1.8 or 2.8 wide angle Lens for D850
Aug 2, 2023 18:28:55 #
Juy
Loc: Delaware
larryepage wrote:
The OP tells us that a trip to Iceland is driving this lens. I infer from that , and from the statement that low light situations are involved, that the Northern Lights are a key target here. F/2.8 seems important. Filters do not.
Still the mention of the lens not excepting standarf filters is worth mentioning,the OP may gind other uses for this lens in the future and should consider these issues.
I purchased a tamron 15-30 2.8 for low light indoors. Love the lens but, have found it can't except filters easily fue to the curviture of the front element, so ND or graduated filters i can mot use. This IS an issue for landscape or using a slow shutter effect. So if you go wide and fast consider these issues before ypu drop the money.
Aug 2, 2023 19:42:14 #
Juy wrote:
Still the mention of the lens not excepting standa... (show quote)
Lens speed, NOT extreme angle, is the culprit concerning normal filter threads. My rectilinear 11mm full frame lens takes smallish ordinary front filters, cuz its an f/4.5 lens :-)
Aug 3, 2023 01:13:44 #
Juy wrote:
Still the mention of the lens not excepting standa... (show quote)
Only a problem for those buy into the fallacy that you want an ultra wide angle for landscapes.
Aug 3, 2023 07:38:58 #
Speed is not an issue with wide angle lenses usually...the f/2.8 will be fine.
It's still summer in Iceland...plenty of sun...plenty.
Winter...which I love going there during winter...you might want to go to f/1.8...but you will be on a tripod more than likely during winter...so 'F' is not a big deal.
It's still summer in Iceland...plenty of sun...plenty.
Winter...which I love going there during winter...you might want to go to f/1.8...but you will be on a tripod more than likely during winter...so 'F' is not a big deal.
Aug 3, 2023 08:00:20 #
I use a Tamron SP 15-30 f2.8 G2 on my D850. Sharp lens with fast auto focus.$1200.
Aug 3, 2023 08:34:04 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
I have a Tamron 10-24 for my Canon rebel crop, senior and love it
Aug 3, 2023 09:17:36 #
I do not see a need for a "fast" lens unless doing Milky Way or northern lights .......especially on an 850.
Aug 3, 2023 09:37:09 #
I presently use the Nikon Z 14-30 f/4 lens. Not appropriate for the D850 but it may be produced in an FX format. I used to use a Sigma 10-20 f/1.8 but this was a DX format. I also am not strictly a landscape photographer but enjoy the wide angle and super wide angle look of an image. There is lots of distortion at the shorter end of these lenses, not so much at 14mm, however. I have a fisheye lens for indoor crazy looking images. I also believe that the 20mm is a great lens but does not have the flexibility of a telephoto.
Aug 3, 2023 09:40:09 #
The Nikon 14-24 is probably one of the sharpest & best all around lenses they have ever made..although it is a wee bit heavy. I also use the 16-35mm zoom & 20mm prime for low light..The 20mm is very good for stars & night photography
Aug 3, 2023 10:16:22 #
The d850 does best with lenses that are sharp if you want detail and expect to make large prints. I did not like the 14 to 24mm because of the weight and attaching filters is cumbersome. It is a great lens with a maximum fov of 114 degrees but I returned it. I now have the 16 to 35 mm f/4 that I use only occasionally that has a maximum fov of 107 degrees.
Most of the time my 24 to 70 mm lens with a maximum fov of 84 Degrees is on the camera. None of the above lenses are less than $1000 and the f2.8 lens is over $2000 new. Fast and sharp cost money and usually are not light weight.
I suggest that you do a web search for photos with a d850 and the wide angle lens you are thinking you want to buy. Also read some reviews.
Most of the time my 24 to 70 mm lens with a maximum fov of 84 Degrees is on the camera. None of the above lenses are less than $1000 and the f2.8 lens is over $2000 new. Fast and sharp cost money and usually are not light weight.
I suggest that you do a web search for photos with a d850 and the wide angle lens you are thinking you want to buy. Also read some reviews.
Aug 3, 2023 11:07:37 #
I had a Nikon 14-24/2.8 with my D850. An unbeatable combination still. Best of luck.
Aug 3, 2023 11:11:03 #
ggttc wrote:
Traveling to Iceland and I can already see the need for wide angle low light lens.
I am not a landscape photographer so I want a decent lens in the 12 to 18mm that wont break the bank if I bi buy used.
Thanks to any ideas
I am not a landscape photographer so I want a decent lens in the 12 to 18mm that wont break the bank if I bi buy used.
Thanks to any ideas
You’re only talking about a little more than 1 stop. What ISO were you thinking of using? I’m sure you could bump up to 400 from 200 on the D850 without any noticeable issues.
Also, guessing you’re not shooting fast action with this lens, so you can easily hand hold at 1/100 without movement blur.
To me, cost, space, and weight should be your biggest factors. I think you’ll do fine with the 2.8, or even a 4.
Aug 3, 2023 11:22:59 #
SuperflyTNT wrote:
Only a problem for those buy into the fallacy that you want an ultra wide angle for landscapes.
AMEN !!!
We see an endless stream of such "faux landscapes" wherein if it were not for exaggerated perspective there would be no "there" there. Basically the camera club mentality.
Aug 3, 2023 11:32:37 #
nikon123 wrote:
I presently use the Nikon Z 14-30 f/4 lens. Not appropriate for the D850 but it may be produced in an FX format.
As a user of the 14-30/4.0 I can assure you that its already an FX format lens.
It owes its existence to the shallow flange depth of Z bodies. A similarly specd lens for SLRs must always be much bigger and heavier and generally will not accept normal front filters.
Aug 3, 2023 11:42:28 #
I don’t have a specific lens recommendation but rather an observation. Going to Iceland you are going to use this lens for landscapes. Few landscape photographers shoot wide open. Depth of field is our friend, and to achieve it, f8-f11 are better choices. If you are concerned about low light, you may want to take a light weight travel tripod for longer exposures.
Fast lenses are expensive lenses. There are plenty of great wide angles out there at f3.5-f4 that would suit your needs, and still allow you to keep both kidneys.
Fast lenses are expensive lenses. There are plenty of great wide angles out there at f3.5-f4 that would suit your needs, and still allow you to keep both kidneys.
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