I had the 31, sold it because I didn't like the awkward fixed lens
hood and bulk/weight. I bought the FA35/2 and find it excellent. I'd
recommend the 35/2 to anyone as a near perfect normal for the digital
bodies.
Never been interested in the FA24/2 due to the size/weight as well as
the many varied reports on its problems with the digital bodies.
Godfrey
On Feb 10, 2006, at 8:14 AM, Mark Erickson wrote:
Thanks for the info. Turns out I use autofocus quite a lot in low-
light situations (the camera usually does a pretty good job). That
points to the 31 as a likely choice. Boy, is it expensive though!
Eeesh.
--Mark
William Robb wrote:
Mark, I have both the 31 and the A35/2.
The 31 makes the D quite front heavy, I expect this would be more
pronounced with the Ds. The 35 is a nice match for the size of the
camera.
The 31 is, however, the better lens, though the 35 is no slouch
either.
If you like manual focus lenses, the A35/2 is a gorgeous lens. It
was my standard lens on the istD until I got the 31.
William Robb
