04-21-2011, 05:26 AM
[quote name='Vieux loup' timestamp='1303204841' post='7757']
Before I changecd to a FF body, I used the Sigma 10-20 f3.5 maybe more than any other lens; for landsacapes, monuments, architechture, travelling, what have you. At present I have nothing wider than my 24-70 and sorely miss the last 10 degrees of angle. My choice comes down to the 3 lenses mentioned above; the Nikon 14mm, 14-24mm f2.8 or the 16-35mm F4. The 14-24 takes no filters, but has outstanding piqué. What say you? Have I overlooked a lens out there? I should appreciate your opinions and experience!
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I think it will be easier for you if you set your priorities:
Do you really need a zoom or can you use your legs instead of the zoom ring?
How much money do you plan to spend?
Type of photography (you've already mentioned this, but architechture and landscapes don't like each other when it comes to UWA zooms).
Every WA lens for FX format has it's drawbacks either in terms of vignetting, distortion, corner sharpness, price or even filter threads because of the huge front element. I've been looking for a decent WA for a time and my personal opinion is if you want a high quality zoom (better corner sharpness, less vignetting), you need to prepare yourself for filter holders (the Nikon 17-35mm may be an exception here) and flare. I believe there's no magical lens which has it all...
Oh and also, do search the net for sample shots... It gets boring after checking the 20th image but it really helps if you can find good image samples telling the lens' optical quality.
I narrowed down my personal search to the following (considering that I don't want to spend too much):
Zoom: Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8 (but I want to try the lens before buying, and no local dealers keep it in their stocks)...
Fixed focus: Older AF or non-AF lenses, e.g. (a bit expensive) 15mm f/3.5, 18mm f/3.5, 20mm f/2.8D, Tokina 17mm f/3.5 etc... I bought the 20mm and loved it although it's corner sharpnes is not the top quality. But I enjoyed using it (small, suitable for close shots @ around f/4 in crowded streets, and has a vintage feel).
Serkan
Before I changecd to a FF body, I used the Sigma 10-20 f3.5 maybe more than any other lens; for landsacapes, monuments, architechture, travelling, what have you. At present I have nothing wider than my 24-70 and sorely miss the last 10 degrees of angle. My choice comes down to the 3 lenses mentioned above; the Nikon 14mm, 14-24mm f2.8 or the 16-35mm F4. The 14-24 takes no filters, but has outstanding piqué. What say you? Have I overlooked a lens out there? I should appreciate your opinions and experience!
[/quote]
I think it will be easier for you if you set your priorities:
Do you really need a zoom or can you use your legs instead of the zoom ring?
How much money do you plan to spend?
Type of photography (you've already mentioned this, but architechture and landscapes don't like each other when it comes to UWA zooms).
Every WA lens for FX format has it's drawbacks either in terms of vignetting, distortion, corner sharpness, price or even filter threads because of the huge front element. I've been looking for a decent WA for a time and my personal opinion is if you want a high quality zoom (better corner sharpness, less vignetting), you need to prepare yourself for filter holders (the Nikon 17-35mm may be an exception here) and flare. I believe there's no magical lens which has it all...
Oh and also, do search the net for sample shots... It gets boring after checking the 20th image but it really helps if you can find good image samples telling the lens' optical quality.
I narrowed down my personal search to the following (considering that I don't want to spend too much):
Zoom: Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8 (but I want to try the lens before buying, and no local dealers keep it in their stocks)...
Fixed focus: Older AF or non-AF lenses, e.g. (a bit expensive) 15mm f/3.5, 18mm f/3.5, 20mm f/2.8D, Tokina 17mm f/3.5 etc... I bought the 20mm and loved it although it's corner sharpnes is not the top quality. But I enjoyed using it (small, suitable for close shots @ around f/4 in crowded streets, and has a vintage feel).
Serkan