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) 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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% ? 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 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 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 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 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! 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 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. 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 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 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. 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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