which lens would you rather have

which lens would you rather have

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i think u'll enjoy the 35mm more since u're looking for something different, it's def a very diff look compared to the 50mm 1.4. i have a 50mm 1.2L on a 5d and i find most 50s look very similar in terms of dof and angle of view compared to the slr.

i think the fastest 35 on slr is only a 1.4 and using a 1.2 on a rf is heaps different!
 
If you like the focal length on your 5D then the choice is simple, a 50mm again.

When I migrated from SLR to rangefinder camera's my shooting style changed and I started shooting wider. So maybe the 35 1.2 for a fresh new start ?

I have the 35 1.2 and love it, but it is big. I like it for the way it draws. In the samples I have seen on the internet I do not really like the 50 1.1, think you would be much better off with a Nokton 50/1.5. That has a bit more character, is only slightly slower and much smaller. For the price of a new 50/1.1 you should be able to get both a new/mint 35/1.2 and a second hand Nokton 50/1.5.
 
Roger Hicks said:
I'd choose 35; my wife would choose 50. How can either of us tell you which is better for you?

Cheers,

R.
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I'd choose 50; my wife would choose a zoom - then she can frame, shoot, and move on to the next jewellery or bag shop window, while I'm pratting about zooming with my legs and a prime!.
Dave.
 
Between those two, I'd take the 35/1.2 just because of how it draws. It's soooo smooth, like butter. In terms of FL though, that's a tough call and a personal decision.
 
I like 50mm lenses but the OOF areas taken with the 35mm f1.2 CV lens at large openings are too nice to ignore and are sweeter than what you get from the CV 50/f1.1, so I'd go with this 35mm lens.
 
Peter S said:
If you like the focal length on your 5D then the choice is simple, a 50mm again.

When I migrated from SLR to rangefinder camera's my shooting style changed and I started shooting wider. So maybe the 35 1.2 for a fresh new start ?

I have the 35 1.2 and love it, but it is big. I like it for the way it draws. In the samples I have seen on the internet I do not really like the 50 1.1, think you would be much better off with a Nokton 50/1.5. That has a bit more character, is only slightly slower and much smaller. For the price of a new 50/1.1 you should be able to get both a new/mint 35/1.2 and a second hand Nokton 50/1.5.
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i like this idea,Im gonna look for prices of the 50mm
 
I'm a huge 35 and 24mm fan, so i would go with the 35 (in fact, i have...) but it should really be up to what focal length you would rather have.
 
The 35mm is a better lens of the two to start with, also, it has no focus shift. I tried to use the 50/1.1 in daylight, but it is not nearly as sharp as a Planar , Summicron or Summilux, and the focus shift issue makes it little practical for fast operation in my opinion. For example, this shot , made at f 8.0 is lacking in sharpness because of the focus shift:

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mfogiel said:
The 35mm is a better lens of the two to start with, also, it has no focus shift. I tried to use the 50/1.1 in daylight, but it is not nearly as sharp as a Planar , Summicron or Summilux, and the focus shift issue makes it little practical for fast operation in my opinion. For example, this shot , made at f 8.0 is lacking in sharpness because of the focus shift:

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Are you joking?

Erik.
 
Erik van Straten said:
Are you joking?

Erik.
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i find that not all voigtlander lenses are made equal, i tried 2 50 1.1s and the first backfocuses consistently at 1.1 while being fine and 1.4 and another is spot on at all f-stops including 1.1. your photos make us realise what we're missing out w a perfect 1.1. :)
 
anorphirith said:
I have to choose between 35mm f/1.2 and 50mm f/1.1
which lens would you rather buy for day to day use ?
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Neither of these options. Both are too big for all-round day to day use. In terms of focal length, though, if I were able to work with only one FL, a 35 or 50, I'd go with a 50mm as my one and only focal length.
 
Which one pound RF lens for day to day use? Are you kidding?! I would use something smaller and lighter for day to day use, or something in the middle if I really needed flexibility every time I went out. The big gun would be only for low light 'must have' situation and if I could not afford both I would shoot faster film with a smaller slower lens until I could. There is no way on earth I would wander about with either Nokton for day to day use. That would make the process of having a camera handy miserable IMHO.
 
Erik,
I focused on the kids, I thought f8.0 will take care of everything, yet the critical sharpness is not present till infinity. Also, on your photo, the window appears sharper than the model, I believe for the same reason. With this lens, if you want something sharp, you cannot focus on the contour of the object, but on its closest element, which at times is difficult - you should have focused on the elbow..
 
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i would go with 50mm - because i think 50mm lenses give more dynamic photos - wide angle capture too much in my opinion and have too deep DOF.

and little off topic - i was on vacation 10 days and focus shift issues about CV lenses started again. does this thing have to happen whenever their new lens come out...
 
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