Need wide angle Lens knowledge
Apr 20, 2012 21:42:49 #
hflare wrote:
Yes, I can go another month, have some saved, Tues... (show quote)
You're welcome They sell for $699 from Cameta.
You can see some of my images with the lens here:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-31132-1.html
Apr 21, 2012 05:59:57 #
Just a comment.I know you all are talking about Nikon, but for the record, I have a Canon Digital XTI and Canon has a crop factor of 1.6.
Apr 21, 2012 08:25:43 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
This diagram may help you understand about "c... (show quote)
Another excellent post, Nikonian guy. Is it your own chart? Colorful and seemingly accurate.
Looked around before responding, but sometimes not enough. I found an excelent article dealing with the subject here:http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/50-comparison/film-digital.htm (I need to ask if he's related to the famous Norman Rockwell - Maybe not, he's asking for $). He provides an actual photograph to illustrate the differences.
Also, Wikipedia weighs in - a good starting point is to look up "Image Sensor Format." Similar charts and comparisons. If you want to skip the math part, scroll down for the chart. Then, the list under ITS "See Also" is worth pursuing to the point of information overload. But is that even possible?
I think I've successfully changed my Avatar. NOT a cowboy by any stretch, but how does the eye of Horus relate to photography?
Apr 21, 2012 08:41:49 #
hflare wrote:
Sorry I am getting old......
Sorry I am getting old......
No need to apologize for the age. We are all either there, or will be at some point.
I understand your concern about focal lengths - digital vs film. Don't worry about the numbers. If you can find someone - whether camera store or otherwise- that has one, look through the lens and see if it is creating the look you want.
I have the Sigma 10-20. Here are a few images I took this past week or so. If this is what you are looking for, then the lenses in the 10-12 mm should work fine for you.
The thing you will really want to invest in is a foam pad to kneel on. It is easier on old bones. You will be down on the ground a lot more with the wide angle to get some shots that emphasize the sweep of the wide angle. I have a small piece of closed-cell foam 6"x12" I keep in my pocket when I am hiking. It's very handy when the ground is hard, sharp, wet, muddy, thorny, etc.
By the way, Great chart Nikonian. A picture is worth a thousand posts - or something to that effect.
Apr 21, 2012 08:47:11 #
Bozsik wrote:
quote=hflare br br Sorry I am getting old......... (show quote)
Good examples. I like no. 1's horizon line. You can also buy knee pads to wear for such occasions.
Apr 21, 2012 08:50:32 #
frederdane wrote:
Good examples. I like no. 1's horizon line. You can also buy knee pads to wear for such occasions.
Good examples. I like no. 1's horizon line. You can also buy knee pads to wear for such occasions.
Home Depot, Lowes, Ace hardware, Any decent gardening store
Apr 21, 2012 09:17:09 #
Apr 21, 2012 09:32:01 #
Want to save some money? Consider buying a previously owned/used lens from someplace like KEH or Adorama or even Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Tokina-AT-X-11-16mm-Lens-Nikon/dp/B0014Z5XMK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335015170&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Tokina-AT-X-11-16mm-Lens-Nikon/dp/B0014Z5XMK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335015170&sr=8-1
Apr 21, 2012 09:51:25 #
I have a Tamron 18-270mm and it is a GREAT wide angle lens. I'm using it on my Canon 60D. Don't know if they make it for a Nikon.
Apr 21, 2012 10:30:25 #
I also have the Tokina 11-16 and it is a really nice lens and I think you will be pleased with it. Good luck.
Apr 21, 2012 11:01:55 #
Bozsik wrote:
quote=hflare br br Sorry I am getting old......... (show quote)
Those are some gorgeous photos Bozsik!
Apr 21, 2012 12:11:40 #
richnash46 wrote:
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Thanks,
I think some of the lenses tha Sigma make are just as good as the Name brands. As corny as it sounds, it is still in the photographer's hands as to how he/she would like to interpret the information.
Apr 21, 2012 12:13:39 #
jwpulliam
Loc: New Harmony, In
I think the crop factor on a Nikon is 1.5 so you multiply the focal length which is 10 to 20 by 1.5. That would make your wide angle seem like a 15 to 30mm if you are on reduced sensor sized Nikon. If you were on a Canon then the crop factor would be 1.6.
Apr 21, 2012 14:17:46 #
Nanc wrote:
They make it for everything but the OP wants something wider than the 18mm. He stated that he will be using it outdoors so I'm going to assume he likes landscapes and sceanery. Something I might suggest that you might like is a PP program that does panoramas and you can make your shot as wide as you like................I have a Tamron 18-270mm and it is a GREAT wide angle lens. I'm using it on my Canon 60D. Don't know if they make it for a Nikon.
Apr 21, 2012 14:35:37 #
coco1964 wrote:
Nanc wrote:
They make it for everything but the OP wants something wider than the 18mm. He stated that he will be using it outdoors so I'm going to assume he likes landscapes and sceanery. Something I might suggest that you might like is a PP program that does panoramas and you can make your shot as wide as you like................I have a Tamron 18-270mm and it is a GREAT wide angle lens. I'm using it on my Canon 60D. Don't know if they make it for a Nikon.
I think he enjoys the foreshortening effect of a single ultra-wide angle lens and not the corrected perspective from stitched photos.
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