EF 24mm f1.4L

[massi.ra]

Anyone using the prime 24mm L series on a body like 20D, 350D or 300D?
I think it's going to be my next purchase; any comments or demo pics?

Thanks in advance for any comment.
Ciao!

[Pekka]

I don't have any demo pics, but hopefully in future will because that lens is very high on my wanted list.

[cdhender]

Try these:

http://pbase.com/cameras/canon/ef_24_14u

[massi.ra]

Thanks guys.
I'm trying to understand if it could be my valuable "walk-around" lens for visiting cities and photographing landscapes; wondering if it could have better sharpness than 16-35L.
16-35L is a bit more expensive and more versatile of course, but if overall quality of the prime is much better ... I think I would go for the prime.
Any straight comparison on the net between these two lenses .. or anyone here?

The reason of my choice is because I mostly shot around 24mm; if for any reason I'll need a wider focal lenght I could use my 18-55.
What do you think about that?

Thanks!

[Cadwell]

Unless you need the low light ability of the f/1.4 maximum aperture, you're better off optically with something like the 17-40L or 16-35L. Of course, if you need to shoot in low light then the 24mm f/1.4L is very, very handy.

I use the 24mm for pit garage and motorshow work using available light. I prefer the 17-40L for outside paddock work.

That lot http://gallery.ukmotorsportpics.com/c447900.html were all shot with the 24mm f/1.4L.

[massi.ra]

Yes ... low light conditions is something I usually meet during my trips: the inside of chuches, woods and forests in the countryside next to northern lakes and I'm not sure if f4 of 17-40L is enough for that ... do not think so. Then 17-40 has too much similiar focal lenght as my 18-55; 16-35 would be something different (16mm).
But still not sure if is worth buying the prime 24mm rather then the expensive zoom ...

That lot http://gallery.ukmotorsportpics.com/c447900.html were all shot with the 24mm f/1.4L.

Thanks for your link, but it doesn't seem to work ... maybe it's a temporary problem?

[Cadwell]

Originally Posted by massi.ra

Thanks for your link, but it doesn't seem to work ... maybe it's a temporary problem?

Works for me now, but then its not unknown for fotopic to have little "moments". The 24mm is nice with good sharpness and great colours. CA is it's weakness. The 17-40L is better at light levels they compare at.

[massi.ra]

Originally Posted by Cadwell

The 24mm is nice with good sharpness and great colours. CA is it's weakness. The 17-40L is better at light levels they compare at.

Thanks mate; really undecided about my choice.
I'll wait for more comments. CA is a problem ... uhmm .

Here from PC office I have a "connection failed" for your link; I'll wait and check it at home tonight, thanks again.

[grego]

16-35 f/2.8 would be a pretty good walk around lens. About 25.6 mm with a 1.6 crop factor.