Finally got the classic Limited

**Michail_P** · 02-09-2021, 02:14 PM

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.

The new baby seems very interesting. Enjoy it! Ektar 100 is probably my favorite c-41. So nice color, so fine grain and texture. I love shooting it outdoors, especially along the seashore. Gives perfect blues imho.
It’s sadly becoming more expensive...

**cpk** · 02-09-2021, 02:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aslyfox

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

I went looking for the 32mm lens in the database and couldn't find it. As I copied the comment above, I suddenly realized that you must have meant the 35mm which was my first DA Limited (I acquired the others as well afterwards). I just couldn't understand how I could have missed getting the 32mm.

**mikesbike** · 02-09-2021, 02:53 PM

Congrats! And using this lens with film (FF) is a whole other experience than using it with APS-C. This fact, as I had employed it with my film bodies for many years, finally led me to acquiring my K-1 II only a few months ago. Then that prompted me to also get the FA 31mm Ltd which is also much more useful with FF. This completed my trio. The nature of the FA 77mm's focal length makes it more adaptable between FF and APS-C.

---------- Post added 02-09-21 at 02:54 PM ----------

Originally posted by aslyfox

Congrats

but be aware, like the potato chip,

it is hard to stop at just one limited

So true.

ChristianRock · 02-09-2021, 02:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aslyfox

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

That's a nice line

I only have the DA 35 Limited Macro and the DA 70 Limited, both SMC, both on a deal I couldn't refuse

At some point this year I'll add the 21 but I think that'll be it, as the others either don't really interest me (like the 40 and 15) or are too expensive for my budget, even though I'd love to have them (the FA Limiteds and the 20-40).

**aslyfox** · 02-09-2021, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by cpk

I went looking for the 32mm lens in the database and couldn't find it. As I copied the comment above, I suddenly realized that you must have meant the 35mm which was my first DA Limited (I acquired the others as well afterwards). I just couldn't understand how I could have missed getting the 32mm.

oops

35mm

I struck out the typo in my original post

**ehrwien** · 02-09-2021, 03:11 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by cpk

I went looking for the 32mm lens in the database and couldn't find it. As I copied the comment above, I suddenly realized that you must have meant the 35mm which was my first DA Limited (I acquired the others as well afterwards). I just couldn't understand how I could have missed getting the 32mm.

A 32 would have been the logical consequence of the 21 and the 43

ncallender · 02-09-2021, 04:40 PM - **2 Likes**

I consider the DFA 100mm macro WR an honorary DA limited.

Just know that once you get all the others, you're still not done until you have that one too.

**clackers** · 02-09-2021, 04:45 PM

I have the 15, 21, 31, 70, 77 and 20-40.

I was bird shooting beside a Nikon owner (I got to use his D5 and 600mm f4) and he noticed my K-1.

He said he loved the Pentax idea of compactness so much he also owned a KP and *all* the Limiteds in black, and had them on a display shelf.

Didn't actually use them for photography, just loved the idea, the history and the aesthetics.

**gofour3** · 02-09-2021, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by Tony Belding

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.

The FA Limited's are even better using the new Kodak Ektachrome 100.

Phil.

**Tony Belding** · 02-09-2021, 05:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gofour3

The FA Limited's are even better using the new Kodak Ektachrome 100.

I actually got a few rolls of the new Ektachrome. In my hands it seemed cursed somehow, as I had a couple of rolls mis-feed in the camera, and other random, freakish mishaps, and I have only gotten maybe one good roll back thus far, not enough to properly evaluate it. I will say, though, that what I got back did show that classic look — reminded me of old travel postcards you used to find in souvenir shops.

**gofour3** · 02-09-2021, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by Tony Belding

I actually got a few rolls of the new Ektachrome. In my hands it seemed cursed somehow, as I had a couple of rolls mis-feed in the camera, and other random, freakish mishaps, and I have only gotten maybe one good roll back thus far, not enough to properly evaluate it. I will say, though, that what I got back did show that classic look — reminded me of old travel postcards you used to find in souvenir shops.

I've shot over 50 rolls of the new E100 in 135 and 120 formats, love the stuff!

Phil.

**mikesbike** · 02-09-2021, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by ncallender

I consider the DFA 100mm macro WR an honorary DA limited.

Just know that once you get all the others, you're still not done until you have that one too.

Well, it's DFA because it is designed for FF use, but an honorary Limited it definitely is!

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02-09-2021, 02:14 PM	#16
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	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. The new baby seems very interesting. Enjoy it! Ektar 100 is probably my favorite c-41. So nice color, so fine grain and texture. I love shooting it outdoors, especially along the seashore. Gives perfect blues imho. It’s sadly becoming more expensive...

02-09-2021, 02:44 PM - 1 Like	#17
cpk Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 638	Originally posted by aslyfox 5 SMC DA Limiteds - 15, 21, 32, 40, and 70 I went looking for the 32mm lens in the database and couldn't find it. As I copied the comment above, I suddenly realized that you must have meant the 35mm which was my first DA Limited (I acquired the others as well afterwards). I just couldn't understand how I could have missed getting the 32mm.

02-09-2021, 02:53 PM	#18
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,549	Congrats! And using this lens with film (FF) is a whole other experience than using it with APS-C. This fact, as I had employed it with my film bodies for many years, finally led me to acquiring my K-1 II only a few months ago. Then that prompted me to also get the FA 31mm Ltd which is also much more useful with FF. This completed my trio. The nature of the FA 77mm's focal length makes it more adaptable between FF and APS-C. ---------- Post added 02-09-21 at 02:54 PM ---------- Originally posted by aslyfox Congrats but be aware, like the potato chip, it is hard to stop at just one limited So true.

02-09-2021, 02:55 PM - 1 Like	#19
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by aslyfox 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 That's a nice line I only have the DA 35 Limited Macro and the DA 70 Limited, both SMC, both on a deal I couldn't refuse At some point this year I'll add the 21 but I think that'll be it, as the others either don't really interest me (like the 40 and 15) or are too expensive for my budget, even though I'd love to have them (the FA Limiteds and the 20-40).

02-09-2021, 02:58 PM	#20
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by cpk I went looking for the 32mm lens in the database and couldn't find it. As I copied the comment above, I suddenly realized that you must have meant the 35mm which was my first DA Limited (I acquired the others as well afterwards). I just couldn't understand how I could have missed getting the 32mm. oops 35mm I struck out the typo in my original post

02-09-2021, 03:11 PM - 2 Likes	#21
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,782	Originally posted by cpk I went looking for the 32mm lens in the database and couldn't find it. As I copied the comment above, I suddenly realized that you must have meant the 35mm which was my first DA Limited (I acquired the others as well afterwards). I just couldn't understand how I could have missed getting the 32mm. A 32 would have been the logical consequence of the 21 and the 43

02-09-2021, 04:40 PM - 2 Likes	#22
ncallender Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 128	I consider the DFA 100mm macro WR an honorary DA limited. Just know that once you get all the others, you're still not done until you have that one too.

02-09-2021, 04:45 PM	#23
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	I have the 15, 21, 31, 70, 77 and 20-40. I was bird shooting beside a Nikon owner (I got to use his D5 and 600mm f4) and he noticed my K-1. He said he loved the Pentax idea of compactness so much he also owned a KP and all the Limiteds in black, and had them on a display shelf. Didn't actually use them for photography, just loved the idea, the history and the aesthetics.

02-09-2021, 04:52 PM	#24
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Originally posted by Tony Belding 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. The FA Limited's are even better using the new Kodak Ektachrome 100. Phil.

02-09-2021, 05:43 PM - 1 Like	#25
Tony Belding Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hamilton, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 781 Original Poster	Originally posted by gofour3 The FA Limited's are even better using the new Kodak Ektachrome 100. I actually got a few rolls of the new Ektachrome. In my hands it seemed cursed somehow, as I had a couple of rolls mis-feed in the camera, and other random, freakish mishaps, and I have only gotten maybe one good roll back thus far, not enough to properly evaluate it. I will say, though, that what I got back did show that classic look — reminded me of old travel postcards you used to find in souvenir shops.

02-09-2021, 05:45 PM	#26
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Originally posted by Tony Belding I actually got a few rolls of the new Ektachrome. In my hands it seemed cursed somehow, as I had a couple of rolls mis-feed in the camera, and other random, freakish mishaps, and I have only gotten maybe one good roll back thus far, not enough to properly evaluate it. I will say, though, that what I got back did show that classic look — reminded me of old travel postcards you used to find in souvenir shops. I've shot over 50 rolls of the new E100 in 135 and 120 formats, love the stuff! Phil.

02-09-2021, 07:58 PM	#27
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,549	Originally posted by ncallender I consider the DFA 100mm macro WR an honorary DA limited. Just know that once you get all the others, you're still not done until you have that one too. Well, it's DFA because it is designed for FF use, but an honorary Limited it definitely is!