Originally posted by hcc I heard a lot of good thing about the DA*55mm f1.4, but I have already fast fifty (FA50mm f1.2, FA50mm f1.7, VL 58mm f1.4) and my VL58mm is my fav by far!
I'm not aware that there's an FA 50/1.2 or is this a typo (1.4?)?
Back to the topic, my best 50-ish is the 43. Yup, it's a long 30-ish and a short 50-ish, so it's a catch "weight" for me, and at times it may be a bit awkward. I've had the 40xs (similar to 40Ltd optically once). My 58mm (Helios K mount) is also one of my favorite focal length, and is quite very good at artsy shoots.
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Originally posted by UncleVanya I have shot with the DA 35 f/2.4 and the SMC DA 40 f/2.8 Limited - both work very well. Of the two I actually prefer the DA 40 but not for length but overall size and rendering. The 35 has a slightly better field of view (52 vs. 60).
I love the size and feel of the 40s too, but, subjectively for my tastes, the 40's rendition is just too clean, sharp and perfect!
I like the softer edges of the 35/2.4