To pancake,°•°•°•°•°•° Or not to pancake, This is the question.
Mar 6, 2018 19:35:03 #
Going To Snap
Loc: Florida
Hello my fellow hedgehogs, 🌳🐖,
Im having a bit of a debate with myself, so I decided to ask my hedhgehogs.
Ever since I dipped my toe into photography I've stayed broke and, I have heard of the fixed focal length pancake lens.
Some photographers absolutely adore it, and others say there are better upgraded lens don't waste money and time on it.
Every camera and lens manufacturer has their own "pancake" which doesn't really vary too much from one to another.
I am a Nikionian, and always will be and to us it's the older series E, I hear referred to as pancake.
So should I invest in the OLDER pancake 50 mm, or maybe the 10 mm, or if anyone has a recommendation on one, or none?
I own the latest nifty fifty, and the 35mm prime and couldn't imagine my bag complete without either, but I must admit there is an allure to the E Series pancake.
So my friends, what's the verdict....
To pancake or not to pancake, that is the question. 📷 --- 📸
Im having a bit of a debate with myself, so I decided to ask my hedhgehogs.
Ever since I dipped my toe into photography I've stayed broke and, I have heard of the fixed focal length pancake lens.
Some photographers absolutely adore it, and others say there are better upgraded lens don't waste money and time on it.
Every camera and lens manufacturer has their own "pancake" which doesn't really vary too much from one to another.
I am a Nikionian, and always will be and to us it's the older series E, I hear referred to as pancake.
So should I invest in the OLDER pancake 50 mm, or maybe the 10 mm, or if anyone has a recommendation on one, or none?
I own the latest nifty fifty, and the 35mm prime and couldn't imagine my bag complete without either, but I must admit there is an allure to the E Series pancake.
So my friends, what's the verdict....
To pancake or not to pancake, that is the question. 📷 --- 📸
Mar 6, 2018 20:18:46 #
Mar 6, 2018 21:08:49 #
For the Fuji X series, the lens would be the 27mm f/2.8 (41mm field of view). But you may be able to answer your question by renting whichever pancake lens (or lenses) you are interested in and trying them first hand with your camera. That way will afford a real life impression of how such a lens will perform for you. A variety of sources exist for renting lenses (and/or cameras) and some will allow you to apply all or part of the rental fee towards purchase. One example out of many is LensRentals.com.
Mar 6, 2018 21:20:27 #
Going To Snap wrote:
The answer is do you like pancakes? If so why does your current pancakes not satisfy you?Hello my fellow hedgehogs, 🌳🐖, br Im having a bi... (show quote)
Mar 6, 2018 21:29:44 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
The answer is do you like pancakes? If so why does your current pancakes not satisfy you?
Depends, syrup-ticiously, on the syrup.
Mar 6, 2018 21:45:31 #
rjaywallace wrote:
Depends, syrup-ticiously, on the syrup.
Yes, Vermont Grade A Maple Syrup
Mar 7, 2018 07:35:45 #
hookedupin2005
Loc: Northwestern New Mexico
There could be a hundred posts here, and a hundred different opinions... But it all boils down to: If you don't like the pancakes, find a new wife.
Mar 7, 2018 08:49:50 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
Rent one, then you'll know. I have a pancake for my Olympus, it's fun, it was inexpensive and I use it occasionally. not my go to by any means though.
Mar 7, 2018 08:59:11 #
I never liked pancake lenses but I'm going to waffle here and tell you that if you like it, go for it.
Mar 7, 2018 09:24:54 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Going To Snap wrote:
Hello my fellow hedgehogs, 🌳🐖, br Im having a bi... (show quote)
This guy likes it: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/50f18E.htm
Mar 7, 2018 09:30:39 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
rjaywallace wrote:
For the Fuji X series, the lens would be the 27mm ... (show quote)
The lens was discontinued in 1985 - not likely to be found in any lens rental inventory.
Mar 7, 2018 09:34:43 #
NBBPH
Loc: Indiana
I have a Canon SL1 with an f/2.8, 24 mm pancake lens that I use as a walk-around street camera. It makes me think and work a bit harder at my photography, and it makes me use my legs - the only way I have to zoom. It is a bit nostalgic for me, also, because it reminds me of my younger days when all I had was a small, fixed lens, 35 mm rangefinder camera. Simply put, I have fun with it.
Mar 7, 2018 10:10:05 #
lmTrying
Loc: WV Northern Panhandle
Absolutely, 100 per cent Maple syrup. No high fructose corn syrup for me. Although I do like peaches and strawberries on my waffles.
Sounds like someone has serious GAS!
If it makes you happy, buy them all.
Sounds like someone has serious GAS!
If it makes you happy, buy them all.
Mar 7, 2018 10:33:25 #
Going To Snap wrote:
Hello my fellow hedgehogs, 🌳🐖, br Im having a bi... (show quote)
If the choice is between series E and a more substantial lens, forget about the plastic series E. I'm surprised any have survived.
The advantage of a pancake lens is its size and weight. There are some excellent lenses that fit that description but they are close to what you already own.
I have a 40mm f/2 Voigtlander Ultron (manual focus) that I use with a my Nikon film and full frame digital that is every bit as good as a 35 or 50 mm lens for most purposes. It makes an easy combination for walking around.
Don't overlook a lot of other pre-owned manual focus lenses. The shorter the focal length the easier they are to focus and the smaller they get. My 24mm and 28mm f/2.8 AIS lenses are only slightly larger than the Voigtlander and they are both excellent lenses.
Once you reach 50mm and up you are more likely to need a newer, larger and heavier autofocus lens.
Mar 7, 2018 11:51:03 #
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