Wide Angle Lens Suggestions
Mar 8, 2012 10:11:46 #
I'm looking to purchase a Wide Angle lens for my Nikon D3100.
I currently have an 18-55 DX, and 55-200MM Dx lens.
I was thinking about this as my lineup after I save a little.. what do you think?
Tokina 11-16mm AT-X
Nikon 35mm f/1.8
Nikon 55-200mm VR DX
What do you think? Any alternate suggestions for the wide angle?
I currently have an 18-55 DX, and 55-200MM Dx lens.
I was thinking about this as my lineup after I save a little.. what do you think?
Tokina 11-16mm AT-X
Nikon 35mm f/1.8
Nikon 55-200mm VR DX
What do you think? Any alternate suggestions for the wide angle?
Mar 8, 2012 10:12:41 #
Stef C wrote:
I'm looking to purchase a Wide Angle lens for my Nikon D3100What do you think? Any alternate suggestions for the wide angle?
I like my Tokina 12-24mm.
Mar 8, 2012 10:24:57 #
That looks like it might be more up my "price" alley. Do you mind posting a few photos from that lens?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Mar 8, 2012 10:26:25 #
Mar 8, 2012 10:27:57 #
MT Shooter wrote:
The Tokina is a very good lens for the money.
The 12-24 or 11-16?
Mar 8, 2012 10:43:45 #
Either one. The 11-16mm is a little sharper, but the 12-24mm is close and gives better range.
Mar 8, 2012 10:51:28 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Either one. The 11-16mm is a little sharper, but the 12-24mm is close and gives better range.
Thanks, MT
Mar 8, 2012 10:54:37 #
Stef C wrote:
Thanks, MT
MT Shooter wrote:
Either one. The 11-16mm is a little sharper, but the 12-24mm is close and gives better range.
Thanks, MT
Anytime. The 12-24mm is also quite a bit cheaper if you are on a budget. I don't know off the top of my head if they will both AF on your body though, I know the 12-24mm does.
Mar 8, 2012 10:56:48 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Anytime. The 12-24mm is also quite a bit cheaper if you are on a budget. I don't know off the top of my head if they will both AF on your body though.
Stef C wrote:
Thanks, MT
MT Shooter wrote:
Either one. The 11-16mm is a little sharper, but the 12-24mm is close and gives better range.
Thanks, MT
Anytime. The 12-24mm is also quite a bit cheaper if you are on a budget. I don't know off the top of my head if they will both AF on your body though.
Do you know, or have any links/resources to wide angle lens info?
I am a bit confused because it seems like most of the true wide angles are in the 11-24mm range, but i see that Nikon 35mm 1.8 referred to as a "wide angle" sometimes. I've even seen the basic 18-55mm kit lens referred to as wide angle...
Mar 8, 2012 11:02:36 #
For reference, anything much wider than a "normal" 50mm lens is considered "wide". When you get under 20mm they are often referred to as "super-wide" lenses. These are when referring to film or full frame digitals. For crop sensor bodies you need to take into account the crop factor of your sensor.
A 35mm lens on a 1.5x crop body will act as a 52.5mm lens would on a full frame body. It is STILL a 35mm lens, but you are only saving the center part of the image that it projects due to your sensor being smaller than a 35mm film frame which is the standard that all typical digital SLRs are based upon.
A 35mm lens on a 1.5x crop body will act as a 52.5mm lens would on a full frame body. It is STILL a 35mm lens, but you are only saving the center part of the image that it projects due to your sensor being smaller than a 35mm film frame which is the standard that all typical digital SLRs are based upon.
Mar 8, 2012 11:09:27 #
MT Shooter wrote:
For reference, anything much wider than a "no... (show quote)
I think you just sold me on the 11-16 since the is the lowest. Thanks :)!
Mar 8, 2012 11:52:49 #
Sheila
Loc: Arizona or New York
I have Tokina 11-16 mm used with a D200 and D300s. Agree with the note of the limited range but have other lenses to cover other ranges. This lens is sharp and an excellent fit for times when you need something for a really wide shot, to get a shot in an area with space limitations or for some unusual closeups.
Mar 9, 2012 05:39:07 #
I have the Tokina 12-24 and use it on both my D70 and D300. I could not be happier. I also have the Tokina fish eye zoom. I love the fish eye but would not recommend it because it is a specialty lens that most people will not get a great deal of use out of.
Mar 9, 2012 05:43:58 #
I agree with MT shooter. Either the 11-16 or the 12 -24 will serve you well.
I have an 11-16 and love it.
now, make sure your camera will AF with that one before you buy ( contact B&H for info )
I have an 11-16 and love it.
now, make sure your camera will AF with that one before you buy ( contact B&H for info )
Mar 9, 2012 05:45:59 #
Why are you not considering the Sigma 10-20 or Tamron 10-24. They are not super expensive. I have used both and they meet all my needs. My son also uses the Sigma in the real estate business taking wide angles of the inside and outside of properties. Works great as he uses it for HDR as well.
Dan
Dan
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