PaulWog
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In what way do you mean they're too close together? The field of view difference is a ff-equivalent of 22.5mm, whereas on full-frame the FoV difference is 15mm. We're looking at a 52.5mm & 75mm equivalent. I have gotten some great information through this thread, hearing about each opinion. I respect yours, it makes sense; I'm just clarifying what you mean by the closeness (I'm guessing what you mean is the difference is more significant at a wider field of view?). I think if I got a 24mm, it would have to be a 24-70mm f2.8 (any version which isn't as big as the current Nikkor). I thought everything through, and for me, I'm going with this prime setup for some time to come: 35mm, 50mm, 85mm (everything I already have in the signature plus the 50mm). I think a 24-70mm will transition me nicely to full-frame at some point, if it ends up making sense for me (either full frame first, or 24-70 first); waiting on new technology, pretty satisfied with what I've got for now, and also waiting based on the fact that I unfortunately discovered I'm not made of money You do understand what the crop factor is right? A 35mm is a 35mm, and a 50mm is a 50mm, but the crop factor changes the difference between the two. The FoV difference between the two is increased significantly.
Do I understand what a crop factor is? Clearly.
Do you understand that focal length is the same regardless of format? Because that's what I was referencing.
Please re-read what you quoted. Thank you: "A 35mm is a 35mm, and a 50mm is a 50mm, but the crop factor changes the difference between the two. The FoV difference between the two is increased significantly."
It's absolutely ignorant to say "they're the same distance away from each other on any format", and simply leave it at that. Especially when we're talking about usability, which includes FoV difference: in which case (which is the only practical case), no, they're not the same distance away from each other.
Sorry, I don't mean to be a dick. I just hate the whole "focal lengths are the same on any format" argument, which is not a factual statement without qualification.
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