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**jac** · 03-15-2011, 12:54 PM

Yes, sell it and put the money towards a 43 as a replacement.

maciek_w · 03-16-2011, 03:02 PM

Wow,

I was just going to ask the same question. Drop the 35 macro and get the 43 ltd?

The rationale for me is really in the 1 extra stop gained from this swap (f/1.9 vs. 2.8). I shoot mostly indoors, with as little flash as I can get away with. So I reckon this would make sense. Also, I am hoping that with such exchange, maybe I could save some money on not having to go for a 50 f/1.4.

Do you think my reasoning makes sense (i.e. keep ONE lens, the 43, instead of TWO: the 35 I already have and a fast fifty I was going to add to shoot indoors)?

thx!

NeverSatisfied · 03-16-2011, 07:11 PM

Originally posted by maciek_w

Wow,

I was just going to ask the same question. Drop the 35 macro and get the 43 ltd?

The rationale for me is really in the 1 extra stop gained from this swap (f/1.9 vs. 2.8). I shoot mostly indoors, with as little flash as I can get away with. So I reckon this would make sense. Also, I am hoping that with such exchange, maybe I could save some money on not having to go for a 50 f/1.4.

Do you think my reasoning makes sense (i.e. keep ONE lens, the 43, instead of TWO: the 35 I already have and a fast fifty I was going to add to shoot indoors)?

thx!

I don't know if this helps but I did something similar. I sold off two lenses, FA 35/2 and F50/1.7, to purchase the FA 43. Really kind of split the difference. The 43 is fast and its image quality is better than either of those previous two lenses. It's worked out well for me and the 43 is now the lens that I always leave on my K20D. It's a bit narrower than the 35 was, of course, but it suits me fine. Your needs may differ, but I don't think you'd be unhappy with the 43.

marcinski · 03-18-2011, 04:21 AM

Hi,
I did exactly the same. Sold FA 50 1.4 and DA 35Ltd for FA 43. No regrets so far. The FA 50mm felt always to narrow, and 35mm had annoyingly slow AF although the IQ was stellar at close distance. Focus near infinity was more tricky.

Marcin

**Deimos** · 03-18-2011, 06:22 AM

If the OP decides he wants to let go of the 35 Ltd he can PM me

maciek_w · 03-19-2011, 09:15 AM

Then swap is in the making. Just researched prices for new 43s and B&H seems to have the upper hand

Thank you all

03-16-2011, 03:02 PM	#32
maciek_w Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Warsaw Photos: Albums Posts: 93	Wow, I was just going to ask the same question. Drop the 35 macro and get the 43 ltd? The rationale for me is really in the 1 extra stop gained from this swap (f/1.9 vs. 2.8). I shoot mostly indoors, with as little flash as I can get away with. So I reckon this would make sense. Also, I am hoping that with such exchange, maybe I could save some money on not having to go for a 50 f/1.4. Do you think my reasoning makes sense (i.e. keep ONE lens, the 43, instead of TWO: the 35 I already have and a fast fifty I was going to add to shoot indoors)? thx! Last edited by maciek_w; 03-16-2011 at 03:06 PM. Reason: typos

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03-15-2011, 12:54 PM	#31
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	Yes, sell it and put the money towards a 43 as a replacement.

03-16-2011, 07:11 PM	#33
NeverSatisfied Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 688	Originally posted by maciek_w Wow, I was just going to ask the same question. Drop the 35 macro and get the 43 ltd? The rationale for me is really in the 1 extra stop gained from this swap (f/1.9 vs. 2.8). I shoot mostly indoors, with as little flash as I can get away with. So I reckon this would make sense. Also, I am hoping that with such exchange, maybe I could save some money on not having to go for a 50 f/1.4. Do you think my reasoning makes sense (i.e. keep ONE lens, the 43, instead of TWO: the 35 I already have and a fast fifty I was going to add to shoot indoors)? thx! I don't know if this helps but I did something similar. I sold off two lenses, FA 35/2 and F50/1.7, to purchase the FA 43. Really kind of split the difference. The 43 is fast and its image quality is better than either of those previous two lenses. It's worked out well for me and the 43 is now the lens that I always leave on my K20D. It's a bit narrower than the 35 was, of course, but it suits me fine. Your needs may differ, but I don't think you'd be unhappy with the 43.

03-18-2011, 04:21 AM	#34
marcinski Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 95	Hi, I did exactly the same. Sold FA 50 1.4 and DA 35Ltd for FA 43. No regrets so far. The FA 50mm felt always to narrow, and 35mm had annoyingly slow AF although the IQ was stellar at close distance. Focus near infinity was more tricky. Marcin

03-18-2011, 06:22 AM	#35
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	If the OP decides he wants to let go of the 35 Ltd he can PM me

03-19-2011, 09:15 AM	#36
maciek_w Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Warsaw Photos: Albums Posts: 93	Then swap is in the making. Just researched prices for new 43s and B&H seems to have the upper hand Thank you all

Would you sell a 35mmLtd to help finance a 43?

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