Tokina 11-16 Question
Jun 7, 2017 16:24:35 #
I am in a bit of a quandary here. I have a Tokina 11-16 wide angle zoom for my D7200. But I'm finding that I'm really not sure how I would use this lens. It's a very good lens, but I'm not finding a lot o use for it. Perhaps I just don't understand it, maybe I just don't know how to properly use this kind of lens. As a result, I rarely use it. Can some of you more knowledgeable folks offer up some suggestions? My photography is mainly landscapes and flowers. Haven't gotten into macro yet, and I don't do wildlife or BIF. Thanks in advance.
Jun 7, 2017 16:39:43 #
I have this lens and use it on my D7100. One use of this lens is for interior shots. I used it to photograph each room in my daughters home for real estate purposes. It was great for capturing the entire room while standing in the doorway. It would come in very handy for sight seeing in Europe for church, castles, cathedral interiors as well. The F:2.8 is good for those places that prohibit flash use. There are many landscape uses for this lens but composition takes some re-thinking or re-education, mainly to include appropriate foreground features to make your landscapes more interesting. That is my 2 cents worth, YMMV.
Jun 7, 2017 16:44:33 #
Passatpete wrote:
I have this lens and use it on my D7100. One use o... (show quote)
That's my problem, trying to figure out a proper foreground to use and how to use it. I don't do any interior stuff, but I'd sure like to know how to properly do landscapes wth it. Perhaps it would do well for astrophotography.
Jun 7, 2017 16:46:18 #
Yes it should be great for stars. I have also used it for lightning pictures.
Jun 7, 2017 16:47:10 #
Yes it should be great for stars. I have also used it for lightning pictures.
Jun 7, 2017 17:07:11 #
I should just get it out and use it more so I can get more familiar with it. It would certainly broaden my knowledge.
Jun 7, 2017 18:28:58 #
Wingpilot wrote:
I am in a bit of a quandary here. I have a Tokina ... (show quote)
The 11-16 is a great lens for land/cityscapes. I like to either get low to the ground to emphasize the foreground (flowers, or in this case flags) or up high in a building to capture an entire city.
Louisiana capitol building, Memorial day 2014
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Baton Rouge, form the capitol building observation deck
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Jun 7, 2017 18:39:00 #
It certainly does a nice job. I guess I just need to get out and play with it some more.
Jun 8, 2017 05:13:07 #
Asuri
Loc: Brussels
The wide angle lens is extremely good for real closeup shots . I have taken lot of pictures using Tokina 11-20. Unless your landscape is really beautiful , in my opinion ,there is no point in using the lens for all landscapes
Jun 8, 2017 07:26:00 #
Wingpilot wrote:
I am in a bit of a quandary here. I have a Tokina ... (show quote)
I prefer W/A to tele, and I had that lens when I was shooting D7xxx cameras. It's very good for shooting close to your subject and getting a lot into the frame. With my FX bodies, I ow use the Tokina 16-28mm.
Jun 8, 2017 07:41:13 #
I have a Sigma 10-20 and that is one of the best investments I have made. What everyone here said is great advice. The lens is versatile for sure. Indoor shots are great, I used mine on a tour of the USS North Carolina, where it was the perfect lens to get the smaller spaces on the ship.
Currently it is set-up for product shoots as I inventory my collection. Again it really shines in this application.
Take your Tokina outside and enjoy it, get down close to flowers, get some close-up scenery shots ans well as the grand vista shots. You will be amazed.
Ken
Currently it is set-up for product shoots as I inventory my collection. Again it really shines in this application.
Take your Tokina outside and enjoy it, get down close to flowers, get some close-up scenery shots ans well as the grand vista shots. You will be amazed.
Ken
Jun 8, 2017 08:28:29 #
It is also a great lens for shooting the Milky Way. If you can get away from light pollution. Set your camera at 15 sec. ISO 2000 and the lens to infinity
Jun 8, 2017 08:57:24 #
Jeffcs
Loc: Myrtle Beach South Carolina
WA or UWA lenses are a lot of fun and produce some awesome images
Shooting any lens or camera will only make you better with your tools ( if your not out there shooting your not learning)
Shooting any lens or camera will only make you better with your tools ( if your not out there shooting your not learning)
Jun 8, 2017 11:39:52 #
This is just the kind of info I was looking for. Thank you all, and I think I'll take that lens out and make some good use of it and learn something. That is, just as soon as I get over this glorified cold and the sun comes back out.
Jun 8, 2017 21:58:23 #
One additional point. Although the lens was designed for APS-C sensors, I have used it on a 35mm full-frame film camera at the 15mm and 16mm settings with no corner cut off. So on a full-frame it acts like a prime rather than a zoom lens.
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