The FA Limited Club

yorik · 03-01-2014, 10:15 PM

Is there one lens to rule them all, and in the proper lighting, bind them... ?

jtkratzer · 03-02-2014, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by dngr

Ah, but don't forget about the silver vs black, oh, and the MIJ and AIV copies. Three is the number to just pull you in. Once you have even one, you'll never be free

Don't forget the DA Limiteds. The 31 led to the 77, and after picking up a K-5IIs, I'm so very tempted by the 15.

yorik · 03-02-2014, 09:24 AM

I am not much of a wide-angle kind of guy. I rented both the 21 and 15, but didn't really bond with them. On the other hand, if Pentax came out with a D-FA 135mm f/2 ltd...

Parry · 03-02-2014, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by yorik

I am not much of a wide-angle kind of guy. I rented both the 21 and 15, but didn't really bond with them. On the other hand, if Pentax came out with a D-FA 135mm f/2 ltd...

Same here. I think when you get into the big camera thing you start with wanting wide angle and you try and get everything in the shot. Looks awful.

As you age your favorite focal lengths get longer. I went from <17mm as fave, now at 135mm and I have a Jupiter 21M 200/4 on order.

Wide has its place, but for those funky perspective shots and not so much for landscape or much else.

Canmannac · 03-02-2014, 12:29 PM - **2 Likes**

Morning cuppa joe 77mm & Vorsord the k-5oo

jtkratzer · 03-02-2014, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by yorik

I am not much of a wide-angle kind of guy. I rented both the 21 and 15, but didn't really bond with them. On the other hand, if Pentax came out with a D-FA 135mm f/2 ltd...

Originally posted by Parry

Same here. I think when you get into the big camera thing you start with wanting wide angle and you try and get everything in the shot. Looks awful.

As you age your favorite focal lengths get longer. I went from <17mm as fave, now at 135mm and I have a Jupiter 21M 200/4 on order.

Wide has its place, but for those funky perspective shots and not so much for landscape or much else.

I disagree that this looks awful by cramming everything in. Personal preference, but there are certainly focal lengths for everything and it's why art is about expressing what you see or want others to see. I haven't found a focal length I dislike. I don't own anything wider than 28 other than the 18-55 kit lens, but the 15 is on my list. I like the long focal lengths as well.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/86234-15mm-limited-control...ml#post2725105

jtkratzer · 03-02-2014, 05:48 PM

K-5 and 31 with off camera flash. The boy got his hair chopped for the first time yesterday. A picture of his traumatic experience is on the film shots thread.

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Nuff · 03-02-2014, 06:06 PM

Crossposting from film thread.

I have stumbled upon a nice restaurant in Jiyuugaoka in Tokyo. The decor was great, full of atmosphere. It seated about 10 people max. The chef's left arm paralysed, but he did an amazing job and the food was delicious!

Shot with Pentax MX and 43mm f1.9 limited.

LeRolls · 03-02-2014, 07:21 PM - **1 Like**

FA 43

FA 31

disco_owner · 03-02-2014, 07:58 PM

Nice Bokeh in the 1st Shot Le Rolls

Great Image jtkratzer

I've Just recently acquired the FA77 and I can't seem to get it off my K-5 IIs Body , seems like it's stuck on the Mount

jtkratzer · 03-02-2014, 08:47 PM

Originally posted by disco_owner

Nice Bokeh in the 1st Shot Le Rolls

Great Image jtkratzer

I've Just recently acquired the FA77 and I can't seem to get it off my K-5 IIs Body , seems like it's stuck on the Mount

Thanks! It's an awesome lens. I seem to bounce between that and the 31. I shot all day today with the K-5IIs and 77. The 77 was on the LX all day Saturday.

- Justin

**Rondec** · 03-03-2014, 05:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jtkratzer

I disagree that this looks awful by cramming everything in. Personal preference, but there are certainly focal lengths for everything and it's why art is about expressing what you see or want others to see. I haven't found a focal length I dislike. I don't own anything wider than 28 other than the 18-55 kit lens, but the 15 is on my list. I like the long focal lengths as well.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/86234-15mm-limited-control...ml#post2725105

I agree. Getting the shot is about using the right focal length. Sometimes a long lens will work better, but sometimes a particular landscape craves a wider angle. Glad we have both options.

A couple of FA 77 limited shots...

It was 50 degrees here on Saturday and my daughter thought it was warm enough to wear sandals outside. That lasted about five minutes before she went inside to get some shoes...

jtkratzer · 03-03-2014, 05:56 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

It was 50 degrees here on Saturday and my daughter thought it was warm enough to wear sandals outside. That lasted about five minutes before she went inside to get some shoes.

I've enjoyed watching my four year learn that my wife and I actually know what we're talking about by letting her make her own choices, against our recommendation, when non-life threatening, and letting her figure it out. The hat/coat/gloves and choice of shoes are things she's questioned and latter figured out that we have a good idea of what her temperature tolerance is going to be. We pack what we think she needs and she's sheepishly asked for a coat or whatever later. No need for the "told you so." We figured it was better to let her learn that way rather the authoritarian crusher of free will and imagination.

racingsnake · 03-03-2014, 09:56 AM - **1 Like**

fa 43 yet again))
hope you like it

pearcemi · 03-03-2014, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

I agree. Getting the shot is about using the right focal length. Sometimes a long lens will work better, but sometimes a particular landscape craves a wider angle. Glad we have both options.

A couple of FA 77 limited shots...

It was 50 degrees here on Saturday and my daughter thought it was warm enough to wear sandals outside. That lasted about five minutes before she went inside to get some shoes...

