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Nov 17, 2016 05:22:15   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
MT Shooter wrote:
GREAT lens, but how does it benefit the OP who already has an 18mm zoom lens?


My thought as well.

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Nov 17, 2016 05:46:43   #
Ctrclckws
 
Nikon has 3 lenses (DX) wider than the 18-xxx series.
10-24 variable aperture
12-24 Fixed aperture
and 10.5 Fisheye

Tokina, Sigma, and Tamron have others.
Look for any zooms with the first number less than 18.
I find the 10-24 useful, the fisheye is a nice specialty lens.
the 12-24 is outside my budget.

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Nov 17, 2016 05:48:33   #
kymarto Loc: Portland OR and Milan Italy
 
My favorite (and I've tried most of them) is the Sigma 8-16.

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Nov 17, 2016 06:20:14   #
par4fore Loc: Bay Shore N.Y.
 
Lou Salamon wrote:
Hello, folks.... my first foray into a forum like this. I'm relatively new to DX photography; about a year back I bought a D5500, which I use nearly all the time with its 18-140MM kit lens. I like the quality and bokeh I get when homing in on my wife's flowers. I also enjoy photographing our non-cooperative cats. Have been thinking about a wide angle lens and ask for people's experiences, preferences, guidance, etc. I wish to remain married, so must limit the cost to less than $1,000. Boss would surely say much less. So, I look forward to advice, posing questions, and maybe every so often throwing in my two cents. Thanks, Lou
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I love this lens on my DX.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tokina/11-16mm.htm

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Nov 17, 2016 06:21:55   #
Bret Loc: Dayton Ohio
 
Lou maybe consider the Nikon 10.5mm fish eye...I picked up a used one from B&H awhile back and really like it.


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Nov 17, 2016 06:34:26   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
Lou Salamon wrote:
Hello, folks.... my first foray into a forum like this. I'm relatively new to DX photography; about a year back I bought a D5500, which I use nearly all the time with its 18-140MM kit lens. I like the quality and bokeh I get when homing in on my wife's flowers. I also enjoy photographing our non-cooperative cats. Have been thinking about a wide angle lens and ask for people's experiences, preferences, guidance, etc. I wish to remain married, so must limit the cost to less than $1,000. Boss would surely say much less. So, I look forward to advice, posing questions, and maybe every so often throwing in my two cents. Thanks, Lou
Hello, folks.... my first foray into a forum like ... (show quote)


The Nikon 10-24 is an excellent choice, B&H has it ON SALE for $796.00. The rating on this lens is very very good, I own this lens and on vacation it is my go to lens, actually, I use the 10-24 and the 18-200 combo lenses. You will like the IQ and sharpness of this lens, and, it is currently on sale. Plus, B&H throws in a Luminesque 77mm circular polarizer and UV slim pro filter kit and Nikon lens cloth, NICE.

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Nov 17, 2016 06:38:23   #
berchman Loc: South Central PA
 
The 12 mm f:2 Rokinon is inexpensive with very high image quality. It is manual focus.

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Nov 17, 2016 06:41:10   #
queencitysanta Loc: Charlotte, North Carolina
 
Lou.
Welcome to the forum! The lens you have 18-140 is a great lens. At 18 it's wide. I would suggest renting several lens till you find just what your looking for.

PS

If Carter (MT Shooter) gives youadvise you can take iot to the bank.

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Nov 17, 2016 06:46:42   #
John Martin Loc: Troy, MI
 
I'm very happy with my Tokina 11-16 mm. It work very well for night sky photography. Used. on D7100.

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Nov 17, 2016 07:09:48   #
Mundj Loc: Richmond TX
 
timberlane wrote:
If your looking for a prime lense and not a zoom the Nikon AF-S 28mm f1.8G is a really good wide angle that will serve you well if you upgrade to a full frame camera in the future.


I have the Tamron 12-24mm lens for my Pentax crop sensor camera. It is fun to use but it is big and heavy. We don't have a super convienient Brick and Mortar Store so I had to order it, sight not seen. I strongly suggest trying to find a way to actually hold what you are going to buy or maybe try to rent one.

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Nov 17, 2016 07:13:50   #
Jim Bob
 
Lou Salamon wrote:
Hello, folks.... my first foray into a forum like this. I'm relatively new to DX photography; about a year back I bought a D5500, which I use nearly all the time with its 18-140MM kit lens. I like the quality and bokeh I get when homing in on my wife's flowers. I also enjoy photographing our non-cooperative cats. Have been thinking about a wide angle lens and ask for people's experiences, preferences, guidance, etc. I wish to remain married, so must limit the cost to less than $1,000. Boss would surely say much less. So, I look forward to advice, posing questions, and maybe every so often throwing in my two cents. Thanks, Lou
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You didn't specify zoom or prime. Sigma 17-50 or Sigma 35 Art.

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Nov 17, 2016 07:14:27   #
Buildrt Loc: Sarasota Fl
 
I have the Tokina SD 11-16 F2.8 (IF) DX II for my D7100. Very satisfied.

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Nov 17, 2016 07:15:38   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Lou Salamon wrote:
Hello, folks.... my first foray into a forum like this. I'm relatively new to DX photography; about a year back I bought a D5500, which I use nearly all the time with its 18-140MM kit lens. I like the quality and bokeh I get when homing in on my wife's flowers. I also enjoy photographing our non-cooperative cats. Have been thinking about a wide angle lens and ask for people's experiences, preferences, guidance, etc. I wish to remain married, so must limit the cost to less than $1,000. Boss would surely say much less. So, I look forward to advice, posing questions, and maybe every so often throwing in my two cents. Thanks, Lou
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Tokina is good. I had one for my DX, 11-16mm, and then got a 16-28mm for my FX.

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Nov 17, 2016 07:24:05   #
Jim Bob
 
Buildrt wrote:
I have the Tokina SD 11-16 F2.8 (IF) DX II for my D7100. Very satisfied.


Great lens and recommendation.

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Nov 17, 2016 07:38:31   #
Revet Loc: Fairview Park, Ohio
 
I have the Sigma 10-20 f/3.5 on a D7100 it takes sharper pictures than my Nikon 18-200 at comparable focal lengths. Love the lens.

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