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23mm f/2 vs 35mm f/2

Started Mar 25, 2019 | Polls thread
GeralH Regular Member • Posts: 142
Re: 23mm f/2 vs 35mm f/2

eRaCer001 wrote:

Hello,

I'm excited that I'm getting back into photography after a hiatus. I'm kind of a newbie. I'm going to be purchasing the new Fujifilm X-T30 with the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 lens. However, I've realized that many sellers are offering a bundle with this lens and either the XF 35mm F/2 or the XF 23mm F/2. The 35mm is bundled for an additional $100, and the 23mm is bundled for an additional $150. So--my question is this: Given that I'll have the 18-55mm lens, which one would you recommend getting?
My uses will include travel (upcoming trip to Israel!), taking pictures of my kids, and other general use shooting. Thanks in advance for your help! Any other suggestions to a Fuji newb would be appreciated!

Hi there!

I actually have the 23 f2 but voted for the 35 f2 in your case.

I love the 23 f2 for almost everything, except portraits. I knew it wasnt meant to be for that, so i plan to get the 56 f1.2 (maybe even the 50 f2).

For a newbie (as you said) i would allways recommend the 35 f2 as a complement prime to the kit lens. To "start out" and have and all around lens. The 35 is good for portraits and everything else too.

If you plan to get the 50 (or 56) ill go with the 23, if you just want one lens for now, i would say the 35 is a better option.

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