your 35/50 preferences

[Matus]

Just getting a bit bored (and outside is raining).

So - as the 35 and 50 lenses seem to get most use - some of us prefer 35 and others 50 as their "main" lens, but many use both.

I have a question towards RF users who use both 35 and 50 - what is your preferred combination - both lenses "fast", both lenses "slow" or somewhere in between?

FAST means anything f/2.0 and faster

SLOW means anything below f/2.0

Of course - do not hesitate to share your particular selection 🙂

 

[Matus]

Just a small updated. Many have several 35 and/or 50 lenses - in that case select what would you keep as your only 35/50 combination 🙂

 

[Robert Lai]

I like Summicrons for 35 and 50.

 

[whtchocla7e]

fast 50 and fast 35 but always prefer the 35
(this is a test post)

 

[serge`vl]

C-Biogon 35/2.8 (main) + Nokton 50/1.5 (for low light)

 

[maddoc]

35mm Summilux + Noctilux.

 

[taskoni]

35mm Elmar and 50mm Summicron DR. I don't shoot the 35mm at all but looking good in the bag

 

[peter_n]

I have two 35s and several 50s. My favorites are the 35 ASPH and the last 50 pre-ASPH.

 

[dll927]

If "slow" is anything under f/2, most current zooms for SLRs are left out of the running.

OK, I know I'm comparing apples and oranges -- zooms aren't known for working on RF cameras. But 35mm and 50mm lenses are very much part and parcel of SLRs, too. In that case, I guess the same question applies. Especially when some digitals can go up to 64,000 ISO or even beyond. How many people use such ISOs?

 

[Phil_F_NM]

The 35 and 50 never go out at the same time though I prefer fast versions of both. I pair the 35 with a 75mm and the 50 with a 21mm.

Phil Forrest

 

[Bingley]

I took a 35/1.8 and a 50/2.5 on vacation this summer and that combo was perfect. I figure it makes more sense for the faster lens to be slightly wider, for indoor use.

 

[elmer3.5]

Hi, currently i use a c-sonnar and a 35mm summicron v3.

C-sonnar is superb, fast, sharp,unique and small, cron v3 is great also, hope to get a iv version in the future.

Bye

 

[kain500]

totally agree with bingley.
the times you are shooting in darker places, indoors, at night, you are usually closer to people, and could use the width. so a faster 35 makes more sense.
Urban environments generally can get darker, faster as well.
When I'm outdoors shooting at longer distances, it generally isn't in the dark. So a slower 50 would suit me fine.

otoh, 35's are usually soo much more $$ for fast versions, that the economic considerations could explain the poll skewing towards fast 50 slow 35.
It certainly does for me.

 

[Matus]

I took a 35/1.8 and a 50/2.5 on vacation this summer and that combo was perfect. I figure it makes more sense for the faster lens to be slightly wider, for indoor use.

Indeed that is a good choice. On the other hand a slow 35 could be good for daylight shoot and fast 50 for some portrait stuff. But is seems that many solve this situation with simply fast 35 and fast 50 🙂

 

[andredossantos]

Currently, I have two 35's and one 50. An ungoggled 35mm f2.8 Summaron, a 35mm v4 Summicron, and a C-Sonnar 50mm f1.5. The 35's are kind've redundant but I'm holding on to both for the time being. The C-Sonnar is replacing a Rigid Summicron. I like having at least one really fast lens and the Sonnar fits the bill better than the Rigid.

Previously, I had 35mm f1.2 Nokton and a 50mm F2 Planar as my kit. The bottom line is that we are spoiled having so many amazing lenses to use these days. One really cannot go wrong.

 

[jsrockit]

I'm generally a slow lens type of guy due to size and lack of distortion being my primary concerns.

35mm C-Biogon 2.8
35mm M Optical Perar 3.5
50mm Summarit 2.5

But, I have a 40mm CV 1.4 coming my way... we'll see if it lasts. 😉

 

[Phil_F_NM]

I wish I could FIND a 50mm Summarit 2.5. Even those lenses are unavailable these days. I'd love a really compact 50mm that isn't collapsible.

Phil Forrest

 

[sebastel]

you must have been really bored.
why ask the same question one week later?

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=113298

 

[Bingley]

totally agree with bingley.
the times you are shooting in darker places, indoors, at night, you are usually closer to people, and could use the width. so a faster 35 makes more sense.
Urban environments generally can get darker, faster as well.
When I'm outdoors shooting at longer distances, it generally isn't in the dark. So a slower 50 would suit me fine.

otoh, 35's are usually soo much more $$ for fast versions, that the economic considerations could explain the poll skewing towards fast 50 slow 35.
It certainly does for me.

I hear you on the cost of fast 35s. But my workaround is a Canon 35/1.8, which doesn't cost nearly as much more modern lenses. It's soft wide open, but serviceable, and nicely sharp stopped down.

 

[bastian a.]

my favourite 35mm lenses: summicron 1st version, summicron asph., summilux pre-asph.

my favourite 50mm lenses: summicron 4th version, summilux pre-asph.