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neokind · 02-28-2018, 12:59 PM - **2 Likes**

I've been tooling around with, and really enjoying several DA Ltds for a few years. This Fall/Winter I became more interested in taking portraits and the FA77 seemed to be the natural fit for that task. Of course, I've got 3 50mm options, but why not go straight for the legendary glass to do it right? I was stunned by the quality. It has helped me to learn about portraiture and really make some images that I am proud of. So, naturally, I start looking at more FA glass. It's not that I don't have the appropriate focal lengths already, but I wanted the faster and much lauded lenses. So, I dove in and bought the 31mm from B&H today. Can't wait to get this one in and start having some fun with it. Fingers crossed for a good copy.

**twilhelm** · 02-28-2018, 01:15 PM

You’ve been bit by the Limited bug. Enjoy the 31, an amazing lens. And you may as well order the 43...

neokind · 02-28-2018, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by twilhelm

You’ve been bit by the Limited bug. Enjoy the 31, an amazing lens. And you may as well order the 43...

Ha! Yeah. Don't tell my SO, though. ;-)

My problem with the 43, so far, is that I already have the 35 and 40 DA ltds, and they're great. The extra stop of speed would be nice, but I'm not chomping at the bit to order it...yet.

**aslyfox** · 02-28-2018, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by neokind

Ha! Yeah. Don't tell my SO, though. ;-)

My problem with the 43, so far, is that I already have the 35 and 40 DA ltds, and they're great. The extra stop of speed would be nice, but I'm not chomping at the bit to order it...yet.

why the need for speed

you are in " sunny San Diego " after all

it never rains in california - Bing

neokind · 02-28-2018, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

why the need for speed

you are in " sunny San Diego " after all

it never rains in california - Bing

Tell that to yesterday.

**aslyfox** · 02-28-2018, 02:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by neokind

Tell that to yesterday.

ok - yesterday

yesterday video the beatles - Bing

**twilhelm** · 02-28-2018, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by neokind

Ha! Yeah. Don't tell my SO, though. ;-)

My problem with the 43, so far, is that I already have the 35 and 40 DA ltds, and they're great. The extra stop of speed would be nice, but I'm not chomping at the bit to order it...yet.

I bought the 43 after the 77 and waited on the 31, trying all kinds of 28-35 lenses first. Should have just bought the 31...

**clickclick** · 02-28-2018, 04:16 PM - **2 Likes**

Resistance is futile. Just buy them all. I have the 31 and 43 and came to the realization that the 77 is not an "if" but a "when".

neokind · 02-28-2018, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by twilhelm

I bought the 43 after the 77 and waited on the 31, trying all kinds of 28-35 lenses first. Should have just bought the 31...

whew!

Originally posted by clickclick:

Resistance is futile. Just buy them all. I have the 31 and 43 and came to the realization that the 77 is not an "if" but a "when".

must...resist...

mikeSF · 02-28-2018, 05:31 PM

congrats.
more will follow, lol

**aslyfox** · 02-28-2018, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by clickclick

Resistance is futile. Just buy them all. I have the 31 and 43 and came to the realization that the 77 is not an "if" but a "when".

I'm holding at one - SMC Pentax-DA 21mm F3.2 Limited

but on the other hand I just added the SMC Pentax-DA* 300mm F4 ED [IF] SDM to my HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW

all " experienced " like new lenses obtained from members via the market place

neokind · 02-28-2018, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by mikeSF

congrats.
more will follow, lol

I've got FA31 & 77 now, in addition to my 35 macro, 40, and 100 macro (come on, why isn't that one a ltd?!). Of course, there are others, but these are the limiteds. Trying to get some more FF capable lenses in case I bite on the K1ii.

---------- Post added 02-28-2018 at 05:22 PM ----------

Originally posted by Aslyfox

I'm holding at one - SMC Pentax-DA 21mm F3.2 Limited

but on the other hand I just added the SMC Pentax-DA* 300mm F4 ED [IF] SDM to my HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW

all " experienced " like new lenses obtained from members via the market place

I've considered that one...but the 15mm! oh, the 15mm...

**clickclick** · 02-28-2018, 06:41 PM - **1 Like**

Ha! You all can try to resist and hold out. Go for it. Let us know how that works out!

**twilhelm** · 02-28-2018, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by clickclick

Ha! You all can try to resist and hold out. Go for it. Let us know how that works out!

There is no resistance! Once you have one, more will follow.

neokind · 02-28-2018, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by twilhelm

There is no resistance! Once you have one, more will follow.

02-28-2018, 12:59 PM - 2 Likes	#1
neokind Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 336	Incoming! FA31 on its way I've been tooling around with, and really enjoying several DA Ltds for a few years. This Fall/Winter I became more interested in taking portraits and the FA77 seemed to be the natural fit for that task. Of course, I've got 3 50mm options, but why not go straight for the legendary glass to do it right? I was stunned by the quality. It has helped me to learn about portraiture and really make some images that I am proud of. So, naturally, I start looking at more FA glass. It's not that I don't have the appropriate focal lengths already, but I wanted the faster and much lauded lenses. So, I dove in and bought the 31mm from B&H today. Can't wait to get this one in and start having some fun with it. Fingers crossed for a good copy.

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02-28-2018, 01:15 PM	#2
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	You’ve been bit by the Limited bug. Enjoy the 31, an amazing lens. And you may as well order the 43...

02-28-2018, 01:42 PM	#3
neokind Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 336 Original Poster	Originally posted by twilhelm You’ve been bit by the Limited bug. Enjoy the 31, an amazing lens. And you may as well order the 43... Ha! Yeah. Don't tell my SO, though. ;-) My problem with the 43, so far, is that I already have the 35 and 40 DA ltds, and they're great. The extra stop of speed would be nice, but I'm not chomping at the bit to order it...yet.

02-28-2018, 01:50 PM	#4
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by neokind Ha! Yeah. Don't tell my SO, though. ;-) My problem with the 43, so far, is that I already have the 35 and 40 DA ltds, and they're great. The extra stop of speed would be nice, but I'm not chomping at the bit to order it...yet. why the need for speed you are in " sunny San Diego " after all it never rains in california - Bing

02-28-2018, 01:58 PM	#5
neokind Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 336 Original Poster	Originally posted by Aslyfox why the need for speed you are in " sunny San Diego " after all it never rains in california - Bing Tell that to yesterday.

02-28-2018, 02:04 PM - 1 Like	#6
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by neokind Tell that to yesterday. ok - yesterday yesterday video the beatles - Bing

02-28-2018, 02:40 PM	#7
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	Originally posted by neokind Ha! Yeah. Don't tell my SO, though. ;-) My problem with the 43, so far, is that I already have the 35 and 40 DA ltds, and they're great. The extra stop of speed would be nice, but I'm not chomping at the bit to order it...yet. I bought the 43 after the 77 and waited on the 31, trying all kinds of 28-35 lenses first. Should have just bought the 31...

02-28-2018, 04:16 PM - 2 Likes	#8
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,904	Resistance is futile. Just buy them all. I have the 31 and 43 and came to the realization that the 77 is not an "if" but a "when".

02-28-2018, 05:22 PM	#9
neokind Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 336 Original Poster	Originally posted by twilhelm I bought the 43 after the 77 and waited on the 31, trying all kinds of 28-35 lenses first. Should have just bought the 31... whew! Originally posted by clickclick: Resistance is futile. Just buy them all. I have the 31 and 43 and came to the realization that the 77 is not an "if" but a "when". must...resist...

02-28-2018, 05:31 PM	#10
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	congrats. more will follow, lol

02-28-2018, 05:37 PM	#11
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by clickclick Resistance is futile. Just buy them all. I have the 31 and 43 and came to the realization that the 77 is not an "if" but a "when". I'm holding at one - SMC Pentax-DA 21mm F3.2 Limited but on the other hand I just added the SMC Pentax-DA* 300mm F4 ED [IF] SDM to my HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW all " experienced " like new lenses obtained from members via the market place

02-28-2018, 06:21 PM	#12
neokind Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 336 Original Poster	Originally posted by mikeSF congrats. more will follow, lol I've got FA31 & 77 now, in addition to my 35 macro, 40, and 100 macro (come on, why isn't that one a ltd?!). Of course, there are others, but these are the limiteds. Trying to get some more FF capable lenses in case I bite on the K1ii. ---------- Post added 02-28-2018 at 05:22 PM ---------- Originally posted by Aslyfox I'm holding at one - SMC Pentax-DA 21mm F3.2 Limited but on the other hand I just added the SMC Pentax-DA* 300mm F4 ED [IF] SDM to my HD Pentax-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW all " experienced " like new lenses obtained from members via the market place I've considered that one...but the 15mm! oh, the 15mm...

02-28-2018, 06:41 PM - 1 Like	#13
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,904	Ha! You all can try to resist and hold out. Go for it. Let us know how that works out!

02-28-2018, 08:29 PM	#14
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	Originally posted by clickclick Ha! You all can try to resist and hold out. Go for it. Let us know how that works out! There is no resistance! Once you have one, more will follow.

02-28-2018, 10:03 PM	#15
neokind Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 336 Original Poster	Originally posted by twilhelm There is no resistance! Once you have one, more will follow.

Incoming! FA31 on its way

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