exchange it from another... Thanks, Brian "Morg"

07-25-2008, 03:10 PM	#9
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	another link http://fotodag.fotopic.net/c1450021.html All pictures on day 1+2 with the new 77mm lens.

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07-25-2008, 02:07 PM	#2
wa5am Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 244 Original Poster	BTW, I will use this on a K20D.... Morg

07-25-2008, 02:09 PM	#3
a a i b Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brooklyn Photos: Gallery Posts: 315	It's my favorite lens (I also have the 21, 31, 35 macro, and 43), full stop.

07-25-2008, 02:12 PM	#4
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	It's my 2nd favorite lens. 77ltd + K20D has got to be one of the best combos from any manufacturer at any level.

07-25-2008, 02:12 PM	#5
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	I don't think you'll be disappointed with this lens. I don't have one but have had my eye on it for a while now. It's supposed to be one of the finest lenses ever made. Superb build, top sharpness, colour, contrast and bokeh. Only a few comments of slow AF on this lens, but for portrait work, shouldn't be too much of an issue. Have you checked out this forum's lens review database? This lens rates very highly there.

07-25-2008, 02:40 PM	#6
wa5am Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 244 Original Poster	So far, the comments posted have made me feel like a "happy camper"! Can any of you guys direct me to some photos you've taken, or someone else with the 77mm? Thanks for the feedback! Morg

07-25-2008, 03:02 PM	#7
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by wa5am So far, the comments posted have made me feel like a "happy camper"! Can any of you guys direct me to some photos you've taken, or someone else with the 77mm? Thanks for the feedback! Morg a few 77ltd shots

07-25-2008, 03:05 PM	#8
sharko Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: City of Angels Photos: Gallery Posts: 278	This is the next lens I am going to buy. My current FA 31mm limited spoiled me and I can't wait to get this one.

07-25-2008, 03:38 PM	#10
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Starburst Flowers Poetry Night In a dark pub, hence the noise (which I quite like, actually).

07-25-2008, 04:29 PM	#11
fearview Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,067	Originally posted by wa5am I could always send it back and exchange it from another... Thanks, Brian "Morg" you wont.. ....

07-25-2008, 08:26 PM	#12
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Good and reliable lens. Just hunting autofocus and sluggish AF in the low light. Optical quality is invincible. Sometimes the nasty harsh edge bokeh could surface in the shots. That can be avoided though during composition

07-25-2008, 08:34 PM	#13
davef Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 433	One of my very favourite lenses. Superb for people and for near focus work where you want to exploit the sharpness and shallow DOF. Dave

07-25-2008, 08:37 PM	#14
davef Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 433	Originally posted by sharko This is the next lens I am going to buy. My current FA 31mm limited spoiled me and I can't wait to get this one. The 77 was my first limited and it ended up costing me a lot of money but frankly, I'm happy it did! Dave

07-25-2008, 10:15 PM	#15
Unphoto New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 7	77mm ltd. headshots and poses no PP done on them but internet resize ISO 800, f1.8, 1/30 handheld, twilight—that iz no joke ISO 800, f1.8, 1/25 handheld, available window light—SR gives me emotions no EXIF data on this? what gnomes! still no PP Lens had a tad bit of backfocusing out of the box, but corrected on the K20D.