Re: What's the point of a 50mm? Or rather, where does a 50mm shine?
I have the Zony 35 f/2.6, a CV 40 f/1.2, and the 55 f/1.8. I find a use for all of them depending on mood. They all have that Zeiss/Cosina color and micro contrast which I love. I just realized all of my primes under 85mm are either CV or Zeiss. It self selected that way by accident. Hmmmmmm....
I take the 35 when size and autofocus is primary.
I take the 40 when there may be a need for character (wide open) or top IQ stopped down a couple of clicks. I find that 40mm a perfect walk about indoor/outdoor/environmental portraits focal length.
The 55 I use for full body shot portraits, products in studio. Outside I use it for portraits, landscapes, and cityscapes. Also, as pointed out above the normal focal lengths are really good for panoramas.
Jul 15, 2021 at 09:46 PM
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