Wide Lens

[rubens_t_vora]

<p>Dear,<br>

I decided trade a Tokina AT-X 80-400mm (LN) to a wide angle. Nikon Mount (D2H).<br>

I am afford to the range of U$ 600 to 800. Questions:<br>

My pupose is nature and architecture photography. Don't need fast lens, but excellent optics. No restrictions over zoom or fixed lens.<br>

a) What lens to puchase, taking is advanced that I will upgrade to a FX - D700 in near future?<br>

I saw some review over:<br>

Nikon <strong>12</strong>-<strong>24mm</strong> F/4 g Ed-if Af-s Dx , <br>

<a href="http://www.photo.net/nikon--nikkor-aps-c-lens-tests/310-sigma-af-12-24mm-f45-56-ex-hsm-dg-lab-test-report--review">Sigma AF 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX HSM DG</a> </p>

<p>Thanks for help, Rubens</p>

[rick_donnelly]

<p>Well, for starters, if you are upgrading to full frame soon, you can rule out the Nikon 12-24 DX, which is designed only for smaller sensors.</p>

[liljuddakalilknyttphotogra]

<p>If you're planning to upgrade to FX with the D700 soon - then I'd immediately eliminate the 12-24 as it's a DX lens.<br>

I would buy a prime with your budget - or two. Probably a 24mm or a 28mm PC lens. Maybe a 35mm PC lens.<br>

Lil :-)</p>

[jphotog]

<p>I am very happy with the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8. It is very sharp, show good contrast and colours.<br>

If you plan to stick with DX, I have only heard good things about the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8.</p>

[Two23]

<p>Architecture? A used 28mm PC.<br>

Kent in SD</p>

[z_newbie]

<p>Hi Rubens,<br>

Nikon <strong>12</strong>-<strong>24mm</strong> F/4 g Ed-if Af-s Dx will be an excellent choice and yes its a bit pricey, I myself have Sigma 10-20mm HSM EX DC lens paid about $640Can two years ago and love it. You should ckeck it out.</p>

[liljuddakalilknyttphotogra]

<p>Rubens,<br>

I guess a few here have not realized that you're <strong>planning to go FX</strong> in the near future. Do not waste your money on a DX lens if that is the plan. Buy a lens which is an FX from the beginning.<br>

JMHO<br>

Lil :-)</p>

 

[steven_sklifas]

<p>Tamron realeased the SP AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) in 2008.<br>

Although its only for DX.</p>

[rarmstrong]

<p>For your price range, the AF-S Nikkor 18-35 is probably a good choice. Read about it here...<br>

<a href="http://www.bythom.com/1835lens.htm">http://www.bythom.com/1835lens.htm</a></p>

[rob_piontek]

<p>If you think you might upgrade to FX, I think a good option is the Tokina 11-16 2.8.... because it works on FX (in FX mode) at 15 & 16mm. Probably the sharpness in the corners is not spectacular, but your wide DX lens, which is almost a prime anyway, just got even wider on FX. Not bad! Other DX wides also work on FX at their longer focal lengths, but to me the Tokina is the most attractive.</p>

[rubens_t_vora]

<p>My really two options over adorama trade-in are those two models. So Nikon would be DX!<br>

Thanks for help! Rubens</p>

[photo5]

<p>I love my Tamron 17-35mm f2.8-4 with my D700. It's cheap, sharp, and lightweight.</p>