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pschlute · 10-20-2019, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by TerryL

That B&W picture is a real wall hanger.

Thank you Terry.

**barondla** · 10-22-2019, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

Congratulations, Barondla, on your new 43. It is a nice one. I wanted it but you just beat me to it

Thanks. Was a little worried about this 43 being miv but the images are looking nice and my 31 & 77 mij are accepting it into the group nicely.

Sorry if I grabbed the one you were looking at. There will be more 43 available. Just found another, but it is manual focus only.

Thanks,
barondla

**Mikesul** · 10-23-2019, 05:17 AM

Originally posted by barondla

Thanks. Was a little worried about this 43 being miv but the images are looking nice and my 31 & 77 mij are accepting it into the group nicely.

Sorry if I grabbed the one you were looking at. There will be more 43 available. Just found another, but it is manual focus only.

Thanks,
barondla

I am glad you are happy with it. I am in no rush. Nice to know the other Amigos are accepting it

Unregistered User · 10-23-2019, 09:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by barondla

Thanks. Was a little worried about this 43 being miv but the images are looking nice and my 31 & 77 mij are accepting it into the group nicely.

Sorry if I grabbed the one you were looking at. There will be more 43 available. Just found another, but it is manual focus only.

Thanks,
barondla

Manual focus only? Is it broken?

**barondla** · 10-23-2019, 10:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tjompen1968

Manual focus only? Is it broken?

Apparently something in the af mechanics is broken. Haven't seen the lens, just the listing. But, if someone doesn't mind manually focusing it is very well priced.

Thanks,
barondla

Class A · 10-26-2019, 05:41 AM - **1 Like**

The 77/1.8 and 31/1.8 are great at any aperture.

The 43/1.9, however, is two lenses in one. Near wide open, it produces a bit "funky" rendering and when stopped down a bit, it becomes razor sharp.

I tend to go for the more "boring" rendering more often than not so usually don't shoot wider than f/2.8.
It's just a matter of what suits the subject, though.

**barondla** · 10-26-2019, 07:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Class A

The 77/1.8 and 31/1.8 are great at any aperture.

The 43/1.9, however, is two lenses in one. Near wide open, it produces a bit "funky" rendering and when stopped down a bit, it becomes razor sharp.

I tend to go for the more "boring" rendering more often than not so usually don't shoot wider than f/2.8.
It's just a matter of what suits the subject, though.

The 43's split personality makes it interesting, but harder to learn. Just started working on it.
Thanks,
barondla

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10-20-2019, 04:24 PM	#31
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,217	Originally posted by TerryL That B&W picture is a real wall hanger. Thank you Terry.

10-22-2019, 10:03 PM	#32
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,717 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mikesul Congratulations, Barondla, on your new 43. It is a nice one. I wanted it but you just beat me to it Thanks. Was a little worried about this 43 being miv but the images are looking nice and my 31 & 77 mij are accepting it into the group nicely. Sorry if I grabbed the one you were looking at. There will be more 43 available. Just found another, but it is manual focus only. Thanks, barondla

10-23-2019, 05:17 AM	#33
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by barondla Thanks. Was a little worried about this 43 being miv but the images are looking nice and my 31 & 77 mij are accepting it into the group nicely. Sorry if I grabbed the one you were looking at. There will be more 43 available. Just found another, but it is manual focus only. Thanks, barondla I am glad you are happy with it. I am in no rush. Nice to know the other Amigos are accepting it

10-23-2019, 09:55 AM - 1 Like	#34
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by barondla Thanks. Was a little worried about this 43 being miv but the images are looking nice and my 31 & 77 mij are accepting it into the group nicely. Sorry if I grabbed the one you were looking at. There will be more 43 available. Just found another, but it is manual focus only. Thanks, barondla Manual focus only? Is it broken?

10-23-2019, 10:00 AM - 1 Like	#35
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,717 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tjompen1968 Manual focus only? Is it broken? Apparently something in the af mechanics is broken. Haven't seen the lens, just the listing. But, if someone doesn't mind manually focusing it is very well priced. Thanks, barondla

10-26-2019, 05:41 AM - 1 Like	#36
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	The 77/1.8 and 31/1.8 are great at any aperture. The 43/1.9, however, is two lenses in one. Near wide open, it produces a bit "funky" rendering and when stopped down a bit, it becomes razor sharp. I tend to go for the more "boring" rendering more often than not so usually don't shoot wider than f/2.8. It's just a matter of what suits the subject, though.

10-26-2019, 07:30 AM - 1 Like	#37
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,717 Original Poster	Originally posted by Class A The 77/1.8 and 31/1.8 are great at any aperture. The 43/1.9, however, is two lenses in one. Near wide open, it produces a bit "funky" rendering and when stopped down a bit, it becomes razor sharp. I tend to go for the more "boring" rendering more often than not so usually don't shoot wider than f/2.8. It's just a matter of what suits the subject, though. The 43's split personality makes it interesting, but harder to learn. Just started working on it. Thanks, barondla

What is your favorite aperture for each of the 3 amigos?

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