Best 24mm for landscape photography

What don't you like about the 24 2.8? Think about it then go from there. If you like it enough to use then keep it and don't trade.

I'll second the suggestion of the Zuiko 21mm f/3.5 as it is on my wishlist, but I'll also throw out another alternative suggestion that is a zoom...the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8. There are adapters for the Nikon G mount to EF mount that let this be mounted on a Canon body. Even with the 1.6 crop, it is still a 22.4-38.4mm ultra wide. Like the Zuiko, it becomes manual focus, but the resolution from corner to corner is insanely good throughout the zoom range. In many respects it is the ultimate ultra wide angle on the market right now and it is a hell of a lot cheaper than buying a 14mm L and 24mm L prime.

cricketboy75 wrote in post #5885147
just bought a tamron 17-50. would i get better pics for landscape if i bought a 17-40L? am going to NY next month and could look around for a used one at B&H or Adorama...shhh...don't tell the wife!

OP is looking for a 24mm on full frame. If you're interested in a similar FOV on 1.6 crop you'll need a 16mm lens. There are several choices:

Canon 10-22
Sigma 10-20
Tokina 12-24
Tokina 11-16
and others.

However, the Tamron's 17mm is very wide (I've heard that it's wider than the 17-55, I'm not sure how it compares with 17-40). So if you can live with 17mm the Tamron is a gem. You can look at a comparison on thedigitalpicture.com (the links aren't working this morning).

To OP: Sorry about that.

I have the Zuiko 24mm/2.8. I don't have a FF yet but I have landscape shots done in film hanging from the wall all from the 24. The 24 bottoms out at f/16, which is where most people draw the line for FF anyway.

The one annoying thing about Zuiko lenses is that there's no stop-down lock. So you'll have to press down on the little tab on the lens while you shoot. I'd like to know if there's another way around if anyone knows.

i'm happy with my tamron 17-50 for landscape. pls excuse the pics. i'm still new to all this. taken this evening.

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cricketboy75, those are nice captures, a little adjustment to the curve can make them look even better. You can start a thread in this section or the post processing section. I'm sure you can pick-up a tip or two from the helpful folks of POTN.

shutterfiend wrote in post #5892164
cricketboy75, those are nice captures, a little adjustment to the curve can make them look even better. You can start a thread in this section or the post processing section. I'm sure you can pick-up a tip or two from the helpful folks of POTN.

thanks shutterfiend. i have no idea what a 'curve' is. i have CS3 but never use it. is 'curve' available in LR and what is it?

How about the 16-35L?

cricketboy75 wrote in post #5892177
thanks shutterfiend. i have no idea what a 'curve' is. i have CS3 but never use it. is 'curve' available in LR and what is it?

It's certainly available in CS3, it should also be in LR. It's good for fine tuning brightness and contrast. However, I'm a novice at PP so you'll be better of strating another post.

shutterfiend wrote in post #5892217
It's certainly available in CS3, it should also be in LR. It's good for fine tuning brightness and contrast. However, I'm a novice at PP so you'll be better of strating another post.

ok, i'll investigate this 'curves' thingy further...

Jman13 wrote in post #5890860
... My little Zuiko 28 f/3.5 is the same way...incredible to the corners, even wide open, for $45.

How do you keep it stopped down?

shutterfiend wrote in post #5892572
How do you keep it stopped down?

The adapter has a pin that operates the aperture lever behind the mount, and it keeps the aperture closed at all times, so as you turn the aperture ring, it stops down.

You can see the pin in the pictures on this adapter (mine is from a different vendor, but same adapter, from the looks of it:
http://cgi.ebay.com …ViewItem#ebayph​otohosting

Jman13 wrote in post #5892812
The adapter has a pin that operates the aperture lever behind the mount, and it keeps the aperture closed at all times, so as you turn the aperture ring, it stops down.

You can see the pin in the pictures on this adapter (mine is from a different vendor, but same adapter, from the looks of it:
http://cgi.ebay.com …ViewItem#ebayph​otohosting

I should've read the read the fun manual when I bought that thing. I took it off thinking I didn't really need it. Sorry about that dumb question.