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35mm echivalent prime for APSC

Started May 2, 2016 | Questions thread
jitteringjr Veteran Member • Posts: 3,608
Re: 35mm echivalent prime for APSC

pilou1253 wrote:

Hi,

First, look at my thread history, I did start a similar discussion some months ago.

Then, your asumption is not right, an EF 35 mm and an EF-S 35 mm would give the same field of view if mounted on a crop body. The focal length is independant of the sensor size.

But you are right to say that the FF equivalent FoV of a 35 mm on APS-C is smthg like a 20-22 mm lens.

The only prime corresponding to this is the EF-M 22/2 IS, for EOS M.

My solution: I bought the Sigma 18-35 1.8, a great lens. Check some reviews to make sure you don't miss its drawbacks (AF, no IS, size/weight).

Cheers

The 18-35 is the best pick here for crop IMO too.  It lets you zoom to exactly 35mm equivalent and will give equivalent DOF of a 2.8 lens.  The Sigma 20/1.4 would give an equivalent 32/2.2 and the Sigma, Canon or Samyang 24/1.4s would give 38/2.2 equivalent.

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