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Budget Manual M43 25mm F1.8: Generic Discover HD MC, 7Artisans, or Greenband CCTV-APSC?

Started Aug 4, 2017 | Discussions thread
Alan WF
Alan WF Veteran Member • Posts: 3,818
Ergonomics?
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A few months ago I considered swapping my old Canon New FD 28/2.8 for a modern lens similar to the ones you're considering.

The prices are often quite similar. The modern lenses have the advantage of being smaller and lighter, but I think old lenses tend to have better build quality and ergonomics: larger and more comfortable focus rings, clicks on the aperture rings, and focus distance scales that are more or less correct.

In the end, for a manual lens, I decided that build quality and ergonomics were more important, and stuck with my old lenses. Others may differ, of course.

Regards,

Alan

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