john_photo Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I have searched the net and cannot find any direct comparisons between these two lenses. I generally never shoot wide open so I am concerned about OPTIMAL sharpness for each. Distortion is of lessconcern to me. The price differential between these two is enormous though, as with all top of the line pro gear, the 14-35mmought to hold its value well. Just wondering whether the "Pro" lens is worth the extra cash in regards to imagequality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren_lafever Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 i am curious also. but then again i think i am going to get their prime lenses (if they ever release the right ones!!!!) i have the 50mm f2 and want the 150mm f2. i would like a 35mm f2 (or faster) a 25mm f2 or faster and a 12,14 f2 or faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean_louis2 Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Here it is ! http://www.diwa-labs.com/wip4/compare_lens.epl?id=184077&id2=238279 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_photo Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Bravo! thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg M Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Given the ability to buy either, there's no way I'd not get the 14-35 f2. Of course, if I could get that lens, I'd also own the 7-14 f4 (I did once) and 35-100 f2, too! Yes, the pro lenses, if you really need them, are worth every penny of the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg M Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Today I had a chance to play with the 14-35mm f2 at the local camera store....quite nice. Just a couple of images, but enough to know I want one.. http://gmchappell.smugmug.com/gallery/4365022_qosMV#344038281_J2vT5-XL-LB While you say you don't shoot wide open, one thing you will do if you have this lens is view wide open....viewing through an f2 lens to compose and view the subject is quite nice...it takes in a lot of light, whether you shoot at f2 or not....but I think once you tried actually shooting at f2 a time or two, you'd be hooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rendy_setiadjie Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 the same sharpness on both lenses, difference in clarity. <br> one of the nicest feature of ZD 14-35 SWD is the ability to render shadow/highlight area beautifully which very significant for extreme lighting situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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