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crazy question how does the 16-55 f2.8 compare to the 50mm f2?

Started Mar 25, 2017 | Discussions thread
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Re: crazy question how does the 16-55 f2.8 compare to the 50mm f2?

Matpan wrote:

I only own primes....
I don´t like zooms, they make me feel lazy. I can only understand a zoom in the longer end, 100-400 or maybe even 50-140 and in the wider range 10-24. I find that in the normal-wide / normal spectrum, I always prefer a prime
Going out for a walk with a chosen prime, in my opinion, gives character to the set of pictures you come back with. It forces you to think a bit more about the shot, makes you get used to its framing, and you train your eye. But that is just my opinion. Others will prefer the versatility of a zoom.
I don´t own the 50/2 though... having used the other F2 primes briefly, they seem a pleasure to work with... I´d much rather walk around with a small bag and a the 23, 35 and 50 F2 primes than with the zoom.
The 16-55 is a superb lens... I just don´t like using it.

i get what your saying and indeed i own the 14 the 23 and the 35 primes and have access to the 56. there are times when that is the thing to do.. there are times.. when a lazy zoom is the thing - less lens changes in dirty conditions etc..

to be frank - I'm thinking of going for the 16-55 - everyone seems to rate it - despite weight and even though its more expensive - I'm not sure the 50 gives me much..if i didnt have access to a friends 56... it might be different.

thanks for your opinion

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