Nice DOF in the bottom image. And the sandals really provide a pop of color.

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03-01-2014, 10:15 PM	#6226
yorik Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotts Valley, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 991	Is there one lens to rule them all, and in the proper lighting, bind them... ?

03-02-2014, 08:35 AM	#6227
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	Originally posted by dngr Ah, but don't forget about the silver vs black, oh, and the MIJ and AIV copies. Three is the number to just pull you in. Once you have even one, you'll never be free Don't forget the DA Limiteds. The 31 led to the 77, and after picking up a K-5IIs, I'm so very tempted by the 15.

03-02-2014, 09:24 AM	#6228
yorik Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotts Valley, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 991	I am not much of a wide-angle kind of guy. I rented both the 21 and 15, but didn't really bond with them. On the other hand, if Pentax came out with a D-FA 135mm f/2 ltd...

03-02-2014, 09:37 AM	#6229
Parry Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 606	Originally posted by yorik I am not much of a wide-angle kind of guy. I rented both the 21 and 15, but didn't really bond with them. On the other hand, if Pentax came out with a D-FA 135mm f/2 ltd... Same here. I think when you get into the big camera thing you start with wanting wide angle and you try and get everything in the shot. Looks awful. As you age your favorite focal lengths get longer. I went from <17mm as fave, now at 135mm and I have a Jupiter 21M 200/4 on order. Wide has its place, but for those funky perspective shots and not so much for landscape or much else.

03-02-2014, 01:14 PM	#6231
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	Originally posted by yorik I am not much of a wide-angle kind of guy. I rented both the 21 and 15, but didn't really bond with them. On the other hand, if Pentax came out with a D-FA 135mm f/2 ltd... Originally posted by Parry Same here. I think when you get into the big camera thing you start with wanting wide angle and you try and get everything in the shot. Looks awful. As you age your favorite focal lengths get longer. I went from <17mm as fave, now at 135mm and I have a Jupiter 21M 200/4 on order. Wide has its place, but for those funky perspective shots and not so much for landscape or much else. I disagree that this looks awful by cramming everything in. Personal preference, but there are certainly focal lengths for everything and it's why art is about expressing what you see or want others to see. I haven't found a focal length I dislike. I don't own anything wider than 28 other than the 18-55 kit lens, but the 15 is on my list. I like the long focal lengths as well. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/86234-15mm-limited-control...ml#post2725105

03-02-2014, 06:06 PM	#6233
Nuff Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 671	Crossposting from film thread. I have stumbled upon a nice restaurant in Jiyuugaoka in Tokyo. The decor was great, full of atmosphere. It seated about 10 people max. The chef's left arm paralysed, but he did an amazing job and the food was delicious! Shot with Pentax MX and 43mm f1.9 limited.

03-02-2014, 07:21 PM - 1 Like	#6234
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	FA 43 FA 31

03-02-2014, 07:58 PM	#6235
disco_owner Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,629	Nice Bokeh in the 1st Shot Le Rolls Great Image jtkratzer I've Just recently acquired the FA77 and I can't seem to get it off my K-5 IIs Body , seems like it's stuck on the Mount

03-02-2014, 08:47 PM	#6236
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	Originally posted by disco_owner Nice Bokeh in the 1st Shot Le Rolls Great Image jtkratzer I've Just recently acquired the FA77 and I can't seem to get it off my K-5 IIs Body , seems like it's stuck on the Mount Thanks! It's an awesome lens. I seem to bounce between that and the 31. I shot all day today with the K-5IIs and 77. The 77 was on the LX all day Saturday. - Justin

03-03-2014, 05:08 AM - 1 Like	#6237
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	Originally posted by jtkratzer I disagree that this looks awful by cramming everything in. Personal preference, but there are certainly focal lengths for everything and it's why art is about expressing what you see or want others to see. I haven't found a focal length I dislike. I don't own anything wider than 28 other than the 18-55 kit lens, but the 15 is on my list. I like the long focal lengths as well. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/86234-15mm-limited-control...ml#post2725105 I agree. Getting the shot is about using the right focal length. Sometimes a long lens will work better, but sometimes a particular landscape craves a wider angle. Glad we have both options. A couple of FA 77 limited shots... It was 50 degrees here on Saturday and my daughter thought it was warm enough to wear sandals outside. That lasted about five minutes before she went inside to get some shoes...

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03-03-2014, 05:56 AM	#6238
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	Originally posted by Rondec It was 50 degrees here on Saturday and my daughter thought it was warm enough to wear sandals outside. That lasted about five minutes before she went inside to get some shoes. I've enjoyed watching my four year learn that my wife and I actually know what we're talking about by letting her make her own choices, against our recommendation, when non-life threatening, and letting her figure it out. The hat/coat/gloves and choice of shoes are things she's questioned and latter figured out that we have a good idea of what her temperature tolerance is going to be. We pack what we think she needs and she's sheepishly asked for a coat or whatever later. No need for the "told you so." We figured it was better to let her learn that way rather the authoritarian crusher of free will and imagination.

03-03-2014, 09:56 AM - 1 Like	#6239
racingsnake Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 431	fa 43 yet again)) hope you like it

03-03-2014, 10:11 AM	#6240
pearcemi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 147	Originally posted by Rondec I agree. Getting the shot is about using the right focal length. Sometimes a long lens will work better, but sometimes a particular landscape craves a wider angle. Glad we have both options. A couple of FA 77 limited shots... It was 50 degrees here on Saturday and my daughter thought it was warm enough to wear sandals outside. That lasted about five minutes before she went inside to get some shoes... Nice DOF in the bottom image. And the sandals really provide a pop of color.