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Unsinkable II · 12-25-2009, 08:22 AM

> Urkeldaedalus

That first flower shot is startling! Talk about 3D! I'm looking forward to playing with my 31!

Urkeldaedalus · 12-25-2009, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by Unsinkable II

> Urkeldaedalus

That first flower shot is startling! Talk about 3D! I'm looking forward to playing with my 31!

Thanks Unsinkable. Be sure to post some photos with your new lens.

Happy Holidays!

FA31

FA43

**robbiec** · 12-26-2009, 11:40 AM

FA77

I'm liking this lens a lot. Its been under the Christmas tree for over 6 weeks!

**pentaman** · 12-27-2009, 06:24 PM

Have had FA 77mm for a while, and only used it today for the first time. I was using flash for pictures of a model, and then I said to myself how it would be to shoot in natural light. The result was stunning - the picture was simply converted to BW using lightroom and resized, no other PP. I am starting to love this lens!

FA 77mm at f/2.5

nulla · 12-27-2009, 08:56 PM

Great shot with the best portrait lens out there

cheers

Neil

brecklundin · 12-27-2009, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by pentaman

Have had FA 77mm for a while, and only used it today for the first time. I was using flash for pictures of a model, and then I said to myself how it would be to shoot in natural light. The result was stunning - the picture was simply converted to BW using lightroom and resized, no other PP. I am starting to love this lens!

FA 77mm at f/2.5

Beautiful shot but it sure doesn't look black & white to my eye...more like a desaturated shot...the facial skin tone & eyes look very close to natural, nice job!

**pentaman** · 12-27-2009, 11:28 PM

Originally posted by brecklundin

Beautiful shot but it sure doesn't look black & white to my eye...more like a desaturated shot...the facial skin tone & eyes look very close to natural, nice job!

I used the "cold tone" preset in LR - whatever it does

**mike.hiran** · 12-28-2009, 02:27 PM

Don't do portraits much, so a lighting class gave me a good opportunity to try out the 77....

These are both wide open:

brecklundin · 12-29-2009, 01:18 AM

Originally posted by pentaman

I used the "cold tone" preset in LR - whatever it does

thanks!! gonna have to try it out. I have to admit I haven't done much the LR2 presets...but it's been on my list.

**pentaman** · 12-29-2009, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by brecklundin

thanks!! gonna have to try it out. I have to admit I haven't done much the LR2 presets...but it's been on my list.

Well... presets are not "magic" - you try them all, and go with the best look you are looking for. Also, if you know LR well, go with the Develop module where you can control everything.

brecklundin · 12-29-2009, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by pentaman

Well... presets are not "magic" - you try them all, and go with the best look you are looking for. Also, if you know LR well, go with the Develop module where you can control everything.

wow...who knew all of that?...thanks for passing it along...thanks ever so much.

Matthias · 01-04-2010, 05:33 AM

43mm limited:

MSM · 01-04-2010, 08:53 PM

Vagrant10: Stunning shots! I just love the 77 for portraits

MSM · 01-04-2010, 09:01 PM

Here is a shot of my daughter with the 77 mm
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Boris · 01-04-2010, 09:55 PM

Brussels, 2008, FA 77...

12-25-2009, 10:03 PM	#512
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by Unsinkable II > Urkeldaedalus That first flower shot is startling! Talk about 3D! I'm looking forward to playing with my 31! Thanks Unsinkable. Be sure to post some photos with your new lens. Happy Holidays! FA31 FA43 Last edited by Urkeldaedalus; 12-25-2009 at 10:12 PM.

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12-25-2009, 08:22 AM	#511
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	> Urkeldaedalus That first flower shot is startling! Talk about 3D! I'm looking forward to playing with my 31!

12-26-2009, 11:40 AM	#513
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	FA77 I'm liking this lens a lot. Its been under the Christmas tree for over 6 weeks!

12-27-2009, 06:24 PM	#514
pentaman Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 253	Have had FA 77mm for a while, and only used it today for the first time. I was using flash for pictures of a model, and then I said to myself how it would be to shoot in natural light. The result was stunning - the picture was simply converted to BW using lightroom and resized, no other PP. I am starting to love this lens! FA 77mm at f/2.5

12-27-2009, 08:56 PM	#515
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	Great shot with the best portrait lens out there cheers Neil

12-27-2009, 09:16 PM	#516
brecklundin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,674	Originally posted by pentaman Have had FA 77mm for a while, and only used it today for the first time. I was using flash for pictures of a model, and then I said to myself how it would be to shoot in natural light. The result was stunning - the picture was simply converted to BW using lightroom and resized, no other PP. I am starting to love this lens! FA 77mm at f/2.5 Beautiful shot but it sure doesn't look black & white to my eye...more like a desaturated shot...the facial skin tone & eyes look very close to natural, nice job!

12-27-2009, 11:28 PM	#517
pentaman Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 253	Originally posted by brecklundin Beautiful shot but it sure doesn't look black & white to my eye...more like a desaturated shot...the facial skin tone & eyes look very close to natural, nice job! I used the "cold tone" preset in LR - whatever it does

12-28-2009, 02:27 PM	#518
mike.hiran Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: portland Photos: Albums Posts: 1,491	Don't do portraits much, so a lighting class gave me a good opportunity to try out the 77.... These are both wide open:

12-29-2009, 01:18 AM	#519
brecklundin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,674	Originally posted by pentaman I used the "cold tone" preset in LR - whatever it does thanks!! gonna have to try it out. I have to admit I haven't done much the LR2 presets...but it's been on my list.

12-29-2009, 09:09 AM	#520
pentaman Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 253	Originally posted by brecklundin thanks!! gonna have to try it out. I have to admit I haven't done much the LR2 presets...but it's been on my list. Well... presets are not "magic" - you try them all, and go with the best look you are looking for. Also, if you know LR well, go with the Develop module where you can control everything.

12-29-2009, 09:42 AM	#521
brecklundin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,674	Originally posted by pentaman Well... presets are not "magic" - you try them all, and go with the best look you are looking for. Also, if you know LR well, go with the Develop module where you can control everything. wow...who knew all of that?...thanks for passing it along...thanks ever so much.

01-04-2010, 05:33 AM	#522
Matthias Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14	43mm limited:

01-04-2010, 08:53 PM	#523
MSM Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 994	Vagrant10: Stunning shots! I just love the 77 for portraits

01-04-2010, 09:01 PM	#524
MSM Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 994	Here is a shot of my daughter with the 77 mm

01-04-2010, 09:55 PM	#525
Boris Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Israel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 932	Brussels, 2008, FA 77...