The FA Limited Club

noelpolar · 06-10-2014, 03:46 AM - **1 Like**

Was walking around Adelaide City streets….saw this on a wall near the Central Market in Adelaide…Sth Australia (FA31)

See: Posters by asylum seekers appear in Adelaide | Programs

bossa · 06-10-2014, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by noelpolar

Was walking around Adelaide City streets….saw this on a wall near the Central Market in Adelaide…Sth Australia (FA31)

See: Posters by asylum seekers appear in Adelaide | Programs

Thanks Noel. Never seen that on my wanderings around the market but I'll look for it next time I'm there. A lot of people here just don't appreciate what these people are running away from.. tragic!

noelpolar · 06-10-2014, 05:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bossa

Thanks Noel. Never seen that on my wanderings around the market but I'll look for it next time I'm there. A lot of people here just don't appreciate what these people are running away from.. tragic!

Thanks Steve…..this one was in Pitt st…..I use to work in the Adelaide GPO…. so I was on a bit of a nostalgic walk about!

FA31…not me walking

Driline · 06-11-2014, 03:23 PM - **4 Likes**

FA 43 f1.9

**Digitalis** · 06-11-2014, 04:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by steve1307

Well Doug's beard is quite impressive. It's gotten way more advanced that the now popular hipster beards you might see in Bondi or in "Melbs" sipping a latte.

Thanks mate! I like to think I'm more distinguished than the average bearded dilettante.

Originally posted by steve1307

Again the more advanced evolution of the beard might be an Adelaide thing. There's a cool Rock/Folk band from Adelaide called The Beards

My housemate is a folk singer himself - and he knows these guys personally.

Pentax K5IIs - SMCP-FA31mm f/1.8 ASPH Limited.

Hippone · 06-12-2014, 06:55 AM

The small road in the meadow

Pentax K5-IIs FA 31mm Ltd

noelpolar · 06-12-2014, 07:31 AM

Fa31

Driline · 06-12-2014, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

Fa31

That's one "Funky" chicken

I just got this crazy idea. I'm really getting into primes lately especially with my FA 43 and F*300. Maybe I should sell my DA * 16-50 and 50-135 and just go for a brand new FA 31. Please someone talk me off the ledge.

yorik · 06-12-2014, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by Driline

I just got this crazy idea. I'm really getting into primes lately especially with my FA 43 and F*300. Maybe I should sell my DA * 16-50 and 50-135 and just go for a brand new FA 31. Please someone talk me off the ledge.

Maybe you have done this already, but if not, check the proportion of shots that you take with the 16-50 that are close to 31. If you don't favor this focal length, you might want to reconsider.

DogLover · 06-12-2014, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by Driline

That's one "Funky" chicken

I just got this crazy idea. I'm really getting into primes lately especially with my FA 43 and F*300. Maybe I should sell my DA * 16-50 and 50-135 and just go for a brand new FA 31. Please someone talk me off the ledge.

I totally understand this sentiment and have no doubt that you would love the 31, but if you can swing it, I would only sell the 16-50 to fund it. The 50-135 is such a spectacular mid-range (to me) zoom and I have found it to be fairly irreplaceable. You're just not gonna find another zoom anywhere around that range that has the same quality IQ. I've had the Sigma 50-150 and while there's nothing wrong with it, it just can't compete, IQ-wise.

The 16-50 is a fine lens (I used to have one) but is not quite as singular as the 50-135, IMO.

Driline · 06-12-2014, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by DogLover

I totally understand this sentiment and have no doubt that you would love the 31, but if you can swing it, I would only sell the 16-50 to fund it. The 50-135 is such a spectacular mid-range (to me) zoom and I have found it to be fairly irreplaceable. You're just not gonna find another zoom anywhere around that range that has the same quality IQ. I've had the Sigma 50-150 and while there's nothing wrong with it, it just can't compete, IQ-wise.

The 16-50 is a fine lens (I used to have one) but is not quite as singular as the 50-135, IMO.

I hear what you're saying and you are without a doubt right. I would keep the DA* 50-135 regardless.

**Rondec** · 06-12-2014, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by Driline

That's one "Funky" chicken

I just got this crazy idea. I'm really getting into primes lately especially with my FA 43 and F*300. Maybe I should sell my DA * 16-50 and 50-135 and just go for a brand new FA 31. Please someone talk me off the ledge.

I would have a hard time losing the DA* zooms, even getting the FA 31 in trade. Yes, it is a lot better at 31mm than the 16-50, but the zoom will be wider and longer which is worth a lot in flexibility.

Sandy Hancock · 06-12-2014, 04:29 PM

If the versatility and weather resistance of the zooms are still of use to you I think you would regret selling them.
But you should definitely get the FA31 as well ;-)

noelpolar · 06-12-2014, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by Driline

That's one "Funky" chicken

I just got this crazy idea. I'm really getting into primes lately especially with my FA 43 and F*300. Maybe I should sell my DA * 16-50 and 50-135 and just go for a brand new FA 31. Please someone talk me off the ledge.

Do it do it….feel the fresh air in your face….

---------- Post added 06-13-14 at 10:32 AM ----------

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

If the versatility and weather resistance of the zooms are still of use to you I think you would regret selling them.
But you should definitely get the FA31 as well ;-)

He can always buy them again……..got keep busy in this life…….it's all about the churn…..but keep the 50-135…...

Driline · 06-12-2014, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by noelpolar

it's all about the churn

Is that "Chumbucket"? Spongebob Squarepants?

---------- Post added 06-12-14 at 09:12 PM ----------

Originally posted by noelpolar

Do it do it….feel the fresh air in your face….

