Considering new lens
May 20, 2012 10:26:23 #
I will be taking pictures for 50th HS reunion. I currently have a Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 & a Nikon 50mm f/1.8. I am considering a Tokina 35mm, f/2.8. This interest stems from Ken Rockwell review as well as the 5 star rating on this item at B&h (38 reviews) I will be using Nikon D80 as my recent quest for a newer camera has been placed on hold due to pending dental surgery :?
Does anyone have an experience with this lens? I've never ventured outside of Nikkor lennses before.
Does anyone have an experience with this lens? I've never ventured outside of Nikkor lennses before.
May 21, 2012 11:58:48 #
Hi, Hoosier - there were a number of threads on the Hog regarding Tokina lenses. May prove helpful. Sorry you have to have dental surgery (ouch!). Maybe a new lens might be a nice diversion. Have found many of the reviews by fellow Hogs to be very useful and informative.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/search.jsp?q=tokina+lens&u=&s=0
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/search.jsp?q=tokina+lens&u=&s=0
May 21, 2012 12:15:22 #
PauloSee
Loc: Tipp City, Ohio
I would consider buying a zoom lens in the 18-105mm range. You already have a really fast 50mm and you aren't going to lose or gain much in focal length with the Tokina.
Good luck with your dental surgery.
Good luck with your dental surgery.
May 21, 2012 12:47:45 #
PauloSee wrote:
I would consider buying a zoom lens in the 18-105mm range. You already have a really fast 50mm and you aren't going to lose or gain much in focal length with the Tokina.
Good luck with your dental surgery.
Good luck with your dental surgery.
I have the 18-70 & 70-300vr as is. Thinking the 35mm could be used for macro also. Thanks for the best wishes!
May 21, 2012 13:08:30 #
May 21, 2012 16:17:58 #
i'm with paulosee,the 50mm is good. if you need a wider angle, use the zoom and up the iso.
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