Best lens
Jul 26, 2022 14:33:00 #
Jcthebaptist
Loc: West Texas
What is the best (affordable) wide angle zoom lens for a Nikon D5300 for nature photography.
Jul 26, 2022 14:52:24 #
Tokina 11-16mm. There are many versions and you can get an older used one (which aren't that different from the new ones) for about $200.
Jul 26, 2022 14:57:55 #
Just my opinion - Nikon 18-55 vr II. Super responsive and super sharp/contrasty throughout its range. Best bang for your buck!
Unless you just wanna' new lens and got da' bucks to burn.... GAS
Unless you just wanna' new lens and got da' bucks to burn.... GAS
Jul 26, 2022 15:00:51 #
ricardo00 wrote:
Tokina 11-16mm. There are many versions and you can get an older used one (which aren't that different from the new ones) for about $200.
This is good - just make sure it is compatible with yer D5300. My 12-24 Tokina (older version) will NOT AF on my D5200. Still - my 18-55 is so much better (IMO)!
Jul 26, 2022 15:10:24 #
Jcthebaptist wrote:
What is the best (affordable) wide angle zoom lens for a Nikon D5300 for nature photography.
Part of the question might be how wide do you need it? And whether you will be shooting in low light? The Nikon 18-55mm at its widest on a D5300 is a 27mm 35mm equivalent. Is this sufficient? What do you plan to use this lens for?
Jul 26, 2022 15:27:33 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
ricardo00 wrote:
Tokina 11-16mm. There are many versions and you can get an older used one (which aren't that different from the new ones) for about $200.
The Tokina 11-16mm are pretty good....
HOWEVER, beware of the earlier ones because the Nikon F-mount versions DO NOT HAVE AUTOFOCUS on Nikon 3000 and 5000 series cameras. Look for the "II" version, if you want autofocus.
The 11-16mm is one of the few lenses with f/2.8 max aperture. However, it also has a very narrow range of focal lengths and it's quite susceptible to flare. And, unless you are shooting at night, you probably don't need the f/2.8 aperture.
The AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR is a great lens for a little over $300. It's small, light and even has VR image stabilization. The f/4.5-5.6 aperture is "slow", but so what? With this type of lens we are usually stopping down to a middle aperture anyway. This lens would be my recommendation, unless you have other needs.
Jul 26, 2022 15:45:08 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
Jcthebaptist wrote:
What is the best (affordable) wide angle zoom lens for a Nikon D5300 for nature photography.
The answer depends on what you mean when you say "the best" and also what you mean when you say "affordable." I have a friend who gets beautiful results with his Nikkor 10-20mm AF-P lens, but it's not very fast, and it's made mostly of plastic, including the lens mount. I still love my Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8, even after 15 years. It is still available new, but costs about $1500. It is a professional grade lens, but doesn't have VR. (I've never missed it.) A quick search revealed used ones around $500, and a couple of "well-used" ones at MPB for $259. Just be aware that it's heavy, because it's built mostly of metal.
I also saw a lot of 14-24mm f/2.8 full frame lenses for sale on eBay for $425-750. Lots of folks think they have to have one of these until they get one and they figure out that they really didn't need it at all, so the used market stays pretty flooded with them. If you had a D7xxx camera with a focus motor, there would be some other options, but you are going to have to concentrate on newer lenses.
Jul 26, 2022 15:45:54 #
Jul 26, 2022 15:49:52 #
Jcthebaptist
Loc: West Texas
Thank you so much for the information.
I have been taking photos for years and I just can't get good quality pictures, I just don't know what I'm doing wrong.
Thanks again
I have been taking photos for years and I just can't get good quality pictures, I just don't know what I'm doing wrong.
Thanks again
Jul 26, 2022 16:07:55 #
Jcthebaptist wrote:
Thank you so much for the information.
I have been taking photos for years and I just can't get good quality pictures, I just don't know what I'm doing wrong.
Thanks again
I have been taking photos for years and I just can't get good quality pictures, I just don't know what I'm doing wrong.
Thanks again
Have you posted any examples with questions you may have for given picture?
Best lens, best camera won't help if you have a technique problem.
Jul 26, 2022 16:43:17 #
Longshadow wrote:
Have you posted any examples with questions you may have for given picture?
Best lens, best camera won't help if you have a technique problem.
Best lens, best camera won't help if you have a technique problem.
Jul 26, 2022 18:58:51 #
Jul 26, 2022 19:00:40 #
Jul 26, 2022 19:40:47 #
ricardo00 wrote:
Tokina 11-16mm. There are many versions and you can get an older used one (which aren't that different from the new ones) for about $200.
My thought also on the Tokina 11-16 but the older version will not auto focus on his camera.
Jul 26, 2022 19:44:19 #
yorkiebyte wrote:
This is good - just make sure it is compatible with yer D5300. My 12-24 Tokina (older version) will NOT AF on my D5200. Still - my 18-55 is so much better (IMO)!
The original Tokina 11-16 has no focusing motor but the later model does.
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