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**EsBee** · 04-01-2009, 05:52 AM

I have never even seen one in person but this is surely one lens that's been raved about a lot...

Since I am serious about ordering one, which is considered more desirable/popular, black or silver?

Thanks.

benjikan · 04-01-2009, 05:57 AM

Originally posted by EsBee

I have never even seen one in person but this is surely one lens that's been raved about a lot...

Since I am serious about ordering one, which is considered more desirable/popular, black or silver?

Thanks.

I love Silver. Looks really vintage.

**EsBee** · 04-01-2009, 06:11 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

I love Silver. Looks really vintage.

Sold!

Just placed an order for a Silver 77mm (at least I think I am getting one in Silver because except for the picture on my order, text does not specifically say its Silver or Black...)

And after reading the review by James (https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/1962-review-sm...8-limited.html), I am particularly happy about my decision to spend a little over $500 for this gem.

Thanks.

fwcetus · 04-01-2009, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by EsBee

Since I am serious about ordering one, which is considered more desirable/popular, black or silver?

It's totally subjective, of course, and there are fans for each color.

They're both beautiful (see below), although I personally prefer the black...

**Digitalis** · 04-01-2009, 06:40 AM

I prefer the Black FA77 too

vizjerei · 04-01-2009, 07:05 AM

I love my silver 77ltd, like to make all the Ltd look special

cooldude14es · 04-01-2009, 09:25 AM

I have it in silver, and I like it in black, silver and even in RED if it was on that color

Love that lens.

**dadipentak** · 04-01-2009, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by EsBee

Sold!

Just placed an order for a Silver 77mm (at least I think I am getting one in Silver because except for the picture on my order, text does not specifically say its Silver or Black...)

Thanks.

Big mistake--the black one takes much better photos! ;~)

Mik · 04-01-2009, 11:03 AM

My photos that get the most compliments from family and friends were all taken with this lens. Great choice! Enjoy.

hinman · 04-01-2009, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Big mistake--the black one takes much better photos! ;~)

I admire at people with both silver and black. I can't afford both and end up with the silver one. I love both colors!

Pentax FA 77mm f/1.8 limited Purchase

Hin

fwcetus · 04-01-2009, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by hinman

I admire at people with both silver and black. I can't afford both and end up with the silver one. I love both colors!

I should point out, however, as one who showed pix with both colors, that they were taken in a temporary overlap -

I originally ordered a black one when the black version first came out (some of you may remember that the silver ones were released earlier than the black ones). When B&H sent a silver by mistake, I asked them to ship me a black one, but I held onto the silver just long enuf to get a black-and-silver shot or two (or three).

Although I do like the black more, the silver is indeed nice, too. And, despite what dadipentak said in jest (<g>), the photons and the electrons don't care...

roentarre · 04-01-2009, 04:39 PM

If you are old school, go for Black

I am more interested in silver colour these days.

**Digitalis** · 04-01-2009, 04:56 PM

whichever you choose really doesn't matter...just as long as it has the glass, you will not be disappointed.

ll_coffee_lP · 04-01-2009, 05:11 PM

I agree with Digitalis.

The colour doesn't matter...just the lenses inside it.

c[_]

jsherman999 · 04-01-2009, 05:36 PM

.

The silver version is best if you want to shoot bees:

04-01-2009, 05:52 AM	#1
EsBee Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: National Capital Region Posts: 739	Pentax 77mm f1.8 I have never even seen one in person but this is surely one lens that's been raved about a lot... Since I am serious about ordering one, which is considered more desirable/popular, black or silver? Thanks.

04-01-2009, 04:56 PM	#13
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	whichever you choose really doesn't matter...just as long as it has the glass, you will not be disappointed. Last edited by Digitalis; 09-04-2009 at 01:25 AM.

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04-01-2009, 05:57 AM	#2
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by EsBee I have never even seen one in person but this is surely one lens that's been raved about a lot... Since I am serious about ordering one, which is considered more desirable/popular, black or silver? Thanks. I love Silver. Looks really vintage.

04-01-2009, 06:11 AM	#3
EsBee Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: National Capital Region Posts: 739 Original Poster	Originally posted by benjikan I love Silver. Looks really vintage. Sold! Just placed an order for a Silver 77mm (at least I think I am getting one in Silver because except for the picture on my order, text does not specifically say its Silver or Black...) And after reading the review by James (https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/1962-review-sm...8-limited.html), I am particularly happy about my decision to spend a little over $500 for this gem. Thanks.

04-01-2009, 06:28 AM	#4
fwcetus Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New England Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,286	Originally posted by EsBee Since I am serious about ordering one, which is considered more desirable/popular, black or silver? It's totally subjective, of course, and there are fans for each color. They're both beautiful (see below), although I personally prefer the black...

04-01-2009, 06:40 AM	#5
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	I prefer the Black FA77 too

04-01-2009, 07:05 AM	#6
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418	I love my silver 77ltd, like to make all the Ltd look special

04-01-2009, 09:25 AM	#7
cooldude14es Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 264	I have it in silver, and I like it in black, silver and even in RED if it was on that color Love that lens.

04-01-2009, 09:54 AM	#8
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by EsBee Sold! Just placed an order for a Silver 77mm (at least I think I am getting one in Silver because except for the picture on my order, text does not specifically say its Silver or Black...) Thanks. Big mistake--the black one takes much better photos! ;~)

04-01-2009, 11:03 AM	#9
Mik New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 16	My photos that get the most compliments from family and friends were all taken with this lens. Great choice! Enjoy.

04-01-2009, 12:23 PM	#10
hinman Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,473	Originally posted by dadipentak Big mistake--the black one takes much better photos! ;~) I admire at people with both silver and black. I can't afford both and end up with the silver one. I love both colors! Pentax FA 77mm f/1.8 limited Purchase Hin

04-01-2009, 03:22 PM	#11
fwcetus Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New England Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,286	Originally posted by hinman I admire at people with both silver and black. I can't afford both and end up with the silver one. I love both colors! I should point out, however, as one who showed pix with both colors, that they were taken in a temporary overlap - I originally ordered a black one when the black version first came out (some of you may remember that the silver ones were released earlier than the black ones). When B&H sent a silver by mistake, I asked them to ship me a black one, but I held onto the silver just long enuf to get a black-and-silver shot or two (or three). Although I do like the black more, the silver is indeed nice, too. And, despite what dadipentak said in jest (<g>), the photons and the electrons don't care...

04-01-2009, 04:39 PM	#12
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	If you are old school, go for Black I am more interested in silver colour these days.

04-01-2009, 05:11 PM	#14
ll_coffee_lP Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,972	I agree with Digitalis. The colour doesn't matter...just the lenses inside it. c[_]

04-01-2009, 05:36 PM	#15
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	. The silver version is best if you want to shoot bees:

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