Originally posted by ll_coffee_lP Probably not what you want to hear, but shooting landscapes at f/8-f/16 you already have the ideal lenses in the two kit lenses (unless you wanted to upgrade slightly to DA 16-45mm and DA 55-300mm). Stopped down that far you are not likely to notice a significant difference in with the primes and your lenses now in your shots.
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Just some thoughts. Doesn't seem to make much sense to purchase DA35 or DA40 for what you are needing/wanting to shoot with.
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I'm going to have to agree with coffee_IP here -- the 18-55mm kit lens also focuses really really close (basically a 1:3 macro), probably as close as you'll ever need, going by your original post.
Having said that, I had both the 40 and the 35 and only used the 35 for macro. I loved the thought of essentially not having a minimum focus distance. But the 35mm focal length wasn't right for me at all--I never wanted to stay there. Strangely enough, I'm happy using a 40 all day though.
I say if you really want to buy a prime (and hey, nobody here can really blame you
), then stick your kit lens at 35 for a bit, then at 40 for a bit and decide which is right for you. Either one of these will serve you well!