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**Deimos** · 07-30-2012, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by Wired

That's what I'm seeing too.... I'm just wondering if it's worth trading up for?

It's either the limited 43 or DA* 55.

Sent from my SGH-I727R using Tapatalk 2

Some would argue the 55 is the better lens. But it is prob 4x the size and quite a bit longer FL (although WR and 1.4). I would say long enough that it takes it out of the walkaround category which the 40's just squeeze into IMO

Wired · 07-30-2012, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by Deimos

Some would argue the 55 is the better lens. But it is prob 4x the size and quite a bit longer FL (although WR and 1.4). I would say long enough that it takes it out of the walkaround category which the 40's just squeeze into IMO

is it better? or just different?

The 55mm DA* looks to render some great sharpness, bokeh, and color. The 43mm limited seems to do much of the same, just in a wider FL. The DA* has been said to cover the FF, so if that unicorn of a camera ever comes around then that path is safe. the 55 is also cheaper. But autofocus is a lot slower.

hard decision for me. I rarely use my 40 due to the 2.8 speed and the shorter FL as I usually shoot 50, 77, or 28mm most often. I figure I would get more use out of the 40 if it was faster so I could use it to shoot live music. The 55 autofocus is too slow for that scenario.

maybe I just need both

Sage97 · 07-30-2012, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by Wired

maybe I just need both

When all else fails, this thought process has always worked for me.....

A different type of "portraiture" from the 43

I personally picked this Brazilian back and side set.

Sandy Hancock · 07-30-2012, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by Sage97

A different type of "portraiture" from the 43

Nice curves Sage97!
And yes Wired, getting both is the answer

I'll probably end up selling the DA40 and DA70. Despite them both being excellent lenses, I like and use the FA43 and FA77 more.

mikeSF · 07-30-2012, 06:54 PM

wow, Sage - i like those pics!

Wired · 07-30-2012, 06:55 PM

I love that guitar Sage97! It's so photogenic!

Sage97 · 07-30-2012, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Nice curves Sage97!
And yes Wired, getting both is the answer

I'll probably end up selling the DA40 and DA70. Despite them both being excellent lenses, I like and use the FA43 and FA77 more.

Originally posted by mikeSF

wow, Sage - i like those pics!

Originally posted by Wired

I love that guitar Sage97! It's so photogenic!

Thank you my friends. I learned from all of you so I should be thanking you.

builttospill · 07-30-2012, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by Wired

The 43 appears to be way sharper, better contrast, and over all better rendering than the DA 40 2.8... is it worth it?

Yes, it is. After a few years of the 43 I wanted to try the 40. While it was a nice lens, it never compared to the 43 so I sold it here. No regret.

tabl10s · 07-30-2012, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by Sage97

When all else fails, this thought process has always worked for me.....

A different type of "portraiture" from the 43

I personally picked this Brazilian back and side set.

For those of you not into guitars, it's a Ryan Nightingale(I think)where the basic model goes for $10k. Anyway, if you want to also take pics of beautiful instruments, the Healdsburg Guitar Show will be in the Bay Area in 11 months. I'll be there with the K-3...I hope.

bickrs · 07-31-2012, 01:41 AM

Originally posted by Sage97

When all else fails, this thought process has always worked for me.....

A different type of "portraiture" from the 43

I personally picked this Brazilian back and side set.

I feel like I can strum those strings. Excellent

FA31 (excuse the subject matter

)

gabro822 · 07-31-2012, 12:13 PM

Bickrs, those are superlative!! Nice work!!!

Antifreez · 07-31-2012, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by bickrs

FA31 (excuse the subject matter

)

Great series, Bickrs!

Sage97 · 07-31-2012, 07:45 PM

Originally posted by Antifreez

Great series, Bickrs!

I completely agree. Great job!

Chaos_Realm · 07-31-2012, 11:30 PM

I've been a little more adventurous of late. Earlier this week had my first attempts at blurring waves, last night I had a crack at this star trails thing after seeing a couple of shot from Simon (TOUGEFC). It was very nippy out getting down to about 4 degrees.

I learnt a few things from it though, I should have aimed the camera at the celestial pole to give the shot a point of focus, I need to get a timer remote shutter, the one I had required constantly holding the button down. (the option in the menu didn't help change that either) and take a camping chair and warm soup.

Although they need some practice I thought I would post them anyway.

Jonathan Mac · 08-01-2012, 01:04 AM

Originally posted by Chaos_Realm

I've been a little more adventurous of late. Earlier this week had my first attempts at blurring waves, last night I had a crack at this star trails thing after seeing a couple of shot from Simon (TOUGEFC). It was very nippy out getting down to about 4 degrees.

I learnt a few things from it though, I should have aimed the camera at the celestial pole to give the shot a point of focus, I need to get a timer remote shutter, the one I had required constantly holding the button down. (the option in the menu didn't help change that either) and take a camping chair and warm soup.

Although they need some practice I thought I would post them anyway.

I like them, especially the second one.

