Bill,
I have a similar collection: 24, 18, 35, 21, 28 (purchased in that order),
not counting 35-70 (currently for sale), 35-105, and 28-48, also purchased
in that order. Here is my experience.
Each time I added another wide angle, the use of the 24 declined. It has
been years since I have used it, and am keeping it only due to the low
resale value. I anticipate it might be used as a travel lens in combination
with the 28-48 and 85. Should I find, however, a need for the small amount
of money it is worth, I might change my mind.
On the others, I find the 28/2 to be the best of the lot, quite sharp, with
decent bokeh. The 18 is also right up there, but less all-around utility.
The 21/2 is a very good lens, and a close runner up. The 35/2 has its
utility, but not, at least in my example, the best effort. Were I in a
position to test several together, this might be a candidate for
replacement. I won't comment on the 24, as it has been a long time since
used, but examination of old chromes shows excellent results.
Actually, the 28-48 is a remarkable lens, quite good considering price. In a
value for dollar competition, it wins the race!
Bill Pearce
Oh, and "widdershins" indeed! I now know the definition, thanks to nearly a
whole digest. If one wants to say clockwise, why doesn't one simply say
that?
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