Wide angle
May 22, 2019 10:46:46 #
What is a good small wide angle lens for a Nikon D 800 either Nikon or tamron, or another third party lens. Starting at 15 or 18 mm
May 22, 2019 10:49:32 #
May 22, 2019 10:59:08 #
I have a Tokina 11 to 16 f2.8. It's not small but it's very good. So I also suggest looking at Tokina. Maybe a little slower, f4 or there abouts should be smaller and lighter. It's the first Tokina I've owned and I'm very impressed.
May 22, 2019 11:02:21 #
davesit
Loc: Lansing, New York
A very good general purpose (from astrophotography to weddings) is the Nikon 20mm f1.8.
May 22, 2019 19:49:27 #
Retired CPO wrote:
I have a Tokina 11 to 16 f2.8. It's not small but it's very good. So I also suggest looking at Tokina. Maybe a little slower, f4 or there abouts should be smaller and lighter. It's the first Tokina I've owned and I'm very impressed.
D800 is a full frame camera.
May 22, 2019 19:52:14 #
Rayjenks wrote:
What is a good small wide angle lens for a Nikon D 800 either Nikon or tamron, or another third party lens. Starting at 15 or 18 mm
What will you be shooting?
If astrophotography - then the Rokinon 14mm F2.8 at under $400 is an excellent choice. The Nikkor 14mm F2.8. Sigma has a 14 mm F1.8 that a friend swears by. But it is $1600.
May 22, 2019 19:55:28 #
throughrhettseyes wrote:
Look at Tokina. Most of their lenses are built in Japan.
Tokina only has 2 full frame lenses that might work - the 16-28, and the 17-35.
May 22, 2019 22:15:58 #
Gene51 wrote:
D800 is a full frame camera.
Yes, I know...and?
May 23, 2019 05:41:26 #
Tamron 15-30mm. Excellent optical quality with built in stabilization.
May 23, 2019 06:07:22 #
Love the Sigma 10-20mm
Not a huge fan of Sigma lenses in general, but this one has produced some really great pics for me, and it's one of the most heavily used lenses in my kit.
Not a huge fan of Sigma lenses in general, but this one has produced some really great pics for me, and it's one of the most heavily used lenses in my kit.
May 23, 2019 06:16:28 #
Jim D
Loc: Lehigh Valley , Pa.
I second the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 . The copy I have on my D800 and D4S is tack sharp , not only in the center but the corners also. It is built like a tank. This lens is a great bang for the buck.
Enjoy the journey,
Jim
Enjoy the journey,
Jim
May 23, 2019 07:05:33 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Yes, I know...and?
the 11-16 is a lens designed to be used on a crop sensor, not a full frame. I also have the 11-16, fine on my D300, it is indeed a great lens, but not suited well on a full frame body
May 23, 2019 07:41:17 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Rayjenks wrote:
What is a good small wide angle lens for a Nikon D 800 either Nikon or tamron, or another third party lens. Starting at 15 or 18 mm
Nikon 16-35 mm f/4. It is sharp.
May 23, 2019 09:12:10 #
cmcaroffino
Loc: Sebring, FL
I like the Nikon 18-35 on my D750, doesn't have VR but lighter and less expensive than the 16-35.
May 23, 2019 10:17:16 #
nikkor
14-24mm I know thats an obvious answer dont know if you are looking for a zoom or not.
14-24mm I know thats an obvious answer dont know if you are looking for a zoom or not.
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