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Prime lens recommendations?

Started Jun 9, 2015 | Discussions thread
OP LarsRost Contributing Member • Posts: 663
Re: Prime lens recommendations?

jeffharris wrote:

Tough question.

I've got lenses all throughout that range. After carrying various combinations over time, m favorites to carry are 17.5mm, 42.5mm and 75mm (all Voigtländers). A 25mm is a no-brainer, too.

So… 17mm f1.8, 42.5mm f1.7 to start. Add a 25mm f1.4 later on.

What about a Sigma 60mm f2.8? People who have them rave about them.

Another suggestion. Why not shoot with the kit zoom for a while and look at which focal lengths you shoot most… THEN decide. It's very easy to start wanting every lens in creation… see my gear list … and end up buying all sorts of things you may not REALLY want.

So, relax, take your time.

Thanks. I have been using Pentax for many years.  I measured my most used focal lengths 5 years back in time:

24-28mm (APS-C) = 60%.  
55mm (APS-C) = 20%
15-21mm (APS-C) = 20%

So 17mm seems like a good start.

Kind regards
.lars

 LarsRost's gear list:LarsRost's gear list
Fujifilm X-H2S Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR XF 150-600mm
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