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Archive 2022 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

Mine is Sigma 24mm f/3.5 C. I mainly purchased it to pair it with my Tamron 35-150mm, but I also enjoy its MFD. It’s a fun lens to own.

Nov 24, 2022 at 07:07 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

CV15
It can be far from ideal for indoor shots but it does give some absolutely amazing results. I don't use it much but I feel like I'd miss it a lot if I sold it.

Nov 24, 2022 at 07:10 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

Alan Parker wrote:
CV15
It can be far from ideal for indoor shots but it does give some absolutely amazing results. I don't use it much but I feel like I'd miss it a lot if I sold it.

I think Im going to buy my 4th CV 15 again. I just love this lens

Nov 24, 2022 at 07:11 AM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

GMPhotography wrote:
I think Im going to buy my 4th CV 15 again. I just love this lens

It mostly gives in the cupboard, but it does go out with us on our most special trips

Nov 24, 2022 at 07:14 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

I believe mine is the CV 180 f/4 (in Nikon F mount). I don't use it all that much, but there is definitely something about the photos from it. At the other end, I have the Laowa 14 f/4, which I love for it's super compact size.

Nov 24, 2022 at 07:34 AM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

It's just a fun lens. I love it when im in NY

Nov 24, 2022 at 07:35 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

A Fujifilm QuickSnap 32mm F10 lens adapted as a fixed focus lens cap lens just barely beating the Pentax Q 07 11.5mm F9 Mount Shield Lens. The fixed focus adaption of the Fujifilm makes it less useful.

I've had a few F8 mirror lenses including the Minolta AF one. I have the C/V 12/5.6 and 15/4.5. I feel like the Sony STF GM qualifies because of the T5.6. Lensbaby Sol 45/3.5, Cosina 100/3.5, and Minolta MD 135/3.5. The Sol is fun, but it could use a variable aperture.

F11 long primes aren't particularly rare. Canon released a couple fairly recently for RF.

Nov 24, 2022 at 07:41 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

I own a couple f/3.5 prime lenses. They tend to be smaller and great stopped down for landscape shooting.

Nov 24, 2022 at 08:26 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

Fujinon SW 90 F8 (also used 65mm F8 before lost it and switched to 65/5.6 Schneider) and Fujinon T 300mm F8...

Nov 24, 2022 at 08:32 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

On digital DSLR shot with Minolta AF 500mm F8, but ten years ago.

Nov 24, 2022 at 08:32 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

Sony 35 2.8. Nice compact lens that delivers way above its size. Typically I use primes for their faster apertures, slower apertures I’ll stick with zooms.

Nov 24, 2022 at 08:40 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

Sigma APO 180mm f/5.6. Actually replaced the CV 180mm APO Lanthar with this this one because of Bastian's review.

Nov 24, 2022 at 09:01 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

Bridge Over Crosby Lake by J M, on Flickr
Voigtlander 15F4.5 III love the color and rendering / size weight

Nov 24, 2022 at 09:08 AM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

I have a tie: CV 15/4.5E and Nikon 300/4.5 ED AIS.

The CV 15 gets used pretty often on landscapes, especially as part of a three-lens combo: CV15, Loxia 25 and CV40.

The Nikon 300 doesn't see much use, but good to have whenever needed.

Nov 24, 2022 at 09:17 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

Sony 35mm f/2.8 ZA and why? Pocketable! The lens hood design adds quite a bit to that.

Nov 24, 2022 at 09:19 AM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

AGeoJO wrote:
Sony 35mm f/2.8 ZA and why? Pocketable! The lens hood design adds quite a bit to that.

Joshua, I think you forgot the 600 GM F4

. That counts as a prime too.

Nov 24, 2022 at 09:32 AM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

Douglas L wrote:
Joshua, I think you forgot the 600 GM F4

. That counts as a prime too.

Ah, yes, it is slower than f/2.8, you are correct. But it is hardly pocketable though…

Nov 24, 2022 at 09:34 AM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

Sigma 45 f/2.8 DG DN, got it at a good price to try out the rendering. Generally I think primes should be f/2 or faster.

Nice little lens, photos look nice even when it misses critical focus. Don’t use it all that much, but don’t want to get rid of it.

Nov 24, 2022 at 09:34 AM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

My slowest FF lens is my (had been Fred's) CV 12mm f5.6 Ultra-Wide-Heliar VM IIfiltI lens what SK Grimes modified to remove the petals and instll 62mm filter threads to use 62mm filters, step up rings, and Lee 100mm Foundation kit with up to 3 filters without vignetting.

Rich

Nov 24, 2022 at 09:36 AM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · What’s the slowest prime you own and why?

CV 12mm. Also have the 15mm but at 5.6 the 12 is slower.

Nov 24, 2022 at 09:47 AM

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