FA31. Is it worth it. (Rant about LBA)

r3nx · 01-02-2018, 09:56 AM - **1 Like**

So... just got the DA*55 and boy, am I very happy with it so far. Extreme low light shooting, and focus is precise and fast. And the rendering... WOW! It has got some special x-factor composed into every image I can tell you that.
The limiteds will have to wait in my case, but for now I'm certain I've got the lens that I desired. The OOF areas are a dream even in low light!

A quick sample I took as one of the first testing images (got some of my best shots yet of my 11m son, but I have a thing with not wanting to post pictures of him to the internet) :

This thread has been so helpful for me, I appreciate everyone's help!

**pres589** · 01-02-2018, 11:32 AM

As a crop body shooter, I wish that the FA 31 design ethos had been applied to something in the mid-20mm range. I've got the DA 35 2.4 and don't really like the field of view on APS-C. The 31 would be better, but I find myself wishing my Sigma 28mm EX was just a bit wider, so I know the 31 would *for me* be a step in the wrong direction.

The DA*55 seems like a wonderful lens from everything I've seen and heard of it. Obviously a very different lens than the FA 31 but you know that going in. Hope you enjoy it and share some of your pictures here.

**clackers** · 01-05-2018, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by pres589

As a crop body shooter, I wish that the FA 31 design ethos had been applied to something in the mid-20mm range. I've got the DA 35 2.4 and don't really like the field of view on APS-C. The 31 would be better, but I find myself wishing my Sigma 28mm EX was just a bit wider, so I know the 31 would *for me* be a step in the wrong direction.

Get your credit card out, the DA20-40 Limited is calling your name, Pres!

**pres589** · 01-05-2018, 05:59 PM

The 20-40 isn't small enough and isn't fast enough. It isn't without appeal but it's not what I'm asking for.

builttospill · 01-10-2018, 08:08 AM - **1 Like**

As mentioned earlier in this thread, the FA* 24 is a great lens.

K10D and FA* 24

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01-02-2018, 09:56 AM - 1 Like	#61
r3nx Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Estonia Posts: 64 Original Poster	So... just got the DA*55 and boy, am I very happy with it so far. Extreme low light shooting, and focus is precise and fast. And the rendering... WOW! It has got some special x-factor composed into every image I can tell you that. The limiteds will have to wait in my case, but for now I'm certain I've got the lens that I desired. The OOF areas are a dream even in low light! A quick sample I took as one of the first testing images (got some of my best shots yet of my 11m son, but I have a thing with not wanting to post pictures of him to the internet) : This thread has been so helpful for me, I appreciate everyone's help!

01-02-2018, 11:32 AM	#62
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,533	As a crop body shooter, I wish that the FA 31 design ethos had been applied to something in the mid-20mm range. I've got the DA 35 2.4 and don't really like the field of view on APS-C. The 31 would be better, but I find myself wishing my Sigma 28mm EX was just a bit wider, so I know the 31 would for me be a step in the wrong direction. The DA*55 seems like a wonderful lens from everything I've seen and heard of it. Obviously a very different lens than the FA 31 but you know that going in. Hope you enjoy it and share some of your pictures here.

01-05-2018, 05:28 PM	#63
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by pres589 As a crop body shooter, I wish that the FA 31 design ethos had been applied to something in the mid-20mm range. I've got the DA 35 2.4 and don't really like the field of view on APS-C. The 31 would be better, but I find myself wishing my Sigma 28mm EX was just a bit wider, so I know the 31 would for me be a step in the wrong direction. Get your credit card out, the DA20-40 Limited is calling your name, Pres!

01-05-2018, 05:59 PM	#64
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,533	The 20-40 isn't small enough and isn't fast enough. It isn't without appeal but it's not what I'm asking for.

01-10-2018, 08:08 AM - 1 Like	#65
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	As mentioned earlier in this thread, the FA* 24 is a great lens. K10D and FA* 24