• From the digital photography thread:

    I have a question - I'm going to Singapore and Malaysia for a study trip in a couple of weeks.
    I've promised to take pictures for our report.
    I have Nikon D700 and I'd prefer to just bring one lens - but which one to take?
    I have a 28mm f2.0 AIS, a 35mm f2.8 AI and a Carl Zeiss 50mm f1.4.
    Any input is appreciated.

    I expect it to be kind of general reportage - documenting the companies we visit and other activities.
    I've used the 35mm and 50mm the most.

  • 28 or at a push 35.

    28 is fun for street stuff though perhaps 35 preferable 'traditionally', but if you're doing any skylines/buildings etc (where in KL/SGP etc it's largely skyscrapers) you'll want that extra width (though you may notice some distortion) but that's the trade off to be made if you're not able to bring a zoom. On that note, could you rent or borrow one?

  • I'm not keen on spending more money, and I don't think I'd be comfortable borrowing someone's gear for that length of time and trip.

    I feel pretty certain by now, that I'll take the 35.
    It was the first lens that I used on my D700 and used it as normal lens for quite a while before I got the 50.

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