I can only comment on the utility of wide angles in general from my peculiar
perspective, since I haven't tried either the 24/2.8 or 28/2.8 Zuikos.
Anything from 35mm to 55mm is a "normal" lens to me. I don't usually care
to use anything wider outdoors. To my eye, 28mm is a bare minimum wide
angle for indoors - but generally I don't want to use anything wider than
necessary unless deliberate distortion is desirable. So, sure, I'd say
you'd find both the 28 and 24 useful. But if I had to choose one, I'd stick
with the sharper lens.
Another factor. Which is better/more useful up close? More magnification
with less distortion? If that might be important, it's another thing to
consider.
Regarding the difference in minimum f/stops (16 vs. 22), it won't matter
much with wide angles. At minimum aperture you'll lose some overall
sharpness due to diffraction either way. DOF with either will be fairly
equivalent.
Lex
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From: "Chris O'Neill" <coneill@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [OM] Zuiko 24/f2.8 compared to the Zuiko 28/f2.8
Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2000 18:13:05 -0600
I was in my favorite used camera store last weekend...noticed a nice
looking...Zuiko 24/f.28 lens in the display case. We got to
discussing this lens and I ended up taking it home to "test."
I've looked at the Gary Reese's Lens Test Site, and the info there
seems to confirm my general impression.... the 28mm is slightly
"better" than the 24mm although both lenses "scored" well (at least as I
read it).
- Is the wider angle of view of the 24mm "worth" losing the additional
stop (f22) that I currently have on the 28mm lens?
- Most of my wide-angle shots have been outdoors, but I do
occassionally take indoor shots. Is there a "best use" for each of these
lenses?
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