The FA Limited Club

jsherman999 · 08-09-2011, 09:27 PM - **1 Like**

f/1.8

jsherman999 · 08-09-2011, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by v5planet

Indeed -- I have the 77 and yet for some reason just owning an inert metal tube with glass in it doesn't make my photos look nearly as good as his! ;-)

Simon & downfall are exceptional, true photographic talent IMO.

.

TOUGEFC · 08-09-2011, 09:34 PM

Originally posted by kyteflyer

The more I see from you, and from Simon, with the 77 the more convinced I become that I *must* have it. Of course, the photographer is whats working here. Beautiful work, just lovely.

Originally posted by v5planet

Indeed -- I have the 77 and yet for some reason just owning an inert metal tube with glass in it doesn't make my photos look nearly as good as his! ;-)

Originally posted by jsherman999

Simon & downfall are exceptional, true photographic talent IMO.

.

Wow thanks for the kind words guys!

Excellent shots there Jay, love the one with the swings!

the swede · 08-09-2011, 10:06 PM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

LOL! Great shots mate!

Thanks!

Originally posted by Downfall

Two from tonight

Well done there!

Originally posted by jsherman999

Wonderfull set of pictures!

Some 31.

TOUGEFC · 08-09-2011, 10:27 PM

Your doing the 31 proud there mate, keep it up!

mikeSF · 08-10-2011, 12:36 AM

Jay beautiful shots from the 77 - i LOVE the flower bokeh photos!!

Swede - these 31 images are beautiful!

bickrs · 08-10-2011, 02:12 PM

Great shots everybody. Particularly like deadwolfbones, TOUGEFC, JSherman and Swedes series.

One from Dinnertime this evening. We've just had some replastering done, so it made for quite a nice dark background.

FA43 and a Crop

the swede · 08-10-2011, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Your doing the 31 proud there mate, keep it up!

Originally posted by mikeSF

Swede - these 31 images are beautiful!

Originally posted by bickrs

Great shots everybody. Particularly like deadwolfbones, TOUGEFC, JSherman and Swedes series.

One from Dinnertime this evening. We've just had some replastering done, so it made for quite a nice dark background.

FA43 and a Crop

Oh my! Thanks for the comments guys, made me really happy

Very nice image Bickrs, love the light in contrast to the dark background!

Here a few more portrait quickies from 77.

TOUGEFC · 08-10-2011, 04:06 PM

Very nice bickrs!
Awesome portraits Mikael!

Sunrise this morning with the FA43-

dannyial · 08-10-2011, 07:13 PM

I've only had my K5 for a few months now and aspire to grace this post; which helped me decide for the prime over a zoom, with some shots soon as I get some real time with this lens. Though I think it may be some time I.E. practice with photography in general before I feel up to the level of most of these. Still you got to start somewhere...So for now

here's one of my first shots with the 31 last night.

...and this shot from the back door tonight...

Keep up the awesome visions all.

the swede · 08-10-2011, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Awesome portraits Mikael!
Sunrise this morning with the FA43-

Thanks!

Great picture there Simon, great exposure and conversion, and... the boat didnt move!

Originally posted by dannyial

I've only had my K5 for a few months now and aspire to grace this post; which helped me decide for the prime over a zoom, with some shots soon as I get some real time with this lens. Though I think it may be some time I.E. practice with photography in general before I feel up to the level of most of these. Still you got to start somewhere...So for now here's one of my first shots with the 31 last night.

Congrats to a nice lens!

nextimelah · 08-10-2011, 11:21 PM

Hi guys! I've been a Pentax user for about 3 years and been using the DA40 for about a year. I decided to upgrade to the FA31 coz I really wanted the faster speed, and also the fact that the FA31 is so special. And i did just that (though it burnt a hole in my pocket!). The FA31 is just something. I didn't believe in the 3D pixie dust, but after using it, there is just something about this lens! Below are some photos i took with the lens, with some adjustments (mostly contrast and black levels). I found that with the FA31, boosting up contrast and black levels really made the photo stand out, but which I cannot do using the DA40.

**RichardS** · 08-11-2011, 03:13 AM

Originally posted by v5planet

Indeed -- I have the 77 and yet for some reason just owning an inert metal tube with glass in it doesn't make my photos look nearly as good as his! ;-)

I know exactly what you mean

I also have the DA* 50-135, so I have the 77 range covered at least twice. The DA* 50-135 is great, but there's something different about the 77 (apart from the size ...) that I haven't worked out yet. I just know it's different.

Richard.

bickrs · 08-11-2011, 05:21 AM

Originally posted by the swede

Very nice image Bickrs, love the light in contrast to the dark background!

Thanks! Love your last shot.

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Very nice bickrs!

Cheers - Excellent shot there!

Originally posted by nextimelah

I decided to upgrade to the FA31

Wise decision. It's a great lens!

the swede · 08-11-2011, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by nextimelah

Hi guys! I've been a Pentax user for about 3 years and been using the DA40 for about a year. I decided to upgrade to the FA31 coz I really wanted the faster speed, and also the fact that the FA31 is so special. And i did just that (though it burnt a hole in my pocket!). The FA31 is just something. I didn't believe in the 3D pixie dust, but after using it, there is just something about this lens! Below are some photos i took with the lens, with some adjustments (mostly contrast and black levels). I found that with the FA31, boosting up contrast and black levels really made the photo stand out, but which I cannot do using the DA40.

Congrats to the lens! And very cool pics there!

