24mm Club - Any and All 24mm

**pepperberry farm** · 10-13-2019, 05:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Scout

Very nice !
Don't you think it is a very good overall photo tool (macro, landscape, close up, ...), small and light, a sort of swiss knife ...
35 mm equivalent, and yours is autofocus too, what else

I agree with all of that.... but the later EX DG model is the Super-Wide II x 10 as far as color, clarity, light-handling, etc...

the EX DG tends to be more accurate as far as exposure and colors than the Super-Wide II....

granted, the EX DG is also more expensive and is considerably larger...

the Super-Wide II will probably be my Single In lens for November, so it will get a thorough run....

Scout · 10-13-2019, 05:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I agree with all of that.... but the later EX DG model is the Super-Wide II x 10 as far as color, clarity, light-handling, etc...

the EX DG tends to be more accurate as far as exposure and colors than the Super-Wide II....

granted, the EX DG is also more expensive and is considerably larger...

the Super-Wide II will probably be my Single In lens for November, so it will get a thorough run....

Sure they don't play in the same category, but I am confident in the fact that you will be able to get the best results next months (proof is that my first impression you took these shots with the SWII ...

)

**pepperberry farm** · 10-13-2019, 05:38 PM - **3 Likes**

the hens love new straw day

**mattb123** · 10-13-2019, 09:31 PM - **5 Likes**

Hiking today with my new 24, a FA* 24/2 (on K-1ii)

Scout · 10-18-2019, 01:39 PM - **2 Likes**

Inside a remote control car toy
Sigma 24mm SW II Pentax K70

No artistic goal
cross post

jcdoss · 10-19-2019, 07:52 PM - **4 Likes**

=====
Pedestal Rocks
K-1 mII, K24f2.8

**pepperberry farm** · 10-19-2019, 08:14 PM - **2 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 10-19-2019, 08:15 PM - **4 Likes**

Scout · 10-20-2019, 09:03 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

As I can see, you didn't take too much time to acclimate this lens

, very nice colors, sharpness and bokeh in your hands !

**pepperberry farm** · 10-20-2019, 10:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Scout

As I can see, you didn't take too much time to acclimate this lens

, very nice colors, sharpness and bokeh in your hands !

thank you - once I learned about the lens' tendency to overexpose, its a fine lens....

ChristianRock · 10-21-2019, 07:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I'm liking this one more than the Sigma 24 1.8 pictures...

This lens has a lot of character. I really like it.

Aaron28 · 10-21-2019, 08:34 PM - **3 Likes**

cosina 24/f2.8 on K-50 with some help from af-360fgz

[url=https://flic.kr/p/26pARxC]

**pepperberry farm** · 10-22-2019, 02:48 AM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

I'm liking this one more than the Sigma 24 1.8 pictures...

This lens has a lot of character. I really like it.

thank you - you are right about the character, especially in controlled-light shooting....

**pepperberry farm** · 10-22-2019, 02:50 AM - **1 Like**

more with the Super-Wide II

danielwritesback · 10-22-2019, 09:56 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

...The DA 16-45 in particular seems like it's a stunning lens at 24mm, probably better than my primes...

Most zooms have sharpness peak at centerpoint/average focal length; but, a few have their highest performance all the way to the wide angle side.

Meanwhile...

The Vivitar Cosina 24mm f2.8.
I have the version with the "A" and scalloped rubber focus ring. Same optics, I think.
It is a fine thing at f5.6 or higher, with the sun at your back. Some Fuji 400 was involved. The lens outperformed the film.

Or wide open and up close.

For sharpness, it seems that wide open is fine for a very short range, f4 is good for about 8ft, and f5.6 gets about 90ft distance.
After I get a sturdy tripod, then I'll try a landscape at f8 and see just how far the 'reach' may be.

Flaw: If the light source is in view, it does lower contrast and red-fringe. That could be a lot of fun with fall foliage. We won't need the didymium filter.

