Lens Tournament: FA 77mm F1.8 Limited vs DA* 300mm F4

Adam · 10-29-2014, 11:51 AM

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the knockout round of the Greatest Pentax Lens Tournament! The rules are simple: Two lenses enter. You must choose one. The winner moves on; the loser is gone. Check out the bracket here, which is based on the user nomination results.

This is a semi-final match. The contenders are the FA 77mm F1.8 Limited and the DA* 300mm F4.

Make your choice by voting in the poll above. You will need to log in or register if you don't yet have a forum account.
Feel free to argue, persuade, and generally carry on after that. Voting will be open for exactly 24 hours.

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goodnight · 10-29-2014, 11:58 AM

The Final Four begins! I'm rooting for the 77 avenging the 43 (and the 35, too, for the love of retractable hoods) in the final round against the 31.

**crewl1** · 10-29-2014, 12:02 PM - **1 Like**

Awww my favorite is going to go down. C'mon wildlife shooters!

**monochrome** · 10-29-2014, 12:12 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by crewl1

Awww my favorite is going to go down. C'mon wildlife shooters!

Wildlife shooters shoot Qreachers.

exnito · 10-29-2014, 12:17 PM

I'm going for the Da* 300.
The images from it are insane good.
And paired with the new TC shines the lens even more.
It also covers the FF.
The best lens

**Rondec** · 10-29-2014, 12:22 PM

Can't vote against the FA 77. Before the match ups, I would have picked the FA 200 macro to win it all, but my guess now would be the FA 77.

Outis · 10-29-2014, 12:35 PM

I love my 77mm. I found one extra use for it yesterday-- it's a great focal length for taking pictures out the airplane window!

**dadipentak** · 10-29-2014, 01:18 PM

OMG, FA 77ltd vs DA*300?! It's like asking whether I'd prefer to lose my thumb or index finger* I can't vote against either.

* My take on that choice: as long as I can keep my middle finger, I'm good ;~)

Jean Poitiers · 10-29-2014, 02:09 PM

Comparing apples and oranges here IMHO ... I will vote for my dear 77, but I am sure that the DA*300 is great ... Would love to have both

chrisg · 10-29-2014, 02:52 PM

DA* 300 is my best lens - and I have (too) many lenses. I don't have the FA 77 limited, but have the DA 70 limited which is said to be a somewhat equivalent, if more balanced and very slightly slower version of it. The DA *300 beats it everywhere, from depth of field, magnification and possibility of close-ups, to the interestingness of the photos.

Here a couple examples with what my DA*300 could do:

Naruto · 10-29-2014, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by chrisg

DA* 300 is my best lens - and I have (too) many lenses. I don't have the FA 77 limited, but have the DA 70 limited which is said to be a somewhat equivalent, if more balanced and very slightly slower version of it. The DA *300 beats it everywhere, from depth of field, magnification and possibility of close-ups, to the interestingness of the photos.

Here a couple examples with what my DA*300 could do:

I bought the DA 70 after the FA 77. I love both. They are not equivalent. The FA 77 is sharper and it has better colors. It has a different rendring.

Sandy Hancock · 10-29-2014, 03:16 PM

It has to be the FA77 for me. It is absolutely the jewel in the Pentax crown.
Man, I love the DA*300 though!

---------- Post added 30-10-14 at 08:51 AM ----------

Originally posted by chrisg

DA* 300 is my best lens - and I have (too) many lenses. I don't have the FA 77 limited, but have the DA 70 limited which is said to be a somewhat equivalent, if more balanced and very slightly slower version of it. The DA *300 beats it everywhere, from depth of field, magnification and possibility of close-ups, to the interestingness of the photos.

The DA*300 is indeed a better lens than the DA70, but that is not the competition here. The FA77 is in no way equivalent to its little brother. I did have them both for a while, and there is a reason that is no longer the case.

Class A · 10-29-2014, 04:37 PM

Go FA 77/1.8!

Other brands have excellent telephoto lenses as well but the FA 77/1.8 is a unique gem that truly embodies the Pentax spirit: Small, beautiful, and optically brilliant.

drypenn · 10-29-2014, 07:05 PM

FA77.

It will be almost impossible to hide a new DA300 from wife. For the sake of my child

, I have to save the marriage!

mtux · 10-29-2014, 07:13 PM

Fa77!

Originally posted by drypenn

it will almost impossible to hide a new da300 from wife. For the sake of my child , i have to save the marriage! )

lol!

