Wow, I absolutely adore the FA 43!

ZombieArmy · 05-21-2018, 08:07 PM - **1 Like**

Normally I wouldn't make a thread, but I really wasn't expecting this kind of a difference when I bought this lens.
I point this at something and it just helps make things that much more interesting.

The sharpness and contrast from 1.9 is superb, and it only gets better mildly stopped down.
The bokeh is just so weird and cool. I absolutely love the transitions with this lens.

So now the next question is what to go with next? I think I want to go a bit long this time

Nick Siebers · 05-21-2018, 08:14 PM

The 77 is really amazing, too. I talked myself out of it for a long time, but now I'll never part with it. The 43 was my favorite for a long time, though.

bertwert · 05-21-2018, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

So now the next question is what to go with next? I think I want to go a bit long this time

It's obvious... get the 77... then the 31 to complete the trio...

There's no holding back now!

ZombieArmy · 05-21-2018, 08:34 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

It's obvious... get the 77... then the 31 to complete the trio...

There's no holding back now!

I actually want something longer than 77. I really want a great 135mm lens, but I feel like my choices are pretty limited in that department, especially given I don't want to cough up the absurd amount for an A*.

Last edited by ZombieArmy; 05-21-2018 at 08:40 PM.

**BWG** · 05-21-2018, 09:13 PM

The D FA 100 macro is awesome. It is very different than the limiteds though, it has a more clinical beauty than a surrealistic one.

tbelf · 05-21-2018, 10:56 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

Normally I wouldn't make a thread, but I really wasn't expecting this kind of a difference when I bought this lens.
I point this at something and it just helps make things that much more interesting.

The sharpness and contrast from 1.9 is superb, and it only gets better mildly stopped down.
The bokeh is just so weird and cool. I absolutely love the transitions with this lens.

So now the next question is what to go with next? I think I want to go a bit long this time

Yes! It is my favourite by far. I thought getting the 31 would send it to the back of the drawer, but nope! Perfectly quirky and, i find, such a good FOV on crop.

Next favourite is the DA 70 - doesn't leave me wanting the 77, although I suspect if I tried one that might change...

Sandy Hancock · 05-21-2018, 11:43 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

I actually want something longer than 77. I really want a great 135mm lens, but I feel like my choices are pretty limited in that department, especially given I don't want to cough up the absurd amount for an A*.

The FA135 is superb. I regret selling mine - before the K-1 was released

But you *need* the 77. Really.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-21-2018, 11:47 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

I don't want to cough up the absurd amount for an A*

If you managed to get hands on with one... you may well change your mind.

ZombieArmy · 05-22-2018, 12:33 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

If you managed to get hands on with one... you may well change your mind.

It's not that I don't want it, I just don't want the debt that comes with it!

**Kerrowdown** · 05-22-2018, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

It's not that I don't want it, I just don't want the debt that comes with it!

And I said the same about Lady Kerrowdown...

08amczb · 05-22-2018, 12:55 AM

My favorite lens is the FA43 too. The next step is to put a PZ-1p/MZ-S on the back of it.

Saltwater Images · 05-22-2018, 02:41 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BWG

The D FA 100 macro is awesome. It is very different than the limiteds though, it has a more clinical beauty than a surrealistic one.

The D FA 100 Macro WR is optical perfection. I consider it a Limited shooting it alongside 5 HD DA Limited’s. The 100 is amazing. Clinical is not the best way to describe it. Like the HD DA Limited’s the D FA 100 Macro WR has neutral, true to life colour rendering that you may adjust to your preference in post production.

bdery · 05-22-2018, 05:24 AM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

So now the next question is what to go with next? I think I want to go a bit long this time

Here:

Comparing the 3 Pentax FA Limited Primes - Hands-On Tests | PentaxForums.com

czhao1009 · 05-22-2018, 05:41 AM

Originally posted by BWG

The D FA 100 macro is awesome. It is very different than the limiteds though, it has a more clinical beauty than a surrealistic one.

I just recently got a new-to-me D FA 100 macro and am loving it so far. Of course the macro is excellent, but I also love it for landscape!

I need to stop looking at this thread, can't get the numbers 31, 43, and 77 out of my head....

