That's really not an either or choice there. Those are complementary
lenses. The difference in AOV between the minimum focal lengths will be
huge. 109.5° at 10mm vs 83° at 16mm (measured diagonally but you get
the idea). So the answer is you should get them both. Now, isn't that
easier?
On 11/23/2010 11:43 PM, Tanya Love wrote:
Thanks for all of the feedback guys. Yep, I know that the AOV is quite
varied in this grouping - I am more interested really in the widest end, and
the speed (and of course overall image quality etc). I'm really thinking
that at f4 the 12-24 is just that bit too slow. I know that it is a lovely
lens and I considered it a while back but f4, with moving babies and darkish
interiors. Of course, when I get my hands on my new K-5, it won't be such
an issue...
I do know also that the 16-50, isn't too much different from the 18-55 kit
lens that I currently have, but you know I NEVER use it unless it is for an
interior or a funky looking fashion shot and it is almost ALMOST used at
18mm. I'd love something a little wider, but not to the point of being fish
eye, which is why I included the 16-50. I don't EVER use zooms anymore
unless I really have to. I shoot almost exclusively these days with my
FA50mm 1.7 or my FA100m f2.8 macro and very occasionally with the 18-55mm or
I also have a 28-70mm/f2.8 Tokina that is getting on now but is a huge,
heavy lens and gives fine results and used to be my main lens in my wedding
photography days...
Anyways, I think I pretty much have it narrowed down to either the:
2. PENTAX-DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED AL[IF]SDM - about $1400
Or
4. Sigma Lens 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM - about $927
I just think that the 12-24mm is just that bit too slow.
Interested to hear any further thoughts?
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