Originally posted by Mikesul I am curious how many of you:
1. Own this lens;
2. Owned it once but not now;
3. Have thought about getting it;
4. Would like it but cannot justify the cost;
5. Have no interest even if you can afford it.
Thanks for your comments.
Owned this lens since 2004. Used it on film bodies until 2009, then digital (K-7 and K-3).
It is my favorite lens. I use it almost exclusively for portraiture.
There are occasional times when I need f1.4 and use it for the extra reach over the 50mm/55mm f1.4 lens.
It can give a tiny bit of purple fringing in high-contrast areas, but this is trivial to fix.
I am intrigued by what the D-FA* 85mm/f1.4 might be like compared to the FA*.
I have not tried the FA77 LTD.