Originally posted by axl I've sold 77 since and am in process of selling 43 now. Those two are both fantastic lenses, but their focal lengths are just not 100% there on APSC for me... 31+55 is better combo overall than 31+43+77 IMHO.
The FA77 at 77mm f/1.8 gives thinner DOF than the DA*55 at f/1.4. Plus it's sharper, has almost zero distortion, less CA, is significantly smaller and lighter. For me the extra reach, equivalent to a 120mm on film, provides the perfect portraiture look. Besides all that technical stuff, it renders in that special way.
I'd say it's the first Limited to buy, but this just goes to show that everyone has different priorities!
24 + 43 + 77 is my perfect prime combo. The FA31 is not wide enough to make the grade.