Wide Angle Lenses
Aug 14, 2018 09:30:21 #
Have read all the skinny on these 2 lenses.Tamron 17-35m f/2.8 Di OSD..Tamron SSP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2. Have not rented either..just want a wide angle in my bag...in case of emergency..I have none. Shooting with Nikon D7200. No particular reason I'm getting one...just want one.. I'm sure someone will tell me The good The Bad and The Ugly..so fire away..
Aug 14, 2018 09:36:44 #
Aug 14, 2018 09:40:07 #
You don’t say what you like to shoot, but the 24mm focal length on an Aps-c camera is not really that wide.
Equivalent to about a 35mm lens on a full-frame camera, it was my “normal” back when I was shooting 35mm film.
I’d go with the 17–35 or even better, something wider like the Tokina 11-16 mentioned above. Gets great reviews here. No, it’s not full frame, but buy the lens for the camera you have now, especially if you’re talking wide angle.
When shooting landscapes or something else that doesn’t involve subject movement, if you have PhotoShop or some other capable program, you can take a series of photos with a longer focal length and “stitch” them together for a wider view. The results can be better than if you just used a wider angle lens because there is potentially less distortion and more megapixels to work with. I’ve done it hundreds of times hand-held and rarely use a tripod. Saves weight, changing lenses and $$$.
Equivalent to about a 35mm lens on a full-frame camera, it was my “normal” back when I was shooting 35mm film.
I’d go with the 17–35 or even better, something wider like the Tokina 11-16 mentioned above. Gets great reviews here. No, it’s not full frame, but buy the lens for the camera you have now, especially if you’re talking wide angle.
When shooting landscapes or something else that doesn’t involve subject movement, if you have PhotoShop or some other capable program, you can take a series of photos with a longer focal length and “stitch” them together for a wider view. The results can be better than if you just used a wider angle lens because there is potentially less distortion and more megapixels to work with. I’ve done it hundreds of times hand-held and rarely use a tripod. Saves weight, changing lenses and $$$.
Aug 14, 2018 09:40:09 #
Remember that with your D7200 those are only “relatively” wide angle. You’ve got the 1.5 crop factor to account for. I have the 10-20 Nikkor zoom which will auto focus on your 7200, is about $300, is light, compact and sharp. Very recommended.
Aug 14, 2018 09:44:55 #
drmike99 wrote:
Remember that with your D7200 those are only “relatively” wide angle. You’ve got the 1.5 crop factor to account for. I have the 10-20 Nikkor zoom which will auto focus on your 7200, is about $300, is light, compact and sharp. Very recommended.
Another great choice!
Aug 14, 2018 09:52:36 #
I have and can recommend the Tokina 11-16. Lenses in this range have a learning curve for optimal images.
Aug 14, 2018 09:53:15 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Bobbyjones wrote:
Have read all the skinny on these 2 lenses.Tamron 17-35m f/2.8 Di OSD..Tamron SSP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2. Have not rented either..just want a wide angle in my bag...in case of emergency..I have none. Shooting with Nikon D7200. No particular reason I'm getting one...just want one.. I'm sure someone will tell me The good The Bad and The Ugly..so fire away..
Since the D7200 is a crop sensor camera, I would suggest the DX formatted Nikon AF-P 10-20mm wide angle lens. It's an inexpensive lens, that has a brand new price of $307. You can get it less as a refurbished one, with a 90 day warranty. With that lens on a crop sensor, you'll get a FOV of 15-30mm. If you prefer a faster wide angle lens, such as a f2.8, then I would take a look at the Tokina lenses. They get good reviews also. Good luck on your choice.
Aug 14, 2018 10:00:02 #
Bobbyjones wrote:
Have read all the skinny on these 2 lenses.Tamron 17-35m f/2.8 Di OSD..Tamron SSP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2. Have not rented either..just want a wide angle in my bag...in case of emergency..I have none. Shooting with Nikon D7200. No particular reason I'm getting one...just want one.. I'm sure someone will tell me The good The Bad and The Ugly..so fire away..
There are other lenses, if you are shooting with a crop camera I would not consider 24mm to be wide angle. Maybe you should go down to your favorite camera store and rent a lens to check it out, a 24mm while considered wide on a full frame is not very wide at all on a crop.
Aug 14, 2018 10:06:12 #
lsupremo wrote:
Check out Tokina 11-16mm 2.8 you’ll like what you find.
Right. I've used the 11-16mm and the 16-28mm (FF). Nice lenses at a nice price.
Aug 14, 2018 11:38:05 #
kskarma
Loc: Topeka, KS
GoofyNewfie wrote:
When shooting landscapes or something else that doesn’t involve subject movement, if you have PhotoShop or some other capable program, you can take a series of photos with a longer focal length and “stitch” them together for a wider view. The results can be better than if you just used a wider angle lens because there is potentially less distortion and more megapixels to work with. I’ve done it hundreds of times hand-held and rarely use a tripod. Saves weight, changing lenses and $$$.
When shooting landscapes or something else that doesn’t involve subject movement, if you have PhotoShop or some other capable program, you can take a series of photos with a longer focal length and “stitch” them together for a wider view. The results can be better than if you just used a wider angle lens because there is potentially less distortion and more megapixels to work with. I’ve done it hundreds of times hand-held and rarely use a tripod. Saves weight, changing lenses and $$$.
I totally agree with this. The current state of "stitching" software will allow all sorts of wide...(and TALL!) photos to be taken that would not be possible even with the widest of lenses. PhotoMerge...(an option in both PhotoShop and Photoshop Elements) is very 'forgiving' of variations from image to image....just be sure you have ample 'overlap'...try for at least 20% for safety...remember that any missing section can not be made up..! (I nearly always shoot two sequences when I do this, just for 'insurance'...)
Try some test sequences before you need the actual shots...this will give you some practice...AND confidence in your gear and processes.
Aug 14, 2018 13:51:19 #
My Nikkor 16-80 that came with my D500 is the default lens on my D7200.
Aug 14, 2018 17:25:57 #
Bobbyjones wrote:
Have read all the skinny on these 2 lenses.Tamron 17-35m f/2.8 Di OSD..Tamron SSP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2. Have not rented either..just want a wide angle in my bag...in case of emergency..I have none. Shooting with Nikon D7200. No particular reason I'm getting one...just want one.. I'm sure someone will tell me The good The Bad and The Ugly..so fire away..
The Tamron 24-70 G2 is a full frame lens. For a crop sensor Nikon, you'd be better off with the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 ART.
Aug 15, 2018 06:41:25 #
Today you can find in excellent condition and at a very attractive price the Nikon 12-24 f4 AF-S in the second hand market if you decide to go Nikon. The Tokina that has been recommended to you looks like a great lens from the images I have seen and the enthusiastic comments from owners of that lens.
Aug 15, 2018 07:10:13 #
Bobbyjones wrote:
Have read all the skinny on these 2 lenses.Tamron 17-35m f/2.8 Di OSD..Tamron SSP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2. Have not rented either..just want a wide angle in my bag...in case of emergency..I have none. Shooting with Nikon D7200. No particular reason I'm getting one...just want one.. I'm sure someone will tell me The good The Bad and The Ugly..so fire away..
Read reviews regarding the lenses you are interested in. Then make your choice.
Aug 15, 2018 07:49:00 #
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