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I have both Zeiss lenses, and find myself reaching for the 35 more often than the 50. I haven't had the 50 as long though. If I thought there might be any type of closeup shots, then the choice would be the 50. They are both stellar lenses and will shine on the D700.
Bob, you are too right there my friend. I shall spend the day eating grapes:ROTFL:My last few trips have used Canon S70 or Canon G10. I would love FF small size for these as I too spend majority of time watching and reflecting not capturing.
Life here is too short......
Bob
Jason, the focus confirmation helps a lot...a very much lotThen I would say the 50. Or the Nikkor 1.4G is wonderful as well.
You may have me on age, but your eyesight must be solid with all the manual focus work! That's why the 21 is a gem shooting hyperfocal and the 35 AF-D is a decent auto focus lens. That being said, I still would love the 28 1.4. It might be all I need!
Matt, thanks for the input. my fls are 24-70/100. but the zoom is HHeavy for me. And walking thru the vineyards won't make it lighter!Rayyan: I don't have any manual focus lenses for the Nikon. I guess when I'm using it, I want fast AF - point, compose, shoot. Medium large lens, it'd be the 24-70mm f/2.8. Take only one smaller, all-around lens? Then I'd take the 50mm f/1.4G. Your pictures from Sweden were excellent! Whatever you take, we're looking forward to the results. Cheers, Matt.
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Don. that's a super shot indeed. I don't do macros as such. but like to get close up once in a while; not for macro but for emphasis of the subject.Between those two options, I'd probably opt for the 35mm. However, as a single lens, I'd actually grab the 50mm f1.4 planar in preference to either of those two - anywhere beyond macro distances, my copy is definitely a little better than the 50mm Makro Planar and it is also much smaller and lighter than the 50mm MP or the 35mm - a no brainer for me if I were wanting to go light and simple. Obviously, if you envisage shooting a lot of macros, the 50mm MP is the way to go. I owned both and frankly was a bit surprised when I tested the two next to each other - I really loved the MP, but the planar was simply a clear step ahead at normal distances. I have subsequently sold my makro planar - I find the 100mm a much better real macro option; and the 50mm f1.4 a better lens for everything outside of macros (as well as being half the size and weight of the MP and a stop faster).
Here's an example with the Zeiss ZF 50mm f1.4 Planar on the D700. Full size original is here:http://forum.getdpi.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=10862&original=1&c=5
tokengirl, thanks for stopping by. Appreciate it, much. Analyzed > 100 pics I took. Majority range is 28-85mm. mostly around 35 and 50. I need both, but can't carry both!!!I would definitely take the 35mm. But I'm not you... 50mm is probably the focal length I use least.
Why don't you take your 100 favorite photos and see what focal length you used most?
OTOH, you could get a Sony NEX with the kit zoom. Lightweight, one lens but some diversity, very good low light capability. A pretty good travel cam if you ask me.
My sample has basically no CA worth worrying about. The background blur issue is really a personal preference - I prefer the Zeiss to the Nikon 50mm AFS. BTW, you may also want to have a look at the Voigtlander 40mm f2 Ultron - a very handy, tiny lens which performs very well - it also has a useful close-up lens which comes with it.Don. that's a super shot indeed. I don't do macros as such. but like to get close up once in a while; not for macro but for emphasis of the subject.
Hmmm. 50/1.4 Planar you say. Hmmm.
Don, has the CA or background rendition on the Planar 50mm bothered you?
Regards.