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Bob Ross · 04.05.2008, 23:51

Some observations from experience.....
I have an old Tamron 24/2.5 Adapt-All that is a sharp optic, but the Bokeh is a mixed bag. Focusing short focal lengths with the E-1 and E-3 is, for me, is more difficult than longer focal length lenses. The 24mm is not a quick shot lens, unless you prefocus and stop down for DOF. So, check out the manual focus on your camera, at short focal lengths, as part of your choice parameters. My 24mm doesn't get used much.
The other choice is the Sigma 24/1.8.
Bob

04.05.2008, 23:51	#14 (permalink)
Bob Ross Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 27.06.2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 544	Re: Leica Summilux 25mm f1.4 or Elmarit-R 24mm f2.8 Some observations from experience..... I have an old Tamron 24/2.5 Adapt-All that is a sharp optic, but the Bokeh is a mixed bag. Focusing short focal lengths with the E-1 and E-3 is, for me, is more difficult than longer focal length lenses. The 24mm is not a quick shot lens, unless you prefocus and stop down for DOF. So, check out the manual focus on your camera, at short focal lengths, as part of your choice parameters. My 24mm doesn't get used much. The other choice is the Sigma 24/1.8. Bob