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 p.3 #1 · GFX - Two Primes - Lens Combo: GF 30mm f3.5 and GF 50mm f3.5 (24mm and 40mm in FF FOV) | |
Some time ago, I switched to the GFX system for slower-paced documentary work, landscapes, architecture, and portraits. I bought the GFX 50SII along with the 35-70mm—the first kit lens I didn't immediately sell. I primarily use it for landscapes, usually stopped down to f/8, f/11, or f/16. I love this lens for its versatility; it focuses quietly and quickly, is lightweight and compact, relatively inexpensive, and I'm more than satisfied with the image quality. My only criticism is the lack of a dedicated aperture ring. Otherwise, for landscapes and architecture, I really only need this one lens.
For my portraits, I have the 45mm, 50mm, and 63mm lenses. I also own a number of Minolta Rokkor lenses: the 45mm f/2, 55mm f/1.7, and 58mm f/1.4. These lenses create a very distinctive look, and you can certainly work with them, but I eventually moved away from them and now only use the GF lenses.
In practice, the GF50 is my favorite. It's very compact and focuses quickly and quietly thanks to the linear motor. It's a lot of fun to shoot with; I also love the 40mm full-frame FOV, and I'm extremely happy with the image quality. This lens is so good for documentary work and is such a fantastic all-rounder that it would be my favorite if I could only keep one of my lenses.
And yes, the 45mm and 63mm are both also very nice lenses whose image quality I greatly appreciate. They aren't quite as compact as the 50mm, but they still feel very right and comfortable on the GFX. They don't focus as smoothly as the GF35-70 or GF50, but the image quality is fantastic. The GF63 has become my preferred lens for portraits. I used the GF45 last year for a larger project involving a lot of environmental portraits, and it's highly recommended if you need that focal length.
If I had to choose two lenses? I'd go for the GF35-70 and either the GF50 or the GF63. With that combination, I might end up preferring the GF63 to the GF50, even though the 50 is more comfortable to use. The 63 is even more interesting for portraits due to its longer focal length and wider aperture. The 55mm is too expensive, too big, and too heavy for me, but I've heard a lot of good things about it...
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