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

Started Apr 5, 2017 | Discussions thread
laddsmith Regular Member • Posts: 395
Re: Xf 35mm f/2 or Xf 50mm f/2?

BaeckerX1 wrote:

Steezus wrote:

dmaclau wrote:

I would suggest though that you consider the faster version of either lens. They're more costly but are quite a bit better optics. The trade off other than $$ is better low light performance vs better weather performance. You more often shoot in low light or in rain?

I would disagree with this when it comes to the 35 f2. I think it produces a better image than the faster version, which is rare when the f2 lens is better in the Fuji lineup.

The 50 f2 is a lens that I would not ever even consider buying. If you are going to shoot this somewhat limited FL, you may as well get the amazing 56 f1.2.

That last statement is a bit sensationalist. It really depends on what your needs are. I went with the 50 over the 56 for a few reasons, and that's not even factoring cost into the equation.

Cost aside then, which to me is hard to ignore, what did you find better about the 50 over the 56.  Size?  I have the 56, but also suspect the 50 is an awesome lens.  But if you put size and cost aside, I am not sure what the other factors are that would put the 50 ahead of the 56, maybe equal at best.

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