7-14 for travel or 11-22 is good enough?

[NMSS_2]

Just curious..... i might be going for a long trip in june so...... is 11-22 good enough (i can always use pano program to stitch) or should i get 7-14 for "wilder" experience?

anyone with these two lenses and goes travel often..... pls share your opinion and experiences.

btw how much is it for 7-14 now? still hovers around 2.6k?

[drakon09]

Wahhhh 7-14mm... I do think the 11-22mm is good enough, but if you can afford the 7-14mm, what's stopping you?

[NMSS_2]

Hahahahah! if 11-22 can do the job, why spend the extra money?

[drakon09]

Yup! So you answered your own question!

2.6k... think save the money for the P-1 lah...

[NMSS_2]

so i assumed that you have both and you think that 11-22 should be good enough right?

Roger that Sir! thanks for the advice.

i am saving it for the p-1... if it meets my expectation.

btw, where is the wireless flash solution that they were promising..... the wait is killing me.

[wong_se]

hi NMSS_2, still considering 7-14mm ??..hahhaa

yes..11-22 is not really the wide. before I made the final decision.. i had a chance to shot with 7-14mm. At 7mm it is quite distorted..half of the fish eye effect.

I end up with 11-22mm and 8mm fisheye. Still cheaper than a 7-14mm.

[drakon09]

Originally Posted by NMSS_2 so i assumed that you have both and you think that 11-22 should be good enough right? Roger that Sir! thanks for the advice. i am saving it for the p-1... if it meets my expectation. btw, where is the wireless flash solution that they were promising..... the wait is killing me.

The entire enchilada should be released with the P-1.

Imagine that, new pro body, new flash system, new SWD lenses....

Bank managers across the world are gonna cry... except those who shoot Oly.

[NMSS_2]

Yo Michael, you must be having great fun with the travels.

i have hesitated with 8mm as i might not like the specialized use of it. severely limiting the "ROI" on this lens.

[NMSS_2]

Originally Posted by drakon09 The entire enchilada should be released with the P-1. Imagine that, new pro body, new flash system, new SWD lenses.... Bank managers across the world are gonna cry... except those who shoot Oly.

Hah! looks like more wait if this is true. better late than never.

[drakon09]

Not so bad lah, Oly did deliver the E-410 on time!

[NMSS_2]

that is bad cos they didnt promise any date for the p-1 or the wireless flash solution.

[drakon09]

The P-1 was quoted to be released "in the summer of 2007".

[NMSS_2]

Emmmmm. summer sounds like just before PMA 2008?

[drakon09]

summer 2007 leh bro...

[Kid Shotter]

September i think so it will be ok

[microcosm]

The 7-14 is not an easy lens to use. I will rather use the Fisheye anyday... also, the 11-22 is a really great lens for holidays. And like you said, stitching programs will solve the problem.

[serene]

I just came back from beautiful Denmark. I only brought along my 14-54mm (and 50mm which I hardly have time to swapped). It is light and versatile (because of its zoom) At times, I wished I had a wider lens especially inside those beautiful castles and palaces. On the whole, the 14-54mm is very dependable where achieving quality images is concerned. It did a pretty good job. (especially no flash allowed inside these attraction).

If I had brought a different lens along, I probably would not be able to change the lens coz the group moves quickly. Even changing the settings (for interior where light is insufficient) can be a hassle. There is often no time to plan, just point and shoot.

See this link for some the pics. (more on the way). Many of the pictures were taken from moving bus but turned up pretty decent.

BTW, I am using my E-300.

http://getsurin.multiply.com/photos/album/20

[casey4355]

Originally Posted by NMSS_2 Just curious..... i might be going for a long trip in june so...... is 11-22 good enough (i can always use pano program to stitch) or should i get 7-14 for "wilder" experience? anyone with these two lenses and goes travel often..... pls share your opinion and experiences. btw how much is it for 7-14 now? still hovers around 2.6k?

if u oredi have the 14-54, 11-22 does not give u alot more.
tough part is i oredi have the 8mm.

[NMSS_2]

Originally Posted by casey4355 if u oredi have the 14-54, 11-22 does not give u alot more. tough part is i oredi have the 8mm.

11-22 is about 6mm wider than 14-54. 22mm vs 28mm in 35mm term. thus 7-14 might be an entirely different beast altogether. btw 11-22 is hellavu sharper than 14-54.

Chances that if you don't see me owning it, it ain't sharp!

[NMSS_2]

Originally Posted by drakon09 summer 2007 leh bro...

Originally Posted by Kid Shotter September i think so it will be ok

Sorry! was too sleepy to make correct judgement.