Cosmetic Question-77mm 1.8 Limited on the K1

HarisF1 · 04-01-2018, 12:44 PM - **2 Likes**

The silver one looks great on the right camera...

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**Digitalis** · 04-01-2018, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by pid

The black colour gets scrattches more easy than the silver ones

Regrettably this is pretty accurate, the black finish on the FA limited lenses does scratch up badly. The black Laquer used on Leica lenses is similar. it scuffs and scratches, but I can't say I have ever bought a lens with resale value in mind.

tryphon4 · 04-02-2018, 12:14 AM - **1 Like**

Here is my K-1 with FA77/1.8 (and Refconverter A viewfinder):

**felixkh** · 04-17-2018, 08:21 PM

My 3 Limiteds are all Silver.

Class A · 04-18-2018, 10:50 PM

Originally posted by Meady23

I was thinking black on black would be the easy decision but wasn't sure if anyone had silver lens with black body and were happy with that combo.

I'm very happy with my black K-1 and silver FA Limiteds.

The FA Limiteds are special lenses and I personally feel that the black versions resemble other standard lenses much more than the silver versions. If you want to be discreet and like a homogeneous look then black is the right choice. If you want to celebrate the uniqueness of the FA Limiteds, silver is better (IMHO).

angerdan · 02-23-2020, 07:44 AM

Anyone here with a silver K-1 and black 77mm Limited ?

Austro-Diesel · 03-07-2020, 02:00 PM

Years ago I owned a K-3 Prestige Edition and a FA 43 Ltd. in silver. The colors of the plastic camera body and the metal parts of the lens were different, not so pretty -- the lens was a bit more yellowish. Maybe other recent camera models are different.

With a black camera both colours will look very nice. The FA 77 is a very recommended lens!

In some special situations (studio) the lower reflections of the black version at the photographed object may be a small advantage. This is the reason why most of the lenses are black.

Last edited by Austro-Diesel; 03-07-2020 at 02:05 PM.

**felixkh** · 03-20-2020, 02:48 AM

**aslyfox** · 03-20-2020, 03:54 AM

personally If there is a price difference, and I have see cases where there is

I choose the cheaper

otherwise I have all black cameras and lenses

the 77mm limited is a very " respected " lens

however owning a Pentax Limited lens may be habit forming

and you might want more

the limiteds do they live up to the reputation and why - Page 23 - PentaxForums.com

Jonathan Mac · 03-20-2020, 04:35 AM - **1 Like**

I just bought a silver 43mm because that's what was available used in my area. It's for use mainly on my black K-3 and I can confirm that silver lens + black camera = ugly.

Doesn't affect the images they take of course.

leekil · 03-23-2020, 12:19 AM

I got the 43 in silver because I originally got it to use with a film Pentax as Kodachrome film was winding down. I like the black lenses more on the black DSLRs, though.

**Digitalis** · 03-23-2020, 01:39 AM - **4 Likes**

The Silver Pentax KP looks quite nice with Black lenses.

**BarryE** · 03-23-2020, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I just bought a silver 43mm because that's what was available used in my area. It's for use mainly on my black K-3 and I can confirm that silver lens + black camera = ugly.

Doesn't affect the images they take of course.

I think you may have the equation wrong

It's: silver lens + black camera = quirky/unusable/interesting/different.
I have a K3 and a silver 20-40 and I'm strangely fond of it's appearance. This comes from a person who normally tries to be inconspicuous and drives a beaten up old Skoda.

**felixkh** · 03-24-2020, 03:38 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

The Silver Pentax KP looks quite nice with Black lenses.

A A50mm F1.2 lens! Nice!

noelpolar · 03-25-2020, 02:21 AM

Originally posted by felixkh

A A50mm F1.2 lens! Nice!

Ahem... it's a K. Only the best will do for Digitalis....

---------- Post added 25-03-20 at 07:52 PM ----------

I add a black hood (if possible) on silver lenses to visually tie it in to the camera.

03-25-2020, 02:21 AM	#30
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by felixkh A A50mm F1.2 lens! Nice! Ahem... it's a K. Only the best will do for Digitalis.... ---------- Post added 25-03-20 at 07:52 PM ---------- I add a black hood (if possible) on silver lenses to visually tie it in to the camera. Last edited by noelpolar; 03-25-2020 at 02:29 AM.

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Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by pid The black colour gets scrattches more easy than the silver ones Regrettably this is pretty accurate, the black finish on the FA limited lenses does scratch up badly. The black Laquer used on Leica lenses is similar. it scuffs and scratches, but I can't say I have ever bought a lens with resale value in mind.

04-02-2018, 12:14 AM - 1 Like	#18
tryphon4 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Drome, France Posts: 301	Here is my K-1 with FA77/1.8 (and Refconverter A viewfinder):

04-17-2018, 08:21 PM	#19
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	My 3 Limiteds are all Silver.

04-18-2018, 10:50 PM	#20
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by Meady23 I was thinking black on black would be the easy decision but wasn't sure if anyone had silver lens with black body and were happy with that combo. I'm very happy with my black K-1 and silver FA Limiteds. The FA Limiteds are special lenses and I personally feel that the black versions resemble other standard lenses much more than the silver versions. If you want to be discreet and like a homogeneous look then black is the right choice. If you want to celebrate the uniqueness of the FA Limiteds, silver is better (IMHO).

02-23-2020, 07:44 AM	#21
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Anyone here with a silver K-1 and black 77mm Limited ?

03-07-2020, 02:00 PM	#22
Austro-Diesel Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 78	Years ago I owned a K-3 Prestige Edition and a FA 43 Ltd. in silver. The colors of the plastic camera body and the metal parts of the lens were different, not so pretty -- the lens was a bit more yellowish. Maybe other recent camera models are different. With a black camera both colours will look very nice. The FA 77 is a very recommended lens! In some special situations (studio) the lower reflections of the black version at the photographed object may be a small advantage. This is the reason why most of the lenses are black. Last edited by Austro-Diesel; 03-07-2020 at 02:05 PM.

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03-20-2020, 03:54 AM	#24
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,576	personally If there is a price difference, and I have see cases where there is I choose the cheaper otherwise I have all black cameras and lenses the 77mm limited is a very " respected " lens however owning a Pentax Limited lens may be habit forming and you might want more the limiteds do they live up to the reputation and why - Page 23 - PentaxForums.com

03-20-2020, 04:35 AM - 1 Like	#25
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,879	I just bought a silver 43mm because that's what was available used in my area. It's for use mainly on my black K-3 and I can confirm that silver lens + black camera = ugly. Doesn't affect the images they take of course.

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03-23-2020, 12:19 AM	#26
leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	I got the 43 in silver because I originally got it to use with a film Pentax as Kodachrome film was winding down. I like the black lenses more on the black DSLRs, though.

03-23-2020, 01:39 AM - 4 Likes	#27
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	The Silver Pentax KP looks quite nice with Black lenses.

03-23-2020, 05:26 AM	#28
BarryE Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,653	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I just bought a silver 43mm because that's what was available used in my area. It's for use mainly on my black K-3 and I can confirm that silver lens + black camera = ugly. Doesn't affect the images they take of course. I think you may have the equation wrong It's: silver lens + black camera = quirky/unusable/interesting/different. I have a K3 and a silver 20-40 and I'm strangely fond of it's appearance. This comes from a person who normally tries to be inconspicuous and drives a beaten up old Skoda.

03-24-2020, 03:38 AM	#29
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	Originally posted by Digitalis The Silver Pentax KP looks quite nice with Black lenses. A A50mm F1.2 lens! Nice!