Question on wide angle lens.. I have a Nikon D750 (full frame) and want a good wide angle zoom lens. My main goal is clarity and crispness. I'm trying to decide between the Nikkor...

Ji Li

I have a Nikon D750 (full frame) and want a good wide angle zoom lens.
My main goal is clarity and crispness.
I'm trying to decide between the Nikkor 12-24mm, F2.8 and then Tamron 15-30mm, F2.8.
Both lens have excellent 5-star reviews, and the Nikkor is about $500 more expensive (as expected).
But what I want to know is from people who have one or the other (or both) and can give some personal feedback.

Thanks in advance.

Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas

Also look at the Sigma Art lens. Here might be some additional information for you:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-516868-1.html

jumpsmake68

I will go with the NIKKOR it cost more, but you get more bang for your buck I had bad experience with the TAMRON. I have a Nikon D810 all I use is NIKON lenses.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Ji Li wrote:

I have a Nikon D750 (full frame) and want a good wide angle zoom lens.
My main goal is clarity and crispness.
I'm trying to decide between the Nikkor 12-24mm, F2.8 and then Tamron 15-30mm, F2.8.
Both lens have excellent 5-star reviews, and the Nikkor is about $500 more expensive (as expected).
But what I want to know is from people who have one or the other (or both) and can give some personal feedback.

Thanks in advance.

I have both the Nikon 14-24mm F2.8 (they don't make a 12-24mm F2.8), and the Tamron 15-30mm F2.8 VC lenses. I always choose the Tamron for hand held shooting due to its stabilization. The Nikon only gets used on a tripod.
Check DXOmark.com for an excellent comparison of the two.

Ji Li

Thanks for the note of the Sigma 14-24. It looks impressive, but of course, we will only know for sure after it is released and used for a bit.
Meanwhile, the Tamrom does have 15x focal length, and vibration control, but is noticed for loss of clarity when wide open, especially away from the center of focus. Nikkor is quite a bit more expensive.

tcthome Loc: NJ

I own a D810 & the Nikkor 14-24 & love it. You will probably only need 2.8 if doing astro & maybe interior real estate type shots. For landscape you probably won't shoot that wide open. Also 1 thing to consider if using for landscapes & nature is the filter systems needed for the Nikkor 14-24 if planning to add them. I love the lens but, if I had to do it again I might have purchased the Nikkor 16-35 f4.

Have fun , Tom

Walt C

I have a Tokina 2.8 16-28. Inexpensive and works well with my 750

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Ji Li wrote:

I have a Nikon D750 (full frame) and want a good wide angle zoom lens.
My main goal is clarity and crispness.
I'm trying to decide between the Nikkor 12-24mm, F2.8 and then Tamron 15-30mm, F2.8.
Both lens have excellent 5-star reviews, and the Nikkor is about $500 more expensive (as expected).
But what I want to know is from people who have one or the other (or both) and can give some personal feedback.

Thanks in advance.

I am sure you are referring to the Nikon 14-24 2.8. Yes, it is sharper than a prime 14mm, 18mm and 21mm lens. But, if you ever want to add filters, it will be very expensive. You should consider the Nikon 16-35 mm f4 lens. It is less expensive, takes standard filters, and is very, very, very sharp. But not as sharp in my opinion as the 14-24, but most of us would not see a difference. I personally would stay away from the 15-30.

Jim Bob

Ji Li wrote:

I have a Nikon D750 (full frame) and want a good wide angle zoom lens.
My main goal is clarity and crispness.
I'm trying to decide between the Nikkor 12-24mm, F2.8 and then Tamron 15-30mm, F2.8.
Both lens have excellent 5-star reviews, and the Nikkor is about $500 more expensive (as expected).
But what I want to know is from people who have one or the other (or both) and can give some personal feedback.

Thanks in advance.

Seems like you have all the info you need to make an informed choice.

Ji Li

Thank you (everyone) for the comments and feedback. I definitely need the F2.8 since my primary purpose will be to take real estate pictures for realtors, although I definitely intend to use the lens for architectural and landscape photography as well as night time photography.

Looking at the DP Review of the Nikon 14-24 vs Tamron 15-30 shows the Tamron as the "clearer" choice. However, reading the Ken Rockwell review, he seems to like the Nikon 14-24 F2.8 as the most clear of any ultra-wide angle lens he has ever shot and he is well respected for his reviews of lenses. So, I'm still torn. The price difference is quite significant. What to do? One thing the Nikon has above the Tamron is the resale value, but I don't ever plan to sell it.

Ref: https://www.dpreview.com/articles/4651324149/tamron-15-30-f2-8-vs-nikon-14-24-f2-8-shootout

Ref: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/14-24mm.htm

Jim Bob

Ji Li wrote:

Thank you (everyone) for the comments and feedback... (show quote)

Stop whining. Get the Tamron and save money without compromising performance.

Ji Li

Seems to be the best choice to me and saves money.

Booker

Jim Bob wrote:

Stop whining. Get the Tamron and save money without compromising performance.

I don't think you're whining at all; simply gathering info prior to making a major cost decision. I use both Nikon & Tamron lenses of various focal lengths, but if I were doing commercial work, I'd stick with Nikon. Remember, you will have the lens a long time.

ronichas Loc: Long Island

I have the Nikon D750 also. One of the B&H guys suggested the Rokinon 14 mm, f2.8 lens. I bought it and have used it for the milky way and aurora. I have a 24-70 but wanted something a bit wider that was too expensive or heavy. This one was perfect!

Ji Li

Thank you for your comment. Yes, I would be using it for commercial work, and crispness is of the upmost importance.