I am planning to buy one of these lenses: Basically I need your advice. I am planning to purchase one of these lenses for use on my Nikon D5300. I plan to buy the used lenses from...

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Jul 23, 2015 05:23:23 #

jfn007 Loc: Close to the middle of nowhere.

Basically I need your advice. I am planning to purchase one of these lenses for use on my Nikon D5300. I plan to buy the used lenses from BandHphoto.com or keh.co, whichever makes the best sense to me,
I plan to use the lens for landscpe and city scenes. Below listed to the right are the prices at BandHphoto.com or from keh.co.
My schooting will be done in Hong King and Taiwan

The Candidates: Tokina 11-16 F2.8 $449.00
Nikon 12-24 mm $549.00
Sigma 10-20mm $449.00
Tokina 12-24mm f4 $560.00
Tamron 11-18mm f4.5-5.6 $300.00
Tokina 12-28mm f4.0 $560.00
Nikon 12-24mm f4 $45200

Alomg with my Nikon D5300 I shall have my Nikon 18-200mm and my Nikon D18-300mm. Thank you all

Whatever the consensus of the Ugly Hogs is, I shall endeavor to purchase the lens your expertise and knowledge tell me it is best for my requirements.
Thanks ladies and gentlemen..

Jul 23, 2015 06:16:30 #

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

jfn007 wrote:

Basically I need your advice. I am planning to pur... (show quote)

You might be paying a little too much for the Nikon 12-24mm F/4. ($45,200)

There are two Sigma 10-20mm. There is an F/3.5 and an F/4.5-5.6.

I also think there are two Tokina 11-16mm F/2.8 as well. One with a focus motor and one without. You will need to check this info, I am not positive, just going on vague memory. You will need the one with the focus motor.

There is a Sigma 8-16mm that is very highly regarded and wider than the rest.

Why would you take the 18-200mm as well as the 18-300mm?
I'd take the 18-300mm and a 50mm F/1.8.

Jul 23, 2015 06:18:56 #

Ctrclckws

Probably any are acceptable on a D5300. I'll let others answer that.

I wouldn't take both the 18-200 and the 18-300, though.

Jul 23, 2015 06:19:20 #

Buildrt Loc: Sarasota Fl

I've been looking at the Tamron 11-17mm f2.8. Very fast and not much more than the 11-18.

Ed

lighthouse wrote:

You might be paying a little too much for the Niko... (show quote)

Jul 23, 2015 06:20:47 #

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

"I also think there are two Tokina 11-16mm F/2.8 as well. One with a focus motor and one without. You will need to check this info, I am not positive, just going on vague memory. You will need the one with the focus motor."

Same with Tokina 12-24. I like mine.

Jul 23, 2015 07:02:35 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

As I always say, read comparisons and reviews. Having a lens from the camera maker will cost you more, but will it be able to justify the extra expense?

I used the Tokina 11-16 with my D7100. When I got a FF camera, I got the Tokina 16-28. No complaints about either lens.

http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/lenses
http://lenshero.com/lens-comparison
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx
http://www.lenstip.com/lenses.html
http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare

Jul 23, 2015 07:07:33 #

Ol' Frank Loc: Orlando,

I think I would like the Sigma if you get the low light model and if it works on your camera for focusing. Leave the 18-200 at home and just take the 18-300 as your walk around lens. I finally learned how to travel light and just enjoy shooting what you see.

Jul 23, 2015 08:20:47 #

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

jfn007 wrote:

Nikon 12-24mm f4 $45200

Dang, that's an expensive lens ;-)

Jul 23, 2015 09:19:26 #

Buildrt Loc: Sarasota Fl

I meant Tokina. I guess because I was just looking at some shots from the Tamron 150-600 and admiring them. I have the Sigma also very nice.

Ed

Ed

Buildrt wrote:

I've been looking at the Tamron 11-17mm f2.8. Very fast and not much more than the 11-18.

Ed

Jul 23, 2015 09:57:51 #

DVJ

although i have a nikkor 12-24 and like it, I have friends who love that Sigma 10-20.

Jul 23, 2015 10:13:43 #

MarkD Loc: NYC

I have a Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6 HSM that I like very much. It's very sharp with good contrast. The one potential problem is noticeable barrel distortion at 10mm. It goes away by 12mm and you can correct it in PP if it bothers you.

The Tokina lenses don't all have the focus motor you need. If you go for a Tokina make sure that it has the motor. I'm not sure about the Tamron. The older Tamrons don't all have the motor, so check before buying one.

The Sigma does have the motor. I use mine with a D5500 and a D5200. Any Sigma HSM lens has the motor.

I also suggest bringing a good compact camera as a back-up and for those times that you don't want to bring the DSLR.

Jul 23, 2015 10:35:39 #

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

jfn007 wrote:

Basically I need your advice. I am planning to pur... (show quote)

I would get the one that's $45,200 just so I could brag that I have it.
I would put it on the camera and never take it off.
I would also permanently carry the camera with me whether I need it or not.
Kinda like wearing a 5 carat diamond ring!!! :lol: :lol:
Anyway, that's just what I would do!!!!!
Your welcome!
SS

Jul 23, 2015 10:36:58 #

Buildrt Loc: Sarasota Fl

SharpShooter wrote:

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Jul 23, 2015 15:45:50 #

sinatraman Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant

I cant give advice on the lense as there are too many variables to cover. however I can recommend KEH. One of the best online businesses I have ever dealt with. they set the standards, Plus they usually have the best prices as well as a free 6 month warranty to go with it. Do not be afraid to look at items marked bgn or ug. If you don't mind some minor cosmetic flaws you can save enough money to buy 2 lenses

Jul 24, 2015 08:08:00 #

FrodoBaggins Loc: Texas

There is a Sigma 8-16mm that is very highly regarded and wider than the rest.

I've had my eye on the reviews for this lens for a bit... Thinking of adding it to my arsenal!

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