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Which lens should I get next?

Started Feb 1, 2020 | Questions thread
Michael J Davis
Michael J Davis Veteran Member • Posts: 3,755
Re: Which lens should I get next?

Ckrol wrote:

The reason I would like another is lens is while the 28mm equivalent is my favorite focal length I need more versatility, what I'm wondering is if the 20mm is too close to the 14mm that I won't find it nearly as useful as the 45mm. I would consider a zoom but low light and depth of field are things that matter for me.

Well I have the Panny 20mm f/1.7, and can say it is very sharp, but slowish to focus (by today's standards), I have used it for street & candid photography since it was first released in 2009. But it's also a little too wide.

The Oly 45mm f/1.8 is also very sharp at full aperture and excellent at f/2.8, but a bit narrow for street stuff.

Nowadays I prefer the Oly 12-40mm f/2.8 - and, because sensors are a bit better now, the flexibility of the zoom makes up for the loss of 1.5 stops.

Hope that helps

Mike

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