Finally got the classic Limited

**Tony Belding** · 02-09-2021, 07:47 AM - **6 Likes**

I've heard about these lenses for so many years, sometimes I wonder why I never gave them a spin before. It seemed like there was always something else new-and-shiny that got priority. To be fair, I did once own the 20-40mm Limited for a while, which I had paired with a K-S2, which was actually a really nice combo. As pleasing as that was, though, it wasn't the classic Limited lens. It wasn't one of the Three Amigos.

And now, thanks to fleaBay, I have the 43mm. . .

Exactly how it was designed to be used. Because as much as I like my digital cameras, there's something magical about the colors of Kodak Ektar 100 that is difficult to mimic in software.

It was 73°F, sunny and calm here in central Texas yesterday, and I couldn't resist taking a spin in the Roadster with the top off. As we got into the Golden Hour, I pulled out this camera and zipped around my little town, snapping various scenes until I ran out of film and sunlight about the same time. Sometimes the simple pleasures are best.

ChristianRock · 02-09-2021, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by Tony Belding

I've heard about these lenses for so many years, sometimes I wonder why I never gave them a spin before. It seemed like there was always something else new-and-shiny that got priority. To be fair, I did once own the 20-40mm Limited for a while, which I had paired with a K-S2, which was actually a really nice combo. As pleasing as that was, though, it wasn't the classic Limited lens. It wasn't one of the Three Amigos.

And now, thanks to fleaBay, I have the 43mm. . .

Exactly how it was designed to be used. Because as much as I like my digital cameras, there's something magical about the colors of Kodak Ektar 100 that is difficult to mimic in software.

It was 73°F, sunny and calm here in central Texas yesterday, and I couldn't resist taking a spin in the Roadster with the top off. As we got into the Golden Hour, I pulled out this camera and zipped around my little town, snapping various scenes until I ran out of film and sunlight about the same time. Sometimes the simple pleasures are best.

Very nice, congratulations! And I assume you are going to share these wonderful results with us?

**aslyfox** · 02-09-2021, 08:13 AM - **4 Likes**

Congrats

but be aware, like the potato chip,

it is hard to stop at just one limited

johnmflores · 02-09-2021, 08:48 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by aslyfox

Congrats

but be aware, like the potato chip,

it is hard to stop at just one limited

My 4 Limiteds nod in agreement.

**aslyfox** · 02-09-2021, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by johnmflores

My 4 Limiteds nod in agreement.

only 4 ?

primes

3 FA Limiteds - 31, 43, and 77

5 SMC DA Limiteds - 15, 21, 32 35, 40, and 70

5 HD DA Limiteds - 15, 21, 32 35,, 40, and 70

and the " Odd ball " 20-40 zoom limited

johnmflores · 02-09-2021, 10:49 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by aslyfox

only 4 ?

primes

3 FA Limiteds - 31, 43, and 77

5 SMC DA Limiteds - 15, 21, 32, 40, and 70

5 HD DA Limiteds - 15, 21, 32, 40, and 70

and the " Odd ball " 20-40 zoom limited

Oh, I forgot the DA70! FIVE!

**aslyfox** · 02-09-2021, 10:55 AM

of course, one does not need to own all of the limiteds

but once you own one, the temptation to add more of these fine lenses will be there

Last edited by aslyfox; 02-09-2021 at 11:35 AM.

Kozlok · 02-09-2021, 12:13 PM

I have what I think it a reasonable minimum set of limiteds: 15/21/31/35/43/77. Substitute the 40 and 70 if you wish, but I like the 43 a little better (sold my 40), and started with the 77, so no reason to try the 70.

**Viking42** · 02-09-2021, 12:29 PM

Originally posted by Tony Belding

Because as much as I like my digital cameras, there's something magical about the colors of Kodak Ektar 100 that is difficult to mimic in software.

Hear! Hear! So true. Wonderful film

**kiwi_jono** · 02-09-2021, 12:51 PM

Congratulations! The FA 43 a little gem (especially on FF - excellent all round FL). But watch out the FA 31 is great too (mine gets a lot more use than the 77 - which is also great)!

ChristianRock · 02-09-2021, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

only 4 ?

primes

3 FA Limiteds - 31, 43, and 77

5 SMC DA Limiteds - 15, 21, 32, 40, and 70

5 HD DA Limiteds - 15, 21, 32, 40, and 70

and the " Odd ball " 20-40 zoom limited

Why do you have both SMC and HD DA Limiteds if I may ask?

**aslyfox** · 02-09-2021, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Why do you have both SMC and HD DA Limiteds if I may ask?

I just listed all of the possible options

including the smc DA limiteds which are no longer being produced

repaap · 02-09-2021, 01:22 PM

looking forward of DFA 21 limited. First of ..?(they seem to come in set of 3 atleast)

I have 31, 43, 77 and i got 40/2.8 XS. However that 20-40 has been in my mind many times...as has been DA 21 lim.

ChristianRock · 02-09-2021, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

I just listed all of the possible options

including the smc DA limiteds which are no longer being produced

Oh I thought that was your collection - you're known for having a lot of lenses

**aslyfox** · 02-09-2021, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Oh I thought that was your collection - you're known for having a lot of lenses

my wife has been very nice to me

and you can see them all under my profile's about me section

but no I drew the line at the HD Limiteds and the Zoom Limited

02-09-2021, 07:47 AM - 6 Likes	#1
Tony Belding Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hamilton, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 778	Finally got the classic Limited I've heard about these lenses for so many years, sometimes I wonder why I never gave them a spin before. It seemed like there was always something else new-and-shiny that got priority. To be fair, I did once own the 20-40mm Limited for a while, which I had paired with a K-S2, which was actually a really nice combo. As pleasing as that was, though, it wasn't the classic Limited lens. It wasn't one of the Three Amigos. And now, thanks to fleaBay, I have the 43mm. . . Exactly how it was designed to be used. Because as much as I like my digital cameras, there's something magical about the colors of Kodak Ektar 100 that is difficult to mimic in software. It was 73°F, sunny and calm here in central Texas yesterday, and I couldn't resist taking a spin in the Roadster with the top off. As we got into the Golden Hour, I pulled out this camera and zipped around my little town, snapping various scenes until I ran out of film and sunlight about the same time. Sometimes the simple pleasures are best.

02-09-2021, 10:41 AM	#5
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by johnmflores My 4 Limiteds nod in agreement. only 4 ? primes 3 FA Limiteds - 31, 43, and 77 5 SMC DA Limiteds - 15, 21, 32 35, 40, and 70 5 HD DA Limiteds - 15, 21, 32 35,, 40, and 70 and the " Odd ball " 20-40 zoom limited Last edited by aslyfox; 02-09-2021 at 03:00 PM.

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02-09-2021, 08:11 AM	#2
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by Tony Belding I've heard about these lenses for so many years, sometimes I wonder why I never gave them a spin before. It seemed like there was always something else new-and-shiny that got priority. To be fair, I did once own the 20-40mm Limited for a while, which I had paired with a K-S2, which was actually a really nice combo. As pleasing as that was, though, it wasn't the classic Limited lens. It wasn't one of the Three Amigos. And now, thanks to fleaBay, I have the 43mm. . . Exactly how it was designed to be used. Because as much as I like my digital cameras, there's something magical about the colors of Kodak Ektar 100 that is difficult to mimic in software. It was 73°F, sunny and calm here in central Texas yesterday, and I couldn't resist taking a spin in the Roadster with the top off. As we got into the Golden Hour, I pulled out this camera and zipped around my little town, snapping various scenes until I ran out of film and sunlight about the same time. Sometimes the simple pleasures are best. Very nice, congratulations! And I assume you are going to share these wonderful results with us?

02-09-2021, 08:13 AM - 4 Likes	#3
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Congrats but be aware, like the potato chip, it is hard to stop at just one limited

02-09-2021, 08:48 AM - 2 Likes	#4
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by aslyfox Congrats but be aware, like the potato chip, it is hard to stop at just one limited My 4 Limiteds nod in agreement.

02-09-2021, 10:49 AM - 2 Likes	#6
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by aslyfox only 4 ? primes 3 FA Limiteds - 31, 43, and 77 5 SMC DA Limiteds - 15, 21, 32, 40, and 70 5 HD DA Limiteds - 15, 21, 32, 40, and 70 and the " Odd ball " 20-40 zoom limited Oh, I forgot the DA70! FIVE!

02-09-2021, 10:55 AM	#7
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	of course, one does not need to own all of the limiteds but once you own one, the temptation to add more of these fine lenses will be there Last edited by aslyfox; 02-09-2021 at 11:35 AM.

02-09-2021, 12:13 PM	#8
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	I have what I think it a reasonable minimum set of limiteds: 15/21/31/35/43/77. Substitute the 40 and 70 if you wish, but I like the 43 a little better (sold my 40), and started with the 77, so no reason to try the 70.

02-09-2021, 12:29 PM	#9
Viking42 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Caledon, Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 504	Originally posted by Tony Belding Because as much as I like my digital cameras, there's something magical about the colors of Kodak Ektar 100 that is difficult to mimic in software. Hear! Hear! So true. Wonderful film

02-09-2021, 12:51 PM	#10
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Congratulations! The FA 43 a little gem (especially on FF - excellent all round FL). But watch out the FA 31 is great too (mine gets a lot more use than the 77 - which is also great)!

02-09-2021, 12:59 PM	#11
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by aslyfox only 4 ? primes 3 FA Limiteds - 31, 43, and 77 5 SMC DA Limiteds - 15, 21, 32, 40, and 70 5 HD DA Limiteds - 15, 21, 32, 40, and 70 and the " Odd ball " 20-40 zoom limited Why do you have both SMC and HD DA Limiteds if I may ask?

02-09-2021, 01:16 PM	#12
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by ChristianRock Why do you have both SMC and HD DA Limiteds if I may ask? I just listed all of the possible options including the smc DA limiteds which are no longer being produced

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02-09-2021, 01:22 PM	#13
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	looking forward of DFA 21 limited. First of ..?(they seem to come in set of 3 atleast) I have 31, 43, 77 and i got 40/2.8 XS. However that 20-40 has been in my mind many times...as has been DA 21 lim.

02-09-2021, 01:54 PM	#14
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by aslyfox I just listed all of the possible options including the smc DA limiteds which are no longer being produced Oh I thought that was your collection - you're known for having a lot of lenses

02-09-2021, 02:05 PM	#15
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by ChristianRock Oh I thought that was your collection - you're known for having a lot of lenses my wife has been very nice to me and you can see them all under my profile's about me section but no I drew the line at the HD Limiteds and the Zoom Limited