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Re: [OM] Confession, and a little confusion [was Panny 20mm/1.7 DOF]

Subject: Re: [OM] Confession, and a little confusion [was Panny 20mm/1.7 DOF]
From: Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:48:36 -0800
On 1/20/2013 5:19 PM, Martin Walters wrote:
> ...
> For the wider angles, there seems to be some discussion starting about
> the relative merits of the 14/2.5, 17/1.8, 20/1.7 and 25/1.4.

Inevitable, with the release of the 17/1.8. New grist for the mill. :-)

> Almost an
> embarrassment of riches, though there seems to be a range of opinions on
> the relative merits of each lens (and I forgot the two Sigma lenses).

I was thinking only one fast prime, so wanted something normal-ish. So the 14 
mm was out anyway. Expecting mostly indoor 
use, I lean a little toward the wider side.

> In the 35-40mm range, seems like the 20mm is cheaper than the 17mm in
> the US, but not up here where they are the same price. In deed, all four
> fall in the range 450(14mm) to 599 (25mm).

The 17/1.8 and 25/1.4 are both $500, the 20/1.7 is $150 cheaper. It's also 
appreciably smaller and lighter than the 
other two, apparently with minimal price to pay in performance.

Point Seven Eight Seven Moose

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