Pentax FA 31mm f/1.8 AL Limited samples

**Weevil** · 10-07-2019, 06:15 AM - **4 Likes**

Just tried my copy of the FA 31 LTD today...
at f1.8, iso4000

It's the headlight of the 2006 Ford GT, with the 100th anniversary Easter Egg...

2006 Ford GT - Phares de route / Headlights [Ford 100th Anniversary Edition]

**savoche** · 03-08-2020, 05:15 AM - **8 Likes**

K-1 at f/11

K-1 at f/2.8

K-3 at f/1.8

gatorguy · 03-08-2020, 05:56 AM

Originally posted by savoche

K-1 at f/11

Both the second (brick home reflected) and third (industrial look with starbursts) are two of my favs. Very well done! I hadn't noted those starbursts using my 31 but I'll be looking for an opportunity for artistic use of them now. Perhaps I've just not used it at night which is an absolute possibility.

**savoche** · 03-08-2020, 06:11 AM

Originally posted by gatorguy

Both the second (brick home reflected) and third (industrial look with starbursts) are two of my favs. Very well done! I hadn't noted those starbursts using my 31 but I'll be looking for an opportunity for artistic use of them now. Perhaps I've just not used it at night which is an absolute possibility.

Thanks! The 31 can produce some nice bursts when stopped down. In the one above I tried specifically for the starbursts.

The brick building, btw, once was part of an industrial complex along the river.

**Weevil** · 04-14-2020, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by savoche

Thanks! The 31 can produce some nice bursts when stopped down. In the one above I tried specifically for the starbursts.

The brick building, btw, once was part of an industrial complex along the river.

Nice starburts!

I have to try that lens for starburts indeed...

my preferred for that is the SMC variant of the 15 ltd... but since it's not FF, preference may change !!!

Sample for SMC 15 LTD below:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/86234-15mm-limited-contro...ml#post4959189

northcoastgreg · 05-21-2020, 08:04 PM - **3 Likes**

Abandoned old truck in Redwood NP:

gatorguy · 05-22-2020, 05:50 AM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

Abandoned old truck in Redwood NP:

Ah, a portrait opportunity! Mark the spot.

northcoastgreg · 05-26-2020, 05:19 AM - **4 Likes**

The Blue Ox:

**pepperberry farm** · 04-05-2022, 04:26 AM

**pepperberry farm** · 04-05-2022, 04:26 AM - **1 Like**

**milaber22** · 11-05-2022, 09:55 AM

**Buckeyemikie** · 11-05-2022, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by Eagle94VT

Wings of Freedom tour came to Vermont! A few from the 31mm + K1

Inside of the nose of the B-17G

From the outside:

And the Mitchell bomber returning from a flight (cropped):

Very niccely done

---------- Post added 11-05-22 at 02:56 PM ----------

Originally posted by Rondec

Some random FA 31 shots...

This lens renders so wonderfully and with so much character! Especially in your hands.

northcoastgreg · 11-05-2022, 12:49 PM

With the K-1:

xs4all · 11-17-2022, 06:19 PM - **1 Like**

K-1 II with "new" HD version of the 31Ltd @ f/1,8 ISO100

Greetz
Jo

northcoastgreg · 11-18-2022, 02:37 AM

With the K-1:

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10-07-2019, 06:15 AM - 4 Likes	#151
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	Just tried my copy of the FA 31 LTD today... at f1.8, iso4000 It's the headlight of the 2006 Ford GT, with the 100th anniversary Easter Egg... 2006 Ford GT - Phares de route / Headlights [Ford 100th Anniversary Edition]

03-08-2020, 05:15 AM - 8 Likes	#152
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	K-1 at f/11 K-1 at f/2.8 K-3 at f/1.8

03-08-2020, 05:56 AM	#153
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by savoche K-1 at f/11 Both the second (brick home reflected) and third (industrial look with starbursts) are two of my favs. Very well done! I hadn't noted those starbursts using my 31 but I'll be looking for an opportunity for artistic use of them now. Perhaps I've just not used it at night which is an absolute possibility.

03-08-2020, 06:11 AM	#154
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by gatorguy Both the second (brick home reflected) and third (industrial look with starbursts) are two of my favs. Very well done! I hadn't noted those starbursts using my 31 but I'll be looking for an opportunity for artistic use of them now. Perhaps I've just not used it at night which is an absolute possibility. Thanks! The 31 can produce some nice bursts when stopped down. In the one above I tried specifically for the starbursts. The brick building, btw, once was part of an industrial complex along the river.

04-14-2020, 03:39 PM	#155
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,445	Originally posted by savoche Thanks! The 31 can produce some nice bursts when stopped down. In the one above I tried specifically for the starbursts. The brick building, btw, once was part of an industrial complex along the river. Nice starburts! I have to try that lens for starburts indeed... my preferred for that is the SMC variant of the 15 ltd... but since it's not FF, preference may change !!! Sample for SMC 15 LTD below: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/86234-15mm-limited-contro...ml#post4959189

05-21-2020, 08:04 PM - 3 Likes	#156
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,173	Abandoned old truck in Redwood NP:

05-22-2020, 05:50 AM	#157
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by northcoastgreg Abandoned old truck in Redwood NP: Ah, a portrait opportunity! Mark the spot.

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11-05-2022, 11:48 AM	#162
Buckeyemikie Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 503	Originally posted by Eagle94VT Wings of Freedom tour came to Vermont! A few from the 31mm + K1 Inside of the nose of the B-17G From the outside: And the Mitchell bomber returning from a flight (cropped): Very niccely done ---------- Post added 11-05-22 at 02:56 PM ---------- Originally posted by Rondec Some random FA 31 shots... This lens renders so wonderfully and with so much character! Especially in your hands.

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11-17-2022, 06:19 PM - 1 Like	#164
xs4all Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 1,010	K-1 II with "new" HD version of the 31Ltd @ f/1,8 ISO100 Greetz Jo

11-18-2022, 02:37 AM	#165
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,173	With the K-1: