08-10-2010, 12:31 PM
Yakim, cheers for a swift reply. See my comments in the text:
[quote name='Yakim' timestamp='1281442474' post='1628']
How much does the 2 stops matter to you?
IMO the 2 stops would be nice, if the 24mm was 'well' usable wide open (which it is not really, amongothers while the bokeh is not too pleasing). They do matter, however, in view of the fact that a f1.4 lens is getting 'well' usable already at f2.8-3.5. Otherwise, high-ISO of the 5D mII is of more importance than the two stops.
How wide is wide enough for you?
24 mm on a FF
How much does AF matters to you?
It does, hyperfocal distance setting is not always viable and I am not sure I can effectively focus by hand (these days are long by <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='B)' />.
Why not consider the 17/4 TS and 24/3.5 II TS as well? While primarily targeted towards architecture photography, they can also be used for landscape photography.
Very interesting point - have not thought about a TS, mainly because of the price tag (& extra cost for 82 mm filter). I do some architecture as well so, generally, why not.
For street photography most will opt for a 35mm lens on FF. How about you?
I like a wider perspective BUT am not against having a 35 mm (all-round - landscape, streetscape, general indoors) + 70-200 mm (portraits + compressed landscape) setup.
Note that the answers to these questions are very subjective. What is right for some may not be right for others. Also, what is your current WA lens and why do you want to replace it?
None. Have been using 50 mm (exclusively) on a 1,6x crop factor for several years, training composition & having fun.
Thanks, Ed
[quote name='Yakim' timestamp='1281442474' post='1628']
How much does the 2 stops matter to you?
IMO the 2 stops would be nice, if the 24mm was 'well' usable wide open (which it is not really, amongothers while the bokeh is not too pleasing). They do matter, however, in view of the fact that a f1.4 lens is getting 'well' usable already at f2.8-3.5. Otherwise, high-ISO of the 5D mII is of more importance than the two stops.
How wide is wide enough for you?
24 mm on a FF
How much does AF matters to you?
It does, hyperfocal distance setting is not always viable and I am not sure I can effectively focus by hand (these days are long by <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='B)' />.
Why not consider the 17/4 TS and 24/3.5 II TS as well? While primarily targeted towards architecture photography, they can also be used for landscape photography.
Very interesting point - have not thought about a TS, mainly because of the price tag (& extra cost for 82 mm filter). I do some architecture as well so, generally, why not.
For street photography most will opt for a 35mm lens on FF. How about you?
I like a wider perspective BUT am not against having a 35 mm (all-round - landscape, streetscape, general indoors) + 70-200 mm (portraits + compressed landscape) setup.
Note that the answers to these questions are very subjective. What is right for some may not be right for others. Also, what is your current WA lens and why do you want to replace it?
None. Have been using 50 mm (exclusively) on a 1,6x crop factor for several years, training composition & having fun.
Thanks, Ed