The 18 is a great lens for scenics/landcapes/interiors. It is a
'rectilinear' so it does not distort the image like the 16, which is a
full frame 'fish eye' The 16 is designed to curve any line that is not
throught the exact center of the frame.
Jim Couch
Chris Barker wrote:
> Can anyone tell me what the 18/3.5 is really for? You see it comes
> between the 21 and the 16, is pretty expensive in the UK, yet has
> only (yes, I know, "only") 100deg angle of view compared with 180deg
> for the 16 and 92deg for the 21.
>
> I am sure that it is a decent little lens (aren't they all?), but
> what is it *for*?
>
> The real purpose of my question is to decide whether to go for the 16
> or 18 when the disease/addiciton hits again... ;-).
>
> Chris
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