50lux Asph Owner...worth getting the 35 cron ?

[vk2109]

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I'm not sure whether you're asking about 35mm in general or specifically the Sunmmicron (as you've already decided you want 35). I'll respond to both possibilities.

 

Can you explain why you don't like the 28 focal length? It may be that something wider, ie 24 or 21 may suit you better. If you find the 28 too wide then 35 is appropriate. The 35 and 50 are very different, and not interchangable, focal lengths (although of course a photo taken with 35 can be cropped to ~50).

 

In general, if I'm taking a single lens it tends to be a 35 (Summilux FLE or Summarit) or 50 (Summilux ASPH or ZM C_Sonnar or 1.0 Noctilux). If two lenses a 50 and 28 Summicron, sometimes a 50 and a 35 as they are still very different)

 

The 35 is an excellent general focal length. Not too wide to create any distortion, good for travel as it lets in just a bit more, good for social situations and some portraiture as it puts people in a broader context (I think Annie Leiboviz' preferred focal length for just this reason).

 

Most Importantly, as mentioned in posts above, you need to use the 35 to see if it suits you. Hence the argument of starting (or staying with) one of the cheaper lenses. Personally, I would not be without a 35mm lens.

 

 

 

I haven't used the 35 Summicron but (I don't think there are any issues about it's quality if you want a 2.0/35), although I bought the 35 Summarit as an alternative to the 35 Summilux for when I wanted a different look and/or less weight. The Summarit is an excellent lens despite the lower price (~60% the cost of the Summicron) You could also consider a Summarit (probably no great advantage over the Summicron) or Zeiss initially, and if you really end up liking the 35 you may even want to upgrade to a 35 Summilux which is a fantastic lens. There are numerous threads here comparing the 35s, or look at Reid Reviews excellent online comparisons.

 

 

Mark

 

 

Thanks Mark for the input. Well I am really a fan of very wide like the 28 and that;s why I prefer the 35mm. i don't think that very wide like 21 or 24 would suit me. I will look at this summarit...after all btw f 2 and f2.5 the cost diff may not be justified...

 

Thanks

 

Vadim

[swamiji]

I too am not a fan of 28mm. I have two street kits, and the wide lens is my 24mm Lux, the other choices are dependent on the event. If it's crowded then I go wide, with a 24/35/75, other wise I take 24/50/90. Usually it is the normal lens that is in use.

[artspraken]

35 and 28 is alot easier to hyperfocus. I usually point and shoot.

 

50 is not easy to hyperfocus. But 50 pics are excellent if u get good pics. 35 and 28 i get alot of mediocre pics.

 

50 requires you to be selective during composition and decide what to exclude. 35 requires you to think about layout inside the composition. 28 requires you to participate with the subject. 21 requires to shoot in the subjects face.

 

The experience is all different. Theoretically 35 and 50 is just 2 steps forward/ backwards but in practice the experience is different

 

 

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[kdriceman]

Thanks ! if stopped down for the 35 then there is no real need for the cron's f2 and the summarit may do the work then...

 

Honestly, that is true. The extra speed comes in handy once in awhile, but the Summarit is a very good lens and very compact and lightweight also. And at f/2.5, it is fast enough most of the time.

[IkarusJohn]

My first Leica lens was my 35 Summicron, and I hold great affection for it.

 

For me 35 mm is all about including context, whereas the 28 has that slight shock factor, without the distortion and drama of ultra-wides.

 

cheers

John

[Shade]

Yes the 35/2 cron is very similiar with a 50, however they are also very different. When Im around and about shooting with many details I highly prefer the 35. The 50 is the one I use when I want to get a more intimate field of view. I say get it, you will have a whole different perspective.