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Which lens to buy after 35mm f2?

Started Mar 8, 2017 | Questions
OP vinsentochan Forum Member • Posts: 73
Re: The 14MM Re: Which lens to buy after 35mm f2?

Zaax wrote:

The 14 is my 2nd most used and is a great tool. Get one when they are on sale!

2nd most used and is a great tool. Get one when they are on sale!

Nice pics!

Thanks for your input. When do they usually go on sale?

OP vinsentochan Forum Member • Posts: 73
Re: Which lens to buy after 35mm f2?

pseudobreccia wrote:

Easy choice...since you want to get into both landscape and portrait photography while buying only one lens...your choice should be the 56mm F1.2. If you buy the 16mm...you will not be set up for portrait photography. However, with the 56mm...your 18-55mm should suffice for landscape until you can afford the 16mm at a later date.

That's solid reasoning. Thanks!

OP vinsentochan Forum Member • Posts: 73
Re: Which lens to buy after 35mm f2?

vf84ml wrote:

Since you already have the 35mm F2 I would suggest get the 16mm first. It's the perfect complement to a 35mm.

16mm can do landscape/cityscape, interiors, low light and some macro. And the 35mm can do some portrait. You can do a lot with just this two lenses.

Do you think 16mm is a good focal length? I looked at the Samyang 12mm too..

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Zaax Senior Member • Posts: 1,867
Re: The 14MM Re: Which lens to buy after 35mm f2?

vinsentochan wrote:

Zaax wrote:

The 14 is my 2nd most used and is a great tool. Get one when they are on sale!

Nice pics!

Thanks for your input. When do they usually go on sale?

Not sure when the next sale is but they have 1 -2 sales per year.

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JJ1983 Regular Member • Posts: 341
Re: Which lens to buy after 35mm f2?

I am planning to add a 16 or 14mm first. This should have been the first addition to the 35. As nice as the 56 is, I could have done without it. The reason I haven't yet bought a wideangle is due to an unexpected financial setback right when I was changing my gear (from Nikon FF to X-T1).

hjalmarg1 New Member • Posts: 13
Re: Which lens to buy after 35mm f2?

vinsentochan wrote:

I have the 18-55mm "kit lens" with the 35mm f2. Which lens should I buy next? I know I want to get in to both landscape and portraiture photography.

I was thinking either the 16mm f1.4 or the 56mm f/1.2. Or would you recommend another?

I have both lenses and I use the 16mm more often than the 56mm because of my style of photography but honestly if you can afford both, do not hesitate because are excellent and are for complete different purposes.

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