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erl · 11/26/06, 06:29 AM

Regardles of whether you shoot film or sensor, the choice of lens depends on your preference. There is no such thing as the best lens. Only the most appropriate for your photography. You must attempt to narrow down your imaging style before such a question can be attempted.

If you are a beginner (you question suggests that to me) I would reccommend you lookat something between 28mm and 50mm, probably closer to the 28. The tri-elmar is tempting, but its two 'drawbacks' are bulk and (lack of) speed. If those factors are not a concern to you, it would be a good choice.

11/26/06, 06:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
erl Moderator Join Date: 08/16/03 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,311	Re: Novice M8 Lens Question Regardles of whether you shoot film or sensor, the choice of lens depends on your preference. There is no such thing as the best lens. Only the most appropriate for your photography. You must attempt to narrow down your imaging style before such a question can be attempted. If you are a beginner (you question suggests that to me) I would reccommend you lookat something between 28mm and 50mm, probably closer to the 28. The tri-elmar is tempting, but its two 'drawbacks' are bulk and (lack of) speed. If those factors are not a concern to you, it would be a good choice.