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20mm isn't super super wide on a crop dSLR. I think Nikons have 1.5 crop factor, right? So, it would equal 30mm on your D70
How wide do you want? If you want super super wide, check out something around 10mm.
I have a 17-50mm f/2.8 Tamron lens for my Canon XTi, and it isn't wide enough sometimes.
I think I would like something like the 10-22mm. But then I don't know your actual needs.
What lenses do you already have??
How wide do you want? If you want super super wide, check out something around 10mm.
I have a 17-50mm f/2.8 Tamron lens for my Canon XTi, and it isn't wide enough sometimes.
I think I would like something like the 10-22mm. But then I don't know your actual needs.
What lenses do you already have??
20mm isn't very wide for landscapes.
for that you'll need a Nikon 12-24, Tokina 12-24, Tamron 11-xx or a Sigma 10-22. There's also a Tokina 11-16 2.8 coming out.
I'm using a D70s and I'm planning to get the Tokina 12-24mm.
12mm is wide enough for lanscapes and 24mm is a good walk around/ general pics zoom range.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/digital-wide-zooms/comparison.htm
http://www.photozone.de/nikon--nikkor-aps-c-lens-tests
for that you'll need a Nikon 12-24, Tokina 12-24, Tamron 11-xx or a Sigma 10-22. There's also a Tokina 11-16 2.8 coming out.
I'm using a D70s and I'm planning to get the Tokina 12-24mm.
12mm is wide enough for lanscapes and 24mm is a good walk around/ general pics zoom range.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/digital-wide-zooms/comparison.htm
http://www.photozone.de/nikon--nikkor-aps-c-lens-tests
i plan on purchasing the sigma 10-20 within the next couple months.
i've tried a couple lenses out and that is my favorite by far.
i'd advise against the 20mm you are looking at.
i've tried a couple lenses out and that is my favorite by far.
i'd advise against the 20mm you are looking at.
I agree with the others. 20mm is definitely not very wide on a DX format Nikon. I would definitely go with an ultra-wide angle zoom... something like the Nikon 12-24, Tokina 12-24, Sigma 10-20, Tokina 11-16 (too new to tell exactly how it compares to the others), or the optically incredible Nikon 14-24 (maybe not wide enough...?).
I have the Sigma 10-20 and I love it. I shoot at 10mm probably 90% of the time and the difference between 10mm and 12mm is really a lot greater than the 2mm would indicate.
I have the Sigma 10-20 and I love it. I shoot at 10mm probably 90% of the time and the difference between 10mm and 12mm is really a lot greater than the 2mm would indicate.
It's about $900. The Tokina 12-24 is considered an excellent alternative at half the price.
A 20mm is certainly a wide angle- it's just not a super-wide. I shoot occasionally with a Nikkor 20-35mm and it's more than acceptable for lots of landscape images (and fantastic for stitching for panos.)
A lot depends on what type of landscapes you shoot though.
I also have the Sigma 10-20mm for when I want ultra-wide, but I find that while I shot a lot with the lens when I first got it, it's really too wide for a lot of landscape shots, especially if the sky doesn't have a lot of interesting clouds in it. I find myself using it primarily for shots where I can't back up to get the entire subject in, otherwise I find myself using it between 18 and 20mm a good portion of the time.
Super-wides are like fisheyes, you tend to overshoot one when you first get it, then settle down to using it occasionally.
One lens you might try out is the older Sigma 12-24mm ultra-wide zoom. It's a full frame lens that wasn't designed for DSLR cameras, but still works. I have it and while it may be big and heavy, it also produces very nice images and was a steal for $399 brand new (clearance sale).
I need to 2nd this or 3rd or wherever we are in the lineup.
I have the 10-20 and I love it. Minimal distortion at super wide and wide open. Some CR but then again that "some" was when I was looking straight into the sun wide open at 10mm.
According to all my research the Nikon 12-24mm isn't very good (the f2.8 version is but not the cheaper one). For your camera I would recommend the Sigma 10-20mm. I know a number of people who have been unhappy with the Nikon and ended up selling it for the Sigma.
Why Nikon doesn't have a 10-20mm DX lens is a mystery.
Why Nikon doesn't have a 10-20mm DX lens is a mystery.
Given that this runs against most everything I've read regarding the Nikon 12-24 f/4 lens, I think you need to provide some supporting evidence for this statement.
The f/2.8 lens is a full-frame 14-24 BTW.
I would take the Tokina 12-24 over the Nikon version any day of the week. I've owned and shot with both. Nikon is asking way too much for that lens. I'm Canon now, but shot Nikon for 10 years up until 2 years ago. I was much happier with the Tokina build, functionality, picture quality, etc.
Paul
Paul
I don't know where you got your research, but it's terribly incorrect. The Nikkor 12-24 is a very renowned lens in the Nikon world. Any serious time spent on a Nikon or serious Photography related forum will back this up.
Adrien