I need to get something wider than the 80mm kit lens, but I'm bit apprehensive about the 35mm due to potential lens cast issues on a P25. Every now and then I see a cast from the 80mm lens. Most of the time it's subtle and easily hidden with a WB tweak, but every so often there is one that really bugs me. I created a bunch of LCC profiles and they work so-so.
I originally planned to get the 35mm F3.5 AF, but if it has lens case issues on a routine basis, then it's not the right lens. I like that the 45 & 55 are F2.8 (brighter viewfinder). Ultimately it comes down to sharpness, contrast and overall image quality.
For those who have shot with 35, 45 and 55 - any recommendations or suggestions? Thanx.
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See my remarks re the 28mm on a different (current) thread,,,,
I find the 45 mm very balanced to handle, bright and with very good resolution. I have not tested it side-by-side with anything else but it is my most used moderate wide angle. I do not have the 55 mm because I have the 55-110 zoom - which is not as sharp at 55 as the 45 is.
Although I have most of the Mamiya AF lenses, my favorite traveling (landscape) outfit is the 28, 45, 75-150 and the 300 APO. Covers pretty much everything, and if one doesn't have exactly the length needed, one can go wider and crop - which is a good reason to use the P45+.
Bill
Bill
