In article <316EBFF9.12@ix.netcom.com>, pens66@ix.netcom.com says...

>I've enjoyed the recent discussions re f-stop and the degree of
>sharpness. Now, however I am uncertain what f-stop to use when
>shooting landscapes and I desire a maximum depth of field. I hate to
>lose the sharpness.
>Any recommendations?

F8 for best sharpness with 35mm (unless you are using a wide-angle,
or zoom, which may require a smaller stop for good edges and corners),
f16 for best DOF with the greatest acceptable loss in sharpness, or
f11, for a compromise, or any other aperture that is appropriate for what you are photographing (f1.8 got me a surf burst over rocks on the
Oregon coast in the late evening that was more than acceptable in
both DOF and sharpness.....).
Hope This Helps