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23mm F2 vs 35mm F2

Started Jul 9, 2021 | Questions thread
astonehouse
astonehouse Contributing Member • Posts: 518
Re: 23mm F2 vs 35mm F2
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Chaidez wrote:

Hi and thanks for helping me.

I already have the 50mm f2 Fujinon. I am a photography student and I opted for the portrait, wich should I buy between 23mm f2 or 35mm f2, considering that I can only afford one.

The 35mm f2 and 50mm f2 are pretty close – if you plan on just owning just 2 lenses I would look at something more different.

The 23mm f2 makes more sense than the 35mm f2 but I think you'd be better off pairing the 50mm f2 with the 23mm f1.4. That way you've got a noticeably different focal length with a bright aperture and clutch focus.

The 27mm could also make sense if you want to keep things small. I sold my 23mm f2 as the softness wide open up close bugged me. I've got the 27mm f2.8 WR and 50mm f2 and they make a killer tiny combo.

Otherwise might be worth considering a zoom to pair with the prime?

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