The FA Limited Club

twitch · 02-23-2011, 08:02 PM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Welcome to the club mate, love the line up of DA bowing to their new king!

Thanks

---------- Post added 24-02-11 at 02:23 PM ----------

Originally posted by v5planet

Does this mean pretty soon we're going to see another link in your signature to wonderful photos sorted by lens? A little DA15|DA21|FA31|DA40|DA70 action? Bummer, you won't be able to get another limited without destroying the symmetry

Thanks very much for the compliment, of course yes but first I have to take some decent photos which is the hard bit, buying gear is easy.

**wizofoz** · 02-24-2011, 02:08 AM

Originally posted by v5planet

Does this mean pretty soon we're going to see another link in your signature to wonderful photos sorted by lens? A little DA15|DA21|FA31|DA40|DA70 action? Bummer, you won't be able to get another limited without destroying the symmetry

Get all three and the symmetry will still be balanced.

Just a suggestion

Chex · 02-25-2011, 08:34 AM

Finally got my gear! K-5 + Grip.. my ordered lenses (18-135mm WR and 50mm f1.4) didn't come in with it though! So the former shop owner sold me his mint, barely used 43mm Ltd for a good price and now I'm lucky enough to qualify for this club!
Here is a just the beginning of good things with this beauty lens!

#1 My little sweety showing me her muscles. 43mm Ltd @f1.9/ISO 320/ 1/40sec

#2 One of our long lasting(surprisingly) house plants. 43mm Ltd @f1.9/ISO 100/ 1/8sec

irishwhite · 02-25-2011, 09:54 AM

took my girlfriend out for dinner last night at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Philadelphia...took this while waiting for the valet

FA 43mm f/1.9 @ ISO 800

v5planet · 02-25-2011, 06:40 PM

There's something consistently wonderful about the way these FA Limiteds render areas out of focus. I can't even quite place it... It's not just the smoothness, I think it's the way it transitions to OOF, somehow even the bright rings around some out of focus highlights -- which often look garish to my eyes coming from other lenses -- have a bit of magick about them here. Maybe I'm just blinded by the alleged pixie dust.

I have a feeling I will eventually become a member of this club. I wonder which would be the best for me, so I know where to direct my lust.

Chex · 02-25-2011, 07:44 PM

If I had to choose I would probably prefer the 31mm, but getting the 43mm at a good price compared to tracking down and finding a 31mm in mint/near mint or worse off brand new... that amazing 31mm is a bit out of the budget for now. But now owning the 43mm I think the 77mm would be a better choice for my next limited just due to its range.

v5planet · 02-25-2011, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by Chex

If I had to choose I would probably prefer the 31mm, but getting the 43mm at a good price compared to tracking down and finding a 31mm in mint/near mint or worse off brand new... that amazing 31mm is a bit out of the budget for now. But now owning the 43mm I think the 77mm would be a better choice for my next limited just due to its range.

Well, I already have the 35 Limited, so I think for the cost of an FA Limited, the 31 and 43 would be a bit too close in focal length to make that worthwhile, so I would probably go with the 77. I think if I didn't have the 35/2.8, and was looking for something in that range I would prefer the FA43 over the 31 just because it's smaller (and cheaper!).

HerbD · 02-25-2011, 10:26 PM

A few shots from my new FA 43mm.

TOUGEFC · 02-26-2011, 01:56 AM

A quick couple from today in the backyard with the 2 boys and the FA77

nulla · 02-26-2011, 03:06 AM

Originally posted by irishwhite

took my girlfriend out for dinner last night at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Philadelphia...took this while waiting for the valet

FA 43mm f/1.9 @ ISO 800

Another image showing that 3d ability of the FA43

**rparmar** · 02-26-2011, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

A quick couple from today in the backyard with the 2 boys and the FA77

Those are absolutely fantastic! You certainly know how to use that lens to the best of its abilities. Care to cross-post them to the POTW thread?

TOUGEFC · 02-26-2011, 06:54 AM

Thanks Robin! I have just cross posted them in

**samski_1** · 02-26-2011, 01:33 PM

Hello fellow forumers,
I would like to join this club by purchasing the fa 43 but have the dilemma of choosing between the silver and black versions. Could someone please post some pictures of a silver one on a black camera or point me in the direction of some images.

Cheers

**rparmar** · 02-26-2011, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by samski_1

I would like to join this club by purchasing the fa 43 but have the dilemma of choosing between the silver and black versions. Could someone please post some pictures of a silver one on a black camera or point me in the direction of some images.

That's something I haven't seen and for good reason... it would look horrible!

Why not choose black for a black camera?

Chex · 02-26-2011, 04:40 PM

I have a silver 43mm on my black K-5, I'll get a shot of it with my phones cam.

