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Xf 35mm f/2 or Xf 50mm f/2?

Started Apr 5, 2017 | Discussions thread
Rod McD Veteran Member • Posts: 8,589
Re: Xf 35mm f/2 or Xf 50mm f/2?
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davidleunufna wrote:

hey guys! so i need a prime lens for my xt10, because its hard taking photos in indoor events with low lighting such concerts. i only had 18-55 f2.8 for now and was thinking to get either 35mm f2 or the newest 50mm f2. i never realky tried both of them, so maybe can someone give me recommendations which one should i choose.

i mostly gonna use them for streetphotography 20% ,indoor events 30%, sports 10%, candid/portrait 40%.

thnaks in advance!

Hi,

Of the two, I think I'd be tempted to go for the 50/2 for indoor events, sports & portraits.  Street can be shot with a wide range of FLs.  Bear in mind that f2 lenses are only one stop faster than the 18-55 at the wide end.  They're two stops faster at the long end, which is a more significant gain.  (To go to the 56/1.2 would certainly involve spending a lot more.)

If you're more inclined to try the 35mm and indoor / low light street shooting are your main interest I'd consider whether you may wish to spend a tad more to go to the 35/f1.4 lens, though at some cost to AF speed.

Regards, Rod

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