Which lens should I choose next for S9?

[dirk]

Controversial claim - for family pictures, it's hard to beat a smartphone.

For convenience, yes. But not for image quality. That was my point.

 

[max2331]

I will go for a 35mm f1.8. right now there are also great offers on the 7Artisan 35mm F1.8. perhaps will try this

 

[agfa100]

I have the 18-40, the 24 f 3.5 and a 35 f 2.0. Without a viewfinder I tend to stick with the wide angles it makes life easier, but everyone is different. Just take more pic’s so you get better.

 

[pdk42]

For convenience, yes. But not for image quality. That was my point.

Yes, but for most normal people (i.e. non photographers!), that's not important.

 

[PJD]

Another possibility:

7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8​

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1923373-REG/7artisans_af24f18b_l_24mm_f_1_8_af_lens.html

(I haven’t tried one yet, but am curious about it myself.)

I'm still researching this 7Artisans lens. Appears to be a very good value for a full-frame, AF, 24mm, F1.8, L-mount lens.

"Simon's utak" posted a very helpful review:


A few of his photos taken with the lens:


So ... maybe a new lens for me in the new year? We'll see ...

 

[Jonathan-Mac]

35mm and 50mm are ceratinly the best focal lengths for baby and small child photography. I almost never used 35mm until I had kids but now I find it the perfect focal length for environmental portraits and for closer portraits when involved in an activity with my daughters, such as a board game or crafts. 24mm can also be useful (you'll need at least f/2 for subject isolation) but I find 35mm more so.

I use the Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN I-series lens, which has already been recommended in this thread, and find it to be nothing short of superb, but I have also read good things about the Lumix 35/1.8, the Meike 35/1.8 and the new Sirui 35/1.4. I'd love a faster 35mm but I suspect their size and weight would reduce their convenience for many of the situations I use a 35mm for. The Viltrox 40mm f/2 is very nice but the slightly slower AF and it's proximity to the 50mm focal length you already have would make a 35mm a better choice in my opinion.

 

[max2331]

I bought the Panasonic 35mm f1.8.
Until now I used it just shortly on one occasion but the first results look promising!