The FA Limited Club

Swift1 · 10-13-2011, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by loco

Well, this thread has treated me much like the DA 15 mind control thread. I kept looking and looking and finally decided I MUST. HAVE. ONE! But which one? I simply don't have the money for all three, so I chose the FA 77. Found what I consider a really nice deal for a used "LN-" condition one at KEH.com. It looks brand new, seems to work perfectly. The only thing to distinguish it from new is there was no box or paperwork included. I'm so impressed with this lens, it's just beautiful to hold and feels like quality.

Simon, my apologies for attempting to emulate your style in some of my photos. It is quite popular for a reason. I hope you don't mind my sad attempts. Thanks to Jay for summarizing the technique. Though I know I'll never be able to take photos of Simon level quality or reproduce his style, it is one of the things that drew me to this lens.

I wanted to post a couple of my first shots that I'm pleased with. I hope one day I can do this lens proud and maybe sell a few of them through this thread myself.

Thanks everyone for the inspiration!

Congrats on the purchase, and nice shots. I like the fence shot.

I recently pulled out my *istD and put the battery grip on and than put my 43/1.9 ltd. on it. I really like this combo/setup.
Here's one from an outing today.

deadwolfbones · 10-13-2011, 04:58 PM

Nice work, Colton!

Swift1 · 10-13-2011, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Nice work, Colton!

Thanks, I'm pretty happy with how this one turned out.

loco · 10-13-2011, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Nice shots Lori! Really like the last one!

I dont think you have copied my style at all, I think those look truely unique and different than what some of my styles are

The style V5 was talking about I believe is one of my older technique's that I havent done in a long time. Ive come to a point were Im really happy my monochromes now (I spent a very long time refining the technique to get it to how I want), with the color shots Im not at that point yet, but its getting there.

And yes the 77 is a marvel of a lens, its my favorite.

I'm so glad you feel that way, Simon! At the very least, your styles are an inspiration and I thank you for not being super protective over them. As always I look forward to seeing more of your photos.

And thanks so much for your kind words!

Originally posted by Swift1

Congrats on the purchase, and nice shots. I like the fence shot.

I recently pulled out my *istD and put the battery grip on and than put my 43/1.9 ltd. on it. I really like this combo/setup.
Here's one from an outing today.

Beautiful shot, Swift1! And I'm glad you like the fence pic.

**Ash** · 10-13-2011, 09:42 PM

Great shots folks.

Originally posted by steve1307

Wow! Is that from the walking path between Sirius Cove & the Zoo?

I did the Manly to Spit bridge walk a few weeks ago, that was pretty hard going.

That one was the vista from the peak of Watsons Bay at HMAS Watson.
The 43 gave me more brilliant sky rendition to any of my DA lenses but I'm yet to compare it to the other FA limiteds.

bossa · 10-14-2011, 12:48 AM

I lived at Watsons Bay for almost a year.. right on the water. Great views but unfortunately I lost many pix due to a HD failure.... The view just past the pub is great.

Emacs · 10-14-2011, 01:30 AM

Originally posted by v5planet

People say that the 77 is a "specialty lens", but I absolutely love it for land-/city-/cloud-scape.

I'm using it mostly for landscapes

steve1307 · 10-14-2011, 05:04 AM

Originally posted by Ash

That one was the vista from the peak of Watsons Bay at HMAS Watson.
The 43 gave me more brilliant sky rendition to any of my DA lenses but I'm yet to compare it to the other FA limiteds.

Really... <checks shots from archive, trip to South Head> oh yes of course, on the hill just above where the big black Cannon is. (Cannon with 2 n's)
I thought the headland on the right was the end of Cremorne point

Originally posted by bossa

I lived at Watsons Bay for almost a year.. right on the water. Great views but unfortunately I lost many pix due to a HD failure.... The view just past the pub is great.

.

Yes, and not far to row out to your yacht moored in the bay there. A lot of great (and expensive) views in that end of town.
I think I've got a couple of DA15 shots from there (have to post in another thread)

Unfortunately on the day I went there the wasnt any "good views" at Lady Bay Beach though

.

v5planet · 10-14-2011, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by loco

Well, this thread has treated me much like the DA 15 mind control thread.

I really like that last photo of the impaled leaf! Nice deep, warm colors.

loco · 10-14-2011, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by v5planet

I really like that last photo of the impaled leaf! Nice deep, warm colors.

Thanks so much! That means a lot as you are another of my photographic inspirations, both in this thread and the DA 15 one.

the swede · 10-14-2011, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by loco

Well, this thread has treated me much like the DA 15 mind control thread. I kept looking and looking and finally decided I MUST. HAVE. ONE! But which one? I simply don't have the money for all three, so I chose the FA 77. Found what I consider a really nice deal for a used "LN-" condition one at KEH.com. It looks brand new, seems to work perfectly. The only thing to distinguish it from new is there was no box or paperwork included. I'm so impressed with this lens, it's just beautiful to hold and feels like quality.

Nice tones there!

loco · 10-14-2011, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by the swede

Nice tones there!

Thanks so much! Gosh, so many people I admire saying nice things. I might get a swelled head.

A very welcoming and talented group posting in this thread!

v5planet · 10-14-2011, 10:16 AM

One more from the other day with the 43:

Alleyway

Mixed feelings about this shot.

Jonathan Mac · 10-14-2011, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by v5planet

One more from the other day with the 43:

Alleyway

Mixed feelings about this shot.

I like it, it´s moody.

loco · 10-14-2011, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by v5planet

One more from the other day with the 43:

Mixed feelings about this shot.

I like it, too! It has a nice film noir feel to it.

