Originally Posted by Sailor 
I didn't vote, because comparing different focal lengths is like comparing apples to oranges, and rational people can prefer either.
I have both lenses, and I use my FA 35/2 far more than my FA 50/1.4 - in part because I find the "normal" fov more versatile for the kind of shooting I do and because I much prefer the clean sharpness of the 35. Others find the 35 to have too "clinical" a rendering - so you run into the apples and oranges again.
Jer
I'm with Jer here. Both are excellent lenses. I believe the deciding factor should be the focal length YOU prefer