02-25-2011, 08:34 AM	#1503
Chex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The 'Stoke, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,678	Finally got my gear! K-5 + Grip.. my ordered lenses (18-135mm WR and 50mm f1.4) didn't come in with it though! So the former shop owner sold me his mint, barely used 43mm Ltd for a good price and now I'm lucky enough to qualify for this club! Here is a just the beginning of good things with this beauty lens! #1 My little sweety showing me her muscles. 43mm Ltd @f1.9/ISO 320/ 1/40sec #2 One of our long lasting(surprisingly) house plants. 43mm Ltd @f1.9/ISO 100/ 1/8sec Last edited by Chex; 04-02-2011 at 02:22 PM.

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02-23-2011, 08:02 PM	#1501
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Welcome to the club mate, love the line up of DA bowing to their new king! Thanks ---------- Post added 24-02-11 at 02:23 PM ---------- Originally posted by v5planet Does this mean pretty soon we're going to see another link in your signature to wonderful photos sorted by lens? A little DA15\|DA21\|FA31\|DA40\|DA70 action? Bummer, you won't be able to get another limited without destroying the symmetry Thanks very much for the compliment, of course yes but first I have to take some decent photos which is the hard bit, buying gear is easy.

02-24-2011, 02:08 AM	#1502
wizofoz Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Outer east. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,695	Originally posted by v5planet Does this mean pretty soon we're going to see another link in your signature to wonderful photos sorted by lens? A little DA15\|DA21\|FA31\|DA40\|DA70 action? Bummer, you won't be able to get another limited without destroying the symmetry Get all three and the symmetry will still be balanced. Just a suggestion

02-25-2011, 09:54 AM	#1504
irishwhite Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: philadelphia Photos: Gallery Posts: 349	took my girlfriend out for dinner last night at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Philadelphia...took this while waiting for the valet FA 43mm f/1.9 @ ISO 800

02-25-2011, 06:40 PM	#1505
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	There's something consistently wonderful about the way these FA Limiteds render areas out of focus. I can't even quite place it... It's not just the smoothness, I think it's the way it transitions to OOF, somehow even the bright rings around some out of focus highlights -- which often look garish to my eyes coming from other lenses -- have a bit of magick about them here. Maybe I'm just blinded by the alleged pixie dust. I have a feeling I will eventually become a member of this club. I wonder which would be the best for me, so I know where to direct my lust.

02-25-2011, 07:44 PM	#1506
Chex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The 'Stoke, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,678	If I had to choose I would probably prefer the 31mm, but getting the 43mm at a good price compared to tracking down and finding a 31mm in mint/near mint or worse off brand new... that amazing 31mm is a bit out of the budget for now. But now owning the 43mm I think the 77mm would be a better choice for my next limited just due to its range.

02-25-2011, 08:12 PM	#1507
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by Chex If I had to choose I would probably prefer the 31mm, but getting the 43mm at a good price compared to tracking down and finding a 31mm in mint/near mint or worse off brand new... that amazing 31mm is a bit out of the budget for now. But now owning the 43mm I think the 77mm would be a better choice for my next limited just due to its range. Well, I already have the 35 Limited, so I think for the cost of an FA Limited, the 31 and 43 would be a bit too close in focal length to make that worthwhile, so I would probably go with the 77. I think if I didn't have the 35/2.8, and was looking for something in that range I would prefer the FA43 over the 31 just because it's smaller (and cheaper!).

02-26-2011, 01:56 AM	#1509
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	A quick couple from today in the backyard with the 2 boys and the FA77

02-26-2011, 03:06 AM	#1510
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	Originally posted by irishwhite took my girlfriend out for dinner last night at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Philadelphia...took this while waiting for the valet FA 43mm f/1.9 @ ISO 800 Another image showing that 3d ability of the FA43

02-26-2011, 06:48 AM	#1511
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Originally posted by TOUGEFC A quick couple from today in the backyard with the 2 boys and the FA77 Those are absolutely fantastic! You certainly know how to use that lens to the best of its abilities. Care to cross-post them to the POTW thread?

02-26-2011, 06:54 AM	#1512
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Thanks Robin! I have just cross posted them in

02-26-2011, 01:33 PM	#1513
samski_1 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tasmania Photos: Albums Posts: 349	Hello fellow forumers, I would like to join this club by purchasing the fa 43 but have the dilemma of choosing between the silver and black versions. Could someone please post some pictures of a silver one on a black camera or point me in the direction of some images. Cheers

02-26-2011, 02:52 PM	#1514
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Originally posted by samski_1 I would like to join this club by purchasing the fa 43 but have the dilemma of choosing between the silver and black versions. Could someone please post some pictures of a silver one on a black camera or point me in the direction of some images. That's something I haven't seen and for good reason... it would look horrible! Why not choose black for a black camera?

02-26-2011, 04:40 PM	#1515
Chex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The 'Stoke, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,678	I have a silver 43mm on my black K-5, I'll get a shot of it with my phones cam.