>
> It's that time of year when the CDFO wants to buy me a little
> something. So, as a 70s Dino 246, an Healey 3000 etc, remain
> dreams, a lens comes to mind. This post is on topic, too,
> because 1) the lens would be hung on an OM, and 2) I'm just
> musing and don't really need another lens (no, really I don't).
>
> I have a OMZ 21mm, which is fun to use, but needs reasonably
> careful composition to avoid strange effects around the
> edges. I've never used a 17 or 18mm superwide, so what does
> the extra 3-4mm of FL give you - both good and bad? I
> realize this type of lens is probably a specialty lens and
> its usefulness depends on individual tastes and shooting
> style. I'd be grateful for any comments from list members,
> based on their experiences, whether lenses of this FL offer
> that much more than a 21mm (given the price of an OMZ 18mm, I
> would likely be looking at a Tamron).
>
3mm makes a lot of difference on a superwide.
You won't use it for everything, but in the situations where the 21 doesn't
cut it the 18 might. After that you can start looking at the Voigtlander
15mm & 12mm for seriously wide.
...Wayne
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