43 ltd for landscape? Or other options...

**UncleVanya** · 09-09-2018, 12:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by PentAxt

I agree. As heretical as this may sound, I've found the 35/2 overall to be sharper than the two copies each of the 31 Ltd and 43 Ltd I've owned and returned/sold.

I have a 35 and a 31. Each has a place. The 31 is not the lens I would want to pick first to shoot stitched pano shots with.

**BarryE** · 09-09-2018, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by PentAxt

I agree. As heretical as this may sound, I've found the 35/2 overall to be sharper than the two copies each of the 31 Ltd and 43 Ltd I've owned and returned/sold.

Sharper on FF ?

**UncleVanya** · 09-09-2018, 04:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BarryE

Sharper on FF ?

In my case l haven't tried it. I have however read film era reviews that indicated exactly the same type of difference between the lenses. The fa35 was shown to be sharper across the frame wide open than the 31. The 31 had higher center sharpness.

**onlineflyer** · 09-09-2018, 04:59 PM

Let me make another suggestion. Since you're shooting landscape and nature, why limit yourself to af lenses. An older lens, like the K 30/2.8 just might meet your need.

SMC Pentax 30mm F2.8 Reviews - K Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

barthovis · 09-09-2018, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by onlineflyer

Let me make another suggestion. Since you're shooting landscape and nature, why limit yourself to af lenses. An older lens, like the K 30/2.8 just might meet your need.

SMC Pentax 30mm F2.8 Reviews - K Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Thanks for the suggestion- reviews look interesting.

leekil · 09-09-2018, 11:38 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I have a 35 and a 31. Each has a place. The 31 is not the lens I would want to pick first to shoot stitched pano shots with.

For what reason(s)? Because of the more even sharpness?

**UncleVanya** · 09-10-2018, 05:23 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by leekil

For what reason(s)? Because of the more even sharpness?

Yes. For non-stitched I would use either one.

**PentAxt** · 09-11-2018, 02:16 PM - **1 Like**

This is my experience with the K-1 and the reason I kept the cheap FA35 vs. the 31 Ltd.

Originally posted by UncleVanya

In my case l haven't tried it. I have however read film era reviews that indicated exactly the same type of difference between the lenses. The fa35 was shown to be sharper across the frame wide open than the 31. The 31 had higher center sharpness.

pinholecam · 09-11-2018, 10:36 PM - **2 Likes**

I have 43ltd, FA35/2 and the FA31ltd.
For an all rounder, I'd pick the FA31ltd nowadays on FF (K1).

Incredible rendering when used at the larger apertures to give isolation to the subject while giving environmental context with that wide 31mm.
Sharp edge to edge stopped down f8-f11.

ZombieArmy · 09-12-2018, 04:50 PM - **1 Like**

43 is good for landscapes. I do think it loses some of its magic when stopped down but the color rendering is absolutely superb.

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09-09-2018, 12:34 PM - 1 Like	#16
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,445	Originally posted by PentAxt I agree. As heretical as this may sound, I've found the 35/2 overall to be sharper than the two copies each of the 31 Ltd and 43 Ltd I've owned and returned/sold. I have a 35 and a 31. Each has a place. The 31 is not the lens I would want to pick first to shoot stitched pano shots with.

09-09-2018, 02:47 PM	#17
BarryE Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,653	Originally posted by PentAxt I agree. As heretical as this may sound, I've found the 35/2 overall to be sharper than the two copies each of the 31 Ltd and 43 Ltd I've owned and returned/sold. Sharper on FF ?

09-09-2018, 04:43 PM - 1 Like	#18
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,445	Originally posted by BarryE Sharper on FF ? In my case l haven't tried it. I have however read film era reviews that indicated exactly the same type of difference between the lenses. The fa35 was shown to be sharper across the frame wide open than the 31. The 31 had higher center sharpness.

09-09-2018, 04:59 PM	#19
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,091	Let me make another suggestion. Since you're shooting landscape and nature, why limit yourself to af lenses. An older lens, like the K 30/2.8 just might meet your need. SMC Pentax 30mm F2.8 Reviews - K Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

09-09-2018, 06:26 PM	#20
barthovis Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: St. Louis Posts: 68 Original Poster	Originally posted by onlineflyer Let me make another suggestion. Since you're shooting landscape and nature, why limit yourself to af lenses. An older lens, like the K 30/2.8 just might meet your need. SMC Pentax 30mm F2.8 Reviews - K Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Thanks for the suggestion- reviews look interesting.

09-09-2018, 11:38 PM	#21
leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	Originally posted by UncleVanya I have a 35 and a 31. Each has a place. The 31 is not the lens I would want to pick first to shoot stitched pano shots with. For what reason(s)? Because of the more even sharpness?

09-10-2018, 05:23 AM - 2 Likes	#22
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,445	Originally posted by leekil For what reason(s)? Because of the more even sharpness? Yes. For non-stitched I would use either one.

09-11-2018, 02:16 PM - 1 Like	#23
PentAxt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area/Peninsula, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 99	This is my experience with the K-1 and the reason I kept the cheap FA35 vs. the 31 Ltd. Originally posted by UncleVanya In my case l haven't tried it. I have however read film era reviews that indicated exactly the same type of difference between the lenses. The fa35 was shown to be sharper across the frame wide open than the 31. The 31 had higher center sharpness.

09-11-2018, 10:36 PM - 2 Likes	#24
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,709	I have 43ltd, FA35/2 and the FA31ltd. For an all rounder, I'd pick the FA31ltd nowadays on FF (K1). Incredible rendering when used at the larger apertures to give isolation to the subject while giving environmental context with that wide 31mm. Sharp edge to edge stopped down f8-f11.

09-12-2018, 04:50 PM - 1 Like	#25
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	43 is good for landscapes. I do think it loses some of its magic when stopped down but the color rendering is absolutely superb.