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| Posted: Mon Dec 15th, 2014 13:29 |
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Graham Whistler
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Have any of you used it or seen any reviews? I am quite interested in this for my D810. At present my wide angle is the 14-24 works well but is large and heavy when travelling and with FX camera I rarely need more than 20mm. The new lens would take up much less room and at only 355g is light. What are the results like? Or should I hold onto my old friend?
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| Posted: Mon Dec 15th, 2014 14:53 |
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Gilbert Sandberg
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Graham, I do not own either, but I have handled/used both on occasions. On the recent 20mm 1.8. I cannot see the use of a f 1.8 aperture, 2.8 would be enough for many people. On the other hand, compared to the (famous) 14-24 the 20 1.8 is compact, light and more affordable. Compared to most zoom lenses, distortion should be a lot less. Regards, Gilbert
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| Posted: Mon Dec 15th, 2014 17:24 |
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jk
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I have a 20mm f2.8 AFD and it is a superb lens for both visible and IR shooting, I also have the 17-35 f2.8 AFS so I think I am well covered. I am sure the new lens has better handling of flare due to the newer coatings but I am very happy with my current lenses.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 16th, 2014 10:27 |
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Graham Whistler
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The f1.8 is not an issue for me as most of time when using this sort of lens I will be well stopped down. I need to know how good the lens in in terms of sharpness and distortion.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 16th, 2014 12:59 |
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Gilbert Sandberg
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Graham, re: sharpness and distortion. I ahve not seen or done any tests. Onthe basis that this is a new design, with the latest coatings, and not being a budget zoom-lens, it should satisfy the criteria you mention. E.g. remember the distortion reported in the 16-35 f 4 lens of recent years. Regards, Gilbert
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| Posted: Tue Dec 16th, 2014 15:01 |
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Robert
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If in doubt, hire one for a day or so on the understanding if you buy they refund some or all the hire charges. I think Calumet do that, I know Fishwicks of Haydock used to, but sadly they are long gone. I would have though that stopped down the lens should be excellent. I would be amazed if it wasn't. It isn't exactly a difficult focal length to get right, especially for a non zoom.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 16th, 2014 17:47 |
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Graham Whistler
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I have found several reviews now on the internet and reports look good for the new lens. I was impressed with how good one review said the flare from strong side or back light is greatly reduced. The 14-24 is very prone to this type of flare and I think the greatly domed front of lens does not help. See attach pix taken a few weeks ago with D810 in strong side light that just caught the side of the lens at 14mm. I was able to spot the flare and retake the shot with my hand keeping sun off the lens. I will try to have a test go with the new lens as the reduced size tempts me a lot! Attachment: Garden0080.jpg (Downloaded 60 times)
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| Posted: Tue Dec 16th, 2014 19:02 |
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Eric
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Graham Whistler wrote:I have found several reviews now on the internet and reports look good for the new lens. I was impressed with how good one review said the flare from strong side or back light is greatly reduced. I have had many such situations with the14-24...indoors with room setting lights as well as sunlight through windows or outdoors. This flare problem, its weight and the front glass vulnerability (I've scratched mine!) frequently cause me to dispense with it.
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| Posted: Thu Dec 18th, 2014 04:38 |
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Graham Whistler
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Now with full frame cameras for me 20mm is all I need. I hardly get to use use the 14-24 as it makes my camera bag too heavy. The new 20mm lens fits the bill for me.
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| Posted: Thu Dec 18th, 2014 06:12 |
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Robert
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Graham, had you seriously considered the Nikkor 2.8 20mm, it's an outstanding lens with minimal distortion.
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