Abnormal lenses

[Steve Desjardins]

You know, I used to have a fair collection of normal lenses (M50 1.7,
A50.17, FA50 1.4, M 40 .28, and a normal zoom, Sigma 24-70 (the cheap
one and a fine lens for the price).  Unfortunately, I now have a fine
collection of short tele's.  Anyone have an opinion about the best new
"fast normal" option, EXCLUDING the marvelous but pricey 31 f.18 ltd.?