Sparky54 Loc: Central Pennsylvania

Hello, looking for suggestions on what wide angle lens would be recommended for some work I have to do . It will be archectural related , both inside and outside. Has anyone had or have experience in this area?
Many of inside pictures will be areas with lots of glass . Thank you for all your help!

architect Loc: Chattanooga

I do the official photos for Airbnb in our area. I have used the Tokina 11-16 mm lens on my Nikon D90. I do not keep any filter on the lens as I have found that increases possibility of flare from light sources, and I use a level to minimize corrections to perspective. I correct the minimal lens distortion in Adobe Camera RAW. And use Photoshop to correct the architectural distortions.

If there is lots of glass be aware that reflections of your camera/tripod and you may be unavoidable. I clone them out.

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

Nikon has a couple of lenses designed specifically for Architectural and Real Estate Photography:

Nikon PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED Tilt-Shift Lens

Nikon PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED Tilt-Shift Lens

architect Loc: Chattanooga

The excellent Nikon PC lenses work on a full size camera, but may not be wide enough for a cropped sensor camera for interior work.

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

Your request is fairly vague as you do not mention a brand or specific focal length. Canon markets a zoom that covers from 11mms to 24mms that will capture almost any situation you encounter. The lens is versatile, rugged, and offers excellent IQ. It is expensive and requires working at f/4.0 or above, but the large amount of glass should eliminate any problems with light. The front element protrudes enough to preclude the use of regular CPL filters. A rear gel location offers some relief and at least one manufacturer has offered an add-on for the front of the lens. While my usage is restricted when it comes to architectural I find it's applications unlimited in the nature world, it excels in landscape shooting. While attending as Canon workshop in Yellowstone 2 years ago I was given the pleasure of shooting this lens and absolutely loved the results I gathered. Came home and was able to wait a few months and then had to have one. I have no regrets with the acquisition. It is designed for the type work you mention and deserves consideration if Canon is a brand you could use. Good luck in your search.

Sparky54 Loc: Central Pennsylvania

Thank you all for the quick reply,
I'm using a D7100 currently and would consider Nikon or Tamron , Sigma ect. lenses. Thank you

olsonsview

I was employed part time as an architectural photographer ( mostly did wedding and corporate shots) before retiring. I used a Dx sensor Fuji S5 with a Tokina ATX 12-24 f4 that was wonderful to use. Best push-pull manual/auto focus selection system IMHO, and a very sharp lens! Never found a need to have VR when I could use available structures to brace myself if long exposures were called for. When lots of glass came into play I did have to be careful. Sometimes used a tilt/shift Nikkor to shift me out of glass reflections. Honestly though, the 12-24 was all I needed for 99.999% of my work. I sold the T/S and just used the zoom for the last year or two, being careful around glass and using PhotoShop if need be on rare occasions. I just recently (three days ago!) sold the Tokina lens as I have gone over to the full frame side! The crazy thing was that the ATx lens covered full frame from 18mm and up pretty nicely. I just figure a zoom 18-24 was too narrow a range to carry around?

JPL

Probably the Sigma 8-16 is the best lens for this kind of work. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/689637-REG/Sigma_203306_8_16mm_F4_5_5_6_DC_HSM.html

If you find it too expensive you could also buy the Rokinon 8 mm, and correct the distortion in PP. It is easy. I have this lens and like it a lot. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/769466-REG/Rokinon_FE8M_N_8mm_Ultra_Wide_Angle.html

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Very nice lens at a very nice price. When I got FX, I got the Tokina 16-28mm.

BebuLamar

Then the OP should buy a full frame camera.

olsonsview

A wide angle, wider than 16-18 on a full frame is rarely, if ever, needed for architectural. The building trade wants accurate representations of their buildings and interiors to show to the world. They do not want distorted images. Artsy stuff is fun but is not the meat and potatoes of the real world. Go too wide and every room looks like an auditorium. The only need for the widest angle is to shoot in cramped places and show things from near to far with some sharpness. You will need from 10-14mm to about 85mm for your D7100 camera. Sometimes you need to shoot long. And one lens will not do it all if you need pro results. Just speaking from real life experiences.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I sold my Tokiina 11-16mm DX when I got an FX body. Then I bought the equivalent FX lens: Tokina 16-28mm.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

You need a wide angle, as wide as required for the job, a good vision and at times the use of a merging tool like Photomatix Professional that could be very useful for HDR phography.
Yes, be careful with reflections and useless to mention a tripod is a must.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

I've found that my Nikkor 20mm f/2,8 works quite well. Camera positioning is critical.
--Bob

ecurb1105

First for interiors, tripod and level the​ camera. On my half frame, D90, I use a Tokina 11-16. On my FX body I use my 20mm.