Wide angle lenses
Sep 12, 2013 07:23:51 #
I'm looking for suggestions on a fairly inexpensive wide angle lens for a Nikon D7000. I have been looking at either the Tonkina 11-16mm, 2.8. And the Sigma 10-20mm, 3.5 or 4.0. Some of the reviews on the Tonkina are not great about camera flare. Which I really don't know about. But, some of the pictures didn't look great. Thanks
Sep 12, 2013 07:36:29 #
you might want to look at the Tamron 10-24mm. It worked great for me as a landscape and real-estate lens. Reasonably priced on Ebay
Sep 12, 2013 08:35:44 #
Sep 12, 2013 09:06:40 #
I use a Tokina 12-24mm on my D7000 & D7100 & am very happy with it. It is solid, well made, & tack sharp. :D :D
Sep 12, 2013 10:18:08 #
I like the fact that the 12-24mm gives a longer focal range. I'm not sure if the 2.8 on the Tonkina 11-16mm is all that important to me. I think I might like the longer range. I do have the kit 18-105mm that I use most of the time.
Sep 12, 2013 16:51:33 #
tenusfan1 wrote:
I like the fact that the 12-24mm gives a longer focal range. I'm not sure if the 2.8 on the Tonkina 11-16mm is all that important to me. I think I might like the longer range. I do have the kit 18-105mm that I use most of the time.
Personally, I wouldn't be influenced by an f2.8 lens on a wide angle. Lets face it, a WA is mainly used for landscapes, where f11-16 is the norm. I have taken thousands of shots with mine & I don't think I have ever used anything bigger than f8.0. :D
Sep 12, 2013 17:28:18 #
Sheila
Loc: Arizona or New York
Have the Tokina 11-16 mm lens and really like it. With any lens, you have to be aware of conditions that will cause lens flare. Wide angle lenses require that you are aware of everything in the scene--especially where your shadow is and undesireable objects around the edges of the scene.
Sep 12, 2013 18:16:04 #
tenusfan1 wrote:
I'm looking for suggestions on a fairly inexpensive wide angle lens for a Nikon D7000. I have been looking at either the Tonkina 11-16mm, 2.8. And the Sigma 10-20mm, 3.5 or 4.0. Some of the reviews on the Tonkina are not great about camera flare. Which I really don't know about. But, some of the pictures didn't look great. Thanks
I shoot a Tokina 12-24mm F 4 Lens. with absolutely no problems so far after 3 years. The pictures turn out TACK sharp. Local camera shop sells more Tokina WA lenses than the Nikkor. $$$$$ being the primary factor but they also advised and I have read elsewhwere that Tokina WA is a little ahead of Nikkor.
Sep 12, 2013 18:24:18 #
chaser48 wrote:
I shoot a Tokina 12-24mm F 4 Lens. with absolutely no problems so far after 3 years. The pictures turn out TACK sharp. Local camera shop sells more Tokina WA lenses than the Nikkor. $$$$$ being the primary factor but they also advised and I have read elsewhwere that Tokina WA is a little ahead of Nikkor.
I agree. Buy a Tokina 12-24mm f4.0 & you can't go wrong. Lots of bang for the buck. :D
Sep 12, 2013 18:28:58 #
For what it's worth, flare is caused by shooting somewhat at a light source, usually the sun.
If you can keep it to your back, it should nary be factor.
I realize that a sunset is into the sun, but the best are usually when the sun is either very low or already down.
A good lens hood can also help.
Just my 1 cent x 2.
SS
If you can keep it to your back, it should nary be factor.
I realize that a sunset is into the sun, but the best are usually when the sun is either very low or already down.
A good lens hood can also help.
Just my 1 cent x 2.
SS
Sep 12, 2013 18:54:20 #
tenusfan1 wrote:
I'm looking for suggestions on a fairly inexpensive wide angle lens for a Nikon D7000. I have been looking at either the Tonkina 11-16mm, 2.8. And the Sigma 10-20mm, 3.5 or 4.0. Some of the reviews on the Tonkina are not great about camera flare. Which I really don't know about. But, some of the pictures didn't look great. Thanks
Tokina 12-24 f4 Since you have a D7000 either version is fine!
The built quality is such that you can use it to hammer nails in walls as well.
Pretty much all wide angles, especially zooms, are prone to lens flare. Just be careful when shooting into the sun...use a hood!
Sep 12, 2013 19:02:04 #
Thank you folks for all your help. I think after your comments and research. The Tonkina 12-24mm F/4. Would be a good choice. And I have just joined this website. And its great to have a resource for all my photography questions. I'm a novice, who is just starting to really get into this. It started with sport photography, hence the username. And now just came back from Africa and shoot Silverback Gorilla's and the Great Migration. So, now I'm learning the difference in the shooting conditions. Think god I'm shooting in RAW now. I could fix a lot of my mistakes. Thanks again.
Sep 12, 2013 19:11:12 #
Sigma has a new 18-35 F1.8 lens that is supposed to be on par with Canon L series lenses. $800 though...
Sep 12, 2013 19:13:58 #
Sep 12, 2013 19:52:39 #
DOOK wrote:
Personally, I wouldn't be influenced by an f2.8 lens on a wide angle. Lets face it, a WA is mainly used for landscapes, where f11-16 is the norm. I have taken thousands of shots with mine & I don't think I have ever used anything bigger than f8.0. :D
The wide aperture makes it easier to focus.
Brighter viewfinder.
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