the three amigos FA ltds

I currently plan to buy either fa 31 or 77 and need your thoughts about them.

I had fa 43 and I am curious to find out why there is a big difference in price between these lenses. I think they are in the same class.

Is the fa 31 for example has more glasses or a better glasses than the previous two.

the fa 43 and 77 are expensive indeed compare with others but are accepted to me whereas the 31 is very expensive.
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I have 31 & 77 and just ordered 43 today from Adorama today. I have only had 77 for a week and so far I would say 31 is much sharper and better at auto focus. But the softness and the colors of 77 seems to serve portraits well.

I am not a ´number´ guy so I have no numbers about this and that to tell, but you can probably get that from many others here. I have chosen the three amigos - and think I almost only will use those - because they speak to me in an artistic way and inspire me to be very intuitive in how I shoot and how I post process.

Here are a two samples of 31 and the two of 77 - you can see more in may gallery http://mediaman.smugmug.com/

Good luck in your process of choosing what´s best for you

Both are very good. You have to decide what field of view you prefer. Perhaps you would more like the DA21 on the wide end. That would make a nice combo, too, 21 - 43 - 77. But if you prefer a little wider, 15 - 31 - 43 - 77 are nice, too ...

Best regards, Bernd

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alexius said:

I have 31 & 77 and just ordered 43 today from Adorama today. I have only had 77 for a week and so far I would say 31 is much sharper and better at auto focus. But the softness and the colors of 77 seems to serve portraits well.

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My FA77 is very sharp. Have you done a proper lens calibration?

Rob

If you divide the MSRP by the weight in ounces, they are actually all pretty similar:

31 = $106/ounce
43 = $108/ounce
77 = $94/ounce

The 77 is the real bargain!

(Not that it means anything, just for grins, but the 31 does have a lot of glass.)

rgk

I have all three and while they are expensive, they are all great lenses. Yes they have CA and are a bit soft wide open but they are also capable of rendering just the kind of photos I like and come in a small, very well made package.

I love the 31 and 43 in particular and the 77 makes a great medium tele for low light work (concerts).
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rgk said:

If you divide the MSRP by the weight in ounces, they are actually all pretty similar:

31 = $106/ounce
43 = $108/ounce
77 = $94/ounce

The 77 is the real bargain!

(Not that it means anything, just for grins, but the 31 does have a lot of glass.)

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good gawds man...don't do that when I have a mug of coffee and just started a sip...hahahaha, love it...heck it's a lot cheaper than gold but a bit more than silver these days though they will likely hold their value in the medium term compared to those 'other' precious metals.

for valued feedback and thoughts.
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nikon shooter in love with pentax