11-22mm or 12-60mm

[digitalbuff]

sorry bros if this question has been asked (let me know, and i will delete this)

If u only had a 50mm and the kit 15-45mm, will u get

a. 11-22mm

or

b. 12-60mm

[viewwing]

personnal preference - 12-60.

Why? cause eventually E3 poison will get to me... and E3 + 12-60 = fastest AF.

if you love sharp and crisp pictures and alot of wide angle... maybe the 11-22 will suit u better...

12-60 is not as sharp... as reviews say... i don't have it... yet must control first... else volcano will erupt at home...

[dorts]

The 12-60mm.

SWD = Faster AF

Sharpness, though might not be as sharp as 11-22mm, but it's sharp enough and you have more "functionality". You can use it not only to take wide-angles. Zoom range is good. Sell the 14-54mm.

[digitalbuff]

Originally Posted by digitalbuff sorry bros if this question has been asked (let me know, and i will delete this) If u only had a 50mm and the kit 15-45mm, will u get a. 11-22mm or b. 12-60mm

Sorry, just to add. I only on E1 now. I shoot mostly portraits and I think the E1 is enuf for me.

[dorts]

Originally Posted by digitalbuff Sorry, just to add. I only on E1 now. I shoot mostly portraits and I think the E1 is enuf for me.

The 12-60mm will still focus much faster.

[skeletonman]

I am using 11-22mm with my E510. I am happy with it
LOL..Don't ask me how fast the AF is..as long as I can get the shots I want I am happy
Not sure about 12-60mm, never tried before.

[philshots]

Originally Posted by skeletonman I am using 11-22mm with my E510. I am happy with it LOL..Don't ask me how fast the AF is..as long as I can get the shots I want I am happy Not sure about 12-60mm, never tried before.

Buying the 12-60 is investing for the future.
It's definitely faster when comes to focussing.

[viewwing]

Originally Posted by digitalbuff Sorry, just to add. I only on E1 now. I shoot mostly portraits and I think the E1 is enuf for me.

If you're more into portraits... i don't see the point of getting the 11-22... its more suited for landscape...

And seriously... there's no need for a new lens... your 50mm is the 50f2 right? that should be more than sufficent.

If you like to maybe can look into the longer zooms for a different perspective for portraits?

Else if you're looking for thinner DOF for portraits... there is some limitation... maybe can consider getting some other manual lens with adapters?

[NMSS_2]

i have both lenses.

Landscape = 11-22 (sharp edge to edge)
brighter than 12-60.

anything else = 12-60
edge distortion & softness at widest ,
very fast (SWD),
very sharp at all aperture except F8 when going against 11-22
drop to F4 abit too fast in the zoom range.

both lenses are considered sharp.

[skeletonman]

Originally Posted by philshots Buying the 12-60 is investing for the future. It's definitely faster when comes to focussing.

Thanks...

I am alright with the present 11-22mm lens.
When I have extra $ maybe will consider it heehe..

[drakon09]

The 11-22mm and the 12-60mm are two different beasts altogether.

Applications for the 11-22mm do not require blazing fast AF.

The 12-60mm OTOH is great for the general photography and candids - which fast AF speed is preferable.

[cjtune]

Originally Posted by drakon09 Applications for the 11-22mm do not require blazing fast AF.

At such wide angles, do we even need to focus on anything except at hyperfocal distance?

[drakon09]

Originally Posted by cjtune At such wide angles, do we even need to focus on anything except at hyperfocal distance?

The 11-22mm goes hyperfocal at 1m so... hehe

[cjtune]

Originally Posted by drakon09 The 11-22mm goes hyperfocal at 1m so... hehe

Ahhh! I feel so inferior stuck at 14mm!! (not penile length)

[dorts]

Originally Posted by cjtune Ahhh! I feel so inferior stuck at 14mm!! (not penile length)

LOL! 14mm is fine with me.

[schon]

Originally Posted by cjtune Ahhh! I feel so inferior stuck at 14mm!! (not penile length)

and at f3.5!! (not penile diameter)

[microcosm]

I owned both lenses, and I do find that the 12-60 is a more usable lens in the range but the 11-22 has a slightly more dramatic perspective though.

But the 12-60 is a newer lens with SWD, and therefore I would recommend it. I am using the 12-60 most of the time now.

[digitalbuff]

Hey guys,

Quick one. Does anyone use the 11-22 extensively for portraits?

[drakon09]

As for portraits, the 12-60mm or 14-54mm will give you more flexibility.

[microcosm]

Originally Posted by digitalbuff Hey guys, Quick one. Does anyone use the 11-22 extensively for portraits?

Nope, not me.