The FA Limited Club

**rparmar** · 09-07-2011, 02:37 PM

I just "liked" five posts on this page alone -- yes, it's that good!

bossa · 09-08-2011, 12:43 AM

I just bought a used 77LTD (MIJ) and the guy at the shop said they had a used 31LTD not long ago from the same seller. Needless to say I was pretty cheesed off about that. Anyway, I have been wading through these great pages and have got to page 91 thus far and wanted to make a suggestion that perhaps each shot could be supplied with either MIJ or AIV along side it. This may go some way to dispell any doubts and myths arising about the quality.

darrenleow · 09-08-2011, 01:27 AM

Originally posted by bossa

I just bought a used 77LTD (MIJ) and the guy at the shop said they had a used 31LTD not long ago from the same seller. Needless to say I was pretty cheesed off about that. Anyway, I have been wading through these great pages and have got to page 91 thus far and wanted to make a suggestion that perhaps each shot could be supplied with either MIJ or AIV along side it. This may go some way to dispell any doubts and myths arising about the quality.

Not sure what such an exercise would prove/disprove. At these web resolutions you probably wouldn't see any difference even if there were any. Furthermore, camera body, user technique, lighting conditions and a million other factors would be more significant than country of production. I personally just accept that the MIJ and AIV are identical in build and image quality and go out and shoot with my AIV FA31 and FA77 without thinking about "what-ifs"

**Digitalis** · 09-08-2011, 04:07 AM - **1 Like**

It has been along time since I posted anything to this thread, so I'll post something I got up to today - buying a new oboe.

This Rigoutat oboe cost as much as a 645D. All the custom handmade sterling silver keywork is what made it cost so much but it is worth it..the low notes on this oboe are beautiful.

Taken with the FA77 f/1.8 Limited + wireless flash

Last edited by Digitalis; 09-08-2011 at 04:16 AM.

mikeSF · 09-08-2011, 08:21 AM

nice work on the oboe photo!
I am an old woodwind man myself...well i'm old anyway.

maciek_w · 09-08-2011, 04:16 PM - **1 Like**

Awwww.. these pictures are so good.

Below, a couple of my humble tries with the FA 43. As you'd rightly guess, both shots taken in Italy

Firstly a marvel of simplicity

FA43, f/2.0, 1/200 s, ISO 200, handheld

And something contrasting: new, sophisticated and complex

FA43, f/ 1.9, 1/400 s, ISO 200, handheld

Chaos_Realm · 09-08-2011, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by maciek_w

Awwww.. these pictures are so good.

Below, a couple of my humble tries with the FA 43. As you'd rightly guess, both shots taken in Italy

Firstly a marvel of simplicity

FA43, f/2.0, 1/200 s, ISO 200, handheld

And something contrasting: new, sophisticated and complex

FA43, f/ 1.9, 1/400 s, ISO 200, handheld

Very nice shots. I really like the first one!

The second one has some very unusual "bubble-like" bokeh in the top right of frame. But nice perspective of what appears to be a nice looking car.

alfdog · 09-08-2011, 06:43 PM - **1 Like**

Thought I would share some of the images that these lenses have helped me get. I hope you guys enjoy, maybe it will contribute to some LBA even =)

From the 31mm

From the 43mm

From the 77mm

loco · 09-08-2011, 07:25 PM

These photos in this thread are so amazing! This is my first post here. I do not own an FA Limited but maybe one day when I hit the lotto....

But I just had to say to alfdog, your photos are all wonderful but that upside down butterfly is magical. Congrats.

alfdog · 09-08-2011, 07:41 PM

That upside down butterfly shot is my favorite of everything I've shot so far =)

**dadipentak** · 09-08-2011, 07:45 PM

Originally posted by loco

that upside down butterfly is magical.

I gotta agree!

maciek_w · 09-09-2011, 01:23 AM

Originally posted by Chaos_Realm

Very nice shots. I really like the first one!

The second one has some very unusual "bubble-like" bokeh in the top right of frame. But nice perspective of what appears to be a nice looking car.

Thank you for the feedback! I too like the shots of this little FIAT 500. Referring to your bokeh comment: it is typical for my copy of the FA43 lens. Should/ could I do something about it, you think?

The white car in full looks like that:

Emacs · 09-09-2011, 02:13 AM

Originally posted by alfdog

Thought I would share some of the images that these lenses have helped me get. I hope you guys enjoy, maybe it will contribute to some LBA even =)

From the 31mm

That is properly made 31Ltd, as well as 77.
I don't particularly like 43 though.

RickyFromVegas · 09-09-2011, 02:21 AM

I'm from DA Limited Club.
I might have to join the FA Limited Club soon after seeing all these images...

TOUGEFC · 09-09-2011, 02:45 AM

You better not dig into this thread too deep then, or your wallet is going too be sorry!

