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Next lens Purchase for NX300

Started May 17, 2014 | Questions thread
Rolfens Forum Member • Posts: 97
Re: Next lens Purchase for NX300

deadmeat30 wrote:

Hi everyone,

Im wanting to add a lens to my collection.... I currently have the 20-50mm kit lens, and a couple of Pentax PK mount lens that i just play about with as they were cheap.

Now, i would really like to purchase a new lens while Samsung have there offer on. With the lens im wanting to do some general photography with a small lens, photographing my miniatures in the light box i have, and some filming.

3 lens jump out at me for the practicality

20mm 2.8 lens - nice small size and light, good f value for low light, and good feedback from users.

30mm 2.0 lens - again, same as above, but better f value

45mm 1.8 lens - little more weight and size, but the best f value of the 3 lenses, and also seems the best for video?

How would they preform with taking close up shots in a small lightbox set up?

Thanks for your time!

Depends on what you want.

According to what I see on ephotozine, the 45mm has higher optical quality. Yet the 20 and 30 are much more compact. It is quite common for pancake lenses to have lower image quality

If it suits your shooting style, I'd say go for the 45mm. It is great for portraits too. You can get it in 3D too.

Sure it's a bit tele, but then there's the kit lens for regular use. You have the kit lens, don't you?

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