Wait until TDP\'s review of the 24mm F1.4L II is out. He said he would be getting another sample to try. I would also wait until other reviews (16-9, etc) are out before considering the 24L II. It definitely looks softer than the 24L I or 24mm F2.8 but has less CA. The vignetting from the 24L II is also pretty scary.
That said, if you cannot wait then go for the 24L I. It\'s a proven lens, there are some limitations to it but you can definitely work around them to utilize the lens to its full potential.
I would never spend 1700$ for a lens when it\'s older version for 1100$ can do better. That said, if you don\'t need the 1.4 aperture I\'d maybe think about the upcoming ZE distagon or nikon 14-24 w/ adaptor.
Wait until TDP\'s review of the 24mm F1.4L II is out. He said he would be getting another sample to try. I would also wait until other reviews (16-9, etc) are out before considering the 24L II. It definitely looks softer than the 24L I or 24mm F2.8 but has less CA. The vignetting from the 24L II is also pretty scary.
That said, if you cannot wait then go for the 24L I. It\'s a proven lens, there are some limitations to it but you can definitely work around them to utilize the lens to its full potential.
Jan 04, 2009 at 04:15 PM
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