Does anyone here have this lens/body combination
Jan 29, 2015 09:24:32 #
I have a Nikon D3s - happy as anything with it.
Now I have to take interior photos of a hotel/lodge/conference room establishment. Fine these spaces are generally large and my Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 does an OK job.
But there are nearly 100 guest rooms, and sizes vary with some rooms having 2 single beds and others having 2 double beds. The 24mm just does not get it all in.
So as a lens choice I am looking at the Sigma 12-24 f4.5-5.6 (link below) as I can get one for the equivalent of about $800 virtually new, but its mail order so no chance to try-before-you-buy.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/755358-REG/Sigma_204306_12_24mm_F4_5_5_6_EX_DG.html
I know the Nikon 14-24 f/2.8 is the way to go, but it will never pay for itself in the long run.....
Any real estate/ interior design folk that have used this Sigma/ Nikon combo? Any other lens you could recommend for a full frame (FX) sensor equal to or below the $800 mark?
Now I have to take interior photos of a hotel/lodge/conference room establishment. Fine these spaces are generally large and my Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 does an OK job.
But there are nearly 100 guest rooms, and sizes vary with some rooms having 2 single beds and others having 2 double beds. The 24mm just does not get it all in.
So as a lens choice I am looking at the Sigma 12-24 f4.5-5.6 (link below) as I can get one for the equivalent of about $800 virtually new, but its mail order so no chance to try-before-you-buy.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/755358-REG/Sigma_204306_12_24mm_F4_5_5_6_EX_DG.html
I know the Nikon 14-24 f/2.8 is the way to go, but it will never pay for itself in the long run.....
Any real estate/ interior design folk that have used this Sigma/ Nikon combo? Any other lens you could recommend for a full frame (FX) sensor equal to or below the $800 mark?
Jan 29, 2015 09:38:45 #
DwsPV wrote:
I have a Nikon D3s - happy as anything with it. br... (show quote)
First off, before you spend any money at all on a new lens, try making panoramic photos of your room. Shoot a photo to the right & a photo to the left, with a good overlap, and stitch them together. See if this will solve your problem.
Good luck!
Jan 29, 2015 09:40:02 #
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Jan 29, 2015 10:44:54 #
twowindsbear wrote:
First off, before you spend any money at all on a new lens, try making panoramic photos of your room. Shoot a photo to the right & a photo to the left, with a good overlap, and stitch them together. See if this will solve your problem.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Could be an idea too thanks!
Jan 29, 2015 10:45:18 #
Jan 29, 2015 10:49:01 #
gregwweaver wrote:
Not sure if this pic will post but here we go. Tamron 10-24 f3.5
Greg,
Are you using this on a full frame sensor body? My rooms are half this size and even smaller...... Nice photo though, interesting space!
Jan 30, 2015 10:52:14 #
DwsPV wrote:
I have a Nikon D3s - happy as anything with it. br... (show quote)
I use the Sigma 12-24 all the time in my Architecture work for small spaces as I do existing condition surveys. Sharp enough to read panel data and small details as needed to retain information for review back in my office. It works great for me and have used it also as a general purpose wide lens while traveling etc.
Jan 30, 2015 10:53:35 #
The Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D is a great lens if you can live with the 17mm minimum focal length and can be readily had on ebay for about $800.
Jan 30, 2015 11:21:56 #
Jan 30, 2015 11:24:55 #
Jan 30, 2015 11:26:49 #
gregwweaver
Loc: Arkansas
DwsPv I almost always shoot HDR as you might guess and I often pan and stitch if needed.
Jan 30, 2015 11:39:52 #
I have the Sigma 12-24 (version 2) for Canon and it's a great lens...in fact, it beat out a Canon 14mm f/2.8L I bought and sent back when I found out the Sigma was better. I also like the Canon 8-15mm....at 15mm it's pretty much a wide angle, below 15mm a fisheye which can be pretty well converted to rectilinear with photo computer software.
Jan 30, 2015 11:41:31 #
Architect1776 wrote:
I use the Sigma 12-24 all the time in my Architecture work for small spaces as I do existing condition surveys. Sharp enough to read panel data and small details as needed to retain information for review back in my office. It works great for me and have used it also as a general purpose wide lens while traveling etc.
Architect, can I ask what body you use?
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