You sound spot on with the 50mm. I might be inclined to start there and only add the zoom once you feel you must. Sounds like for your type of photography a wider zoom vs. a longer zoom would be in order. Most of my tutoring clients come to me with a passel of lenses and interestingly they almost always, at some point or other, find their way to the "nifty fifty" as if it's a brand new concept. It's at that point I encourage them to look at Henri Cartier-Bresson's work and let them know that if the nifty fifty was good enough for him it'll most likely suit them just fine, too. I treated myself to a Canon 50mm 1.2 two years ago. It has place of honor on my camera and goes with me everywhere. It's probably the only lens I need though I do have many others. Actually, I have three 50mm lenses...the 1.8 and the 2.5 macro as well. It's a field of view I find very appealing. Enough but not too much. Happy shopping. Don't you just love getting new gear? Lea your kids . my camera . we'll click > On Mar 19, 2015, at 5:40 AM, Dan Mitchell <danmdan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > I have just acquired a Fuji XE-1 body, and would like to acquire two lenses for it; I assume any Fuji or other make M mount lens fits this body. Other-make lenses with M adapter would also be considered. > > I’m thinking two lenses - a “standard” 50mm (equivalent), and a small/medium zoom - with prices towards the “budget” end, and alas not right at the “top” end. > Most of you will know of my subject matter - street scenes, architecture, outdoors/landscapes, plants. > > > Dan Mitchell > danmdan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > >
