>
> Thanks Marc (and indeed everyone who has replied, but what I'm looking
> for are recommendations for a *new* lens - these are the stipulations:
>
> I would prefer something wide - not as wide as the 15mm, but not longer
> than (say) 50mm. It could be EF, or it might be something else
> (adaptable). It could be used for street work, or maybe ad hoc groups
> and parties. It must be fast (2.8 is too slow), and it must have a
> decent manual focus feel. Most important of all, it must instil
> confidence - it must give the photographer a real warm feeling when
> shooting with it, something almost indescribable. You'd know it if you
> experienced it.
>
> So long range zooms are definitely out!
>
> I'm really after a prime lens. I've narrowed down to the 24 1.4L and the
> 35 1.4L, so am thinking of either one of these. Still taking opinion
> though, so feel free :-)
>
>
Back in the good old FD days, my choice was a 28/2.8, but as you've said
2.8 is too slow, have you considered the Sigma 1.8 primes? May not be
great optically on a full frame, and manual focus feel on an AF lens is
passable
at the best of times. Didn't Voigtländer/Cosina produce some EF-adaptable
marvels? Their 35/1.7 is wonderful, but you'd have a hard time locating
it on
a 1D, would look like a wart.
-Terje
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