Next Lens Question

[JonathanA]

At the moment I have the R3A with the 40mm Nokton and now I can't decide on what lens to purchase next. I was thinking about the 75mm for portraits but at the same time I really miss that tiny bit of extra reach from a 50mm lens. I'm torn between picking up the 50mm f/ 1.5 (or a different 50mm) or getting a 75mm (which might not get THAT much use). I guess the biggest problem is whether I would kick myself for getting the 50mm while already having the 40mm (the inability to see the framelines is becomming a little tedious with composition for everyday street use?)

Thanks for any help.

[back alley]

always a tough call but i'd go with the 75.
it's small and sharp and close to the 50, kinda sorta.

going from 50 to 75 is like getting used to a 50 when you mostly shoot a 35.

[fishtek]

I REALLY, REALLY like my 75, but I also REALLY, REALLY like the Canon 50/1.8 that I've got. Very tough to decide between 'em, but I think 50's are going to be more available over time than the 75. Guess I'd go with the 75 first.....just what I did.

Slainte'
Don

[pcfranchina]

If money is the issue, get the 75mm and a cheap FSU 50mm.

[Max Power]

I too have the R3A. I picked it up with the 50/1.5 and it is really sweet. My approach was to get a Jupiter 9 for my 'long' lens and spend the good money on the 50. The J-9 is a very good performer (good vodka ration at the factory that day). My next big purchase will likely be a CV 35mm, that way, my wide and normal will be top quality.

Kent

[kshapero]

I picked up the CV 50mm/f2. Oh my gosh, what a lens. really small and provides a little more reach than the 40. At wide open, the bokeh is a softer blur, which has its appeal.

[mike_j]

The 75mm is an excellent lens, very sharp, and would be a good partner for the 40mm. If you really need a 50 get a J8 50/2, cheap as chips and an excellent performer

[peter_n]

As I remarked in another thread earlier today, the 40 and 75 make an excellent two lens kit.

[JonathanA]

Just as an update I decided to get the 250th Anniv. 50mm Heliar f/2. It just came in the mail from Photo Village and I'm in heaven.

[Kent]

Originally Posted by peter_n

..., the 40 and 75 make an excellent two lens kit.

Very true!

And if you can complete this set with a 28mm one day, you're done.

[Steve Bellayr]

The 75mm will make very nice portraits. 40mm is close to 50mm already at this stage.

[Ken Ford]

My vote is for a 75, but I don't know your style of shooting.

[no_doubt_kit]

go for 75mm.