The FA Limited Club

nulla · 02-19-2010, 12:40 AM

Axl

love the first shot mate... the second is also great , not sure if it is me or the walkover in the background is built with a slight slope but it makes the rest of the shot look eneven. No offense intended.

cheers

Neil

axl · 02-19-2010, 01:01 AM

Thanks Neil,
I'll have a look into it later on

redpigeons · 02-19-2010, 01:12 PM

FA 31mm

axl · 02-19-2010, 04:57 PM

Very nice shot IMO

nulla · 02-19-2010, 05:38 PM

I agree great shot

such a vast contrast of lifestyle between the subject and the magazines that the photo leads ones eyes to.
Not the mention the IQ gained from this magic lens

Cheers

Neil

redpigeons · 02-19-2010, 08:05 PM

Thanks guys !

thats an old one and I think that the PP work I did on it actually did more damage then good I am still learning .

but I agree this lens is magic , also summer in NYC helps a lot

**rparmar** · 02-21-2010, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by nulla

I agree great shot

I agree, like, too. Very cool. (And I'm not easily impressed with street shots.)

Last edited by rparmar; 02-21-2010 at 05:22 PM.

**rparmar** · 02-21-2010, 05:36 PM - **1 Like**

Here are two from my visit to Spain last week. This is the famed Mezquita in Cordoba, a truly astounding mosque/cathedral hybrid. Taken with the FA77 under appalling lighting conditions. These show arches in red and white, both old and new. The stone in the old ones was taken from a pre-existing Roman building and so is even older than 900AD.

julia · 02-22-2010, 09:50 AM

2nd test FA31 at F1.8
with Pentax K-x iso1600 1/15s hand-held

saturation +

JeffJS · 02-22-2010, 02:06 PM

One recent from each...

31mm

43mm

77mm

axl · 02-23-2010, 11:42 AM

Julia,
the red bike is nice shot IMO

**jpzk** · 02-23-2010, 09:02 PM

Do owners of FA Limited's use any osrt of protective filter(s) on their lenses?
If yes, does it affect the IQ of the images and what type/brand of filters are you using.
Interested to know because I am considering the limited's.

JP

**rparmar** · 02-23-2010, 09:07 PM

A filter just degrades IQ. It'll protect against scratches but if the (weaker) filter shatters it can actually end up doing more damage to the front element. Hoods protect against damage much better than filters, IMO.

JeffJS · 02-23-2010, 09:12 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

Do owners of FA Limited's use any osrt of protective filter(s) on their lenses?
If yes, does it affect the IQ of the images and what type/brand of filters are you using.
Interested to know because I am considering the limited's.

JP

Nope.. Just take care of them and you'll be fine. I wouldn't pay $1000 for a lens to put a $10 piece of glass in front of it. (wouldn't pay the grand either

). The 43 and 77 come with hoods (built in on the 77) so they are pretty well protected from accidental bumps. The 31 has a built in as well but the glass is a little easier to get at. Still somewhat protected though.

krypticide · 02-23-2010, 10:01 PM

I really like the 43mm I just picked up. Bokeh works great for me, haven't seen a situation where it didn't.

02-21-2010, 05:36 PM - 1 Like	#578
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	FA77 in Spain Here are two from my visit to Spain last week. This is the famed Mezquita in Cordoba, a truly astounding mosque/cathedral hybrid. Taken with the FA77 under appalling lighting conditions. These show arches in red and white, both old and new. The stone in the old ones was taken from a pre-existing Roman building and so is even older than 900AD.

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02-19-2010, 12:40 AM	#571
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	Axl love the first shot mate... the second is also great , not sure if it is me or the walkover in the background is built with a slight slope but it makes the rest of the shot look eneven. No offense intended. cheers Neil

02-19-2010, 01:01 AM	#572
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Thanks Neil, I'll have a look into it later on

02-19-2010, 01:12 PM	#573
redpigeons Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 943	FA 31mm

02-19-2010, 04:57 PM	#574
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Very nice shot IMO

02-19-2010, 05:38 PM	#575
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	I agree great shot such a vast contrast of lifestyle between the subject and the magazines that the photo leads ones eyes to. Not the mention the IQ gained from this magic lens Cheers Neil

02-19-2010, 08:05 PM	#576
redpigeons Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 943	Thanks guys ! thats an old one and I think that the PP work I did on it actually did more damage then good I am still learning . but I agree this lens is magic , also summer in NYC helps a lot

02-21-2010, 03:44 PM	#577
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Originally posted by nulla I agree great shot I agree, like, too. Very cool. (And I'm not easily impressed with street shots.) Last edited by rparmar; 02-21-2010 at 05:22 PM.

02-22-2010, 09:50 AM	#579
julia Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shizuoka-ken Posts: 130	2nd test FA31 at F1.8 with Pentax K-x iso1600 1/15s hand-held saturation +

02-22-2010, 02:06 PM	#580
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	One recent from each... 31mm 43mm 77mm

02-23-2010, 11:42 AM	#581
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Julia, the red bike is nice shot IMO

02-23-2010, 09:02 PM	#582
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Do owners of FA Limited's use any osrt of protective filter(s) on their lenses? If yes, does it affect the IQ of the images and what type/brand of filters are you using. Interested to know because I am considering the limited's. JP

02-23-2010, 09:07 PM	#583
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	A filter just degrades IQ. It'll protect against scratches but if the (weaker) filter shatters it can actually end up doing more damage to the front element. Hoods protect against damage much better than filters, IMO.

02-23-2010, 09:12 PM	#584
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by jpzk Do owners of FA Limited's use any osrt of protective filter(s) on their lenses? If yes, does it affect the IQ of the images and what type/brand of filters are you using. Interested to know because I am considering the limited's. JP Nope.. Just take care of them and you'll be fine. I wouldn't pay $1000 for a lens to put a $10 piece of glass in front of it. (wouldn't pay the grand either ). The 43 and 77 come with hoods (built in on the 77) so they are pretty well protected from accidental bumps. The 31 has a built in as well but the glass is a little easier to get at. Still somewhat protected though.

02-23-2010, 10:01 PM	#585
krypticide Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	I really like the 43mm I just picked up. Bokeh works great for me, haven't seen a situation where it didn't.