05-04-2012, 11:46 AM
24mm does get a bit wider than "normal" on APS-C (38mm FF equivalent). But if that is not a problem for you, then the Canon EF 24mm f2.8 could also be an option. Contrasty, sharp, it is one of the hidden gems in the Canon lens line up.
But yes more of a 35mm equivalent than a 50mm "normal prime" equivalent.
There are two manual focus options which might be interesting too, as they both render rather nicely:
The Samyang 35mm f1.4 and the Nikon 35mm f1.4 Ai-S. The latter is nicely compact and lightweight for a 35mm f1.4 lens. Needs a F-mount to EF mount adapter, obviously, preferably with focus confirmation chip, and will only sometimes turn up by chance 2nd hand at an affordable price.
But yes more of a 35mm equivalent than a 50mm "normal prime" equivalent.
There are two manual focus options which might be interesting too, as they both render rather nicely:
The Samyang 35mm f1.4 and the Nikon 35mm f1.4 Ai-S. The latter is nicely compact and lightweight for a 35mm f1.4 lens. Needs a F-mount to EF mount adapter, obviously, preferably with focus confirmation chip, and will only sometimes turn up by chance 2nd hand at an affordable price.