Do you need a 24mm prime lens if you have a 24-70mm?

4 years 5 months ago #665126 by Juan Anthony
If you have 24-70mm lens already, is there any need for a 24mm prime?


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4 years 5 months ago #665127 by effron
A 24 f/1.4 for example would be a lot faster, no? My 24-70 f/2.8 is a great lens but still at 24mm it cant compare with a prime. 
I have a 16-35 f/4 and use a 20 f/1.8 all the time, especially for night sky photography......YMMV.

Why so serious?
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4 years 5 months ago #665128 by effron
After thought, I have the Nikon 24mm f/1.4 on a couple want lists.......:drool:

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4 years 5 months ago #665142 by Nikon Shooter
The trinity lenses are great overall performers but the CoG
(centre of gravity) displacement is waaaay to much for any
tripod work in my book. There the 24 ƒ1.4, being shorter is
much better,

I illustrate here — with the shorter and lighter 105 macro —
the consequence of the weight transfer.


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4 years 5 months ago #665216 by garyrhook

effron wrote: After thought, I have the Nikon 24mm f/1.4 on a couple want lists.......:drool:


Looks like the f/1.4G can be had for around $750. That surprises me. I'd be tempted to look at the Sigma ART, as well, which seems to have positive reviews.


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4 years 5 months ago #665217 by Nikon Shooter
Another solution is a balancing rail. I developed one
that fits my needs for total stability… I will post later.

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4 years 5 months ago #665222 by Nikon Shooter
This is it. Here without its Arca long mounting plate that permits
perfect balance on the tripod and no shake operation.


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4 years 5 months ago #665229 by effron

garyrhook wrote:

effron wrote: After thought, I have the Nikon 24mm f/1.4 on a couple want lists.......:drool:


Looks like the f/1.4G can be had for around $750. That surprises me. I'd be tempted to look at the Sigma ART, as well, which seems to have positive reviews.


I'm more than tempted, Sigma is striping it these days. I also have their 14mm f/1.8 art lens on those same want lists!
However the new Nikon 24 f/1.8g is nearer 1800.00 bucks, I'd think twice about a deal too good to be true....

Why so serious?
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4 years 5 months ago #665230 by effron

Nikon Shooter wrote: This is it. Here without its Arca long mounting plate that permits
perfect balance on the tripod and no shake operation.


I've no balance issues with that 105 f/2.8, or my 16-35 f/4...The 24-70 though is a bit much at times and takes some thought. 

Why so serious?
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4 years 5 months ago #665231 by Nikon Shooter
When working, any front heavy combo will shake at SR,
this contraption neutralises that situation.

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4 years 5 months ago #665305 by effron
A lens need not be heavy, technique is as important as an accessory. Its a cool tool though.

Why so serious?
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4 years 5 months ago #665339 by Foggy
Nikon 24mm is considered one of the sharpest lenses on the market.  


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4 years 5 months ago #665341 by Nikon Shooter
Not all Nikkor 24 mm are created equal is my first
reaction but AF fine tune is a must for all lenses!

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4 years 5 months ago #665347 by effron

Foggy wrote: Nikon 24mm is considered one of the sharpest lenses on the market.  


Yes, a good copy would be great....

Why so serious?
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4 years 5 months ago #665365 by garyrhook
Interesting that the f/1.8 has a higher dxomark than the f/1.4.


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