Wild Mark · 05-22-2018, 06:00 AM

I recently went on a long holiday with four lenses; the fa20, fa31, fa43 and fa77. The fa20 got neglected and I felt as though all my bases were covered with the trio remarkable combination.

05-21-2018, 08:07 PM - 1 Like	#1
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Nick Siebers Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,165	The 77 is really amazing, too. I talked myself out of it for a long time, but now I'll never part with it. The 43 was my favorite for a long time, though.

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by ZombieArmy So now the next question is what to go with next? I think I want to go a bit long this time It's obvious... get the 77... then the 31 to complete the trio... There's no holding back now!

05-21-2018, 08:34 PM	#4
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210 Original Poster	Originally posted by bertwert It's obvious... get the 77... then the 31 to complete the trio... There's no holding back now! I actually want something longer than 77. I really want a great 135mm lens, but I feel like my choices are pretty limited in that department, especially given I don't want to cough up the absurd amount for an A. Last edited by ZombieArmy; 05-21-2018 at 08:40 PM.*

05-21-2018, 09:13 PM	#5
BWG Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Monterey County, California Posts: 165	The D FA 100 macro is awesome. It is very different than the limiteds though, it has a more clinical beauty than a surrealistic one.

05-21-2018, 10:56 PM	#6
tbelf Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cambridge Posts: 93	Originally posted by ZombieArmy Normally I wouldn't make a thread, but I really wasn't expecting this kind of a difference when I bought this lens. I point this at something and it just helps make things that much more interesting. The sharpness and contrast from 1.9 is superb, and it only gets better mildly stopped down. The bokeh is just so weird and cool. I absolutely love the transitions with this lens. So now the next question is what to go with next? I think I want to go a bit long this time Yes! It is my favourite by far. I thought getting the 31 would send it to the back of the drawer, but nope! Perfectly quirky and, i find, such a good FOV on crop. Next favourite is the DA 70 - doesn't leave me wanting the 77, although I suspect if I tried one that might change...

05-21-2018, 11:43 PM	#7
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by ZombieArmy I actually want something longer than 77. I really want a great 135mm lens, but I feel like my choices are pretty limited in that department, especially given I don't want to cough up the absurd amount for an A. The FA135 is superb. I regret selling mine - before the K-1 was released But you need* the 77. Really.

05-21-2018, 11:47 PM	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by ZombieArmy I don't want to cough up the absurd amount for an A* If you managed to get hands on with one... you may well change your mind.

05-22-2018, 12:33 AM	#9
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown If you managed to get hands on with one... you may well change your mind. It's not that I don't want it, I just don't want the debt that comes with it!

05-22-2018, 12:34 AM	#10
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by ZombieArmy It's not that I don't want it, I just don't want the debt that comes with it! And I said the same about Lady Kerrowdown...

05-22-2018, 12:55 AM	#11
08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796	My favorite lens is the FA43 too. The next step is to put a PZ-1p/MZ-S on the back of it.

05-22-2018, 02:41 AM - 1 Like	#12
Saltwater Images Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Newfoundland Photos: Gallery Posts: 501	Originally posted by BWG The D FA 100 macro is awesome. It is very different than the limiteds though, it has a more clinical beauty than a surrealistic one. The D FA 100 Macro WR is optical perfection. I consider it a Limited shooting it alongside 5 HD DA Limited’s. The 100 is amazing. Clinical is not the best way to describe it. Like the HD DA Limited’s the D FA 100 Macro WR has neutral, true to life colour rendering that you may adjust to your preference in post production.

05-22-2018, 05:24 AM	#13
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by ZombieArmy So now the next question is what to go with next? I think I want to go a bit long this time Here: Comparing the 3 Pentax FA Limited Primes - Hands-On Tests \| PentaxForums.com

05-22-2018, 05:41 AM	#14
czhao1009 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 101	Originally posted by BWG The D FA 100 macro is awesome. It is very different than the limiteds though, it has a more clinical beauty than a surrealistic one. I just recently got a new-to-me D FA 100 macro and am loving it so far. Of course the macro is excellent, but I also love it for landscape! I need to stop looking at this thread, can't get the numbers 31, 43, and 77 out of my head....

05-22-2018, 06:00 AM	#15
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	I recently went on a long holiday with four lenses; the fa20, fa31, fa43 and fa77. The fa20 got neglected and I felt as though all my bases were covered with the trio remarkable combination.