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Also, I've read that the actual light transmission (T-stop) is greater on the 1.4G - so even if you shoot both at f1.8 you could use a higher shutter speed (or lower ISO) on the more expensive...

The 24-120 f4 doesn't seem an ideal choice - you have half its range covered already with the 17-50, and f4 especially on DX won't give you much subject isolation for...

How is AF in video with the 50/1.8 OSS? -- Pete http://peterbrockwell.zenfolio.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/pete_mb/

Looks the same as the silver version here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=-tb7UW2zhs0#t=68s ...

Likewise. I know some lenses are at their shortest in the middle of the focal range (eg. Nikon 24-70 at 50mm) but my silver 18-55 gets progressively and linearly longer as you zoom from 18 to 55mm....

In fairness, they're very critical of the new Samyang 24/1.4. So I'm not sure there's anything underhand going on. ...

Ken Rockwell is famous on these forums for some "interesting" gear reviews, but I do think his article on using ultra-wides contains some very good...

Easy - "yes" to all your questions :) (I believe you can only set ISO up to 3200, no higher) -- Pete http://peterbrockwell.zenfolio.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/pete_mb/

Also, your reasoning for dismissing the CZ 24/1.8 was that it's not stabilized for video, but nor is a Panny m43 camera with the 25/1.4 as far as I know. That given, I would think you'd get...

Generally you have to trade off zoom range and aperture size. So you go for a fast f2.8 lens that doesn't cover so much range, or a slower lens with more range. As Bjorn points out, the 24-120 has...

On variable aperture zooms like your 28-80 and the 16-85, the aperture will only change as you zoom in if you are at or close to the maximum aperture. So if you have the 16-85 at 16mm and f3.5,...

I believe the Sigma 17-50 is known to exhibit the same field curvature, and it was never a real issue for my use, so I guess that's reassuring too. Thanks. ...

Ha, you've put me on the spot there haven't you! Well here's an OK example, but you might want to search flickr for examples from the 24/1.4G for better examples of the effect I'm talking about....

So the criticisms are mostly regarding distortion? I can certainly live with that. -- Pete http://peterbrockwell.zenfolio.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/pete_mb/

Now of course it's not /bad/ at 24mm, but the general consensus seems to be that the 24-70 is at its weakest at 24mm. I'm curious to know in what way it's weaker than at longer focal lengths - is...

If you're referring to the new 50mm f1.8 G AF-S, I'm having the same trouble finding any in stock (in the UK). It's a new lens, so any shortage must be due to the flood situations Nikon has had to...

And /lose/ :D -- Pete http://peterbrockwell.zenfolio.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/pete_mb/

I see Calumet do at least have the 1.4G in stock, unlike most other places. I'd made my decision to get the 1.8G, but perhaps I should...

Out of stock at Grays! -- Pete http://peterbrockwell.zenfolio.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/pete_mb/