A tecnicality you might want to consider is that the DOF will be
identical with all the lenses at a given magnification.... In other
words, shooting at 1:1, what will change is lens-to-subject distance
and perspective but not DOF. The shorter the focal length the more
radical the effect of tilts. Don't write off the wide angle too
quickly! I have a 24mm f1.4 macro lens and I've done some great food
photography with it.
herschel
Quoting James Schenken <jds@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
I'm thinking of getting one of the newer Nikon perspective control lenses
and am at a sticking point as to focal length.
They come in 24mm, 45mm, and 85mm.
Buying one of each is out of the financial question, so I'm limited to just
one.
My primary use will be local still life setups that require the extended DOF
that these lenses can provide.
I've ruled out the 24mm as much too wide but am stuck on choosing between
the 45mm and the 85mm.
Anybody have experience with either lens? Is the longer working distance of
the 85mm more of an advantage than the better DOF ( before shift and tilt )
of the 45mm?
Even speculative comments will be appreciated but I'm hoping someone out
there has actually one of these lenses. BTW Canon makes some similar ones
so if you have a Canon lens, please feel free comment.
Thanks,
James
