Hasselblads are for stomachs, 35mm is for eyes.
I like a wider view than 50mm for walkaround, and opted for the 40mm f2 over the much larger 35mm f2. The 35mm f2.8 is a good low-cost alternative.One lens that has passed through my kit a number of times is the 40mm f2, however I never held on to it as it always seemed way too many dollars for relatively little difference between the 35mm or perhaps the 50mm Zuikos. I just couldn't fall into the infatuation some had for "pancake" lenses.
... My 35mm system is Olympus OM and I do own or have owned almost all the Zuiko lenses for these cameras with the exception of the "Big Whites." ...
Back in "the Day", TLRs & med format SLRs on tripods were said to be "stomach cameras", because they were usually used from that position. HCB said "If God wanted me to take pictures with one of THOSE (TLR), He would have put an eye in my belly."Will you provide a translation of that? I ran it through Google Translate and it could not make sense of it. By the way I use the Hasselblad with a 45° prism held at eye level.
nyoung's description is right on the money and I might add heavy, but I guess that goes without saying on really fast telephotos. Re: Sirius Glass. I think The Hasselblad kit is close to being as complete as I will get with five lenses and three bodies. The flex-body would tempt me, however like the big whites, a bit on the expensive side. Wouldn't mind the super wide, however find it a bit pricey. They ME and 40mm f2.8 may stick around for a bit. I'm tempted to run a roll through it without changing the light seals. Hmm . . .
Welcome to APUG Bill. Youre mistaking, you dont have to many cameras. That would be N+2 and ideal number of cameras is N+1My name is Bill and I have too many cameras. My 35mm system is Olympus OM and I do own or have owned almost all the Zuiko lenses for these cameras with the exception of the "Big Whites." One lens that has passed through my kit a number of times is the 40mm f2, however I never held on to it as it always seemed way too many dollars for relatively little difference between the 35mm or perhaps the 50mm Zuikos. I just couldn't fall into the infatuation some had for "pancake" lenses. So fast forward a few years from the last time a 40mm f2 Zuiko lived in my stable. I recently saw a Pentax ME and one of the kit lenses available when new at a favorable price. The lens a 40mm f2.8 pancake lens. My intention was to flip it and make a little profit to fund my addiction to film. The camera doesn't really operate the way I'm use to working with a 35mm, but the camera/lens combination is pretty sweet and would make a great one lens walking around rig. The light seals need replacing, which I can do, however I imagine if I did so, it would be a little harder to let go. I remain Bill and still have way too many cameras. And the beat goes on . . .
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