Repeat question
Sep 3, 2017 15:15:17 #
Now that the new Nikon 10-20 f/3.5-4.5 is out besides the obvious of price which do you pros like better between the Nikon 10-20 or the tokina 11-20. I'm using a d3300. Money is no problem. Please help me in all ways- thoughts, links (Jerry) advice. Thank you all in advance.
Sep 3, 2017 15:21:00 #
Check compatability. I was looking at one and the salesperson said it wouldn't work with my D5100.
Sep 3, 2017 15:23:50 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
racerrich3 wrote:
Now that the new Nikon 10-20 f/3.5-4.5 is out besides the obvious of price which do you pros like better between the Nikon 10-20 or the tokina 11-20. I'm using a d3300. Money is no problem. Please help me in all ways- thoughts, links (Jerry) advice. Thank you all in advance.
I believe it's quite a stretch to consider either one a "pro" lens.
Sep 3, 2017 15:53:55 #
Leitz wrote:
I believe it's quite a stretch to consider either one a "pro" lens.
Even more of a stretch to consider me a pro if I answer! LOL!
Sep 3, 2017 16:15:45 #
We are talking about two different lenses. I will tell you what I know because I do not own any of them.
The Nikon lens is of a variable aperture while the Tokina is a fixed f2.8. The Tokina is slightly more expensive and surely better built. The Tokina is very sharp, I do not know enough to comment on the Nikon lens.
Nikon wide angles have been usually plagued with complex distortions. Tokina has corrected their wide angles very well.
The lens made by Nikon has a so called motor P meaning it is not compatible with many cameras. No problems with Tokina.
If you need the f2.8 aperture and if your camera is not compatible Tokina is your option.
The Nikon lens is of a variable aperture while the Tokina is a fixed f2.8. The Tokina is slightly more expensive and surely better built. The Tokina is very sharp, I do not know enough to comment on the Nikon lens.
Nikon wide angles have been usually plagued with complex distortions. Tokina has corrected their wide angles very well.
The lens made by Nikon has a so called motor P meaning it is not compatible with many cameras. No problems with Tokina.
If you need the f2.8 aperture and if your camera is not compatible Tokina is your option.
Sep 3, 2017 19:12:42 #
Sep 3, 2017 19:18:24 #
camerapapi wrote:
....The Nikon lens is of a variable aperture while the Tokina is a fixed f2.8...
No, no, no. It is not a fixed f2.8 aperture. It has a variable aperture range from f2.8 to f22. It's widest aperture of f2.8 is available thru out its zoom range of 11-20mm.
Sep 3, 2017 22:05:55 #
Leitz wrote:
I believe it's quite a stretch to consider either one a "pro" lens.
Forgive the misunderstanding. I meant the pro people not the lenses. Amateurs can pitch in too.
Sep 4, 2017 07:21:03 #
racerrich3 wrote:
Forgive the misunderstanding. I meant the pro people not the lenses. Amateurs can pitch in too.
Sep 4, 2017 07:34:07 #
I have nothing but Nikon lenses. But, from what I have read and sample images I've seen the Tokina would get the nod.
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Sep 4, 2017 15:25:50 #
Thank you Bill. I would prefer the Nikon but if the tokina is better then yes I'll nod over that way 😀
Sep 4, 2017 15:27:54 #
Sep 4, 2017 15:30:48 #
Also wondering about the plastic mount. But I think my kit lenses are also plastic mount.
Sep 4, 2017 15:32:13 #
krl48 wrote:
No, no, no. It is not a fixed f2.8 aperture. It has a variable aperture range from f2.8 to f22. It's widest aperture of f2.8 is available thru out its zoom range of 11-20mm.
I believe "fixed aperture" means the widest f stop is the same (fixed) for the whole zoom range as opposed to vari-aperture lenses where the widest f stop varies with zoom.
Sep 4, 2017 15:36:51 #
[quote=racerrich3which do you pros like better [/quote]
Rich, thank you for the midday laugh. Just as an FYI, most of us are snapshot shooters, very few pros post here.
Rich, thank you for the midday laugh. Just as an FYI, most of us are snapshot shooters, very few pros post here.
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