On 13.01.07, at 1:34 , Tim Øsleby wrote:
> We found the FA* to focus faster than the Sigma. He is also
> planning to buy
> a K10, so AF speed will probably be all right. And that is one
> reason he was
> leaning towards the FA*, because the seller had told him the Ltd
> has way
> slower AF p
On 14/01/07, Sylwester Pietrzyk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> What plastic? The only plastic parts in FA* 85/1.4 are aperture ring
> and distance scale window. Sorry, both caps are plastic too ;-) Yes,
> it may scratch more easily than Ltd, but it is a very solidly built
> lens.
Its body is cast a
On 14.01.07, at 1:30 , Pål Jensen wrote:
> In addition, the Limited is far more durable finish wise; at least the
> silver one is anodized on metal whereas the FA* is just soft paint
> on soft
> plastic.
What plastic? The only plastic parts in FA* 85/1.4 are aperture ring
and distance scale wi
Subject: RE: 77 Ltd. vs FA*85
Tim wrote:
Another reason for preferring FA* was that he found the Ltd more a piece of
jewellery. He expected he would feel a bit uncomfortable with using it
outdoor under rough conditions. I can sympathise with this. The built of the
FA* begs for real life use
Thank you Pål.
Tim
Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pål
Jensen
Sent: 14. januar 2007 01:31
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: RE: 77 Ltd. vs FA*85
Tim wrote:
Another reason for preferring FA
Thank you Pål.
Tim
Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pål
Jensen
Sent: 14. januar 2007 01:31
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: RE: 77 Ltd. vs FA*85
Tim wrote:
Another reason for preferring FA
Tim wrote:
Another reason for preferring FA* was that he found the Ltd more a piece of
jewellery. He expected he would feel a bit uncomfortable with using it
outdoor under rough conditions. I can sympathise with this. The built of the
FA* begs for real life use.
He asked me if I felt the FA* to b
K.Takeshita wrote:
> 85 is of course the gem of pentax lenses but when I got a 77, I was
> beginning to find that use of 85 was not as versatile as 77 could. It all
> depends on how your friend intends to use it. If his nephew is young
> (small?) and active, 85 is unwieldy. Azlso on K10D, it is
Hi!
> He has been offered a demo FA* for near exactly the same amount as the Ltd.
> What he wants a fast short telephoto for is mainly to shoot his nephews. He
> has a Sigma 70-200/2,8 but his experience is that AF is to slow, and off
> course it back focuses. He was also talking about using it in
x27;ve
been there myself. Very frustrating.
Tim
Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
K.Takeshita
Sent: 13. januar 2007 02:36
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: 77 Ltd. vs FA*85
Hi Tim,
My comments int
When the 77 limited first came out, some testing was done with it and
the FA*85. Several of us (me included) had the FA*85.
In a nutshell, the FA*85 seems to be a slightly better portrait lens -
bokeh and focus point seem more tuned for head/shoulders type shots.
But at distance (30-infinity), th
Hi Tim,
My comments interspersed below.
Ken
On 1/12/07 7:34 PM, "Tim Øsleby", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> And guys,
> don't get any ideas, I'm talking photographic tools.
Yes, I was preparing for what might be coming :-). Whew, you clarified it.
> He has been offered a demo FA* for near exa
-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: 77 Ltd. vs FA*85
The FA* is certainly a better buy at the same price.
Paul
On Jan 12, 2007, at 7:34 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote:
> I had an interesting visit today. Not the mailman with the K10, but
> a chap
> who has the dilemma in the subject line. So to make him
The FA* is certainly a better buy at the same price.
Paul
On Jan 12, 2007, at 7:34 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote:
> I had an interesting visit today. Not the mailman with the K10, but
> a chap
> who has the dilemma in the subject line. So to make himself even more
> confused he fondled my dear FA*. We ha
I had an interesting visit today. Not the mailman with the K10, but a chap
who has the dilemma in the subject line. So to make himself even more
confused he fondled my dear FA*. We had a couple of hours of fun talking
Pentax in general and short telephoto. He showed me a couple of his
preciousness,
15 matches
Mail list logo
