Originally posted by mattb123 I have the 77 and 43. I'd like the 31 but have not found the right deal when I'm able to spend. I have the FA* 24/2 for the wide end of a prime trio.
I'd really like if there were a wider FA Limited prime like 24 or even 20. I feel like 31 is not that far from 43 and wouldn't mind having the gap there a little bigger.
I think the 43 is solid. It's a bit prone to flare but that can be handled through technique and/or post. Most of the time I have no issues with it. I guess it isn't as sharp as its siblings but that certainly does not mean it isn't sharp. It can suffer from CA too but so can the other FA Limiteds and that is easy to fix. I knew all that before buying so I'm happy with mine for sure.
I'm excited to see what the D FA 21 can do. I too have the 77, 43, and 24. I added the 31 about a year ago. The 24, 31, and 43 are different enough they really don't overlap.
The 43 was my most-used lens on the K10D. The 77 is my most-used lens on the K-1.