I am considering buying a 45 PC-E lens and I was wondering if any one has all three 24,45 and 85.
Optically I think all three are very good, but I am wondering if there is much difference between the three. Sharpness corner to corner, contrast,colors, flair etc.
I know this is probably splitting hairs.
Thanks
Dennis
I have all 3 and honestly, all 3 are great glass. 85 is probably the sharpest but they are all really sharp glass overall.
The biggest difference is the focal length and IMHO the 45/85 are built better than the 24 in design because you have easier access to rotate the assembly. Also less clearance issues on non-D3 cameras. All 3 take filters well. 24 obviously vignettes first. 45/85 have better hoods [the hood on the 24 is a joke] but again, to be expected with higher focal lengths.
Thanks for the replies I would be using on my D800 and I am leaning toward the 45. I think if I want wider I can stitch , then again I guess I do the same with the 85. I can only afford one and it seems a hard choice.
Dennis
Choice is easier depending what you shoot. If you are doing product shots, the 45 or 85 [emphasis probably on the 85] would be top pick. If you are doing architecture or anything that needs wide angle [landscape] the 24 is probably #1 pick and then 45 after that. Finally, if you shoot people you probably want the 45 or 85 with preference towards the 45 as that is a commonly used lens by wedding and portrait 'togs.
