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csaba369
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 Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:33 am Post subject: Looking for "best" 24 maybe 25mm |
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csaba369 wrote:
Which is the best for landscape, walking in the city (in the night too)?
I don't want to buy the Canon 24/1.4L if not necessary, looking for cheaper, but same quality solution.
What about this one:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&item=200249752282
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csaba369
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| Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:35 am Post subject: |
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csaba369 wrote:
Can I use this on EOS digital system? Infinity focus available with adapter? C/Y to EOS adapter what I need?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CONTAX-25-mm-f-2-8-DISTAGON-WITH-CAPS-LEATHER-POUCH_W0QQitemZ300254562393QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300254562393&_trkparms=72%3A984%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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kds315* wrote:
That would be quite a good choice, the 25mm belongs to the top Contax lenses. That one is a bit on the expensive side though....
The quite fine 2.8/24mm Zuiko could also be a choice and quite less expensive.
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bawang
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bawang wrote:
I have the Zuiko 2.8/24mm and use it regularly. This baby may not have the Zeissness, but it is sharp enough at all corners to give the Zeiss a run for the money. Some even say that this is sharper than the Zeiss, but I can't give any first hand comparative evaluation.
The distortion is also very controlled, hardly noticeable. You can't go wrong with this one.
I don't know whether this is the best, but it gives the best bang for my money 
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csaba369
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csaba369 wrote:
Thank You!
And what is the acceptable price for this one:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&item=180282464972
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bawang wrote:
I doubt the price would stay that way when it ends. |
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LucisPictor wrote:
Don't forget the Nikkor 2.8/24!
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Ballu
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Ballu wrote:
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| Don't forget the Nikkor 2.8/24! |
I second Nikkor view.. I have very beaten up, old Nikkor 24mm f2.8 lens...
just superb... I gave $40 for that copy.. Now I am seeing very small chip by the side of back element... I am in market for new copy, not "new" but the next.. 
For a cheapo like me, I am happy with nikkor 24mm f2.8
Some pics with this lens,
http://www.flickr.com/photos/asbalyan/sets/72157600043123942/
(little shake)
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poilu wrote:
the nikkor 24mm f2.8 should be the best
the zuiko 24 2.8 is a funny lens, small like a pancake
very good value for the money
http://forum.mflenses.com/zuiko-24-2-8-t7775.html
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F16SUNSHINE wrote:
The Zuiko 2/24 is probably the best in this area
It is designed with a floating element so close focus is
improved over the 2.8 version
I find little distortion and it is sharp enough to use open become excellent stopped down
If you like I can send you Pics of one that I have for sale please send me PM if interested
Attila tested this lens and he prefered the Nikon
I think the copy of the Zuiko he had was effected by bubbles in the first element group however.
If the question is Price/Performance then I join the others in saying Nikon
That lens is a very nice performer and going for less money then Zeiss or Zuiko
Also a question Are you using a a full frame?
A 24 will not be much for Architecture on a Cropped sensor
Why not a 20-21 instead
In which case I would say the zuiko 3.5/21 is the best for price and performance
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csaba369
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csaba369 wrote:
Thank you for the answers. You suggested me really a lot of good lenses.
Ballu - yes, I've 350D too, seems nikon 24/2.8 is really very good. Great samples, thanx. What kind of adapter do you use?
Poilu - olympus seems great lens too. Fantastic colours, thanks for the examples.
F16SUNSHINE - thank you, I'll send you a PM soon. I use 350D, but 24mm is enough for me. This will be my everyday lens, only one lens on the gear, but always with me.
As I see, have to try all, and keep 'THE ONE'...
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