09-08-2011, 06:43 PM - 1 Like	#2843
alfdog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 176	31mm, 43mm, 77mm farewell tribute Thought I would share some of the images that these lenses have helped me get. I hope you guys enjoy, maybe it will contribute to some LBA even =) From the 31mm From the 43mm From the 77mm

09-09-2011, 01:23 AM	#2847
maciek_w Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Warsaw Photos: Albums Posts: 93	Originally posted by Chaos_Realm Very nice shots. I really like the first one! The second one has some very unusual "bubble-like" bokeh in the top right of frame. But nice perspective of what appears to be a nice looking car. Thank you for the feedback! I too like the shots of this little FIAT 500. Referring to your bokeh comment: it is typical for my copy of the FA43 lens. Should/ could I do something about it, you think? The white car in full looks like that: Last edited by maciek_w; 09-09-2011 at 01:48 AM.

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09-07-2011, 02:37 PM	#2836
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	I just "liked" five posts on this page alone -- yes, it's that good!

09-08-2011, 12:43 AM	#2837
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	I just bought a used 77LTD (MIJ) and the guy at the shop said they had a used 31LTD not long ago from the same seller. Needless to say I was pretty cheesed off about that. Anyway, I have been wading through these great pages and have got to page 91 thus far and wanted to make a suggestion that perhaps each shot could be supplied with either MIJ or AIV along side it. This may go some way to dispell any doubts and myths arising about the quality.

09-08-2011, 01:27 AM	#2838
darrenleow Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Photos: Gallery Posts: 541	Originally posted by bossa I just bought a used 77LTD (MIJ) and the guy at the shop said they had a used 31LTD not long ago from the same seller. Needless to say I was pretty cheesed off about that. Anyway, I have been wading through these great pages and have got to page 91 thus far and wanted to make a suggestion that perhaps each shot could be supplied with either MIJ or AIV along side it. This may go some way to dispell any doubts and myths arising about the quality. Not sure what such an exercise would prove/disprove. At these web resolutions you probably wouldn't see any difference even if there were any. Furthermore, camera body, user technique, lighting conditions and a million other factors would be more significant than country of production. I personally just accept that the MIJ and AIV are identical in build and image quality and go out and shoot with my AIV FA31 and FA77 without thinking about "what-ifs"

09-08-2011, 04:07 AM - 1 Like	#2839
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	It has been along time since I posted anything to this thread, so I'll post something I got up to today - buying a new oboe. This Rigoutat oboe cost as much as a 645D. All the custom handmade sterling silver keywork is what made it cost so much but it is worth it..the low notes on this oboe are beautiful. Taken with the FA77 f/1.8 Limited + wireless flash Last edited by Digitalis; 09-08-2011 at 04:16 AM.

09-08-2011, 08:21 AM	#2840
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	nice work on the oboe photo! I am an old woodwind man myself...well i'm old anyway.

09-08-2011, 04:16 PM - 1 Like	#2841
maciek_w Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Warsaw Photos: Albums Posts: 93	Awwww.. these pictures are so good. Below, a couple of my humble tries with the FA 43. As you'd rightly guess, both shots taken in Italy Firstly a marvel of simplicity FA43, f/2.0, 1/200 s, ISO 200, handheld And something contrasting: new, sophisticated and complex FA43, f/ 1.9, 1/400 s, ISO 200, handheld

09-08-2011, 05:50 PM	#2842
Chaos_Realm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,251	Originally posted by maciek_w Awwww.. these pictures are so good. Below, a couple of my humble tries with the FA 43. As you'd rightly guess, both shots taken in Italy Firstly a marvel of simplicity FA43, f/2.0, 1/200 s, ISO 200, handheld And something contrasting: new, sophisticated and complex FA43, f/ 1.9, 1/400 s, ISO 200, handheld Very nice shots. I really like the first one! The second one has some very unusual "bubble-like" bokeh in the top right of frame. But nice perspective of what appears to be a nice looking car.

09-08-2011, 07:25 PM	#2844
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	These photos in this thread are so amazing! This is my first post here. I do not own an FA Limited but maybe one day when I hit the lotto.... But I just had to say to alfdog, your photos are all wonderful but that upside down butterfly is magical. Congrats.

09-08-2011, 07:41 PM	#2845
alfdog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 176	That upside down butterfly shot is my favorite of everything I've shot so far =)

09-08-2011, 07:45 PM	#2846
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by loco that upside down butterfly is magical. I gotta agree!

09-09-2011, 02:13 AM	#2848
Emacs Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Moscow Posts: 1,223	Originally posted by alfdog Thought I would share some of the images that these lenses have helped me get. I hope you guys enjoy, maybe it will contribute to some LBA even =) From the 31mm That is properly made 31Ltd, as well as 77. I don't particularly like 43 though.

09-09-2011, 02:21 AM	#2849
RickyFromVegas Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Las Vegas Photos: Gallery Posts: 366	I'm from DA Limited Club. I might have to join the FA Limited Club soon after seeing all these images...

09-09-2011, 02:45 AM	#2850
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	You better not dig into this thread too deep then, or your wallet is going too be sorry!