Mike - I have a few suggestions. Kit # 1: FA24/2, 43, 85/1.4. On the one hand, disadvantages are that the 43 is a slightly different newer era, but I don't have any direct experience with it. For consistency, substitute an FA50/1.4 instead. On the other hand, advantage is that these are all known to be very fine lenses. I have experience with the 24 and 85 and will testify to that conclusion. On the third hand, disadvantage is that the 24 and the 85 are both very large (including hoods); not a neat compact pundle. Again, I can't speak to the 43 or 50 in this regard.
Kit # 2: FA20-35/4, FA50/1.4, and FA85/1.4. You didn't say you would use a zoom, but you didn't say not. this is a nice lens, smaller than the 24/2, would handle your occasional wider shot, and would give you some wide-angle leeway if you transition to digital. Kit # 3: FA50/1.4 + F1.7x adapter. As someone else suggested, why not? A good setup for the occasional portrait. Stan on 1/29/03 8:34 AM, Mike Johnston at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >... > > I'd like to begin investing in a kit of FA lenses, but I'm unsure of which > way to go. I could do any of the following... > > --50/1.4 only (not really a very flexible option). > --35/2 and 85/1.4. > --35/2 and 77mm. > --31mm, 50/1.4, and 85mm. > --24/2, 50/1.4, and 85mm. > > > What would you recommend? Keep in mind I want an _optimum_ 2- or 3-lens FA > kit for my uses, not something that will just "get me by." > > --Mike
