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 Re: Voigtlander 35mm f/2 APO-Lanthar Review | |
woodstork wrote:
Haha! I second that. Right after ordering the 50 I started researching CV 15mm and 21mm options. 24 isn’t wide enough. I actually deem 35mm as a ‘normal’ FOV.
highdesertmesa wrote:
woodstork wrote:
That’s sound advice. I like both and like to adapt my eye to either. Probably a bit more natural with 50mm and like it’s better subject intimacy, but often like the extra context of 35mm. Based on FL 50mm is marginally a better get for me. Can often go wider by stitching, but can’t construct a wider prime tighter.
highdesertmesa wrote:
woodstork wrote:
I’m torn between 35mm and 50mm versions, and would love to hear comparisons from those who’ve used both. Primary use is single frame capture of intimate landscape from wide open to f/11, with occasional pano-stitching of mid-range to distant scenes. A bit of astro-landscape. I shoot to print large.
I find both focal lengths quite useful, am only going to buy one though. From all my research I think I’m seeing the 50mm has slightly better across frame resolution, subjectively better bokeh, slightly worse CA. Subject magnification is similar. Am I on point?
These lenses are close enough in IQ to make your decision based on other factors, primarily your preference for FOV for your intended use. Surely one or the other focal length is preferred.
I would go 50 then, if that's already your preference. For me, so many landscapes fall perfectly into the 50mm FOV. If they don't, I need something much wider than 35mm anyway.
I agree with highdesertmesa. 50mm just works for many scenes, and pairs nicely with 21mm. Usually, I gap primes like this: 11/12, 21/24, 50 and 100/135. I went for the 9 RL as my widest, so I might add another wide angle.
Previously, my kit consisted of 21 Nokton, 50 APO and 110 APO. I sold the 21 and 110, as I wanted lighter options. They were replaced by the 21 Loxia and 135 Elmar. I had the 35 APO at one point as well, but I prefer 21 + 50 as a kit, and the sunstars aren't defined before about f/11 on the 35, which can be annoying in some instances.
Both of the 21s match optically, I would say, the Loxia is a good bit lighter, but the ergonomics are frustrating.
A grip can be purchased for the Loxia; I haven't tried it yet, but other users seem to enjoy it.
The 135 doesn't match the 110 or the best options in this range, but it's still an excellent performer, weights in at 405 g., and also produce great sunstars (12 points).
My kit now consists of 9 RL, 21 Loxia, 50 APO and 135 Elmar, and I'm quite satisfied. I consider adding the 15 Heliar, though.
I use the 9mm for abstracts of trees and some architecture, not really for common landscape scenes. So, for general use, it's 21, 50 and 135.
Love the sunstars of them all (10 and 12 points). I also have two zooms for landscspe; 16-35 G and 50-400, but I will probably get rid of them, as I almost only use them on occasional vacations. I will probably sell them both and the 135 GM for the 70-200 GM II. When it comes to wide angle and standard, I prefer primes.
Often, I desire 200mm or longer for some architecture, and that's where a zoom will do it for me.
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