08-09-2011, 09:27 PM - 1 Like	#2701
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	77ltd f/1.8

08-10-2011, 07:13 PM	#2710
dannyial New Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: boston ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9	Hello, great shots all, I just joined the club with my 31 coming in the post yesterda I've only had my K5 for a few months now and aspire to grace this post; which helped me decide for the prime over a zoom, with some shots soon as I get some real time with this lens. Though I think it may be some time I.E. practice with photography in general before I feel up to the level of most of these. Still you got to start somewhere...So for now here's one of my first shots with the 31 last night. ...and this shot from the back door tonight... Keep up the awesome visions all.

08-10-2011, 11:21 PM	#2712
nextimelah Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 48	Just joined the club! Hi guys! I've been a Pentax user for about 3 years and been using the DA40 for about a year. I decided to upgrade to the FA31 coz I really wanted the faster speed, and also the fact that the FA31 is so special. And i did just that (though it burnt a hole in my pocket!). The FA31 is just something. I didn't believe in the 3D pixie dust, but after using it, there is just something about this lens! Below are some photos i took with the lens, with some adjustments (mostly contrast and black levels). I found that with the FA31, boosting up contrast and black levels really made the photo stand out, but which I cannot do using the DA40.

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08-09-2011, 09:28 PM	#2702
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by v5planet Indeed -- I have the 77 and yet for some reason just owning an inert metal tube with glass in it doesn't make my photos look nearly as good as his! ;-) Simon & downfall are exceptional, true photographic talent IMO. .

08-09-2011, 09:34 PM	#2703
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by kyteflyer The more I see from you, and from Simon, with the 77 the more convinced I become that I must have it. Of course, the photographer is whats working here. Beautiful work, just lovely. Originally posted by v5planet Indeed -- I have the 77 and yet for some reason just owning an inert metal tube with glass in it doesn't make my photos look nearly as good as his! ;-) Originally posted by jsherman999 Simon & downfall are exceptional, true photographic talent IMO. . Wow thanks for the kind words guys! Excellent shots there Jay, love the one with the swings!

08-09-2011, 10:06 PM	#2704
the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	Originally posted by TOUGEFC LOL! Great shots mate! Thanks! Originally posted by Downfall Two from tonight Well done there! Originally posted by jsherman999 Wonderfull set of pictures! Some 31.

08-09-2011, 10:27 PM	#2705
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Your doing the 31 proud there mate, keep it up!

08-10-2011, 12:36 AM	#2706
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Jay beautiful shots from the 77 - i LOVE the flower bokeh photos!! Swede - these 31 images are beautiful!

08-10-2011, 02:12 PM	#2707
bickrs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Posts: 327	Great shots everybody. Particularly like deadwolfbones, TOUGEFC, JSherman and Swedes series. One from Dinnertime this evening. We've just had some replastering done, so it made for quite a nice dark background. FA43 and a Crop

08-10-2011, 03:27 PM	#2708
the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Your doing the 31 proud there mate, keep it up! Originally posted by mikeSF Swede - these 31 images are beautiful! Originally posted by bickrs Great shots everybody. Particularly like deadwolfbones, TOUGEFC, JSherman and Swedes series. One from Dinnertime this evening. We've just had some replastering done, so it made for quite a nice dark background. FA43 and a Crop Oh my! Thanks for the comments guys, made me really happy Very nice image Bickrs, love the light in contrast to the dark background! Here a few more portrait quickies from 77.

08-10-2011, 04:06 PM	#2709
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Very nice bickrs! Awesome portraits Mikael! Sunrise this morning with the FA43-

08-10-2011, 10:10 PM	#2711
the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Awesome portraits Mikael! Sunrise this morning with the FA43- Thanks! Great picture there Simon, great exposure and conversion, and... the boat didnt move! Originally posted by dannyial I've only had my K5 for a few months now and aspire to grace this post; which helped me decide for the prime over a zoom, with some shots soon as I get some real time with this lens. Though I think it may be some time I.E. practice with photography in general before I feel up to the level of most of these. Still you got to start somewhere...So for now here's one of my first shots with the 31 last night. Congrats to a nice lens!

08-11-2011, 03:13 AM	#2713
RichardS Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,418	Originally posted by v5planet Indeed -- I have the 77 and yet for some reason just owning an inert metal tube with glass in it doesn't make my photos look nearly as good as his! ;-) I know exactly what you mean I also have the DA* 50-135, so I have the 77 range covered at least twice. The DA* 50-135 is great, but there's something different about the 77 (apart from the size ...) that I haven't worked out yet. I just know it's different. Richard.

08-11-2011, 05:21 AM	#2714
bickrs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Posts: 327	Originally posted by the swede Very nice image Bickrs, love the light in contrast to the dark background! Thanks! Love your last shot. Originally posted by TOUGEFC Very nice bickrs! Cheers - Excellent shot there! Originally posted by nextimelah I decided to upgrade to the FA31 Wise decision. It's a great lens!

08-11-2011, 09:14 AM	#2715
the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	Originally posted by nextimelah Hi guys! I've been a Pentax user for about 3 years and been using the DA40 for about a year. I decided to upgrade to the FA31 coz I really wanted the faster speed, and also the fact that the FA31 is so special. And i did just that (though it burnt a hole in my pocket!). The FA31 is just something. I didn't believe in the 3D pixie dust, but after using it, there is just something about this lens! Below are some photos i took with the lens, with some adjustments (mostly contrast and black levels). I found that with the FA31, boosting up contrast and black levels really made the photo stand out, but which I cannot do using the DA40. Congrats to the lens! And very cool pics there!