The FA Limited Club

Nicolas06 · 01-30-2016, 06:06 AM

Originally posted by wizofoz

...and so now you are trying to tempt me to buy a FA*85.... you are en evil purveyor of LBA Nicholas

I would not buy it personnally. The FA*85 (or its successor if any ?) might be a bit better than the FA77 but it is also a huge/heavy lens. The FA77 is perfect for walkaround, candids, trips and still manage outstanding quality. From what I understood the FA*85 is also more for portraiture than anything else and infinite sharpness is not its strength. The FA77 is great at all focussing distances.

Overall the FA77 is a better compromize in my opinion. But yes, if I was a photographer in a studio, making money from it and concentrating only on pro models that wouldn't mind huge lens, then I might go for the FA*85. But that not at all my practice as an enthousiast doing lot of landscapes and that want to take his great lenses when on a trip.

Last edited by Nicolas06; 01-30-2016 at 06:13 AM.

LeRolls · 01-30-2016, 08:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Vantage-Point

Hey Le Rolls, I really like the second picture.

Thanks. This was actually a test shot to check my settings. The model didn't want the jacket or her glasses in the shot but after we looked at it we both agree that it was pretty cool.

Originally posted by wizofoz

Whats not to like?? She is a stunner, and so is the lens... the photographer seems to know whet he is doing too

Yes, she is quite a lovely and quirky young lady with a fun laugh too.

Originally posted by Nicolas06

Honestly I love the FA77, the lens is great...

But I still think the model and LeRolls are the key elements that make the shots. I don't think it would look bad with DA70 a 50-135 or a FA*85...

Nice to know that I had something to do with the shot.

Originally posted by wizofoz

Agreed Nicholas, the Photographer and the model are the main contributors, and I agree the shot would look good with any of the lenses you list. I have never used a FA* 85 or a da 70, but I have the other two lenses. The 50-135 is a wonderful lens, but it does not have the character of the 77. IMHO there is just something about the 77 that almost defies description.

The 77 has a great rendering and oodles of character.

Originally posted by Nicolas06

sure I agree, I had the 50-135 before and the FA77 is better. From FA77 and FA*85 owners the FA*85 is even better. My personal opinion between DA70 and FA77 is the FA77 is better... But anyway, all are great lenses, so that the cherry on the cake

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Originally posted by wizofoz

...and so now you are trying to tempt me to buy a FA*85.... you are en evil purveyor of LBA Nicholas

Someday I may pick up the 85. I think it would suit me well especially on the new FF.

FA77

turkiye2turkiye · 01-30-2016, 11:45 AM - **2 Likes**

K5IIs,31mm ltd,Gumushane/Turkiye

**stubyles** · 01-30-2016, 01:31 PM - **2 Likes**

Just getting to grips with a new (to me) FA31

And another FA77

TroutHunterJohn · 01-30-2016, 07:22 PM - **8 Likes**

My neighbor's dog... meets my FA77.

ranchy · 01-30-2016, 10:45 PM - **1 Like**

FA31..

**todd** · 01-30-2016, 11:09 PM - **5 Likes**

31

77

43 (three shots stitched)

ntrao · 01-31-2016, 12:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by turkiye2turkiye

K5IIs,31mm ltd,Gumushane/Turkiye

Nice pic! Woman in the pic added drama that shows the daily life at the place.

Originally posted by todd

31

Love your puppy pics!

LeRolls · 01-31-2016, 12:10 AM

FA31

nick52 · 02-01-2016, 12:58 AM - **8 Likes**

the 43mm is fantastic for headshots!

mikeSF · 02-02-2016, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by todd

...
77

too shallow, no?

TroutHunterJohn · 02-02-2016, 01:36 PM

The first pup in your 3 images just kills me. Great shot!

Originally posted by todd

31

77

43 (three shots stitched)

stevebrot · 02-02-2016, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by geomez

Loving that gecko shot.

What he said...excellent!

Steve

Nicolas06 · 02-02-2016, 04:24 PM - **1 Like**

FA77, landing gear

LeRolls · 02-02-2016, 07:35 PM

FA77

01-30-2016, 08:17 AM - 1 Like	#8537
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Originally posted by Vantage-Point Hey Le Rolls, I really like the second picture. Thanks. This was actually a test shot to check my settings. The model didn't want the jacket or her glasses in the shot but after we looked at it we both agree that it was pretty cool. Originally posted by wizofoz Whats not to like?? She is a stunner, and so is the lens... the photographer seems to know whet he is doing too Yes, she is quite a lovely and quirky young lady with a fun laugh too. Originally posted by Nicolas06 Honestly I love the FA77, the lens is great... But I still think the model and LeRolls are the key elements that make the shots. I don't think it would look bad with DA70 a 50-135 or a FA85... Nice to know that I had something to do with the shot. Originally posted by wizofoz Agreed Nicholas, the Photographer and the model are the main contributors, and I agree the shot would look good with any of the lenses you list. I have never used a FA 85 or a da 70, but I have the other two lenses. The 50-135 is a wonderful lens, but it does not have the character of the 77. IMHO there is just something about the 77 that almost defies description. The 77 has a great rendering and oodles of character. Originally posted by Nicolas06 sure I agree, I had the 50-135 before and the FA77 is better. From FA77 and FA85 owners the FA85 is even better. My personal opinion between DA70 and FA77 is the FA77 is better... But anyway, all are great lenses, so that the cherry on the cake . Originally posted by wizofoz ...and so now you are trying to tempt me to buy a FA85.... you are en evil purveyor of LBA Nicholas Someday I may pick up the 85. I think it would suit me well especially on the new FF. FA77 Last edited by LeRolls; 01-30-2016 at 09:14 AM.*

01-31-2016, 12:10 AM	#8544
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	FA31 Last edited by LeRolls; 01-31-2016 at 12:24 AM.

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01-30-2016, 06:06 AM	#8536
Nicolas06 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,854	Originally posted by wizofoz ...and so now you are trying to tempt me to buy a FA85.... you are en evil purveyor of LBA Nicholas I would not buy it personnally. The FA85 (or its successor if any ?) might be a bit better than the FA77 but it is also a huge/heavy lens. The FA77 is perfect for walkaround, candids, trips and still manage outstanding quality. From what I understood the FA85 is also more for portraiture than anything else and infinite sharpness is not its strength. The FA77 is great at all focussing distances. Overall the FA77 is a better compromize in my opinion. But yes, if I was a photographer in a studio, making money from it and concentrating only on pro models that wouldn't mind huge lens, then I might go for the FA85. But that not at all my practice as an enthousiast doing lot of landscapes and that want to take his great lenses when on a trip. Last edited by Nicolas06; 01-30-2016 at 06:13 AM.

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turkiye2turkiye Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Turkey Posts: 214	K5IIs,31mm ltd,Gumushane/Turkiye

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stubyles Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 824	Just getting to grips with a new (to me) FA31 And another FA77

01-30-2016, 10:45 PM - 1 Like	#8541
ranchy Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 570	FA31..

01-30-2016, 11:09 PM - 5 Likes	#8542
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,794	31 77 43 (three shots stitched)

01-31-2016, 12:00 AM - 1 Like	#8543
ntrao Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: India Photos: Albums Posts: 384	Originally posted by turkiye2turkiye K5IIs,31mm ltd,Gumushane/Turkiye Nice pic! Woman in the pic added drama that shows the daily life at the place. Originally posted by todd 31 Love your puppy pics!

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by geomez Loving that gecko shot. What he said...excellent! Steve

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Nicolas06 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,854	FA77, landing gear

02-02-2016, 07:35 PM	#8550
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