Posted by Nancy Lamb on January 12, 2009 at 7:39 PM
I just read something on Vincent LaForet's blog comments about using Nikon Prime Lenses with adapters to get the best sharper images.
This makes no sense to me. Why would i want to do that as opposed to using some of the Canon Prime lenses? Anyone with actual experience using the 5D II or ID M III series have any further comments?
And please, I am seeking solid information about the lenses best suited for Canon 5D MII and upwards.
Posted by Andrew Yip on January 13, 2009 at 12:32 AM
I thought the general consensus was that Canon is better for wide-angle primes, but if you already happen to own a collection of Nikon primes I can see that you wouldn't want to re-buy the Canon versions.
In my case I use an old manual focus Nikon 500mm f/4 P lens with my 5D Mark II, because it was the cheapest way for me to get a really sharp 500mm.
I know there are quite a few people using the Nikon 14-24 f/2.8 on their 5DII's. A lot of people claim it's the best wide angle lens out there, even sharper and performs up there with primes. Main issue I know right off the bat is that particular lens won't accommodate filters. I also know that with the mount adapter, the camera will not auto focus or meter so unless you plan on taking some extra time to set up and fine tune, it will probably be a hassle.
The widest I think you can get in a Canon prime is the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM, but it won't allow filters to be used like the Nikon version. The next Canon candidate I think is the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM.
Any non EF-S mount lens will work, like a Zeiss 18mm f/3.5 but manual focus only.
Posted by Austin Booth on January 15, 2009 at 4:32 PM
A sharp 16mm or 17mm canon prime which didn't cost $2000 like the 14mm would be nice. There is the 20mm f2.8 which is actually fairly reasonably priced but it isn't an L lens so I don't know how sharp it really is and if its any better than the 17-40 L.
Posted by Ross Murphy on February 3, 2009 at 4:05 PM
Maybe the new ZE mount Zeiss 21 f2.8 and hopefully 18 f3.5, would love to see Canon do this but hey, Zeiss works for me. Ross
Posted by Philip Kuglin on February 3, 2009 at 6:42 PM
Canon is not noted for wide angle primes. Nikon is typically better. Leica and Zeiss are the best. Canon's sweet spot is normal zooms and tele primes
That said the new Nikon 14-24 f2.8 is the best zoom in its range and has been tested as good as the legendary Zeiss 21mm f2.8 prime. It also has much less distortion.
People in their search for sharpness and quality of images will use what ever they can to achieve it. Makes total sense to me if that is your requirement. What I wish for is a common mount between manufactures so we can mix and match bodies and lenses to achieve the tool we want. I know it is a pipe dream, but it has happened in the computer world and many other industries - why not cameras...
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5 repliesThis makes no sense to me. Why would i want to do that as opposed to using some of the Canon Prime lenses? Anyone with actual experience using the 5D II or ID M III series have any further comments?
And please, I am seeking solid information about the lenses best suited for Canon 5D MII and upwards.
In my case I use an old manual focus Nikon 500mm f/4 P lens with my 5D Mark II, because it was the cheapest way for me to get a really sharp 500mm.
The widest I think you can get in a Canon prime is the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM, but it won't allow filters to be used like the Nikon version. The next Canon candidate I think is the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM.
Any non EF-S mount lens will work, like a Zeiss 18mm f/3.5 but manual focus only.
That said the new Nikon 14-24 f2.8 is the best zoom in its range and has been tested as good as the legendary Zeiss 21mm f2.8 prime. It also has much less distortion.
People in their search for sharpness and quality of images will use what ever they can to achieve it. Makes total sense to me if that is your requirement. What I wish for is a common mount between manufactures so we can mix and match bodies and lenses to achieve the tool we want. I know it is a pipe dream, but it has happened in the computer world and many other industries - why not cameras...