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From: "Mark Erickson"
Subject: 35mm F2.0 for *ist-Ds
I've been thinking about splitting the difference with a 35mm F2.0 lens,
but I'm a little concerned that that normal perspective will be neither
wide enough nor long enough. That said, I see that a number of folks on
the list shoot with lenses like the 31 Ltd, the FA 35, or the 43 Ltd. Any
thoughts and input on the utility of the 35mm lens with various subjects
would be appreciated.
The 35 is a longish standard, and is a focal length I quite like on the
digital.
For me, the standard lens is my workhorse focal length.
The perspective is what it is. I find it pretty useful, but thats just me.
I've never used a 43, but have both of the other two you mention, as well as
the A 35/2. All of them are very good optics. Esthetically, the black 31 is
most pleasing.
William Robb
