18, 21, 24, 28 and 35mm are actually pretty well spaced, with noticeable
differences in perspective and coverage. If using 'sneaker framing' of
nearby subjects, they certainly overlap in coverage, but the image can
differ quite a bit. If there is background at any distance, its relation
to the foreground shifts. I know it may be heresy, but the Vivitar
S1/Phoenix/?? 19-35/3.5-4.5, in addition to being optically very good,
is an interesting way to experience perspective differences over the
wide to super wide angle range. It's quite an inexpensive way to find
out which focal lengths one prefers in that range.
Moose
Bernard Frangoulis wrote:
One can regularly see on *bay Tokina and Tamron 17mm 3.5 lenses.<snip>
I would very much like to buy a 18/3.5 Zuiko, but it's expensive...
and the 21/3.5 will probably be too close in perspective to the 24/2.8
I already have and like a lot. Anyway, ultimately I want'em all...
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