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Canon EF 24mm F2.8

Started Nov 15, 2015 | Discussions thread
Ember42 Contributing Member • Posts: 697
Re: Canon EF 24mm F2.8

Ultradan wrote:

I just picked up one of these, its the original not the newer IS version. I wanted to get one to see if I liked/could use the 24mm focal length as a prime and it compliments my other two lenses well (50mm 1.4 + 85mm 1.8) I have a fisheye for water shots but it creates an odd looking shot in most instances.

I have to say that I was expecting ok to good IQ from this lens but I'm frankly astounded at how sharp this thing is - especially as its an "older" lens. The vignetting is quite severe even for F2.8 but easily fixed in lightroom.

Anyone else find this to be a super sharp lens? I have compared to some shots i took using the 24-70 mk2 and I can see hardly anything in it. I use a 6D BTW.

Very Happy with my purchase now - only problem is - I was planning to get the 24mm F1.4L ii if I liked this and I'm now scratching my head as to wether I'd gain much IQ (I appreciate the low light implications).

I had it for crop. It was good for the 6MP generation, but sold it after i got a 18MP crop and the 17-55. The large pixel 6d should be good with it, but it wouldn't hold up well with a 5Ds.

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