Nikon DX 16mm lens?

[Paul Deavall]

Whats best for a Nikon DX 16mm lens?

 

[Jan K.]

The Nikkor 12-24mm f/4?

http://www.bythom.com/1224lens.htm


... or are you looking for a fixed one?

 

[Paul Deavall]

Variable focal lengths are fine but I'm particular. A prime is probably the way I'll go.

 

[chrism_scotland]

I think the Nikon 16mm is a fisheye.

 

[Paul Deavall]

Yep but which one for a DX Format camera? Is it really worth shelling out the best part of £600?

 

[OldCarlos]

I know you say Nikon, but have you tried the Tokina 11-16 F2.8 Pro? It really is a stonking lens!

 

[chrism_scotland]

Carl is right the Tokina 11-16 f2.8 is outstanding.

 

[Paul Deavall]

OK I'll check it out

 

[Jan K.]

...but when you say DX 16mm, do you mean 10mm then?

Nikon only makes one DX that wide, and it's the fisheye 10.5mm f/2.8G ED.

Ignoring DX/FX then, the only 16mm Nikkor is another fish-eye, 16mm f/2.8D.


Maybe we shouldn't speak of mm's, but instead of desired FOV?

Is it really worth shelling out the best part of £600?

- but the 16mm f/2.8D is £1300!

The Tokina is indeed a fine lens, but with very limited range (and reverse focus...).
Will still vote for the Nikkor 12-24. Of course!

 

[Paul Deavall]

Reverse focus?

 

[Jan K.]

Focusring turns opposite way of Nikkors... takes some time to get used to.

Still irritates me, my "new" Sigma acts this way.

 

[Paul Deavall]

I'm looking at the f1.4 50mm on another thread. Definitely getting that lens. But wide is still lacking in my locker so I'm looking at options such as you've suggested.

 

[OldCarlos]

..
The Tokina is indeed a fine lens, but with very limited range (and reverse focus...)....

Only limited if you need more & not as limiting as a 16mm prime.

 

[Paul Deavall]

Primes are sooo good though! I think I'll hire one give it a road test.