Am I an aperture whore?
Discussion
I find myself thinking seriously about picking up a 24-105 f/4 L as a general purpose lens, but then discounting it because it doesn't go down to f/2.8. But the 24-70 f/2.8 L isn't really long enough and is loads of cash, and I've already got a Sigma 24-70 2.8.
Is this mental behaviour? Suspect the 24-105 is actually a superb lens in all but the dullest conditions, and if I really want mega DOF then I've got a 50mm 1.8, a 24-70 2.8 and a 70-200 2.8.
Is this mental behaviour? Suspect the 24-105 is actually a superb lens in all but the dullest conditions, and if I really want mega DOF then I've got a 50mm 1.8, a 24-70 2.8 and a 70-200 2.8.
ThatPhilBrettGuy said:
Isn't the 24-105mm image stabilized? If you believe it really can do 3 stops worth (possible for static shots) it should be f1.4 as far as light is concerned. Not going to give you small DoF but as others have said there are solutions.
Note also that the VR/IS substitute for larger aperture won't give you faster shutter speeds, so if you want to, say, freeze a person walking, you won't.DIW35 said:
Given that most lenses are best a few stops off their widest, how often does anyone use their lenses wide open?
In churches, frequently. The D200 is OK up to ISO800 and at f2.8 in a dim church I can get about 1/60th. Fine for the 17-55 handlheld but when using the 70-200 I either use a tripod or brace against something. I also have a 50mm 1.4 but at 1.4 the DOF is so shallow that I don't trust it 'in combat'. DIW35 said:
Given that most lenses are best a few stops off their widest, how often does anyone use their lenses wide open?
Typicaly? When you need to. When theres not enough light (even with bumping the ISO) or you realy want that naoprrow DoF.24-105 is a decent lens, 1 stop slower than the f2.8, but you get 3 stops on the IS, so unless you want the narrower DoF (and better Bokeh) or need that stop of speed the 24-105 is fine.
BTW the 24-105 has a shallower DoF at 105mm/f4 than the 24-70f2.8 at 70/f2.8.
e? Yes.
HTH
Seriously 24-105 sounds just about right for an every day walk about lens. As it's an L you should be able to use it wide open if you need to.
As my every day lens I use the Nikon 24-85 and sometimes for street / general work when you are travelling light I wish I had a little more reach at the far end of the zoom rather than having to change lenses.
Chris
HTH
Seriously 24-105 sounds just about right for an every day walk about lens. As it's an L you should be able to use it wide open if you need to.
As my every day lens I use the Nikon 24-85 and sometimes for street / general work when you are travelling light I wish I had a little more reach at the far end of the zoom rather than having to change lenses.
Chris
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