I have both of these lenses. I would not part with the 77ltd! The 100 macro, on the other hand, is another lens. A good lens, one I use fairly often, but without the esthetic appeal. By analogy, the 77mm is like a Rolex or Omega "self-winding" wristwatch, while the 100 macro is like a competent modern battery driven timepiece.
As far as functionality, if you only occasionally need macro, then find a used A-50mm (you don't need autofocus for macro) and buy the 77mm as well. You would find the 100mm too long for your usage most of the time. stan On Apr 12, 2010, at 6:03 AM, Tanya Love wrote: > > fa 100mm f2.8 macro or fa 77m f1.8 ltd > > trying to decide between the two as I can’t afford both – do I want a > faster, smaller limited lens or a slower, larger lens with macro? > > I don’t have a macro lens that I am happy with, BUT I really am loving using > my fa 50mm f1.7 as a “leave on the body all the time” lens right now, and am > thinking that the FA77mm would be awesome for this purpose with just a bit > more reach for portraits. > > > However, not sure if I would like the 0.7m minimum focus of the 77mm. > > Decisions, decisions! What are your thoughts guys and gals? > > t.x. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
