Compact with Wide Angle Lens
Apr 17, 2013 11:23:42 #
Does anyone know of a compact camera that has a wide angle of view - wider than 28mm in 35mm terms? With so many different sensor sizes, it's hard to tell what 15mm really means. I generally have the 28-300mm on my D600, and I was wondering if there is a smaller camera that has a wider angle lens.
Apr 17, 2013 11:58:21 #
Apr 17, 2013 12:06:54 #
stevetl wrote:
Panasonic DMZ-TZ5 is wide angle 28 MM
I have 28mm covered with my 28-300. I'm looking for something wider, but the widest I've seen is 24mm on a Samsung. I'd prefer to see the superzooms move toward the wider end, which would be more useful.
Apr 17, 2013 14:45:41 #
Haven't actually seen any that go wider than 24mm. The larger P&S and bridge cameras can add accessory lens to go wider.
Apr 17, 2013 15:44:07 #
Wahawk wrote:
Haven't actually seen any that go wider than 24mm. The larger P&S and bridge cameras can add accessory lens to go wider.
Yeah, it looks like that's just about the limit. So I saved myself some money.
Apr 18, 2013 06:51:54 #
Not cheap at all but you could go m4/3 with something like the Zuiko 9-18 (efl 18-36). And the used bodies on ebay aren't all that expensive.
Apr 18, 2013 06:58:58 #
ocbeyer wrote:
Not cheap at all but you could go m4/3 with something like the Zuiko 9-18 (efl 18-36). And the used bodies on ebay aren't all that expensive.
Thanks. I saw that one. Bs the time I bought the body and lens, the cost would be more than I'd want to pay. I'd be better off carrying two DSLRs.
Apr 18, 2013 07:38:55 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Does anyone know of a compact camera that has a wide angle of view - wider than 28mm in 35mm terms? With so many different sensor sizes, it's hard to tell what 15mm really means. I generally have the 28-300mm on my D600, and I was wondering if there is a smaller camera that has a wider angle lens.
jerry - take a look at Panasonic Lumix LX7 - lens is f1.4-2.3 and focal range 24-90 - http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-lx7/ - gets a dpreview Silver Award.
Apr 18, 2013 07:46:37 #
hj
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craggycrossers wrote:
jerry - take a look at Panasonic Lumix LX7 - lens is f1.4-2.3 and focal range 24-90 - http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-lx7/ - gets a dpreview Silver Award.
I second the Panasonic Lumix LX series. Had the LX3, now the LX5 and love both. Very high quality image, but you may want to look for a good used one as the new prices are at the higher end for compacts. Less expensive but still really good are the Panasonic Lumix (with leica lens) DMC-ZS## series.... still has the 24 wide capability.
Apr 18, 2013 14:23:20 #
Here is what I use .....15mm Voigtlander in Leica screw on NEX = 21mm
Apr 18, 2013 14:25:37 #
imagemeister wrote:
Here is what I use .....15mm Voigtlander in Leica screw on NEX = 21mm
Looks good.
Apr 18, 2013 14:55:27 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Does anyone know of a compact camera that has a wide angle of view - wider than 28mm in 35mm terms? With so many different sensor sizes, it's hard to tell what 15mm really means. I generally have the 28-300mm on my D600, and I was wondering if there is a smaller camera that has a wider angle lens.
As you are finding out, Jerry, the WA end of the spectrum is definitely NOT the "strong suit" of the crop sensor cameras, from DX and APC-s on down. Coming up with a 5 or 6mm lens that doesn't bump against the surface of the sensor is more than difficult. A 24mm equivalent lens is only marginally wider than a 28mm, so it may, or may not, please you. Best try it before buying... :lol:
Apr 18, 2013 15:09:23 #
Actually, the 24mm length on the Sony NEX in vertical sweep panoram mode does really WELL ! But you cannot do sweep panos AND HDR at the same time - Would be nice if you could.... So HDR's done done with W-I-D-E angles only. Actually, I also Have a Tamron SP 20-40 F2.8-3.5 that I use for the panos.
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