nikon 10-20mm lens
Sep 30, 2018 17:32:56 #
Going out to Zion national park in a week and I just ordered this lens for my d7100. Any users familiar with this lens and any suggestions for using it? I'll also be bringing my d750 with a 24-120 but I don't think it will be quite wide enough. All replies appreciated!
Sep 30, 2018 17:52:51 #
The Nikon 10-20 zoom is the best value ever. I know there is a lot of plastic in it, but that keeps it light. The quality of the glass is unsurpassed. I have had mine for six months and love it. If you show the photos you take with this lens to the so called experts they will never know it was not taken with a more expensive lens. It is tack sharp from edge to edge.
Sep 30, 2018 17:59:10 #
wetreed wrote:
The Nikon 10-20 zoom is the best value ever. I know there is a lot of plastic in it, but that keeps it light. The quality of the glass is unsurpassed. I have had mine for six months and love it. If you show the photos you take with this lens to the so called experts they will never know it was not taken with a more expensive lens. It is tack sharp from edge to edge.
Sep 30, 2018 18:02:43 #
I thought about that one myself for my d7200 but opted to get the sigma 10-20 mm 3.5 not eer theas much plastic and if I remember the Nikon is a Afp as opposed to a afs. I may be wrong on part of that but do your research. The nikkor lens is cheaper and for a reason.
Sep 30, 2018 18:27:00 #
Strodav
Loc: Houston, Tx
starlifter wrote:
I thought about that one myself for my d7200 but opted to get the sigma 10-20 mm 3.5 not eer theas much plastic and if I remember the Nikon is a Afp as opposed to a afs. I may be wrong on part of that but do your research. The nikkor lens is cheaper and for a reason.
Another recommendation for the Sigma 10-20mm f3.5. The price went down a couple of hundred bucks a little while ago, so its a great deal. It works well on both my D7200 and D500. It does have a hypersonic motor for internal focusing.
Sep 30, 2018 20:52:59 #
glennroby wrote:
Going out to Zion national park in a week and I just ordered this lens for my d7100. Any users familiar with this lens and any suggestions for using it? I'll also be bringing my d750 with a 24-120 but I don't think it will be quite wide enough. All replies appreciated!
You'll be amazed at how much better a longer lens will do for landscapes. I would try the 10-20 for some stuff, but you'll likely find it is too wide.
Oct 1, 2018 06:13:06 #
10-20 can give some interesting perspectives, I've also been interested in that lens. I also have the D750, and would use that lens with the D750 in crop mode. In RAW lossless, I'd still get around 13mb files, plenty big enough for blow-ups; or, keep it in FX mode and see what kind of vignetting it does just for fun. Probably you'll use the 24-120 most, however.
Oct 1, 2018 07:13:47 #
Gene51 wrote:
You'll be amazed at how much better a longer lens will do for landscapes. I would try the 10-20 for some stuff, but you'll likely find it is too wide.
This is so true.
But the 10-20 will find uses there and is a good addition to your kit when not in Zion too.
Oct 1, 2018 07:26:21 #
I bought the Nikon 10-20 for a trip to Europe a couple of months ago. In the crowded cities I found it did almost everything. I almost never used my 18-200. It’s light, super sharp and a pleasure to use. Add in the fact that it’s inexpensive and I could not be happier. I would say it actually exceeded my expectations. Btw, I also use the 7100. Great combination.
Oct 1, 2018 07:35:22 #
sinderone wrote:
I bought the Nikon 10-20 for a trip to Europe a couple of months ago. In the crowded cities I found it did almost everything. I almost never used my 18-200. It’s light, super sharp and a pleasure to use. Add in the fact that it’s inexpensive and I could not be happier. I would say it actually exceeded my expectations. Btw, I also use the 7100. Great combination.
Oct 1, 2018 08:16:54 #
I went to Zion, Bryce, and the Grand Canyons a couple of years ago. I used my Sigma 10-20mm quite often with spectacular results. The 10 mm end of the wide angle gives some great overall shots that help to capture the enormity of the canyons.
Oct 1, 2018 08:52:51 #
sinderone wrote:
I bought the Nikon 10-20 for a trip to Europe a couple of months ago. In the crowded cities I found it did almost everything. I almost never used my 18-200. It’s light, super sharp and a pleasure to use. Add in the fact that it’s inexpensive and I could not be happier. I would say it actually exceeded my expectations. Btw, I also use the 7100. Great combination.
I agree completely. The Nikon 10-20 zoom is probably the best wide angle zoom available on today’s market. The fact that it is inexpensive does not change that fact.
Oct 1, 2018 09:01:54 #
Oct 1, 2018 09:16:04 #
rpavich wrote:
The how to is very interesting and good points.
Just remember the lenses are very dated and substantial changes have occured since the article was written regarding available lenses.
Oct 1, 2018 09:24:01 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
I used the Sigma 10-20 3.5 on my D7000 exclusively on our visit to the Utah parks. Totally satisfied.
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