I would be greatful for any opinions from board members who have personal experience of either of these lenses, particularly those who have used both, as I am considering adding one (or maybe both) to my quiver.
I already have the 21mm f2.8, 25mm f2.8 and 28-85mm f3.3-4, so would I gain significant benefit from one of these, and if so, in what area? I'm quite happy with the images produced by the vario-sonnar, but a bit more speed would be useful.
I am therefore particularly interested in the wide open performance. Having looked at the mtf charts the 35mm looks to be not that good wide open, but mtf charts don't always reflect real world performance. Flare control, distortion, and general 'useability' are important too.
Is there any difference between the AE and MM 35mm (did the older AE version also use an aspherical element?). All comments welcome.
I already have the 21mm f2.8, 25mm f2.8 and 28-85mm f3.3-4, so would I gain significant benefit from one of these, and if so, in what area? I'm quite happy with the images produced by the vario-sonnar, but a bit more speed would be useful.
I am therefore particularly interested in the wide open performance. Having looked at the mtf charts the 35mm looks to be not that good wide open, but mtf charts don't always reflect real world performance. Flare control, distortion, and general 'useability' are important too.
Is there any difference between the AE and MM 35mm (did the older AE version also use an aspherical element?). All comments welcome.