nikon wide angle zooms ??? which to pick
Jul 24, 2013 20:35:45 #
Im looking to add to my aresenal of zoom lenses ( i currently have Nikon 24-70 F2.8 and the 70-200 F2.8 VR2 and the latestSigma 150-500 ) this time in the wide angle dept
any insight or expierience with the following : Nikor
14-24 F2.8
16-35 F4
17-35 F2.8
They are all relatively close in price I know the 14-24 wont accept filters but short of that what can you tell me as for Quality and IQ
Iam currently using a crop sensor Nikon d 7000 but prefer to stick with FX lenses as perhaps someday i may go full frame ( see if and what the rumoured d400 is like ) who knows maybe a D600 or 800
uses would obviously be landscape as well as some tight quarter indoor shooting
Just picked up a used macro rail so time to go play with the 105 for a bit
Thanks in advance for your help
Oh PS someone mentioned we should have UHH t-shirts - could we add a decoder ring to that as well ?
any insight or expierience with the following : Nikor
14-24 F2.8
16-35 F4
17-35 F2.8
They are all relatively close in price I know the 14-24 wont accept filters but short of that what can you tell me as for Quality and IQ
Iam currently using a crop sensor Nikon d 7000 but prefer to stick with FX lenses as perhaps someday i may go full frame ( see if and what the rumoured d400 is like ) who knows maybe a D600 or 800
uses would obviously be landscape as well as some tight quarter indoor shooting
Just picked up a used macro rail so time to go play with the 105 for a bit
Thanks in advance for your help
Oh PS someone mentioned we should have UHH t-shirts - could we add a decoder ring to that as well ?
Jul 24, 2013 20:46:01 #
I think as far as IQ goes, the 14-24 top's the rest. It is a superior piece of glass.
Jul 24, 2013 21:13:30 #
Jul 24, 2013 21:22:07 #
Hankwt wrote:
Im looking to add to my aresenal of zoom lenses (... (show quote)
The 10-24 is the ticket for your D7000.
Although a DX lens you can use it on a D800 in crop mode OR you can use it in FX mode. You get significant vignetting below 18mm but not above that...and you can correct it at the wider angles if you want.
But I am considering trading it for the FX model eventually.
I might add that I'd have no use for an f2.8 wide angle. I do landscape with it and am always at f16 or higher.
Jul 24, 2013 21:37:50 #
sbesaw
Loc: Boston
Hankwt wrote:
Im looking to add to my aresenal of zoom lenses (... (show quote)
14-24mm 2.8 completes the Trinity. a no regrets purchase that holds it's value.
Jul 24, 2013 21:42:47 #
Jul 25, 2013 01:59:47 #
Hankwt wrote:
I know the 14-24 wont accept filters
You can get a couple of (expensive) filter holders at B&H, check accessories:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/520635-USA/Nikon_2163_AF_S_Zoom_Nikkor_14_24mm.html
Jul 25, 2013 06:08:49 #
Here is another lens that I would consider over the others Nikkor AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 G IF-ED DX.
Jul 25, 2013 06:33:49 #
Hankwt wrote:
Oh PS someone mentioned we should have UHH t-shirts - could we add a decoder ring to that as well ?
Oh PS someone mentioned we should have UHH t-shirts - could we add a decoder ring to that as well ?
T shirts sound good; perhaps the artistic UHH'ers could suggest a design
:D
Jul 25, 2013 07:10:39 #
Jul 25, 2013 07:23:33 #
navtor
Loc: Jersey Channel Islands
If you can get the 14-24 F2.8
I wont leave home with out it.
If you look at kenfaulknerphotography.com you can see how good it is.
The best piece of glass you can get
I wont leave home with out it.
If you look at kenfaulknerphotography.com you can see how good it is.
The best piece of glass you can get
Jul 25, 2013 07:54:24 #
allen finley photography wrote:
Here is another lens that I would consider over the others Nikkor AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 G IF-ED DX.
Nice lens for a DX, but the OP specifically stated he wants only FX lenses.
Jul 25, 2013 08:32:45 #
Sreejib
Loc: Calcutta, INDIA
Hankwt wrote:
Im looking to add to my aresenal of zoom lenses (... (show quote)
Don't think twice while Nikon 14-24 is in the list. It is one of the best lens that made by Nikon & also wonderful thing that you covered from 14mm to 200mm by top quality glass.
Jul 25, 2013 10:32:49 #
Definately only FX i have really been leaning to the 14-24
just worried i cannot put a clear uv or `clear protection` glass on front that big bulbous beuty of a lens looks like an accident magnet !!
just worried i cannot put a clear uv or `clear protection` glass on front that big bulbous beuty of a lens looks like an accident magnet !!
Jul 25, 2013 11:02:45 #
Hankwt wrote:
Definately only FX i have really been leaning to the 14-24
just worried i cannot put a clear uv or `clear protection` glass on front that big bulbous beuty of a lens looks like an accident magnet !!
just worried i cannot put a clear uv or `clear protection` glass on front that big bulbous beuty of a lens looks like an accident magnet !!
Why not? This suggests you can put on filters and a hood.
http://www.closeoutdigital.com/products.asp?dept_id=&product_id=1092
I wouldn't want to cover such glass with a clear filter anyway. The hood provided pretty good protection. That plus add it to my insurance.
I gather the above is gray market.
Still wondering about how/why no filter thread.
I'd sure prefer VR on such a lens.
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