The FA Limited Club

**Deimos** · 01-19-2012, 05:13 PM

FA43

Ecaterin · 01-19-2012, 09:19 PM

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v5planet - gorgeous!! I know how tough it is to get good shots of Rainier, and HOLY COW on the pano - unreal! Similar shots are taken all the time, but this one is spectacular

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mark lj - wonderful atmosphere (literally, I suppose!), and nice choices with the toning in post

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dadipentak - kitty iris & whiskers that could *cut you*

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v5planet - WHOA!! I know what evening this was because my sweetie called me from the bus saying, "Go outside! Right now!!" but our home is behind Beacon Hill, and from our porch the sunset wasn't anything interesting

Now I see what he was talking about! I like your scrambled-for composition on this one, too

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Mike - What a Perfect Photograph!

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jaieger - now *that's* some nice exposure!

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Mike Cash - I love all of these shots as they come up in the thread, not monotonous at all - more like an FA43 meditation

Your shots of this event show of what I like best about the 43/K-5 combo - some very specific lushness of color, that beautifully smooth color gradation. This tangerine color is so lovely with the deep black behind

My FA43 has been shooting a lot this past week! Firstly a wedding, then a zillion snapshots of Seattle's every-five-year massive city-stopping snow fall

I could not have asked for a more lovely lens to shoot the wedding ceremony with than the FA43....

Today's ice storm...

I do love the FA43 bokeh - a very specific look.

the swede · 01-20-2012, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Fun shots mate!
Dug this one up from the unprocessed folder, taken a year ago with K200D + FA77

Thanks! very nice and funny portrait there.

So... here's some humble first tryouts with the 43 on film

most wide open
film: Ilford XP2 400

Ecaterin · 01-20-2012, 07:06 PM - **1 Like**

the swede - I really like the Ilford film through the eye of the 43! Very nice contrast.

Some more from the wedding....

The very slight purple fringing of the FA43 at f/2 is actually quite pretty on these candle flames, I think

The 43 is the only lens I've tolerated PF on - I've gotten rid of every other lens with any form of CA, it drives me bonkers. It must be my FA43 infatuation that makes it unable to do any wrong :P

The groom struggles to get the wedding band on his bride - much giggling

The last wedding I shot, the groom broke down during his vows - this time it was the lovely bride...

A lovely moment as her Bridesmaid has a hanky on hand....

The communion cup...

the swede · 01-21-2012, 02:07 AM

Originally posted by Ecaterin

the swede - I really like the Ilford film through the eye of the 43! Very nice contrast.

Some more from the wedding....

Thanks!

Nice pictures there!

Heres some color shots, Fujifilm Superia 200 and 43.

TOUGEFC · 01-21-2012, 03:09 AM - **1 Like**

Nice film set mate!

The FA43 got some play time today!-

bossa · 01-21-2012, 04:13 AM - **1 Like**

FA 31mm F/1.8 LTD: Water Slide at one of my local beaches.

Last edited by bossa; 01-21-2012 at 05:48 PM.

bossa · 01-21-2012, 04:14 AM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Nice film set mate!

The FA43 got some play time today!-

Wow.. Nice Simon!

pcmao · 01-21-2012, 04:21 AM

Thanks (or no thanks) to this thread, I'm intoxicated to get myself a FA43. It arrived here this morning and gets me excited, my first FA limited and my most expensive prime so far. Indeed a fine piece of jewel, i got a silver MIJ.

AF fine adjust to +3 and it seems spot on. Wide open is sharp which I don't understand as it's known to be soft. I guess it's either I have a sharp copy or being biased, images easily 'pop'.

Right now I feel complete with DA21, FA43 and 55-300. Hope that LBA does not hit me anytime soon.

loco · 01-21-2012, 07:20 AM

Simon and bossa, those are incredible images! So impressive!

**Deimos** · 01-21-2012, 07:45 AM

Great shots guys!

Originally posted by pcmao

Thanks (or no thanks) to this thread, I'm intoxicated to get myself a FA43. It arrived here this morning and gets me excited, my first FA limited and my most expensive prime so far. Indeed a fine piece of jewel, i got a silver MIJ.

AF fine adjust to +3 and it seems spot on. Wide open is sharp which I don't understand as it's known to be soft. I guess it's either I have a sharp copy or being biased, images easily 'pop'.

Right now I feel complete with DA21, FA43 and 55-300. Hope that LBA does not hit me anytime soon.

I think the "FA43 is soft wide open" thing is when people have a copy that needs AF adjust and they dont do it. The MIJ copy I have doesnt seem to need any adjustment on my K-5 (which was a surprise to me) and is quite sharp wide open I love it

TOUGEFC · 01-21-2012, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by bossa

FA 31mm F/1.8 LTD: Water Slide at one of my local beaches.

Thats an awesome shot mate, love the compostion and colours!

Originally posted by bossa

Wow.. Nice Simon!

Thanks!

Originally posted by loco

Simon and bossa, those are incredible images! So impressive!

Thanks Lori

bossa · 01-21-2012, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Thats an awesome shot mate, love the compostion and colours!

Thanks!

Thanks Lori

Thanks mate & thanks Lori.

bossa · 01-21-2012, 04:59 PM

Another FA31 shot from yesterday:

bossa · 01-21-2012, 05:11 PM - **1 Like**

Another from the waterslide: FA31 again.