I'll do it...don't think I won't!

06-10-2014, 05:58 PM - 1 Like	#6648
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by bossa Thanks Noel. Never seen that on my wanderings around the market but I'll look for it next time I'm there. A lot of people here just don't appreciate what these people are running away from.. tragic! Thanks Steve…..this one was in Pitt st…..I use to work in the Adelaide GPO…. so I was on a bit of a nostalgic walk about! FA31…not me walking Last edited by noelpolar; 06-10-2014 at 06:04 PM.

06-11-2014, 04:36 PM - 1 Like	#6650
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by steve1307 Well Doug's beard is quite impressive. It's gotten way more advanced that the now popular hipster beards you might see in Bondi or in "Melbs" sipping a latte. Thanks mate! I like to think I'm more distinguished than the average bearded dilettante. Originally posted by steve1307 Again the more advanced evolution of the beard might be an Adelaide thing. There's a cool Rock/Folk band from Adelaide called The Beards My housemate is a folk singer himself - and he knows these guys personally. Pentax K5IIs - SMCP-FA31mm f/1.8 ASPH Limited. Last edited by Digitalis; 06-12-2014 at 01:17 AM.

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noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Was walking around Adelaide City streets….saw this on a wall near the Central Market in Adelaide…Sth Australia (FA31) See: Posters by asylum seekers appear in Adelaide \| Programs

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bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by noelpolar Was walking around Adelaide City streets….saw this on a wall near the Central Market in Adelaide…Sth Australia (FA31) See: Posters by asylum seekers appear in Adelaide \| Programs Thanks Noel. Never seen that on my wanderings around the market but I'll look for it next time I'm there. A lot of people here just don't appreciate what these people are running away from.. tragic!

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06-12-2014, 11:34 AM	#6653
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,691	Originally posted by noelpolar Fa31 That's one "Funky" chicken I just got this crazy idea. I'm really getting into primes lately especially with my FA 43 and F300. Maybe I should sell my DA 16-50 and 50-135 and just go for a brand new FA 31. Please someone talk me off the ledge.

06-12-2014, 11:50 AM	#6654
yorik Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotts Valley, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 991	Originally posted by Driline I just got this crazy idea. I'm really getting into primes lately especially with my FA 43 and F300. Maybe I should sell my DA 16-50 and 50-135 and just go for a brand new FA 31. Please someone talk me off the ledge. Maybe you have done this already, but if not, check the proportion of shots that you take with the 16-50 that are close to 31. If you don't favor this focal length, you might want to reconsider.

06-12-2014, 12:42 PM	#6655
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by Driline That's one "Funky" chicken I just got this crazy idea. I'm really getting into primes lately especially with my FA 43 and F300. Maybe I should sell my DA 16-50 and 50-135 and just go for a brand new FA 31. Please someone talk me off the ledge. I totally understand this sentiment and have no doubt that you would love the 31, but if you can swing it, I would only sell the 16-50 to fund it. The 50-135 is such a spectacular mid-range (to me) zoom and I have found it to be fairly irreplaceable. You're just not gonna find another zoom anywhere around that range that has the same quality IQ. I've had the Sigma 50-150 and while there's nothing wrong with it, it just can't compete, IQ-wise. The 16-50 is a fine lens (I used to have one) but is not quite as singular as the 50-135, IMO.

06-12-2014, 01:43 PM	#6656
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,691	Originally posted by DogLover I totally understand this sentiment and have no doubt that you would love the 31, but if you can swing it, I would only sell the 16-50 to fund it. The 50-135 is such a spectacular mid-range (to me) zoom and I have found it to be fairly irreplaceable. You're just not gonna find another zoom anywhere around that range that has the same quality IQ. I've had the Sigma 50-150 and while there's nothing wrong with it, it just can't compete, IQ-wise. The 16-50 is a fine lens (I used to have one) but is not quite as singular as the 50-135, IMO. I hear what you're saying and you are without a doubt right. I would keep the DA* 50-135 regardless.

06-12-2014, 02:05 PM	#6657
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	Originally posted by Driline That's one "Funky" chicken I just got this crazy idea. I'm really getting into primes lately especially with my FA 43 and F300. Maybe I should sell my DA 16-50 and 50-135 and just go for a brand new FA 31. Please someone talk me off the ledge. I would have a hard time losing the DA* zooms, even getting the FA 31 in trade. Yes, it is a lot better at 31mm than the 16-50, but the zoom will be wider and longer which is worth a lot in flexibility.

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06-12-2014, 04:29 PM	#6658
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	If the versatility and weather resistance of the zooms are still of use to you I think you would regret selling them. But you should definitely get the FA31 as well ;-)

06-12-2014, 06:01 PM	#6659
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Driline That's one "Funky" chicken I just got this crazy idea. I'm really getting into primes lately especially with my FA 43 and F300. Maybe I should sell my DA 16-50 and 50-135 and just go for a brand new FA 31. Please someone talk me off the ledge. Do it do it….feel the fresh air in your face…. ---------- Post added 06-13-14 at 10:32 AM ---------- Originally posted by Sandy Hancock If the versatility and weather resistance of the zooms are still of use to you I think you would regret selling them. But you should definitely get the FA31 as well ;-) He can always buy them again……..got keep busy in this life…….it's all about the churn…..but keep the 50-135…...

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Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,691	Originally posted by noelpolar it's all about the churn Is that "Chumbucket"? Spongebob Squarepants? ---------- Post added 06-12-14 at 09:12 PM ---------- Originally posted by noelpolar Do it do it….feel the fresh air in your face…. I'll do it...don't think I won't!