07-30-2012, 08:01 PM	#4374
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424	Originally posted by Sage97 When all else fails, this thought process has always worked for me..... A different type of "portraiture" from the 43 I personally picked this Brazilian back and side set. For those of you not into guitars, it's a Ryan Nightingale(I think)where the basic model goes for $10k. Anyway, if you want to also take pics of beautiful instruments, the Healdsburg Guitar Show will be in the Bay Area in 11 months. I'll be there with the K-3...I hope. Last edited by tabl10s; 07-31-2012 at 08:45 AM.

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07-30-2012, 03:57 PM	#4366
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Originally posted by Wired That's what I'm seeing too.... I'm just wondering if it's worth trading up for? It's either the limited 43 or DA* 55. Sent from my SGH-I727R using Tapatalk 2 Some would argue the 55 is the better lens. But it is prob 4x the size and quite a bit longer FL (although WR and 1.4). I would say long enough that it takes it out of the walkaround category which the 40's just squeeze into IMO

07-30-2012, 04:50 PM	#4367
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by Deimos Some would argue the 55 is the better lens. But it is prob 4x the size and quite a bit longer FL (although WR and 1.4). I would say long enough that it takes it out of the walkaround category which the 40's just squeeze into IMO is it better? or just different? The 55mm DA* looks to render some great sharpness, bokeh, and color. The 43mm limited seems to do much of the same, just in a wider FL. The DA* has been said to cover the FF, so if that unicorn of a camera ever comes around then that path is safe. the 55 is also cheaper. But autofocus is a lot slower. hard decision for me. I rarely use my 40 due to the 2.8 speed and the shorter FL as I usually shoot 50, 77, or 28mm most often. I figure I would get more use out of the 40 if it was faster so I could use it to shoot live music. The 55 autofocus is too slow for that scenario. maybe I just need both

07-30-2012, 06:22 PM	#4368
Sage97 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,239	Originally posted by Wired maybe I just need both When all else fails, this thought process has always worked for me..... A different type of "portraiture" from the 43 I personally picked this Brazilian back and side set.

07-30-2012, 06:40 PM	#4369
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by Sage97 A different type of "portraiture" from the 43 Nice curves Sage97! And yes Wired, getting both is the answer I'll probably end up selling the DA40 and DA70. Despite them both being excellent lenses, I like and use the FA43 and FA77 more.

07-30-2012, 06:54 PM	#4370
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	wow, Sage - i like those pics!

07-30-2012, 06:55 PM	#4371
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	I love that guitar Sage97! It's so photogenic!

07-30-2012, 07:31 PM	#4372
Sage97 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,239	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Nice curves Sage97! And yes Wired, getting both is the answer I'll probably end up selling the DA40 and DA70. Despite them both being excellent lenses, I like and use the FA43 and FA77 more. Originally posted by mikeSF wow, Sage - i like those pics! Originally posted by Wired I love that guitar Sage97! It's so photogenic! Thank you my friends. I learned from all of you so I should be thanking you.

07-30-2012, 07:51 PM	#4373
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	Originally posted by Wired The 43 appears to be way sharper, better contrast, and over all better rendering than the DA 40 2.8... is it worth it? Yes, it is. After a few years of the 43 I wanted to try the 40. While it was a nice lens, it never compared to the 43 so I sold it here. No regret.

07-31-2012, 01:41 AM	#4375
bickrs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Posts: 327	Originally posted by Sage97 When all else fails, this thought process has always worked for me..... A different type of "portraiture" from the 43 I personally picked this Brazilian back and side set. I feel like I can strum those strings. Excellent FA31 (excuse the subject matter )

07-31-2012, 12:13 PM	#4376
gabro822 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Milan Photos: Gallery Posts: 339	Bickrs, those are superlative!! Nice work!!!

07-31-2012, 01:43 PM	#4377
Antifreez Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 156	Originally posted by bickrs FA31 (excuse the subject matter ) Great series, Bickrs!

07-31-2012, 07:45 PM	#4378
Sage97 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,239	Originally posted by Antifreez Great series, Bickrs! I completely agree. Great job!

07-31-2012, 11:30 PM	#4379
Chaos_Realm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,251	I've been a little more adventurous of late. Earlier this week had my first attempts at blurring waves, last night I had a crack at this star trails thing after seeing a couple of shot from Simon (TOUGEFC). It was very nippy out getting down to about 4 degrees. I learnt a few things from it though, I should have aimed the camera at the celestial pole to give the shot a point of focus, I need to get a timer remote shutter, the one I had required constantly holding the button down. (the option in the menu didn't help change that either) and take a camping chair and warm soup. Although they need some practice I thought I would post them anyway.

08-01-2012, 01:04 AM	#4380
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	Originally posted by Chaos_Realm I've been a little more adventurous of late. Earlier this week had my first attempts at blurring waves, last night I had a crack at this star trails thing after seeing a couple of shot from Simon (TOUGEFC). It was very nippy out getting down to about 4 degrees. I learnt a few things from it though, I should have aimed the camera at the celestial pole to give the shot a point of focus, I need to get a timer remote shutter, the one I had required constantly holding the button down. (the option in the menu didn't help change that either) and take a camping chair and warm soup. Although they need some practice I thought I would post them anyway. I like them, especially the second one.

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