The FA Limited Club

**BruceBanner** · 11-12-2018, 02:33 AM - **8 Likes**

'Barrow Brenizer

**Hattifnatt** · 11-12-2018, 03:13 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Rondec

Not sure which one I like better so I shared them both.

I like the one without flare.

Two pictures with FA 43.

**ivanvernon** · 11-12-2018, 07:25 AM

Originally posted by Hattifnatt

I like the one without flare.

Two pictures with FA 43.

Thanks for sharing the calm, classically beautiful face of your model. Lucky photographer with such a model and lens!

**Erictator** · 11-12-2018, 07:28 AM - **4 Likes**

Xposted from K-1 thread:

Something the FA77 isn't known for, action shots & macro, so why not do both?

smc PENTAX-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited ƒ/2.2 77.0 mm 1/5000 iso200

Last edited by Erictator; 11-12-2018 at 12:12 PM.

LeRolls · 11-12-2018, 07:59 PM - **5 Likes**

FA 43

Some paid work for Local Brand FL

**BruceBanner** · 11-12-2018, 08:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LeRolls

FA 43

Some paid work for Local Brand FL

Good lord, now I want a FA43.

Ok... FA31 or 43, which got used the most? I know you have/had (

) the FA85 (and are now a Sony boi), but whilst you had the FA43 and 31, which did you reach for the most?

irek83 · 11-13-2018, 12:56 AM

@BruceBanner take first fa 43, it's awesome lens.

LeRolls · 11-13-2018, 07:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BruceBanner

Good lord, now I want a FA43.

Ok... FA31 or 43, which got used the most? I know you have/had (

) the FA85 (and are now a Sony boi), but whilst you had the FA43 and 31, which did you reach for the most?

I think the 31 is optically a little bit better than the 43 but I reach for the 43 more often due to size. It's just easier and more convenient to shoot with. I usually use it in tight spots where the 85 wouldn't make sense.

**Erictator** · 11-13-2018, 07:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LeRolls

I think the 31 is optically a little bit better than the 43 but I reach for the 43 more often due to size. It's just easier and more convenient to shoot with. I usually use it in tight spots where the 85 wouldn't make sense.

I hate to booger up a great posting thread with questions... but here goes. LeRolls - Just curious, did you have to push any of the CA fringe sliders a little harder than usual in PP with the bright back light on those aluminum Bimini posts with the FA43? I "think" my FA77 would have some trouble with that lighting, and I'd have to do a little extra PP to make it go away... and lastly, was your FA85 any better/worse about those scenarios than the 43 or 77 (or 31 for that matter)?

TIA!
Eric

LeRolls · 11-13-2018, 09:15 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Erictator

I hate to booger up a great posting thread with questions... but here goes. LeRolls - Just curious, did you have to push any of the CA fringe sliders a little harder than usual in PP with the bright back light on those aluminum Bimini posts with the FA43? I "think" my FA77 would have some trouble with that lighting, and I'd have to do a little extra PP to make it go away... and lastly, was your FA85 any better/worse about those scenarios than the 43 or 77 (or 31 for that matter)?

TIA!
Eric

Yes, the FA Limiteds do require a little more PP than the 85. Especially in the scenarios you describe. Fringing is definitely there but for the most part is manageable.

**Erictator** · 11-13-2018, 12:26 PM - **3 Likes**

Xposted from K-1 thread:

smc PENTAX-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited ƒ/3.2 77.0 mm 1/640 iso125

**Erictator** · 11-14-2018, 01:26 PM

Xposted from K1 thread:

A bridge too close?

Near focus vs/ far

smc PENTAX-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited ƒ/2.0 77.0 mm 1/1600 iso125

smc PENTAX-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited ƒ/2.0 77.0 mm 1/1600 iso100

**Erictator** · 11-15-2018, 07:37 AM - **3 Likes**

Xposted from K1 thread:

smc PENTAX-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited ƒ/2.0 77.0 mm 1/1600 iso100

**BruceBanner** · 11-18-2018, 01:35 AM - **5 Likes**

Concert Day

K1+FA77@1.8, Cactus RF60x camera left in budget Godox Softbox.

yorik · 11-19-2018, 10:44 PM - **2 Likes**

grab shot of a reluctant model... FA 77 on the K-01

11-12-2018, 08:54 PM - 1 Like	#10041
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	Originally posted by LeRolls FA 43 Some paid work for Local Brand FL Good lord, now I want a FA43. Ok... FA31 or 43, which got used the most? I know you have/had () the FA85 (and are now a Sony boi), but whilst you had the FA43 and 31, which did you reach for the most?

11-13-2018, 07:01 AM - 1 Like	#10043
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Originally posted by BruceBanner Good lord, now I want a FA43. Ok... FA31 or 43, which got used the most? I know you have/had () the FA85 (and are now a Sony boi), but whilst you had the FA43 and 31, which did you reach for the most? I think the 31 is optically a little bit better than the 43 but I reach for the 43 more often due to size. It's just easier and more convenient to shoot with. I usually use it in tight spots where the 85 wouldn't make sense.

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ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by Hattifnatt I like the one without flare. Two pictures with FA 43. Thanks for sharing the calm, classically beautiful face of your model. Lucky photographer with such a model and lens!

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Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,345	Originally posted by LeRolls I think the 31 is optically a little bit better than the 43 but I reach for the 43 more often due to size. It's just easier and more convenient to shoot with. I usually use it in tight spots where the 85 wouldn't make sense. I hate to booger up a great posting thread with questions... but here goes. LeRolls - Just curious, did you have to push any of the CA fringe sliders a little harder than usual in PP with the bright back light on those aluminum Bimini posts with the FA43? I "think" my FA77 would have some trouble with that lighting, and I'd have to do a little extra PP to make it go away... and lastly, was your FA85 any better/worse about those scenarios than the 43 or 77 (or 31 for that matter)? TIA! Eric

11-13-2018, 09:15 AM - 2 Likes	#10045
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Originally posted by Erictator I hate to booger up a great posting thread with questions... but here goes. LeRolls - Just curious, did you have to push any of the CA fringe sliders a little harder than usual in PP with the bright back light on those aluminum Bimini posts with the FA43? I "think" my FA77 would have some trouble with that lighting, and I'd have to do a little extra PP to make it go away... and lastly, was your FA85 any better/worse about those scenarios than the 43 or 77 (or 31 for that matter)? TIA! Eric Yes, the FA Limiteds do require a little more PP than the 85. Especially in the scenarios you describe. Fringing is definitely there but for the most part is manageable.

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Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,345	Xposted from K-1 thread: smc PENTAX-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited ƒ/3.2 77.0 mm 1/640 iso125

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BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	Concert Day K1+FA77@1.8, Cactus RF60x camera left in budget Godox Softbox.

11-19-2018, 10:44 PM - 2 Likes	#10050
yorik Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotts Valley, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 991	grab shot of a reluctant model... FA 77 on the K-01