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From: "Ken Durling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2006 6:06 PM
Subject: EOS wides
OK, I'll break the mold and post ON Thanksgiving. A happy one to all, by
the way.
I'm looking at my wide angle deficit, and feel frustrated by the huge gap
between the sub-$300 EF24/2.8 and the over-$1K 24/1.4L. I wish there was
a EF 24/2.0 at around $600 or so. Seems like there should be. Is there a
really wonderful 20 or 24 prime in the 3rd party range I should know
about? Is the 24/2.8 better than it sounds?
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Hi Ken,
I've had the EF 24 f2.8 for about two years, and I like it. Haven't used it
too often at full aperture, but at f5.6 it delivers. I've used it on my
EOS10D and EOS5D. Must say I haven't used it that much but I carry it quite
a bit. Having a fully internal focus mechanism it's quite robust -
something which I can't claim for the 35 f2 or 50 f1.4, both of which have
needed repairs to their focus mechanisms! (And I always thought I was
gentle with my gear!)
I also have the EF 20 f2.8, bought for my 10D and used heavily before I got
the 5D a year ago. That's quite a bit bigger than the 24, and now tends to
get left at home.
Malcolm
Milton Keynes, UK
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