WIDE ANGLE DILEMMA
Nov 7, 2011 08:46:06 #
The only current Nikon zoom that cannot take a filter is the AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED. The front element protrudes beyond the barrel. It is a FX lens. I'm sure only the Nikon engineers can say why it was designed this way.
All other current Nikon zoom lenses take screw-on filters: 52mm, 58mm, 62mm, 67mm, or 77mm depending on the lens.
As far as the other wide-angle selections for the full-frame D700, there are the
17-35mm f/2.8 and the 16-35mm f/4 zooms, and 13 Auto Focus primes from 14mm to 35mm, including the 16mm fisheye.
source: www.nikonusa.com
All other current Nikon zoom lenses take screw-on filters: 52mm, 58mm, 62mm, 67mm, or 77mm depending on the lens.
As far as the other wide-angle selections for the full-frame D700, there are the
17-35mm f/2.8 and the 16-35mm f/4 zooms, and 13 Auto Focus primes from 14mm to 35mm, including the 16mm fisheye.
source: www.nikonusa.com
Nov 7, 2011 09:52:11 #
effrant
Loc: New Hampshire
BOB wrote:
Why are people asking questions on here and they DON"T even know what they are talking about .Normaly a lens that wide angle will have a filter that fits on the back of the lens the same way it does on the super telephotos !
Please share your example, so we will know what you're talking about....
Nov 7, 2011 10:03:20 #
I would assume that you would need a filter that was made
curved like the front element of the lens, otherwise you would have terrible vignetting. Nobody makes curved filters except for the cameras in some of the spy planes. ??
curved like the front element of the lens, otherwise you would have terrible vignetting. Nobody makes curved filters except for the cameras in some of the spy planes. ??
Nov 7, 2011 11:09:12 #
Canon recommends that filters not be used on DSLR's. The reason being a concern about internal reflections in the lens created by the filter. With a wide angle lens this may be a more significant potential problem. I realize that you are using Nikon equipment but this may be their reasoning for not providing for a threaded mounting. There may also be after market slip on attachment rings. Not sure what you want to achieve with the filter but you may be able to get the same effect in an editing program.
Nov 7, 2011 13:53:03 #
I have both DX Nikons and the FX D700. On the D700 I use the 24-70 F2.8 which sees an angle of view of 84 degrees....oretty wide angle. It takes screw-on filters.
I also have the 14-24 F2.8 which does not take filters. However, it is a superb and fun lens which sees an angle of view of 114 degrees and IS NOT A FISHEYE! I use mine a lot as I specialize in photos of antique and classic boats and take many of my pictures at boat shows. I'm often right on top of the subjects and can't back up unless I want to go swimming, something the cameras don't like!
You can see a lot of pictures taken with both of those lenses on my Website on SmugMug. They host my URL:
www.photosbycommodore-don.com
I also have the 14-24 F2.8 which does not take filters. However, it is a superb and fun lens which sees an angle of view of 114 degrees and IS NOT A FISHEYE! I use mine a lot as I specialize in photos of antique and classic boats and take many of my pictures at boat shows. I'm often right on top of the subjects and can't back up unless I want to go swimming, something the cameras don't like!
You can see a lot of pictures taken with both of those lenses on my Website on SmugMug. They host my URL:
www.photosbycommodore-don.com
Nov 7, 2011 14:54:17 #
fstop22 wrote:
Get the Tokina 11-16mm if you want wide. Lot cheaper than the Nikon and tack sharp.
Just have to praise the Tokina 11-16 as well. It does have threads for filters. Use it on my Nikon D300. Love this lens I was instructed that the filter for this lens is very thin due to the wide angle and possibility of distortion. The two I have are super thins. One is a UV and the other is a polarizer.
Nov 7, 2011 16:27:45 #
BOB wrote:
Why are people asking questions on here and they DON"T even know what they are talking about .Normaly a lens that wide angle will have a filter that fits on the back of the lens the same way it does on the super telephotos !
Hey Bob if they knew what they were talking about they would not be asking questions.
Nov 7, 2011 16:49:56 #
I've had a 12-24 1:4 for several years. Great but not cheap. I believe they have a similar current choice.
Nov 7, 2011 16:52:10 #
commodore-don wrote:
I have both DX Nikons and the FX D700. On the D700... (show quote)
C-don~ beside the filter problem, the reason I am leaning toward the 16/35 is the fact that with the D700's low light capabilities, I am not at all sure the 2.8 would be required. I am still on the fence on that one? Your thoughts? Experience beats a stick in the eye, as they say. :) Also, we are not talking 'normal' here. At least as far as I am concerned. Maybe I am also being too concerned about lens protection. :)
Nov 8, 2011 02:03:49 #
BOB wrote:
Why are people asking questions on here and they DON"T even know what they are talking about .Normaly a lens that wide angle will have a filter that fits on the back of the lens the same way it does on the super telephotos !
There seems to be some confusion here? A Nikor 10/14
Nov 8, 2011 02:05:12 #
BOB wrote:
Why are people asking questions on here and they DON"T even know what they are talking about .Normaly a lens that wide angle will have a filter that fits on the back of the lens the same way it does on the super telephotos !
There seems to be some confusion here? A Nikor 10/14
Nov 8, 2011 02:22:37 #
Mel Winner wrote:
There seems to be some confusion here? A Nikor 10/14
Please clarify: what is a "Nikor 10/14"?
Nov 11, 2011 09:08:32 #
angel99
Loc: NC
J. R. WEEMS wrote:
Not too new at all this, but I am wondering why Ni... (show quote)
I'm too new to photography and Nikon (also have Canon! Ha!) to give you an answer however, maybe you can get answer on Nikon.com and come back and give us all the info. Thanks
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