PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG

You may be curious that why I acquired a 24/2.8 prime lens while I already have the 24-105/4 and 16-35 II both cover the 24mm focal length. That is because 24/2.8 is a tiny and good performer at a focal length most important to my style, particularly for quick snap in events.

Here is the story - my wife find herself interested in photography, she has tried the 400D & 17-85 combo (see also Canon EOS 400D Combo for Everyday Snaps) and complained that is just too much for her, she want something lighter and easier, I think she is referring to a point & shoot compact camera. After a second thought, I am not going to acquire a new toy for her, I decided to have a light prime for the 400D, such as 24/2.8, 28/1.8 & 35/2 and 50/1.8 (we have also considered the EF-S 18-55 which is light zoom lens, however, it is still too complex for my wife, we want something fixed and easier, it is also not fast enough for indoor environment).

I finally picked a 24/2.8 for its overall performance across apertures (even wide open at f/2.8), it outperforms my 24-105/4 and 16-35 II at 24mm. 24/2.8 actually held up very well to the much expensive 24/1.4 L in color and sharpness departments …. see full article.

Since I got my 5D some months ago, and confirmed myself to have 5D serves me as mainstay in landscape and event work, the kit lens 24-105/4 is capable of covering most everyday work, I need some wider and higher speed lenses, enablers for spectacular and creativities in landscape/ low light works. I have considered 14/2.8 II, 24/1.4 and 17-40/4. I finally go with a 16-35/2.8 II lens instead of primes and the 17-40/4 after some careful inspection and refined requirement.

Firstly, it comes with my most favorite focal length ranges and that is a compromised solution - versatile, and high speed for my dynamic style. I say dynamic, that means to be able to run under most environment without the requirement of tripod and minimal time of lens change. (I prefer priorly to have the right lens attached to the right camera and shoot throughout the job). Now the 16-35/2.8 II is always on my 5D and 24-105/4 on the 40D, they are ready to serve my instance requirement.

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