Wendy demoes the new lens!

I got my new toy last night -- the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 wide-angle lens. We're still sniffing each other and making friends, but Wendy was nice enough to let me shoot three photos of her over lunch today that give a pretty good idea of how different the world appears through each of these lenses.

Shot with my trusty Nikon D80 across the table, using ambient light and with no real attempt to do anything except point and shoot.

Shot at Jason's Deli from across the table, using a Nikon D80 and the 20mm wide-angle lens.Wendy (20mm lens)

Using the [shiny new!] Nikon 20mm f/2.8 wide-angle lens. [link to flickr]

Shot at Jason's Deli from across the table, using a Nikon D80 and the Sigma 30mm lens.Wendy (30mm lens)

Using the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 lens. [link to flickr]
For most people, this would be their typical lens, but if you know me then you know....

Shot at Jason's Deli from across the table, using a Nikon D80 and the 85mm lens.Wendy (85mm lens)

Using the Nikon 85mm f/1.8 lens. [link to flickr]
...THIS is my workhorse. I adore this lens. It has a giant light scoop on the end, what with that 1.8 f-stop madness, and it just takes gorgeous, gorgeous photos without me really needing to try all that hard. See my recent Matt Costa concert photos for proof.

I've been saying that I needed to practice landscape photography. The 20mm lens practically demands it.

(Thanks for humoring me, Wendy. The Very Pregnant™ typically don't allow photography.)

Comments

Worth also noting that I got my hair cut about half an hour after you did these pictures - not styled all fancy (saving that for when I have more hair), but definitely looks different. And the Very Pregnant (TM) can make exceptions for when the bulk of their girth is still hidden under the table :-P

More photos. :D
So did you go see Bobbie?

I only break out the WA when I'm needing closeups. Having all the aperture and the length ... mmm. Goodness.