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KDAFA · 05-02-2016, 06:11 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

The 43 is an odd duck...

Strong words...

**UncleVanya** · 05-02-2016, 07:11 PM

Originally posted by KDAFA

Strong words...

LOL - I speak from ignorance - I have never shot it. I speak in theory. I have a DA 40 but have not had the pleasure of the 43.

robthebloke · 05-02-2016, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

LOL - I speak from ignorance - I have never shot it. I speak in theory. I have a DA 40 but have not had the pleasure of the 43.

I'd semi-agree. On APS-C the FA43 is a bit of an odd duck. On the K-1 though, it's a lens I've really enjoyed using these past few days: https://flic.kr/s/aHskzgd36p

KDAFA · 05-02-2016, 07:50 PM

Precisely by virtue of its effective focal length in APS-C (65mm), the FA43 has permitted me an excellent "close-up take" of the world around me, which constitutes a major portion of my photographic vision.

And now with the K-1 Full-frame, well, we get to see the world via a true normal field-of-view, and with FA43 Limited rendering - the way Jun Hirakawa envisioned it. I can imagine the possibilities....

---------- Post added 05-03-16 at 11:54 AM ----------

Originally posted by KDAFA

Precisely by virtue of its effective focal length in APS-C (65mm), the FA43 has permitted me an excellent "close-up take" of the world around me, which constitutes a major portion of my photographic vision.

The FA77 on Full-frame would offer a roughly similar take, but the rendering is subtly different. Doesn't make it better or worse, just different. And of course, the 77 is a portraiture telephoto par excellence.

Last edited by KDAFA; 05-25-2016 at 05:19 AM.

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05-02-2016, 06:11 PM	#31
KDAFA Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 528	Originally posted by UncleVanya The 43 is an odd duck... Strong words...

05-02-2016, 07:11 PM	#32
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,468	Originally posted by KDAFA Strong words... LOL - I speak from ignorance - I have never shot it. I speak in theory. I have a DA 40 but have not had the pleasure of the 43.

05-02-2016, 07:24 PM	#33
robthebloke Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 844	Originally posted by UncleVanya LOL - I speak from ignorance - I have never shot it. I speak in theory. I have a DA 40 but have not had the pleasure of the 43. I'd semi-agree. On APS-C the FA43 is a bit of an odd duck. On the K-1 though, it's a lens I've really enjoyed using these past few days: https://flic.kr/s/aHskzgd36p

05-02-2016, 07:50 PM	#34
KDAFA Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 528	Precisely by virtue of its effective focal length in APS-C (65mm), the FA43 has permitted me an excellent "close-up take" of the world around me, which constitutes a major portion of my photographic vision. And now with the K-1 Full-frame, well, we get to see the world via a true normal field-of-view, and with FA43 Limited rendering - the way Jun Hirakawa envisioned it. I can imagine the possibilities.... ---------- Post added 05-03-16 at 11:54 AM ---------- Originally posted by KDAFA Precisely by virtue of its effective focal length in APS-C (65mm), the FA43 has permitted me an excellent "close-up take" of the world around me, which constitutes a major portion of my photographic vision. The FA77 on Full-frame would offer a roughly similar take, but the rendering is subtly different. Doesn't make it better or worse, just different. And of course, the 77 is a portraiture telephoto par excellence. Last edited by KDAFA; 05-25-2016 at 05:19 AM.

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