40 or 43mm

chals · 05-14-2007, 12:22 PM

Hi folks,

I am struggeling realhard on deciding to buy the 40 or 43.
I like the size of the 40mm and the F/1.9 on the other. But either is of major importance. Probably the IQ is. What do you say in this matter?

volosong · 05-14-2007, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by chals

Hi folks,

I am struggeling realhard on deciding to buy the 40 or 43.
I like the size of the 40mm and the F/1.9 on the other. But either is of major importance. Probably the IQ is. What do you say in this matter?

When making my decision, it came down to cost. Only heard good things about the 40, and have the M version already. The great high ISO capability of the Pentax bodies made the additional speed of the 43 a non-issue.

macdaddy · 05-14-2007, 03:09 PM

If it's any help in your decision, here's a photo with the 43mm Limited. No PP except resizing for this site.
Rob W

Chocolar · 05-14-2007, 03:55 PM

Omg, sold, sold, sold

khardur · 05-14-2007, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by chals

Hi folks,
I am struggeling realhard on deciding to buy the 40 or 43.
Probably the IQ is. What do you say in this matter?

I can't make the decision for you, but I love my 40!!!

40mm f2.8 Limited @ f4

roentarre · 05-14-2007, 07:22 PM

I love my Fa 43 ltd. This is all round lens

f3.5

f4

f3.5

f5.6

Cheers

chals · 05-15-2007, 11:43 AM

Thank you for advice and nice pictures. I ended up with the 40mm and a parking ticket. Why? I dont know for shure, probably the size, and edge to edge sharpness.

Cato

bdavis · 05-15-2007, 02:16 PM

Why?

...I thought you were going to explain how you ended up with a parking ticket.

vinzer · 05-15-2007, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by bdavis

...I thought you were going to explain how you ended up with a parking ticket.

I thought so too. Haha.

05-14-2007, 12:22 PM	#1
chals Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 49	40 or 43mm Hi folks, I am struggeling realhard on deciding to buy the 40 or 43. I like the size of the 40mm and the F/1.9 on the other. But either is of major importance. Probably the IQ is. What do you say in this matter?

05-14-2007, 03:09 PM	#3
macdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dahlonega, GA Photos: Gallery Posts: 141	Some help with your decision. 8o) If it's any help in your decision, here's a photo with the 43mm Limited. No PP except resizing for this site. Rob W Last edited by macdaddy; 09-02-2007 at 11:29 AM.

05-15-2007, 11:43 AM	#7
chals Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 49 Original Poster	40/43 Thank you for advice and nice pictures. I ended up with the 40mm and a parking ticket. Why? I dont know for shure, probably the size, and edge to edge sharpness. Cato

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05-14-2007, 12:30 PM	#2
volosong Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 696	Originally posted by chals Hi folks, I am struggeling realhard on deciding to buy the 40 or 43. I like the size of the 40mm and the F/1.9 on the other. But either is of major importance. Probably the IQ is. What do you say in this matter? When making my decision, it came down to cost. Only heard good things about the 40, and have the M version already. The great high ISO capability of the Pentax bodies made the additional speed of the 43 a non-issue.

05-14-2007, 03:55 PM	#4
Chocolar Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: OC, California Posts: 147	Omg, sold, sold, sold

05-14-2007, 04:01 PM	#5
khardur Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Massachusetts Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,560	Originally posted by chals Hi folks, I am struggeling realhard on deciding to buy the 40 or 43. Probably the IQ is. What do you say in this matter? I can't make the decision for you, but I love my 40!!! 40mm f2.8 Limited @ f4

05-14-2007, 07:22 PM	#6
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	I love my Fa 43 ltd. This is all round lens f3.5 f4 f3.5 f5.6 Cheers

05-15-2007, 02:16 PM	#8
bdavis Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 'Burque, NM Posts: 309	Why? ...I thought you were going to explain how you ended up with a parking ticket.

05-15-2007, 02:37 PM	#9
vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	Originally posted by bdavis ...I thought you were going to explain how you ended up with a parking ticket. I thought so too. Haha.