For me the jump from 35 to 21 is too great a jump. I understand not everyone
sees things that way.
-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Norton
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 5:41 PM
To: Olympus Camera Discussion
Subject: Re: [OM] Just how good is the 21mm f2?
> Mind if I ask why you suggest the 24/2 over the 21/2?
I think it has to do with the overall kit. A 21/2 is usually too wide
to be general purpose, so you end up carrying another one to fill the
gap in the normal-wide. With my 28/2, I can get away with having only
that lens with me. If I had the 21/2, I'd also have a 35/2 in the bag.
I was carrying both the 24/2.8 and 35/2.8 with me everywhere, but the
28/2 has replaced both for my grab-and-go kit. My G&G kit right now is
just two lenses: 28/2 and 100/2.
> Is it more than just focal length? Is the 24 sharper, more contrast and
> better handler of flare, and better bokeh?
Each one is going to have some strengths in those regards, but the
differences with Zuiko wide-angle lenses is pretty minimal. They're
ALL good lenses. The only thing I'd throw out as a caution is that the
28/2 and 35/2 tend to have some hot-spotting with some digital
cameras.
> It certainly is cheaper. And, in my recent bout of Zuikoholic GAS, I've
> already bagged a 24/2.
Well, there you go. But you KNOW that you WANT it.
--
Ken Norton
ken@xxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.zone-10.com
--
_________________________________________________________________
Options: http://lists.thomasclausen.net/mailman/listinfo/olympus
Archives: http://lists.thomasclausen.net/mailman/private/olympus/
Themed Olympus Photo Exhibition: http://www.tope.nl/
--
_________________________________________________________________
Options: http://lists.thomasclausen.net/mailman/listinfo/olympus
Archives: http://lists.thomasclausen.net/mailman/private/olympus/
Themed Olympus Photo Exhibition: http://www.tope.nl/
|