[frank]

My kit (Fuji) mostly consists of the following trio: 23 f1.4, 35 f1.4 and 56 f1.2. They translate to 35, 53 and 85 FF equivalent.

I tend to mostly use the 23 as a walkaround because it's reasonably wide angle while still usable as a full body portrait lens. I find this focal length to be extremely versatile.

When I want to do some "serious" portrait work with great DOF control, I use the 56 f1.2.

I tend to not use the 35 so much because it's either to tight as a walkaround focal or too short for portraits...

One could say it's a nice compromise between the other 2 focals, but in practice I just find the 23 much more versatile.

What single prime lens do you guys use if you have to pick only one?


This said, I welcome the Oly 25mm f/1.8 despite the fact there is already a Pana f/1.4 version.

What MFT really needs is a faster 35mm equiv, a 17mm f/1.4 would be great.

Also, an UWA prime is long overdue.

I remember that in another post of yourself you stated that you have 14, 23, 56 for your XT1, which fits 95% of your needs.


Any way, if I have to pick up only one, I would use the 20/1.7 for my MFT.