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Jul 10, 2019 07:00:49   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
targa75 wrote:
Having heard arguments for both 50mm
and 35mm for use as standard lens, was
wondering which of the two you
folks would recommend?

50mm or 35mm


24-120 mm is my STANDARD LENS. That said, IMHO, I like the 50. I believe it is more useful than the 35. If I was doing it all over again, I would go 50 first, then either a 28 or 24.

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Jul 10, 2019 07:10:35   #
johnst1001a Loc: West Chester, Ohio
 
indoor shots mostly 35 mm. outdoors 24-70mm at about 50 mm, or the 50, used right they are all good in different ways.

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Jul 10, 2019 07:14:55   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
A "standard" lens for a particular format, which closely replicates what the eye sees, may be different that a standard (most used) lens used by a person. Usually a lens most often used by a person is referred to as a "walk-around" or "go-to" lens.
A 50 on a full-frame would be a standard lens for that format, and a 35 (≈30) would be a standard for an APS-C format.

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Jul 10, 2019 07:23:15   #
zug55 Loc: Naivasha, Kenya, and Austin, Texas
 
I personally like a 35mm or even 28mm full-frame. I think that 50mm is too long as a general purpose lens. But this definitely a personal choice that depends on your personal preferences.

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Jul 10, 2019 07:38:47   #
khorinek
 
I've always used a variable zoom lens over the years. Mostly 24-70 or 28-135. I asked myself the same question you are asking now. I went back and looked at the zoom length on several years of photos and discovered that the majority of my photos were shot at or near 50mm, so I bought a 50mm f/1.4. I tried using it, but I was so used to using the zoom ring on my lenses I couldn't get used to the fixed 50mm. I haven't used it since. I know that doesn't answer your question but may give some thought on which direction to go.

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Jul 10, 2019 07:42:42   #
Peterfiore Loc: Where DR goes south
 
I shoot street and I use a M/43 camera. I use a 20mm which gives a 40mm equivalent in terms of a 35mm full frame camera.

When I use my Fuji, an APS camera, I use a 27mm lens which becomes a 42mm in 35mm terms.

I like a slightly wider perspective the "normal/standard" lens yields.
You need to what works best for your type of work that you enjoy.

Peter

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Jul 10, 2019 07:44:00   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Yes, it does depend. The 50mm is good for FX, and the 35mm is good for DX - in terms of a "natural view."

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Jul 10, 2019 07:52:31   #
BebuLamar
 
I never had a 35mm lens and I used the 50mm lens a lot as standard but now I think the 35mm is a better lens.

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Jul 10, 2019 07:56:21   #
William Royer Loc: Kansas
 
One way to narrow down what might feel ‘right’ to you is to do a quick review of your favorite images from those you have already taken. Check what approximate focal length they are. Personally, if allowed only one Prime lens, my choice would be a 50mm. But, if allowed two, I’d go for the classic 35/85 combination, which would cover most of my general shooting.

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Jul 10, 2019 07:57:32   #
mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma
 
My 25 (50 equivalent) and my 14-150 are my two favorites.

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Jul 10, 2019 08:03:47   #
Lagoonguy Loc: New Smyrna Beach, FL
 
My favorite walk around lenses on my FX & G9 M43 cameras are 24-105 or 24-120mm equiv. I went with a FX Sigma Art 24-35mm f/2 lens in place of 24,28 & 35mm primes. The images are beautiful and the variable length is very useful. I can’t see any quality loss compared to my primes on my DX & M43 systems. I am not a 50mm fan. It does weigh 33 ozs if that is a consideration.

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Jul 10, 2019 08:04:51   #
Spirit Vision Photography Loc: Behind a Camera.
 
targa75 wrote:
Having heard arguments for both 50mm
and 35mm for use as standard lens, was
wondering which of the two you
folks would recommend?

50mm or 35mm


The 35 f/2 on my film rigs.



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Jul 10, 2019 08:29:23   #
issa2006.
 
With newpaper photos my favorite is nikon 18-140. I do mostly events and need wide angle as well as long length and found the 50 1.8 nearly useless for the events although the results are beautiful. I have to have a zoom for the action that changes second by second. I have found the 10-20 nikon useful also for wide angles of events but certainly not for close ups of people.

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Jul 10, 2019 08:31:10   #
camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.
 
Full frame camera the 50mm lens.
Cropped sensor the 35mm lens.

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Jul 10, 2019 08:42:23   #
Tomcat5133 Loc: Gladwyne PA
 
I used to use the 35mm for most everything.
I think viewers perceptions have grown up and changes and a 24mm or 16mm becomes valuable.
This is if you need prime. Otherwise their are great zooms that cover mostly everything.

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