09-14-2011, 09:42 PM
[quote name='Klaus' timestamp='1316033075' post='11603']
The 35dx got 4* and this one performs a little worse.
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Thanks. I have the 35mm (well my wife does) and it is a nice lens. However, whilst the 40mm is not quite so sharp the bokeh is certainly more attractive - good enough reason to buy the 40mm as a DX 'standard' in preference.
I see Markus says something similar. A factor is also liking a 'long' standard, of course, which I do. Some prefer 28 or 30mm.
As ever, one's preferred mix of lens properties is a personal thing. One attraction of either the 35 or 40mm is not hauling around my 24-70mm!
The 35dx got 4* and this one performs a little worse.
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Thanks. I have the 35mm (well my wife does) and it is a nice lens. However, whilst the 40mm is not quite so sharp the bokeh is certainly more attractive - good enough reason to buy the 40mm as a DX 'standard' in preference.
I see Markus says something similar. A factor is also liking a 'long' standard, of course, which I do. Some prefer 28 or 30mm.
As ever, one's preferred mix of lens properties is a personal thing. One attraction of either the 35 or 40mm is not hauling around my 24-70mm!