03-28-2011, 11:54 PM
[quote name='Yakim' timestamp='1301260642' post='7160']
I see nothing wrong in carrying two lenses. I often do that, and even more. That's the beauty of a DSLR system. For all-around lens your 16-85 is just about perfect. If you thing you'll need a wider angle, carry an UWA in addition. After all, it's not a 300/2.8 or 200-400/4 size/weight we're talking about.
Which UWA? I agree with jenbenn. First and foremost, determine how wide is wide enough for you. My UWA is the Canon 10-22 and sometimes I wish I had more. That is why I think you should thoroughly check out the 8-16. Worried about copy problems? Ensure the seller is willing to let you time to test it before committing. In fact, you can adopt this advice to any lens.
BTW, why not consider the Tokina 11-16/2.8? It's wide aperture can be useful in low light for VF brightness and/or handheld ability.
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Thanks for the helpful responses. I'll not be bidding for a Nikon on e-bay this week! <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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The Tokina 11-16mm has been recommended by a few people. It had been on my next lens 'wish list' until I read about the decentering / quality issues here. All the reviews and feedback in forums I'd read before had rated it very highly... it was the thought of picking up a 'bad copy' that put me off.
Yakim: I wasn't so much concerned with carrying two lenses, just thinking of reducing the number of times I might want to switch back and forth - even photographing the same subject...
Anyway, both the Sigma 8-16 and Tokina 11-16 have very good reviews, so I'll try both when I'm ready... and the Nikon 10-24mm too
For now, I'll take a LOT more pictures with the 16-85 before perhaps 'scratching this itch' and indulging myself..! <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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Regarding checking for decentering in a good local shop, is it unreasonable to ask to compare (shots from) several copies of the same lens..? And different lenses?
Ian
I see nothing wrong in carrying two lenses. I often do that, and even more. That's the beauty of a DSLR system. For all-around lens your 16-85 is just about perfect. If you thing you'll need a wider angle, carry an UWA in addition. After all, it's not a 300/2.8 or 200-400/4 size/weight we're talking about.
Which UWA? I agree with jenbenn. First and foremost, determine how wide is wide enough for you. My UWA is the Canon 10-22 and sometimes I wish I had more. That is why I think you should thoroughly check out the 8-16. Worried about copy problems? Ensure the seller is willing to let you time to test it before committing. In fact, you can adopt this advice to any lens.
BTW, why not consider the Tokina 11-16/2.8? It's wide aperture can be useful in low light for VF brightness and/or handheld ability.
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Thanks for the helpful responses. I'll not be bidding for a Nikon on e-bay this week! <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />The Tokina 11-16mm has been recommended by a few people. It had been on my next lens 'wish list' until I read about the decentering / quality issues here. All the reviews and feedback in forums I'd read before had rated it very highly... it was the thought of picking up a 'bad copy' that put me off.
Yakim: I wasn't so much concerned with carrying two lenses, just thinking of reducing the number of times I might want to switch back and forth - even photographing the same subject...
Anyway, both the Sigma 8-16 and Tokina 11-16 have very good reviews, so I'll try both when I'm ready... and the Nikon 10-24mm too
For now, I'll take a LOT more pictures with the 16-85 before perhaps 'scratching this itch' and indulging myself..! <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> Regarding checking for decentering in a good local shop, is it unreasonable to ask to compare (shots from) several copies of the same lens..? And different lenses?
Ian