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10-13-2011, 04:48 PM	#3031
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by loco Well, this thread has treated me much like the DA 15 mind control thread. I kept looking and looking and finally decided I MUST. HAVE. ONE! But which one? I simply don't have the money for all three, so I chose the FA 77. Found what I consider a really nice deal for a used "LN-" condition one at KEH.com. It looks brand new, seems to work perfectly. The only thing to distinguish it from new is there was no box or paperwork included. I'm so impressed with this lens, it's just beautiful to hold and feels like quality. Simon, my apologies for attempting to emulate your style in some of my photos. It is quite popular for a reason. I hope you don't mind my sad attempts. Thanks to Jay for summarizing the technique. Though I know I'll never be able to take photos of Simon level quality or reproduce his style, it is one of the things that drew me to this lens. I wanted to post a couple of my first shots that I'm pleased with. I hope one day I can do this lens proud and maybe sell a few of them through this thread myself. Thanks everyone for the inspiration! Congrats on the purchase, and nice shots. I like the fence shot. I recently pulled out my *istD and put the battery grip on and than put my 43/1.9 ltd. on it. I really like this combo/setup. Here's one from an outing today.

10-13-2011, 04:58 PM	#3032
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Nice work, Colton!

10-13-2011, 07:01 PM	#3033
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by deadwolfbones Nice work, Colton! Thanks, I'm pretty happy with how this one turned out.

10-13-2011, 07:23 PM	#3034
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Nice shots Lori! Really like the last one! I dont think you have copied my style at all, I think those look truely unique and different than what some of my styles are The style V5 was talking about I believe is one of my older technique's that I havent done in a long time. Ive come to a point were Im really happy my monochromes now (I spent a very long time refining the technique to get it to how I want), with the color shots Im not at that point yet, but its getting there. And yes the 77 is a marvel of a lens, its my favorite. I'm so glad you feel that way, Simon! At the very least, your styles are an inspiration and I thank you for not being super protective over them. As always I look forward to seeing more of your photos. And thanks so much for your kind words! Originally posted by Swift1 Congrats on the purchase, and nice shots. I like the fence shot. I recently pulled out my *istD and put the battery grip on and than put my 43/1.9 ltd. on it. I really like this combo/setup. Here's one from an outing today. Beautiful shot, Swift1! And I'm glad you like the fence pic.

10-13-2011, 09:42 PM	#3035
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Great shots folks. Originally posted by steve1307 Wow! Is that from the walking path between Sirius Cove & the Zoo? I did the Manly to Spit bridge walk a few weeks ago, that was pretty hard going. That one was the vista from the peak of Watsons Bay at HMAS Watson. The 43 gave me more brilliant sky rendition to any of my DA lenses but I'm yet to compare it to the other FA limiteds.

10-14-2011, 12:48 AM	#3036
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	I lived at Watsons Bay for almost a year.. right on the water. Great views but unfortunately I lost many pix due to a HD failure.... The view just past the pub is great.

10-14-2011, 01:30 AM	#3037
Emacs Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Moscow Posts: 1,223	Originally posted by v5planet People say that the 77 is a "specialty lens", but I absolutely love it for land-/city-/cloud-scape. I'm using it mostly for landscapes

10-14-2011, 05:04 AM	#3038
steve1307 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,130	Originally posted by Ash That one was the vista from the peak of Watsons Bay at HMAS Watson. The 43 gave me more brilliant sky rendition to any of my DA lenses but I'm yet to compare it to the other FA limiteds. Really... <checks shots from archive, trip to South Head> oh yes of course, on the hill just above where the big black Cannon is. (Cannon with 2 n's) I thought the headland on the right was the end of Cremorne point Originally posted by bossa I lived at Watsons Bay for almost a year.. right on the water. Great views but unfortunately I lost many pix due to a HD failure.... The view just past the pub is great. . Yes, and not far to row out to your yacht moored in the bay there. A lot of great (and expensive) views in that end of town. I think I've got a couple of DA15 shots from there (have to post in another thread) Unfortunately on the day I went there the wasnt any "good views" at Lady Bay Beach though .

10-14-2011, 08:57 AM	#3039
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by loco Well, this thread has treated me much like the DA 15 mind control thread. I really like that last photo of the impaled leaf! Nice deep, warm colors.

10-14-2011, 09:16 AM	#3040
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Originally posted by v5planet I really like that last photo of the impaled leaf! Nice deep, warm colors. Thanks so much! That means a lot as you are another of my photographic inspirations, both in this thread and the DA 15 one.

10-14-2011, 09:24 AM	#3041
the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	Originally posted by loco Well, this thread has treated me much like the DA 15 mind control thread. I kept looking and looking and finally decided I MUST. HAVE. ONE! But which one? I simply don't have the money for all three, so I chose the FA 77. Found what I consider a really nice deal for a used "LN-" condition one at KEH.com. It looks brand new, seems to work perfectly. The only thing to distinguish it from new is there was no box or paperwork included. I'm so impressed with this lens, it's just beautiful to hold and feels like quality. Nice tones there!

10-14-2011, 09:33 AM	#3042
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Originally posted by the swede Nice tones there! Thanks so much! Gosh, so many people I admire saying nice things. I might get a swelled head. A very welcoming and talented group posting in this thread!

10-14-2011, 10:16 AM	#3043
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	One more from the other day with the 43: Alleyway Mixed feelings about this shot.

10-14-2011, 10:46 AM	#3044
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Originally posted by v5planet One more from the other day with the 43: Alleyway Mixed feelings about this shot. I like it, it´s moody.

10-14-2011, 12:28 PM	#3045
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Originally posted by v5planet One more from the other day with the 43: Mixed feelings about this shot. I like it, too! It has a nice film noir feel to it.