View Poll Results: Which lens should be the winner of this match?
FA 77mm Limited	100	69.93%
DA* 300mm	43	30.07%
Voters: 143. You may not vote on this poll

10-29-2014, 11:51 AM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	*Lens Tournament: FA 77mm F1.8 Limited vs DA 300mm F4** Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the knockout round of the Greatest Pentax Lens Tournament! The rules are simple: Two lenses enter. You must choose one. The winner moves on; the loser is gone. Check out the bracket here, which is based on the user nomination results. This is a semi-final match. The contenders are the FA 77mm F1.8 Limited and the DA* 300mm F4. Make your choice by voting in the poll above. You will need to log in or register if you don't yet have a forum account. Feel free to argue, persuade, and generally carry on after that. Voting will be open for exactly 24 hours. Lens Info: SMC Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited Reviews - FA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database SMC Pentax-DA* 300mm F4 ED [IF] SDM Reviews - DA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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10-29-2014, 11:58 AM	#2
goodnight Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 128	The Final Four begins! I'm rooting for the 77 avenging the 43 (and the 35, too, for the love of retractable hoods) in the final round against the 31.

10-29-2014, 12:02 PM - 1 Like	#3
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Awww my favorite is going to go down. C'mon wildlife shooters!

10-29-2014, 12:12 PM - 1 Like	#4
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by crewl1 Awww my favorite is going to go down. C'mon wildlife shooters! Wildlife shooters shoot Qreachers.

10-29-2014, 12:17 PM	#5
exnito Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Martin Posts: 53	I'm going for the Da* 300. The images from it are insane good. And paired with the new TC shines the lens even more. It also covers the FF. The best lens

10-29-2014, 12:22 PM	#6
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	Can't vote against the FA 77. Before the match ups, I would have picked the FA 200 macro to win it all, but my guess now would be the FA 77.

10-29-2014, 12:35 PM	#7
Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935	I love my 77mm. I found one extra use for it yesterday-- it's a great focal length for taking pictures out the airplane window!

10-29-2014, 01:18 PM	#8
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	OMG, FA 77ltd vs DA300?! It's like asking whether I'd prefer to lose my thumb or index finger I can't vote against either. * My take on that choice: as long as I can keep my middle finger, I'm good ;~)

10-29-2014, 02:09 PM	#9
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Comparing apples and oranges here IMHO ... I will vote for my dear 77, but I am sure that the DA*300 is great ... Would love to have both

10-29-2014, 02:52 PM	#10
chrisg New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Berlin Posts: 9	DA* 300 is my best lens - and I have (too) many lenses. I don't have the FA 77 limited, but have the DA 70 limited which is said to be a somewhat equivalent, if more balanced and very slightly slower version of it. The DA 300 beats it everywhere, from depth of field, magnification and possibility of close-ups, to the interestingness of the photos. Here a couple examples with what my DA300 could do:

10-29-2014, 03:13 PM	#11
Naruto Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 66	Originally posted by chrisg DA* 300 is my best lens - and I have (too) many lenses. I don't have the FA 77 limited, but have the DA 70 limited which is said to be a somewhat equivalent, if more balanced and very slightly slower version of it. The DA 300 beats it everywhere, from depth of field, magnification and possibility of close-ups, to the interestingness of the photos. Here a couple examples with what my DA300 could do: I bought the DA 70 after the FA 77. I love both. They are not equivalent. The FA 77 is sharper and it has better colors. It has a different rendring.

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10-29-2014, 03:16 PM	#12
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	It has to be the FA77 for me. It is absolutely the jewel in the Pentax crown. Man, I love the DA300 though! ---------- Post added 30-10-14 at 08:51 AM ---------- Originally posted by chrisg DA 300 is my best lens - and I have (too) many lenses. I don't have the FA 77 limited, but have the DA 70 limited which is said to be a somewhat equivalent, if more balanced and very slightly slower version of it. The DA 300 beats it everywhere, from depth of field, magnification and possibility of close-ups, to the interestingness of the photos. The DA300 is indeed a better lens than the DA70, but that is not the competition here. The FA77 is in no way equivalent to its little brother. I did have them both for a while, and there is a reason that is no longer the case.

10-29-2014, 04:37 PM	#13
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Go FA 77/1.8! Other brands have excellent telephoto lenses as well but the FA 77/1.8 is a unique gem that truly embodies the Pentax spirit: Small, beautiful, and optically brilliant.

10-29-2014, 07:05 PM	#14
drypenn Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 963	FA77. It will be almost impossible to hide a new DA300 from wife. For the sake of my child , I have to save the marriage!

10-29-2014, 07:13 PM	#15
mtux Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: the Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,444	Fa77! Originally posted by drypenn it will almost impossible to hide a new da300 from wife. For the sake of my child , i have to save the marriage! ) lol!