Went hiking with my EF 20mm f/2.8

[richterjw]

<p>While I really liked my EF 20mm lens on my EOS 5/EOS 3 cameras, I love it with my 550D. That effectively 32mm focal length suits so many of my purposes just right. Yesterday, I went hiking at the Moss Rock Preserve in Hoover, Alabama; in addition to the 550D and 20mm, I carried a 35mm, 50mm, and 135mm; but none of those saw the light of day. I was just really in a groove with that 20mm, so I thought I'd share some of the pleasing results. Now none of these are probably "stunning" but I think they're nice, and liked them well enough to share.</p>

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Tributary to Hurricane Creek</p>

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Stream tumbling through the bramble</p>

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A little bit of fungus</p>

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Abstract of a geographical feature, known as the Great Wall</p>

<p>I just wanted to share the results I achieved with what I think is an under-appreciated lens in the Canon line-up. I hope you were able to enjoy the offerings more than some did the last time I shared some photos from Moss Rock (<a href="../digital-camera-forum/00a57P">here</a> on the Mirrorless forum).</p>

[scott_ferris]

<p>Nice post Jeremy, and even nicer images. It is funny the way our brains seem to settle on a focal length, I use 35mm on a full frame very often, but also end up using zooms at close to 24mm. </p>

<p>With regards your other thread, I think threads like this have a lot of value, if you asked people what focal length was used for each shot I bet practically nobody would have said only one lens and a 28mm focal length at that. </p>

[walter_strong5]

<p>Good eye Jeremy.</p>

[jim gtz]

<p>Nice pics Jeremy. I love short lenses, and with primes I can focus on my vision instead of zooming back and forth trying to find the "right" length. I go out lots of times with my 24TS and a 50 and when I come across a scene it's easy to chose the lens, Duh I only give myself 2 choices. And in the long run it makes you better at "seeing" in those lengths. Jim</p>

[thomasly]

<p>Thank you for sharing your photos and your perspective on this small prime lens via your 550D camera...</p>