eev776 Posted November 25, 2019 Share #1 Posted November 25, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm trying to find a wide lens to shoot architectural photography, I shoot a lot in low light conditions. Feel free to share your experiences and opinion, see list of lenses below I'm considering any suggestions. Summicron-T 23mm f/2 ASPH Lens (I wish it was wider) Elmarit-TL 18 mm f/2.8 ASPH. (not a good quality in low light even though it's f2.8) Super-Vario-Elmar-T 11-23mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH Lens (probably not best for low light) Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH. Lens 11649 (probably not best for low light) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 25, 2019 Posted November 25, 2019 Hi eev776, Take a look here Wide lens for low light conditions for CL camera. Suggestions?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
nicci78 Posted November 25, 2019 Share #2 Posted November 25, 2019 Leica Q ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boojay Posted November 25, 2019 Share #3 Posted November 25, 2019 Not sure why you are judging some of the above as not good for low light. I'm thinking if you are talking wide/architectural it's probably better that is with a tripod, would have thought for detail you would be looking to shoot at f5.6 and above, I don't have the lens but would expect the 11-23 to be best all round. You might want to read through this thread if you fancy super wide. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eev776 Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted November 25, 2019 1 minute ago, nicci78 said: Leica Q ? Q2 is a great camera, but I don't want to carry another camera around my neck. It has to be a lens for CL. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eev776 Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted November 25, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Boojay said: Not sure why you are judging some of the above as not good for low light. I'm thinking if you are talking wide/architectural it's probably better that is with a tripod, would have thought for detail you would be looking to shoot at f5.6 and above, I don't have the lens but would expect the 11-23 to be best all round. You might want to read through this thread if you fancy super wide. Thanks for interesting article. I'm leaning more towards 11-23 or 23, I'm not always using tripod though. I had Voigtländer 10mm f/5.6 and it was terrible lens, super noisy, colors are always wrong, lots of contrast and cold tint. I stopped using it and had to sell for really cheap. Build of the lens is great, but I would not recommend this lens to anybody. Edited November 25, 2019 by eev776 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDCT Posted November 25, 2019 Share #6 Posted November 25, 2019 I have the 11-23 and it works fine for Architectural purposes. I resolves a wide angle of view with little distortion. I am able to get good results in most normal indoor lighting conditions. The CL looks good for me up to ISO 3200. I hope this helps. Thanks! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eev776 Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted November 25, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) 3 minutes ago, MDCT said: I have the 11-23 and it works fine for Architectural purposes. I resolves a wide angle of view with little distortion. I am able to get good results in most normal indoor lighting conditions. The CL looks good for me up to ISO 3200. I hope this helps. Thanks! 11-23 becoming my choice number 1 so far, have you tried this lens for night photography? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted November 25, 2019 Share #8 Posted November 25, 2019 TL2 + 23TL 1/25s f/2 ISO 12500 handheld Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/303843-wide-lens-for-low-light-conditions-for-cl-camera-suggestions/?do=findComment&comment=3862078'>More sharing options...
eev776 Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted November 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, FrozenInTime said: TL2 + 23TL 1/25s f/2 ISO 12500 handheld Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Can you show me section at 100% ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicci78 Posted November 26, 2019 Share #10 Posted November 26, 2019 Maybe new Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN / Art ? But it is a ø85mm x 131mm ; 795g lens 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus84 Posted November 26, 2019 Share #11 Posted November 26, 2019 Or wait for the sigma 16mm 1.4 that will come 2020 (Q1?). Had it on my Sony a6300. Excellent lens. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicci78 Posted November 26, 2019 Share #12 Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) Or just buy TL 11-23 with a very nice tripod Nothing is better than this lens except big SL 16-35 Edited November 26, 2019 by nicci78 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted November 26, 2019 Share #13 Posted November 26, 2019 9 hours ago, eev776 said: Can you show me section at 100% ? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! This crop is with no defringing chromatic aberration correction on the streetlight. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! This crop is with no defringing chromatic aberration correction on the streetlight. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/303843-wide-lens-for-low-light-conditions-for-cl-camera-suggestions/?do=findComment&comment=3862218'>More sharing options...
eev776 Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted November 26, 2019 1 minute ago, FrozenInTime said: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! This crop is with no defringing chromatic aberration correction on the streetlight. Thanks a lot for sharing it, very helpful! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted November 26, 2019 Share #15 Posted November 26, 2019 9 hours ago, eev776 said: Thanks for interesting article. I'm leaning more towards 11-23 or 23, I'm not always using tripod though. I had Voigtländer 10mm f/5.6 and it was terrible lens, super noisy, colors are always wrong, lots of contrast and cold tint. I stopped using it and had to sell for really cheap. Build of the lens is great, but I would not recommend this lens to anybody. I'm puzzled by this. Noise is normally down to the camera, not the lens, and although a lens may have a colour cast, I haven't heard of any lens where it is bad enough that it can't be corrected with a simple import preset in post. I don't have this lens, but I have heard none of these criticisms from others who have used it, including @ramarren. I could understand distortion, but not colour and noise problems. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eev776 Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share #16 Posted November 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, LocalHero1953 said: I'm puzzled by this. Noise is normally down to the camera, not the lens, and although a lens may have a colour cast, I haven't heard of any lens where it is bad enough that it can't be corrected with a simple import preset in post. I don't have this lens, but I have heard none of these criticisms from others who have used it, including @ramarren. I could understand distortion, but not colour and noise problems. I simply stating my personal experience with Voigtländer 10mm f/5.6, if you had a different experience with it, it's all yours, I had it for 3 years and I don't miss it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marac Posted November 26, 2019 Share #17 Posted November 26, 2019 A Wide angle for low light, a splinter in the bottom for sure. I settled on the 11-23 because it works for me. The Sigma looks interesting though. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted November 26, 2019 Share #18 Posted November 26, 2019 1 hour ago, eev776 said: I simply stating my personal experience with Voigtländer 10mm f/5.6, if you had a different experience with it, it's all yours, I had it for 3 years and I don't miss it. Fine - I have no experience with it - just expressing my puzzlement, based on the views of others, and hoping you might elaborate - that's what these forums are for. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eev776 Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share #19 Posted November 26, 2019 12 minutes ago, Marac said: A Wide angle for low light, a splinter in the bottom for sure. I settled on the 11-23 because it works for me. The Sigma looks interesting though. I think that is what I'm going to get, even though 23 f:2 seems very attractive, it's not wide enough for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marac Posted November 26, 2019 Share #20 Posted November 26, 2019 Just now, eev776 said: I think that is what I'm going to get, even though 23 f:2 seems very attractive, it's not wide enough for me. Effectively a 35mm on the CL so, although considered to be a 'wide angle' lens, it is also not wide enough for me. I prefer the FOV from a 21mm (FF) so approx 14mm on the 11-23 I have a 35mm Mamiya 645 lens for my Mamiya ZD (medium format) that is approx a 21mm in FF terms. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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