EF-S 24mm experience

[Ramsden]

Hi folks

I have an EOS90D and live in the North of England. I bought an EFS 24 mm lens a couple of years ago, mainly for street work. It has however, has little use as my family of lenses has grown. Today, I dusted it off and did some more reading and realised that I have a great bit of kit, that didn't cost a fortune and is extremely light and versatile. I'm not sure it will knock my nifty fifty off its perch, but its certainly a great day out lens.

Just wanted to share that with you and wondered if any of you guys have experienced the 24mm.

Best 

Ramsden 

[Ramsden]

It makes me think how much we rely on automated systems and processes when,  I suppose, we should be using our brains!

But auto ISO seems so reliable, and if I'm on manual it's an educated guess, at best.

Just about to set off on evening walk, to capture, what should be a good sunset. ISO auto!

[LeeP]

"It makes me think how much we rely on automated systems and processes when,  I suppose, we should be using our brains!"

If the technology "delivers" well, it frees us up to zero-in on composition. NONE of us go into photography because we are enchanted by the exposure triangle that was necessary to master in the film days. We want good photos and good composition always acquits itself even if the exposure is slightly off, but perfect exposure never acquits itself if the composition is off. Both are important, yes, but modern cameras are so good at exposure that we are often freed.

[Ramsden]

Thanks for the wake up call. I hope I've redeemed myself this evening, capturing the sunset. I totally agree with the premise of your approach.

Thanks Lee

 

[zakslm]

If the technology "delivers" well, it frees us up to zero-in on composition. NONE of us go into photography because we are enchanted by the exposure triangle that was necessary to master in the film days.

How true! 

[LeeP]

I've done dusk and photos at night with a simple press of the button on my R100 and R8 and gotten rather amazing results that would have been a pain or an impossibility in my film era.

[johnrmoyer]

For many years, the EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM was a very useful lens for me, Good quality and close focus distance.

There are several photos that I made with it at 

https://www.rsok.com/~jrm/2017Aug12_birds_and_cats/index.html 

and https://www.rsok.com/~jrm/2018Jun09_birds_and_cats/2018jun05_gaillardia_IMG_2051c.html 

These Firewheel wildflowers (Gaillardia pulchella) were blooming along the road near my house on June 5, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma, United States. http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=IN006 (retrieved June 2018) says: "Dr. Doyle McCoy, an Oklahoma public school biology teacher, chose to lobby for the adoption of the Gaillardia pulchella as the state wildflower for a simple reason: it has a high tolerance of heat and arid conditions, ensuring that a majority of the state could appreciate its promotion of Oklahoma's heritage and grace for the most of the year. Sponsored in the Forty-first Legislature by state representatives Kelly Haney, a Seminole Indian artist, and Billie Floyd, the Indian blanket quickly gained popularity."

[Ramsden]

Thanks John.

Great photograph. 

Im glad its not just me that can see the quality in this great little lens. 

Ramsden 

[normadel]

The EF-S 24mm "pancake" lens is indeed a nice one. The only strange thing is the official Canon LH-52 "hood" for it.

Not a hood at all, but a baffle that does not extend out from the lens at all. Filters screw onto the front of it. Also used on the EF 40mm pancake lens. 

I have both lenses with the much cheaper JJC version of the hood (exactly the same as the Canon). There are those who question its value at all as compared to a conventional hood. I also have 52mm-thread screw-on round hoods designed for 35-50mm lenses that I alternately use. Can't say which provides better flare protection.

[zakslm]

I have the hood as well. I didn’t get the JJC brand (usually my preference) but got one that is metal.  I think it was about $5 on Amazon at the time.  It as you say more of a baffle than a hood. 

Since I use a hood on all my lenses, I was compelled to buy one for the EF24mm f2.8 STM as well. It may not help my photos but it certainly does not hurt them!

[Ramsden]

You've got me concerned now. I have a 'normal' hood and filter by K&F.