The view _ 18mm vs. 10.5mm

[Jerry_]

In overcast weather, here are a pair of images. One taken with the AF-S 10.5mm

f2.8G Fisheye-Nikkor, and one taken with the AF-S 18-135mm DX Nikkor [at 18mm.]

 

 

 

No question, but maybe a help for those looking to get a wide-angle lens for a

DX-sensor Nikon digital body.<div></div>

[eric_arnold]

10.5mm is one of nikon's sharpest, but this comparison shows its limitations. you really need to set up the fisheye in terms of framing the image. i actually like your 18-135 pic better from a compositional standpoint. the foliage in the first pic is distracting, while the second puts more emphasis on the bridge extending to the horizon line.

[dan_k6]

Thanks for the post Gerald. I always wanted to know how much wider the 10.5 would be compared to 17 or 18mm.

[mark_williamson6]

I got the opportunity to use a Sigma 10-20mm lens. I used it to take pictures of sculptures around a city. It was GREAT for getting the entire piece of artwork in the frame yet removing the background clutter.

 

I had to really think about the composition of the image and had to work to find a suitable view point, but it was worth it. I opened it up wide and got really close to the artwork. That eliminated most of the distortion and got the whole piece in frame.

 

The Sigma 10-20mm is on my short list of desired lenses. There is definitely a difference between 10 and 18mm in lenses.

[adam zyto]

I picked up the Nikon 10.5 this month and have really enjoyed it a great deal. Certainly not

for every situation but for a shot like the one below, this lens does the job.<div></div>

[kayak203]

Nice shots. I also picked one up this month and it's fun for occasional use.

[juanjo_viagran]

nice post, but don't think the 10.5mm is AF-S, but I wish it was.. ;)

 

Here is some shots I just took with the 10.5mm 2.8, 14mm 2.8 and 18mm 2.8 indoor..

 

 

 

10.5mm 2.8

<img src="http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc112/Juanjo_Viagran/BS/_DSC0008-1.jpg">

 

 

 

 

14mm 2.8

<img src="http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc112/Juanjo_Viagran/BS/_DSC0011-1.jpg">

 

 

 

18mm 2.8

<img src="http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc112/Juanjo_Viagran/BS/_DSC0012-1.jpg">

[liljuddakalilknyttphotogra]

I picked up the 10,5 over the summer when my nephews came for a visit. It's a sharp & fun lens, but care has to be taken where feet, shadows etc are located. I had lots of fun with it for the month they came to visit.

 

Lil

 

http://lilknytt.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p211320327-2.jpg