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Which lens should I get next?

Started Feb 1, 2020 | Questions thread
Bassam Guy Veteran Member • Posts: 4,885
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.

Have you considered a nifty fifty, 25?

Or something wider than 14? Might be good for landscapes & some street scenes.

I have the 45 and it's a great lens - as are the panasonic 42.5s. The 45 is tiny & feather light and would always find room in your bag. But it is designed as a portrait lens so sharpness is best at the focus point (google 'field curvature' for more info). If you don't mind manual focus, the 45 is nearly the same as your 50 1.4.

In terms of angle of view, the difference between 14 and 20 is greater than the difference between 17 and 25 - two focal lengths many have (including me) and don't find duplicitous.

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