[sinus007]

Hi,
Thanks a lot for all replies and suggestions.
I went with the 77. The deciding factors were price and size.
I do have K-1 (sorry - should update my profile).
Some mentioned DA70. I have it. I loved it on K-3 and K-7. On K-1, unfortunately, it shows vignetting in some cases. I put it for sale.
Out of all DA lenses I keep DA 40 - didn't notice any issues.

[jbondo]

I use both about equally.

Honestly, it often depends on how much space I will have to work with (shooting distance) or if the large physical size of the DFA 50 will not be appropriate for the situation, or if the weather is threatening.
I would say that with my shooting style, a slightly higher percentage of the shots from the 77 are 'keepers' or 'special' compared to the 50.


FA77:
Glorious world-class Rendering.
Downright small and and light. Integrated slide out hood.
Non-intimidating size for sensitive subjects.
Near wide open the color bokeh can sometimes be distracting, and occasionally with specular reflections that are out of focus.
Glorious world-class Rendering. (yes, repeated)


DFA50:
Huge and heavy for a 50.
Very high resolving power at all stops, out to the corners.
More forgiving in extreme lighting conditions.
Much quieter and surer focusing on my K-1s, better for fast action.

[zapp]

Hi,
I wonder if anyone used both DFA 50/1.4 and FA 77/1.8 lenses?
I'm thinking about getting one of those.
I'll be using it for portraiture, candids, etc on K-1.
Currently I have 24-70. Not bad. But sometimes not enough light and bokeh.
Any suggestions for either one will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Waiting for the D-FA 85, I was in need of a portrait lens. I did not feel like shopping a used FA85. So, I bought a new copy of the FA77 (had one on my K5 years ago, but it was too long on APS-C, so it got replaced by the DA55). The 77 has a great angle of view for portraits, extremely nice bokeh and it is small and unobstrusive - do you like to be watched by a big, huge lens? Rendering is very nice - not as clean as my DFA50, but great. The 1.4/50 is in a totally different category of lenses. It is big and heavy - compared to the 77 - and extremely sharp, quick AF, weatherproof and all the new features. Bokeh is nice, but angle of view and bokeh are not perfect for my portraiture work. Got the D-FA*50 to shorten the wait for the D-FA*85. I am not sure today whether to replace the 77 later with an 85 that performs like the 50. The 77 hs loud AF, more color fringin trouble, but it really performs and the size to performance ration is great.

I also went on a trip just with the D-FA50. One lens is sometimes enough. Focal length was fine, zoom by feet. Large aperture was appreciated. It is amazing to be able to use ANY aperture and get crips images border to border. Compared to a classic 50mm walk around lens, the combo was quite large and heavy. Today, I would prefer the 77. What will happen when 85 and a WA will arrive, I am not sure.

[Ben-G]

"...Out of all DA lenses I keep DA 40 - didn't notice any issues."

I'm thinking about getting smc fa 43 lmtd on my k1 but if da 40 also is good...

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Last edited by Ben-G; 12-19-2018 at 06:45 AM.

[bdery]

I'm thinking about getting smc fa 43 lmtd on my k1 but if da 40 also is good...

On the K-1, the 43 is a better choice than the 40 if you have neither. The 40 can be used in FF mode but corners are visibly softer than the 43 in the same context.

I loved my 40 which served me well for many years, however I feel the 43 is a superior lens with more character.

[Docrwm]

On the K-1, the 43 is a better choice than the 40 if you have neither. The 40 can be used in FF mode but corners are visibly softer than the 43 in the same context.

I loved my 40 which served me well for many years, however I feel the 43 is a superior lens with more character.

I came to the same conclusion 4+ years ago on APS-C.

[Ben-G]

sorry for late:


thanks to bdery & docrwm...

best regards


Ben-G