I started out with 2 lenses I found cheap on fairs: a Fuji SWD 75mm and a Symmar 180/315. Since then I added a Fuji CM-W 250 and a CM-W 125. But the Symmar has a shutter with issues and I find that I have a "hole" in my focal lenghts. Between the 75 and 125 it is a really large difference. And because the 180 is not dependable, then the hole between 125 and 250 becomes an issue. I see several options to proceed but as budget is limited getting a dozen lenses is just impossible. At the moment I can add a single lens and I'd like to get the most out of it for the summer.
My main interest at the moment is "landscape" but this includes the city and its borders. I'd like architecture as well. The problem is that Belgium is a rather ugly country so being able to select the view is important (for me).
option 1: fill the gap between 75mm and 125mm (and live with the problematic shutter of the Symmar 180). I really like both lenses but the hole is big. In that range there are 2 alternatives:
option 1a: a fuji SWD 90. Reasonably easy to find and not too expensive.
option 1b: a fuji CM-W 105. A bit more expensive and less easy to find.
From what I find in the list of the forum, the SWD has the larger image circle but is more a wide angle design and larger than the CM-W. The larger image circle is attractive but I fear more distortion.
Option 2: replace the Symmar 180. Again 2 options:
option 2a: Fuji CM-W 150
option 2b: Fuji CM-W 180
(option 2c: replace the shutter of the Symmar, but I think this will cost as much as a new lens)
Don't think there is much to differentiate them for my use. Has any of them a better reputation than the other?
My gut feeling is to go with option 1a or 1b and try to get the shutter of the Symmar working myself.
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