Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

I would appreciate feedback from those who have one and how often it gets used.

My goal is something a skosh wider than 18-55 for landscapes and architectural shots.

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

I do not have a 10-24, but I do have a 14-24. I will tell you that mine gets used quite a bit. But I bought it for a specific purpose...night sky panoramas. And I attended a workshop not long after buying it that forced me to get it out, put it on the camera, and use it. The result is that I use mine quite a lot, and I use it at 14mm. My suggestion is that you go somewhere that you envision you would use an extreme wide angle lens. Set your current lens to 18mm and see what it can do for you. If you see something that needs a longer focal length, go ahead. But really exercise the wide end of your current lens. As you do this, be on the lookout for things you could do if you had the extra spread. Do you find any? That is your key.

I really enjoy having my 14-24. I'll be keeping it. But there are usually a large number of used ones for sale at multiple places, so a lot of folks have bought them and then had second thoughts. Just make sure that you have an identified way to plan to use it. You will probably not ever use it even close to as much as your other lenses. But that is not, by itself, a reason not to buy one.

gjgallager Loc: North Central CT & Space Coast Florida

I have the new 10-20mm DX lens and took it on my D5600 along with my Tamron 16-300mm on a trip to Italy recently. 80-90% of the time I used the 10-20mm. Lots of cathedrals (duomo's) and landscapes. It is 1/3 the price of the 10-24. I can't compare the IQ but I have no issues with the one I have. Greg.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

I've got a Tokina f2.8 11 to 16mm. Ken Rockwell says its better than the equivalent Nikon or Canon super wides. I don't have the other lenses to compare but apparently K.R. does. All I can say is it's a great lens and a good deal cheaper than the big name brands.

drmike99 Loc: Fairfield Connecticut

OP does not specify if he has full frame or crop sensor. That certainly impacts the choice of lenses.

Bill_de Loc: US

OP is asking for opinions on a DX lens, because they want something wider than another DX lens. Hmmm. I'd feel comfortable betting the OP has a DX camera. I could be wrong.

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Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

Points taken Larry which was why I asked how much others use the wider ends of their lenses.

Over the years there have been a few pros who seem to get a lot out of this particular range but the reason for my question WAS from personal experience. I seem to find photo ops in nook and crannies of European churches and other tight quarters where a few mm could very well make the difference.

Thanks for your input.

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

That is what I was after Greg, thanks.

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

Your input is appreciated. Thank you.

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

True enough. It would be going on a D7100. 😏

drmike99 Loc: Fairfield Connecticut

I too have the 7100 and the 10-20 and I find it sharp, light and indispensable. For walk-around, I use it and the 18-140 and that covers 95% of my needs.

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

Sounds like you have a strong use for a nice ultra-wide. I think that what happens is that many folks buy ultra-wide angle lenses, but then can't handle the inevitable distortion that is required to squeeze the wide view onto a small, flat sensor. Plus, they aren't really good for photographing people because of that distortion, so they get sold or go unused. Your question may be whether you think it is fast enough for those interiors.

sloscheider Loc: Minnesota

I have had the 10-24 since, I think, 2012 and I love it. I don't use it a lot but it is one of the lenses I take with me regularly. I had to laugh when I saw the word "skosh" - it's WAY more than a skosh bit wider than an 18 but that's the point. I don't find distortion to be a problem, again it's what the lens is meant to be while avoiding the fisheye effect. I can't say I've done much for landscapes with it but it's amazing for getting closeup to the corner of a classic car hood, like inches away and still having a ton of focus depth. Also great for double porches, you can site at the outside corner and get two entire sides of the building in the shot. As other have noted the newer 10-20 may do everything you want for less money but I have no regrets with the older lens. I also rarely use VR which I think the new model has.

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Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

Thanks drmike, I will check on the 10-20 as well.

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

I would love faster, my wallet would not.