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X-T1 and 14mm f2.8 for hiking

Started Aug 31, 2016 | Photos thread
Pixnat2
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Re: X-T1 and 14mm f2.8 for hiking

CeeDave wrote:

Could anyone that has both comment on the usefulness of having both the 14 and 16? I have and like the 16, but sometimes a bit wider and smaller would be nice. Is there enough difference to make it worth owning both? I've considered the Samyang and Zeiss 12s, but each of those has issues that have kept me from making the purchase.

Thanks.

I don't have the 16mm but frequently use a 24mm on FF.

The 14mm is an odd FL, and not an easy one to use. Sometimes I wish it were a bit wider, sometimes a bit narrower. If you are used to the 16mm (24mm eq), 14mm could be a bit too close to your taste.

For me, the 14mm has a steep learning curve. I'm not yet really easy with it. But I like challenges and learning. And optically, it's mindblowing.

If I had the 16mm, I would perhaps consider the much more versatile 10-24 or a 12mm.

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