New lens for my camera - but which one?

mattyb · 11-07-09, 08:55 PM

Is anyone into cameras at all?
I want to get a new lens but can't decide on the Nikon 24mm 2.8 or 28mm 2.8.
The prices are about £320 and £230 respectively but I don't know whether the 24 is better value.
ANyone got either and tell me about the sharpness, quality etc.

Cheers
Matt

Jon · 11-07-09, 09:02 PM

What do you take photos off?

delude · 11-07-09, 09:04 PM

If I've seen the right galleries, then everything! Some of the pictures under your name are truly amazing matty!

mattyb · 11-07-09, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon

What do you take photos off?

Mainly portraits - not a very good landscaper at all.

Delude, are you sure you've seen mine?

delude · 11-07-09, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattyb

Mainly portraits - not a very good landscaper at all.

Delude, are you sure you've seen mine?

Hmm, maybe a mixture of yours and somebody else with the same name?

I read in one of your other posts (maybe your intro?) that you were a keen photographer, so searched your name and came across a load of funky portraits (of yourself?), and guesses that as you are from Sussex it's probs you.

Jon · 11-07-09, 09:22 PM

I would personally go for the 28mm if it was for portraits.

Do you have a decent camera shop near by that has both in stock? if so I am sure they wouldnt mind you testing them out while in the shop and doing a series of test shots on both.

mattyb · 11-07-09, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon

I would personally go for the 28mm if it was for portraits.

Do you have a decent camera shop near by that has both in stock? if so I am sure they wouldnt mind you testing them out while in the shop and doing a series of test shots on both.

28mm is what I'm thinking, I think I'm just a sucker for wide. I've got the 50mm and the 85mm but I needed something wider.
No decent shops near me, all bloody closed down. Thanks for the advice Jon, I kinda just needed someone to affirm my thoughts.

Delude, if you saw some shots of a prick looking really serious in a series of self portraits then yes, alas, it was probably me. I was trying out lighting techniques and got, ahem, carried away.

delude · 11-07-09, 09:33 PM

Hehe, they look good! The 'Flipping the bird' pic is cool, focus and shadows and that (I'm really not technical with photos...lol. I'll buy a decent camera at some point and get into it though if I can understand).

Ali Binley · 11-07-09, 10:59 PM

I don't know if it's of any consequence anymore after all the other advise but have you thought about getting a 35mm 1.8? even better for portraits and you get really nice shallow depth of field. I bought one for my nikon d40 for £200 and love it to bits, bonus is you still get fairly good wide angle and really nice night shots. Other than that get the 28mm, £100 pounds is a fair amount for only 4mm wider angle. hope this might help.

**the_icks** · 12-07-09, 06:35 AM

is this for a digital camera??? if so what is the 35mm equivalent??

if its digital then dpreview.com is a good place for comparatives!

**the_icks** · 12-07-09, 06:54 AM

Nikon 28 mm f2/8 prime - not as sharp as 17-55 f2.8?: Nikon SLR Lens Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Yep the Nikon 24mm 2.8 kills the Tokina 12-24 & Tokina 24mm: Nikon SLR Lens Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

2 more reviews, but personally I would go for the 24mm

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...php?product=56

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...&cat=12&page=2

mattyb · 12-07-09, 08:36 AM

Thanks icks, looking at those the sharpness of the 28mm is a bit of a worry so dammit, I'm back at square one. THinking the 24 mm now.

Ali, I did look at the 35mm but it's too close to my 50mm such that if I ever needed a 35mm I'd move back a bit. The wider angle, either 28 or 24, is for those times where I can't move back any further but need a fast wide angle. I've got a 10-20 and an 18-70 but they aren't fast, about 4.5 plus the bokeh isn't that great on either.

Many thanks for the help guys.

11-07-09, 08:55 PM	#1
mattyb iPod 20gb Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sussex Posts: 505	New lens for my camera - but which one? Is anyone into cameras at all? I want to get a new lens but can't decide on the Nikon 24mm 2.8 or 28mm 2.8. The prices are about £320 and £230 respectively but I don't know whether the 24 is better value. ANyone got either and tell me about the sharpness, quality etc. Cheers Matt

11-07-09, 09:02 PM	#2
Jon MJ lady with maracas Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 12,799	What do you take photos off? __________________

11-07-09, 09:22 PM	#6
Jon MJ lady with maracas Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 12,799	I would personally go for the 28mm if it was for portraits. Do you have a decent camera shop near by that has both in stock? if so I am sure they wouldnt mind you testing them out while in the shop and doing a series of test shots on both. __________________

12-07-09, 06:54 AM	#11
the_icks Mr Baldy Chicken Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 13,996	Nikon 28 mm f2/8 prime - not as sharp as 17-55 f2.8?: Nikon SLR Lens Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review Yep the Nikon 24mm 2.8 kills the Tokina 12-24 & Tokina 24mm: Nikon SLR Lens Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review 2 more reviews, but personally I would go for the 24mm http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...php?product=56 http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...&cat=12&page=2 Last edited by the_icks; 12-07-09 at 06:56 AM..

11-07-09, 09:04 PM	#3
delude Mini Mac Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,655	If I've seen the right galleries, then everything! Some of the pictures under your name are truly amazing matty!

11-07-09, 09:33 PM	#8
delude Mini Mac Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,655	Hehe, they look good! The 'Flipping the bird' pic is cool, focus and shadows and that (I'm really not technical with photos...lol. I'll buy a decent camera at some point and get into it though if I can understand).

11-07-09, 10:59 PM	#9
Ali Binley iPod Shuffle Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 21	I don't know if it's of any consequence anymore after all the other advise but have you thought about getting a 35mm 1.8? even better for portraits and you get really nice shallow depth of field. I bought one for my nikon d40 for £200 and love it to bits, bonus is you still get fairly good wide angle and really nice night shots. Other than that get the 28mm, £100 pounds is a fair amount for only 4mm wider angle. hope this might help.

12-07-09, 06:35 AM	#10
the_icks Mr Baldy Chicken Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 13,996	is this for a digital camera??? if so what is the 35mm equivalent?? if its digital then dpreview.com is a good place for comparatives!

12-07-09, 08:36 AM	#12
mattyb iPod 20gb Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sussex Posts: 505	Thanks icks, looking at those the sharpness of the 28mm is a bit of a worry so dammit, I'm back at square one. THinking the 24 mm now. Ali, I did look at the 35mm but it's too close to my 50mm such that if I ever needed a 35mm I'd move back a bit. The wider angle, either 28 or 24, is for those times where I can't move back any further but need a fast wide angle. I've got a 10-20 and an 18-70 but they aren't fast, about 4.5 plus the bokeh isn't that great on either. Many thanks for the help guys.