Thanks for the comments everyone.

I am keen on the build quality of the 43 (having just picked up a DA15 and loving the all metal construction with AF), but have to say I don't find the build of the FA50 that bad, my copy is certainly solid with a nice tight focus ring.

Interesting to note thoughts on focal length though. I might spend a day with a standard zoom trying to shoot in the 35-55 range just to see where my preferred focal length is.

Cheers

Thanks both, some useful insights.

I have to admit I do like the images the FA50 1.7 delivers, hence the agonising about whether its worth upgrading.

I guess the answer as always is "horses for courses" and although it looks like the only way to be sure is try one out, before making any permanent decisions.

Cheers

HI all,

Just looking for some opinions and observations on whether the move from an FA 50 1.7 to an FA43 Ltd is much of an upgrade?

I've recently been rationalising my lens based on which get used and thinking about upgrading where I can and have finally settled with a kit I pretty much feel comfortable with including the FA50 1.7 and a Sigma 50-150 2.8. However I feel the FA50 1.7 is a bit of an overlap on the 50-150 and whilst it has the extra speed I tend to reach for the Sigma more often for flexibility. Thats what had me thinking about the slightly different focal length on the 43, which still gives me the low light advantage but was curious about whether it has much over the FA50 1.7.

Any thoughts about how they compare?

Cheers

Received today, well packaged and fully charged. Highly recommended seller. Thanks again!

Received today, all looks utterly awesome! Going out and about to play with it tommorrow...
Thanks Pentaxophile - highly recommended seller!

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I'd add my vote to option B for budget, weight and convenience when travelling.

The 18-55 WR is fine little lens and the WR is a bonus in dusty places (mine has survived Egyptian deserts, trekking in Nepal and Capadoccia and more) and it takes excellent pics for a kit lens.

The 55-300 is also a fine lens and whilst it might not be in the sharpest league at 300mm it weighs almost nothing (I love my sigma 100-300 f4 but its a heavy lump of glass to lug about all day, and its got nothing on the bigma...)

I'd also endorse Mike's idea on the Raynox - great way to try macro out for a smidge of the cost.

Add a lightweight tripod to the mix and you'll be good to go

Received today, well packed and A1 condition. Thanks to Mike and would highly recommend as a seller!

I'd take the Sigma 17-70 2.8-4 its my real workhorse and does passable macro too...

Although as its a Desert island I might plump for something with WR, that sand will get everywhere