Julieh

I am interested in purchasing a wide angle lens for my Nikon D7000. I am not a pro so looking for something priced reasonable. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

67skylark27 Loc: Fort Atkinson, WI

Tokina 11-16 f2.8 works great, well built, I love mine. Got mine used
in mint condition for 300.

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

I have the Sigma 10-20 3.5 for my D7000. I think it's a great lens and a good value. Used it exclusively on our trip through the Utah canyons last year.

CPR Loc: Nature Coast of Florida

I also use the Sigma 10-20 and it works well. I use it inside buildings for construction progress shots and I can get very good detail in the entire shot at 10mm (15mm in my crop-sensor).

deer2ker Loc: Nashville, TN

Love my Tokina 11-16 - such a fun lens and very sharp!

Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA

I got the Sigma EX DG Aspherical DF 15-30 mm F/3.5-4.5 for my D7000 a couple of years ago for $221 on ebay. I like this lens a lot. It's a big piece of glass. Also works on a FF Nikon.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Yes, the Tokina 11-16mm is a good lens at a good price.

ronichas Loc: Long Island

One of my friends from B & H, suggested the Rokinon lenses. I bought the 14mm f2.8 lens for my Nikon D750 for about $300. I also have also have the 8 mm fisheye for my Sony A6500.
I have been very happy with both lenses. They are manual focus, not an issue for me. Worth every penny!!!

NJphotodoc Loc: Now in the First State

I have the Tamron 10-24 mm F/2.5-4.5 DII for my wide angle and the Tamron 18-270mm for walk-around. Have not used any of my prime lenses I bought with my D7200 although I probably should as well. There should be some good sales now that we're getting into the holiday season so would follow ABC and see what they are offering.

Sharona Loc: Alpharetta, Georgia

Hi Julieh,

I have for sale the new Nikkor 10-20mm vr 1:4.5-5.6G, caps, hood, filter, box in like new condition. It is perfect for architectural, real estate and landscape photography. PM me if interested.
Sharona

Tigger1 Loc: Surrey, BC Canada

Hello Sharona, Is your lens offering the new AF-P Nikkor lens? I assume it is based on your description of the lens, in which case it is not compatible with the OP's Nikon D7000 body. Here is a quote from Nikon's own website: "AF-P lenses are not compatible with the D7000. Wide angle lenses that are compatible : AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24 f/3.5-4.5G ED, AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 12-24 f/4 If ED, AF-S NIKKOR 14-24 f/2.8G ED, AF NIKKOR 14mm F/2.8D ED".

Save yourself and the OP disappointment and frustration.
Garth

Tigger1 Loc: Surrey, BC Canada

Do NOT consider the Nikon AF-P 10-20mm f4.5-5.6 lens! Here is a direct quote from Nikon's website: "AF-P lenses are not compatible with the D7000. Wide angle lenses that are compatible : AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24 f/3.5-4.5G ED, AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 12-24 f/4 If ED, AF-S NIKKOR 14-24 f/2.8G ED, AF NIKKOR 14mm F/2.8D ED".
Garth

hpucker99 Loc: Anchorage, Alaska

A thumbs up for the Tokina.

Sharona Loc: Alpharetta, Georgia

Correct, you are. I have the D7100.
Sharona

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

Unfortunately, I don't think AF-P lenses such the Nikkor 10-20mm DX f/5.6-5.6G VR... which is compact, lightweight and costs a little over $300... will work on a D7000 and earlier cameras. (A D7100 or later is required.)

AF-S Nikkor 10-24mm DX or AF-S 12-24mm DX would work on D7000, but are massively over-priced ($900 for the 10-20mm, $1100 for the 12-24mm).

Sure, Nikkor 14-24mm (FX) and 14mm f/2.8 (FX) would both be pretty wide on D7000, too... but those full frame lenses are pricey at around $1800 to $1900.

So your best bet is probably a Tokina 12-28mm f/4 DX, 11-20mm f/2.8 DX or track down a used copy of their prior model 12-24mm f/4 DX or 11-16mm f/2.8 DX. The last is sharp, but very susceptible to flare issues. In Nikon mount, the earliest version of the two older models did not have an in-lens focusing motor, but should be able to AF on your D7000 (which has an in-camera focusing motor, if memory serves). The 11-16mm "II" and the 12-24mm "II" in Nikon mount do have an in-lens focusing motor, so are able to AF on all Nikon bodies. The "II" version of those lenses usually bring a higher price used, than the two earlier, motorless models do.

There are also Sigma 10-20mm (several models) and 8-16mm (widest of the non-fisheye lenes).

And, there's the Tamron SP 10-24mm (first model or the newest one with VC).

Rokinon/Samyang/Bower/Vivitar 14mm f/2.8 is also relatively affordable at around $350 or less, but it's a strictly manual focus, manual aperture lens.