I'm looking into buying a new (well... used) wide angle lens. I do mostly architectural photography and I can't always back up far enough for my 90mm (when inside) or when outside, things like trees might be in the way.
My first impression was the 65mm would be better because it would get me closer, but then I looked up that the Nikkor, Rodenstock, and Schneider and lenses only allow about 20mm of movement when the film is positioned horizontally; when it's vertical it looks like just about no rise/fall is possible without vignetting.
That made the 75mm lens sould like a better candidate, it's wider, but it gives me more movement.
I do realaize the Schneider 72mm SA-XL is by far the best solution, as far as being slightly wider than 75mm and having a large enough image circle for a 5x7, but it's too expensive new, and I cannot find a used one.
What would some of you architectural photographers recommend? My camera is not a limiting factor, unless I get a lens shorter than 65mm. Basically it sounds like I need to choose between a wider lens, or being able to get movements. I would personally rather have room for movements, but is the 75mm noticeably that much wider than a 90mm? Is it really worth the money (keeping in mind I'm a poor college student!)
If it makes a difference, architecture is just my primary subject, but not the only one. I also do landscapes, close-ups... and anything else that looks good!
My first impression was the 65mm would be better because it would get me closer, but then I looked up that the Nikkor, Rodenstock, and Schneider and lenses only allow about 20mm of movement when the film is positioned horizontally; when it's vertical it looks like just about no rise/fall is possible without vignetting.
That made the 75mm lens sould like a better candidate, it's wider, but it gives me more movement.
I do realaize the Schneider 72mm SA-XL is by far the best solution, as far as being slightly wider than 75mm and having a large enough image circle for a 5x7, but it's too expensive new, and I cannot find a used one.
What would some of you architectural photographers recommend? My camera is not a limiting factor, unless I get a lens shorter than 65mm. Basically it sounds like I need to choose between a wider lens, or being able to get movements. I would personally rather have room for movements, but is the 75mm noticeably that much wider than a 90mm? Is it really worth the money (keeping in mind I'm a poor college student!)
If it makes a difference, architecture is just my primary subject, but not the only one. I also do landscapes, close-ups... and anything else that looks good!