10-13-2019, 05:38 PM - 3 Likes	#273
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	K-3 with Sigma 24mm f1.8 EX DG the hens love new straw day

10-18-2019, 01:39 PM - 2 Likes	#275
Scout Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	RC Car toy Inside a remote control car toy Sigma 24mm SW II Pentax K70 No artistic goal cross post

10-19-2019, 07:52 PM - 4 Likes	#276
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,768	===== Pedestal Rocks K-1 mII, K24f2.8 Last edited by jcdoss; 03-10-2020 at 07:05 AM.

10-19-2019, 08:14 PM - 2 Likes	#277
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	K-3 with Sigma Super-Wide II 24mm f2.8

10-19-2019, 08:15 PM - 4 Likes	#278
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	K-3 with Sigma Super-Wide II 24mm f2.8

10-13-2019, 05:44 AM - 1 Like	#271
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	Originally posted by Scout Very nice ! Don't you think it is a very good overall photo tool (macro, landscape, close up, ...), small and light, a sort of swiss knife ... 35 mm equivalent, and yours is autofocus too, what else I agree with all of that.... but the later EX DG model is the Super-Wide II x 10 as far as color, clarity, light-handling, etc... the EX DG tends to be more accurate as far as exposure and colors than the Super-Wide II.... granted, the EX DG is also more expensive and is considerably larger... the Super-Wide II will probably be my Single In lens for November, so it will get a thorough run....

10-13-2019, 05:53 AM - 1 Like	#272
Scout Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I agree with all of that.... but the later EX DG model is the Super-Wide II x 10 as far as color, clarity, light-handling, etc... the EX DG tends to be more accurate as far as exposure and colors than the Super-Wide II.... granted, the EX DG is also more expensive and is considerably larger... the Super-Wide II will probably be my Single In lens for November, so it will get a thorough run.... Sure they don't play in the same category, but I am confident in the fact that you will be able to get the best results next months (proof is that my first impression you took these shots with the SWII ... )

10-13-2019, 09:31 PM - 5 Likes	#274
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Hiking today with my new 24, a FA* 24/2 (on K-1ii)

10-20-2019, 09:03 AM - 1 Like	#279
Scout Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	Originally posted by pepperberry farm As I can see, you didn't take too much time to acclimate this lens , very nice colors, sharpness and bokeh in your hands !

10-20-2019, 10:55 AM - 1 Like	#280
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	Originally posted by Scout As I can see, you didn't take too much time to acclimate this lens , very nice colors, sharpness and bokeh in your hands ! thank you - once I learned about the lens' tendency to overexpose, its a fine lens....

10-21-2019, 07:59 PM - 1 Like	#281
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I'm liking this one more than the Sigma 24 1.8 pictures... This lens has a lot of character. I really like it.

10-21-2019, 08:34 PM - 3 Likes	#282
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	cosina 24/f2.8 on K-50 with some help from af-360fgz [url=https://flic.kr/p/26pARxC]

10-22-2019, 02:48 AM	#283
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock I'm liking this one more than the Sigma 24 1.8 pictures... This lens has a lot of character. I really like it. thank you - you are right about the character, especially in controlled-light shooting....

10-22-2019, 02:50 AM - 1 Like	#284
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660 Original Poster	K-3 with Sigma Super-Wide II 24mm f2.8 more with the Super-Wide II

10-22-2019, 09:56 AM - 3 Likes	#285
danielwritesback Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Oklahoma, U.S. Photos: Gallery Posts: 81	Originally posted by ChristianRock ...The DA 16-45 in particular seems like it's a stunning lens at 24mm, probably better than my primes... Most zooms have sharpness peak at centerpoint/average focal length; but, a few have their highest performance all the way to the wide angle side. Meanwhile... The Vivitar Cosina 24mm f2.8. I have the version with the "A" and scalloped rubber focus ring. Same optics, I think. It is a fine thing at f5.6 or higher, with the sun at your back. Some Fuji 400 was involved. The lens outperformed the film. Or wide open and up close. For sharpness, it seems that wide open is fine for a very short range, f4 is good for about 8ft, and f5.6 gets about 90ft distance. After I get a sturdy tripod, then I'll try a landscape at f8 and see just how far the 'reach' may be. Flaw: If the light source is in view, it does lower contrast and red-fringe. That could be a lot of fun with fall foliage. We won't need the didymium filter. Last edited by danielwritesback; 10-22-2019 at 11:07 AM.

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