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Do you need the "best" lens

Started Apr 9, 2022 | Discussions thread
michaeladawson Forum Pro • Posts: 18,313
Re: Do you need the "best" lens
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Want, need... two different words with different meanings.

I want/need the best lenses that meet the requirements of what I'm shooting.  That means that I choose the "best" lens to meet the requirements I have.  I'm not going to buy a lesser lens than what I need in order to save some money.

If I never shoot wider than f/4 why would I need or want to buy an f/1.4 lens when a) it's more expensive, b) it's heavier, and c) it isn't any sharper when closed down to f/5.6 or f/8?

On the other hand, if I shoot at f/1.4 all the time why would I ever consider an f/2 lens?  If f/1.4 is too expensive for my budget then I have to consider 3rd party lens options.

Having said that, indeed I never do shoot wider than f/2.  Usually I'm at f/5.6 or f/8, or even narrower.  So yeah.  Fujifilm's f/2 lenses meet my requirements.  The 14mm f/2.8 is also sufficient.

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