Re: question about Nikonos 15mm lens

Posted by whaletale on September 01, 2001 at 05:57:27:

In Reply to: question about Nikonos 15mm lens posted by Robert Lebar on August 29, 2001 at 17:18:45:

: Will the 15mm Nikonos lens take a picture with the main subject being large enough in that picture without being able to focus at its 1 foot minimum. For example you want to take a picture of a moray eel and you don't want to get that close. Will the 15mm be able to reproduce the eel at a large enough size or would the better lens choice be the 20mm. which lens makes a better all around choice.

The 15mm is an extreme wide angle, the equivalent of a 20mm land lens. You have to get close to the subject. Three feet is just too far.

Do you have any other lenses yet? If you are looking for your first lens, go with the 20mm or 28mm. Practice until you feel you need an even wider angle. The 20mm will be far more practical and works well for larger subjects such as people portraits. Get the 28mm and/or 20mm before you invest a house payment.

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: : Will the 15mm Nikonos lens take a picture with the main subject being large enough in that picture without being able to focus at its 1 foot minimum. For example you want to take a picture of a moray eel and you don't want to get that close. Will the 15mm be able to reproduce the eel at a large enough size or would the better lens choice be the 20mm. which lens makes a better all around choice. : The 15mm is an extreme wide angle, the equivalent of a 20mm land lens. You have to get close to the subject. Three feet is just too far. : Do you have any other lenses yet? If you are looking for your first lens, go with the 20mm or 28mm. Practice until you feel you need an even wider angle. The 20mm will be far more practical and works well for larger subjects such as people portraits. Get the 28mm and/or 20mm before you invest a house payment.

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