Difference between 12mm and 17mm lens
Apr 10, 2018 06:59:57 #
Hello,
I have a D7100 with a 17-55mm 2.8 lens. I’m interested in the Nikon 12-24mm f4 lens for wider angle photos when I do group photos indoors with flash. My question is how much of a difference would I see with 12mm vs. 17mm? Thanks!!
I have a D7100 with a 17-55mm 2.8 lens. I’m interested in the Nikon 12-24mm f4 lens for wider angle photos when I do group photos indoors with flash. My question is how much of a difference would I see with 12mm vs. 17mm? Thanks!!
Apr 10, 2018 07:07:24 #
Apr 10, 2018 07:11:12 #
No BS. No demeaning the person who asked the question. Just a good straight informative answer. Very good presentation.
Apr 10, 2018 07:54:30 #
Apr 10, 2018 07:56:15 #
Apr 10, 2018 07:59:35 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
Blaster34 wrote:
Can't get any better than that!..... 
Thanks, and for what it’s worth, I am in love with the new NIKKOR 10-20 AFS-P VR.
If it works with your DSLR, I think it is but check to be sure, it’s wider than the 12-24 and razor sharp ... and a good bit le$$$$.
Apr 10, 2018 08:00:46 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
traderjohn wrote:
No BS. No demeaning the person who asked the question. Just a good straight informative answer. Very good presentation.
I’ve never understood belittling people seeking knowledge.
Apr 10, 2018 08:11:33 #
indeject wrote:
Hello,
I have a D7100 with a 17-55mm 2.8 lens. I’m interested in the Nikon 12-24mm f4 lens for wider angle photos when I do group photos indoors with flash. My question is how much of a difference would I see with 12mm vs. 17mm? Thanks!!
I have a D7100 with a 17-55mm 2.8 lens. I’m interested in the Nikon 12-24mm f4 lens for wider angle photos when I do group photos indoors with flash. My question is how much of a difference would I see with 12mm vs. 17mm? Thanks!!
I once asked my brother the electrical engineer what the difference was between 3G and 4G--his response was... 1G!
But back to photos--I like the wider anger of view in general, but especially for indoor family gatherings. Given that I shoot ambient light almost always, my only comment would be that I've had some trouble with the flash not providing full coverage--probably due to lack of practice using the flash on my part. Bounce flash works though.
Canon 7d with 10-22mm zoom, Speedlight (if/when I remember to bring it along)
And yes, he-my brother that is-did not offer any further explaination beyond 1G--still a good guy. Wish he had had an illustration as above though.
Apr 10, 2018 08:20:16 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
This may also be useful, though it starts at 14mm:
http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/simulator/
http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/simulator/
Apr 10, 2018 08:25:40 #
Just be prepared for a LOT of distortion when using that wide on people photos.
I'm not saying don't use, it, but keep people as close to the middle as possible anyway. If you have them from one side of the frame to the other, be prepared for the people on the sides to get pretty angry with you for making them look so "wide"
I'm not saying don't use, it, but keep people as close to the middle as possible anyway. If you have them from one side of the frame to the other, be prepared for the people on the sides to get pretty angry with you for making them look so "wide"
Apr 10, 2018 08:59:19 #
Apr 10, 2018 10:33:14 #
LWW wrote:
I’ve never understood belittling people seeking knowledge.
That happens on this site.
Apr 10, 2018 13:20:58 #
indeject wrote:
Hello,
I have a D7100 with a 17-55mm 2.8 lens. I’m interested in the Nikon 12-24mm f4 lens for wider angle photos when I do group photos indoors with flash. My question is how much of a difference would I see with 12mm vs. 17mm? Thanks!!
I have a D7100 with a 17-55mm 2.8 lens. I’m interested in the Nikon 12-24mm f4 lens for wider angle photos when I do group photos indoors with flash. My question is how much of a difference would I see with 12mm vs. 17mm? Thanks!!
In addition to the great graphic posted by LWW, it's important to be aware of this with wider lenses:
https://www.dxo.com/us/photography/tutorials/understanding-volume-deformation
Apr 10, 2018 14:24:44 #
Gene51 wrote:
In addition to the great graphic posted by LWW, it's important to be aware of this with wider lenses:
https://www.dxo.com/us/photography/tutorials/understanding-volume-deformation
https://www.dxo.com/us/photography/tutorials/understanding-volume-deformation
Nice examples of what I was talking about. Wide lenses aren't necessarily good for group photos, because o what the distortion does to those on the ends.
Apr 10, 2018 14:42:38 #
I’m glad I asked this question before buying something I might not be happy with. I guess I’ll stick with my 17-55 DX f 2.8. I get no noticeable distortion at 17mm. Thanks to all who replied.
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