Nikon 28mm vrs 40mm on Z6: Going to Taos/Santa Fe and later to Dublin (and other Ireland towns). Considering either the new 28mm or 40mm lenses being released soon, for street...

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Sep 19, 2021 15:33:46 #

KEN SPECKLER Loc: Bethesda,MD

Going to Taos/Santa Fe and later to Dublin (and other Ireland towns).
Considering either the new 28mm or 40mm lenses being released soon,
for street photography. Which to buy??
I do have a 24-70....
Appreciate any and all input and advice.

Sep 19, 2021 16:19:25 #

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

KEN SPECKLER wrote:

24-70 mm, forget the others and spend the money on the trip.

Sep 19, 2021 17:19:33 #

Quixdraw Loc: x

Haven't been to Ireland, but in Santa Fe and Taos several times used a fast 50 at night and some days an 18-35 with good results. The rest of the time I used a 24-120, often at the wide end. I think either of the new lenses and your 24-70 will do a great job for you in town. There are times outside, that you might want more reach even if you aren't planning on wildlife.

Sep 20, 2021 08:02:07 #

Between the 28mm and 40mm, I would get the 40mm for street photography. The godfather of street photography, Henri Cartier-Bresson, used almost exclusively a 50mm lens. I use the Tamron 45mm f/1.8 on my D750 for street photography. Take a look at the book: "Life in 50mm: The photographer's Lens". I have the book, it's very good. You can do a "Look Inside" on Amazon.

Sep 20, 2021 08:38:42 #

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

I have the 40 on order simply because it is a f2.0 vs the 28 which is a f2.8. Both are the same price and almost the same weight. It boils down to preference, and when Nikon releases them. Best of luck

Sep 20, 2021 11:02:13 #

whfowle Loc: Tampa first, now Albuquerque

Going to Taos and Santa Fe, your Z6 and 24-70 f4 is plenty good for most situations. Indoor shots of the chapels might force you to use long exposures and the main attraction in Taos is the pueblo where you cannot get very close. A longer reach is necessary to get detail shots. I would forget the 28 and the 40 and go for the 24-200. I think that combo in Ireland would be just about all you will need.

Sep 20, 2021 12:27:05 #

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

For me the sweet spot for street photography on full frame is 35mm, so kinda right between those two. If your 24-70 is the 2.8 there’s not much advantage to a 2.0 lens. Even if your 24-70 is the f/4 it’ll probably be fine with the low light capability of the Z6. I would rarely shoot street stuff wide open anyway but I might consider the 40 in that case.

Sep 20, 2021 16:18:49 #

stan0301 Loc: Colorado

KEN SPECKLER wrote:

Both totally useless - neither wide enough to be interesting or long enough to be useful

Sep 20, 2021 16:50:26 #

Wishjr

Since you have the 24-70, the reason you are looking at the 28 and 49 must be size and maybe aperture. I would go for the 40.You get size and aperture and wide/reach compromise that should word just fine. And yes can take great images at those focal lengths.

Sep 20, 2021 18:34:28 #

KEN SPECKLER Loc: Bethesda,MD

Appreciate the good suggestion

Sep 20, 2021 18:35:33 #

KEN SPECKLER Loc: Bethesda,MD

Many thx!

Sep 20, 2021 18:36:19 #

KEN SPECKLER Loc: Bethesda,MD

Works for me.
Thx

Sep 20, 2021 18:37:08 #

KEN SPECKLER Loc: Bethesda,MD

I like it! Thx

Sep 21, 2021 10:31:10 #

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

Before buying another lens, it is probably best to first spend some time practicing street photography with the 24-70mm to determine which focal lengths work best for you.

Sep 21, 2021 15:09:01 #

KEN SPECKLER Loc: Bethesda,MD

Thanks for tip!

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