Author Topic: DX wide lenses for D500 + D300S  (Read 6909 times)

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Re: DX wide lenses for D500 + D300S
« Reply #30 on: August 10, 2016, 00:26:03 »
So what about Tokina 11-16/2.8 vs Nikon 10-24?

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Re: DX wide lenses for D500 + D300S
« Reply #31 on: August 10, 2016, 01:26:51 »
There is also a new Tokina 14-20/2 for DX format (yes f=2) Filter size is 82mm.

Compared to the Nikon 10-24, take your pick: do you need the faster aperture of the Tokina 11-16/2.8 or 14-20/2, or the wider angle of view and larger zoom range of the Nikon? The two Tokinas have rather restricted zoom ranges, could almost be considered "flexible primes" rather than a zoom.

As for the Sigma 18-35, heard mostly excellent things about it, except it is heavy and perhaps AF not accurate on outer AF points. It only covers a medium-wide to standard zoom range, in your original post you seemed to be asking for wide to ultra-wide options.

If you intend to shoot landscapes etc in good light or from a tripod with the lens stopped down for extra DOF, I would go for the Nikon. If you intend to shoot handheld in poor light, the faster alternatives might be better.

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Re: DX wide lenses for D500 + D300S
« Reply #32 on: August 10, 2016, 09:38:56 »
And why not the Samyang 14 mm f/2.8? It have read very positive reviews of that one.

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Re: DX wide lenses for D500 + D300S
« Reply #33 on: August 12, 2016, 00:17:14 »
I managed to find a Tokina 11-16/2.8 for 300 Euro so I am going to try that first and when cash permits possibly get a 17-35 or 18-35. :)

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Re: DX wide lenses for D500 + D300S
« Reply #34 on: August 12, 2016, 05:25:19 »
I managed to find a Tokina 11-16/2.8 for 300 Euro so I am going to try that first and when cash permits possibly get a 17-35 or 18-35. :)

congratulations to your decision. Hope you got yourself a good one.

11 to 16 is ultra wide ... lenses starting at 17 or 18 are pretty "normal" already nowadays.

In my youth 24mm was still considered "ultra wide" ... now we speak 14mm on FX.
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Re: DX wide lenses for D500 + D300S
« Reply #35 on: August 12, 2016, 13:35:51 »
Don't worry about the gear, worry about the final result :)
Whichever lens you end up using will be good enough to make a good photo :)
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Re: DX wide lenses for D500 + D300S
« Reply #36 on: August 14, 2016, 20:50:21 »
It is sharp.  ;D

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Re: DX wide lenses for D500 + D300S
« Reply #37 on: August 14, 2016, 21:04:46 »
wow. great result. high resolution.
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Re: DX wide lenses for D500 + D300S
« Reply #38 on: August 14, 2016, 23:25:49 »
Yep! That is wide open at 2.8. Corrected for distortion in NX2.

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Re: DX wide lenses for D500 + D300S
« Reply #39 on: August 15, 2016, 09:37:20 »
Yep! That is wide open at 2.8. Corrected for distortion in NX2.

since 1983 I was always impressed by Tokina. My first Tokina was a cheapo 35mm-135mm for my OM-1
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