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35LII vs. 35L samples

Started Jan 31, 2016 | Discussions thread
LaszloBencze
LaszloBencze Contributing Member • Posts: 828
Re: 35LII vs. 35L samples
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Thanks once again. These samples certainly do emphasize differences. Everything comes out in favor of the new version quite clearly.

But here's my situation: I bought the 35 mm I some years ago for $1595.00. I am loathe to sell it for $900 (or less) to reduce problems which are either easily correctable (chromatic aberration) or very subtle (sharpness).

If I did not already own a top shelf 35mm lens and wanted to purchase a new one, of course I would go for the II. It's only $200 more than what I paid for the I. But that's not the situation.

One other factor is that when it comes to wide angle lenses, I almost always want great depth of field. Therefore, when I do use the 35mm lens, it's generally stopped down to f8 or smaller. And as I already mentioned, when stopped down there is virtually no difference between the two lenses.

Again, I do appreciate your good work on these comparisons. They bring the lens chart comparisons to life.

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