01-21-2012, 05:11 PM - 1 Like	#3450
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Another from the waterslide: FA31 again. Last edited by bossa; 01-21-2012 at 05:49 PM.

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01-19-2012, 05:13 PM	#3436
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	FA43

01-19-2012, 09:19 PM	#3437
Ecaterin Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 723	Quote: v5planet - gorgeous!! I know how tough it is to get good shots of Rainier, and HOLY COW on the pano - unreal! Similar shots are taken all the time, but this one is spectacular Quote: mark lj - wonderful atmosphere (literally, I suppose!), and nice choices with the toning in post Quote: dadipentak - kitty iris & whiskers that could cut you Quote: v5planet - WHOA!! I know what evening this was because my sweetie called me from the bus saying, "Go outside! Right now!!" but our home is behind Beacon Hill, and from our porch the sunset wasn't anything interesting Now I see what he was talking about! I like your scrambled-for composition on this one, too Quote: Mike - What a Perfect Photograph! Quote: jaieger - now that's some nice exposure! Quote: Mike Cash - I love all of these shots as they come up in the thread, not monotonous at all - more like an FA43 meditation Your shots of this event show of what I like best about the 43/K-5 combo - some very specific lushness of color, that beautifully smooth color gradation. This tangerine color is so lovely with the deep black behind My FA43 has been shooting a lot this past week! Firstly a wedding, then a zillion snapshots of Seattle's every-five-year massive city-stopping snow fall I could not have asked for a more lovely lens to shoot the wedding ceremony with than the FA43.... Today's ice storm... I do love the FA43 bokeh - a very specific look.

01-20-2012, 01:22 PM	#3438
the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Fun shots mate! Dug this one up from the unprocessed folder, taken a year ago with K200D + FA77 Thanks! very nice and funny portrait there. So... here's some humble first tryouts with the 43 on film most wide open film: Ilford XP2 400

01-20-2012, 07:06 PM - 1 Like	#3439
Ecaterin Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 723	the swede - I really like the Ilford film through the eye of the 43! Very nice contrast. Some more from the wedding.... The very slight purple fringing of the FA43 at f/2 is actually quite pretty on these candle flames, I think The 43 is the only lens I've tolerated PF on - I've gotten rid of every other lens with any form of CA, it drives me bonkers. It must be my FA43 infatuation that makes it unable to do any wrong :P The groom struggles to get the wedding band on his bride - much giggling The last wedding I shot, the groom broke down during his vows - this time it was the lovely bride... A lovely moment as her Bridesmaid has a hanky on hand.... The communion cup...

01-21-2012, 02:07 AM	#3440
the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	Originally posted by Ecaterin the swede - I really like the Ilford film through the eye of the 43! Very nice contrast. Some more from the wedding.... Thanks! Nice pictures there! Heres some color shots, Fujifilm Superia 200 and 43.

01-21-2012, 03:09 AM - 1 Like	#3441
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Nice film set mate! The FA43 got some play time today!-

01-21-2012, 04:13 AM - 1 Like	#3442
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	FA 31mm F/1.8 LTD: Water Slide at one of my local beaches. Last edited by bossa; 01-21-2012 at 05:48 PM.

01-21-2012, 04:14 AM	#3443
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Nice film set mate! The FA43 got some play time today!- Wow.. Nice Simon!

01-21-2012, 04:21 AM	#3444
pcmao Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 10	Thanks (or no thanks) to this thread, I'm intoxicated to get myself a FA43. It arrived here this morning and gets me excited, my first FA limited and my most expensive prime so far. Indeed a fine piece of jewel, i got a silver MIJ. AF fine adjust to +3 and it seems spot on. Wide open is sharp which I don't understand as it's known to be soft. I guess it's either I have a sharp copy or being biased, images easily 'pop'. Right now I feel complete with DA21, FA43 and 55-300. Hope that LBA does not hit me anytime soon.

01-21-2012, 07:20 AM	#3445
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Simon and bossa, those are incredible images! So impressive!

01-21-2012, 07:45 AM	#3446
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Great shots guys! Originally posted by pcmao Thanks (or no thanks) to this thread, I'm intoxicated to get myself a FA43. It arrived here this morning and gets me excited, my first FA limited and my most expensive prime so far. Indeed a fine piece of jewel, i got a silver MIJ. AF fine adjust to +3 and it seems spot on. Wide open is sharp which I don't understand as it's known to be soft. I guess it's either I have a sharp copy or being biased, images easily 'pop'. Right now I feel complete with DA21, FA43 and 55-300. Hope that LBA does not hit me anytime soon. I think the "FA43 is soft wide open" thing is when people have a copy that needs AF adjust and they dont do it. The MIJ copy I have doesnt seem to need any adjustment on my K-5 (which was a surprise to me) and is quite sharp wide open I love it

01-21-2012, 02:01 PM	#3447
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by bossa FA 31mm F/1.8 LTD: Water Slide at one of my local beaches. Thats an awesome shot mate, love the compostion and colours! Originally posted by bossa Wow.. Nice Simon! Thanks! Originally posted by loco Simon and bossa, those are incredible images! So impressive! Thanks Lori

01-21-2012, 04:56 PM	#3448
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Thats an awesome shot mate, love the compostion and colours! Thanks! Thanks Lori Thanks mate & thanks Lori.

01-21-2012, 04:59 PM	#3449
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Another FA31 shot from yesterday: