Recommendations

[HornetSting]

Hi guys, Ive done a bit of searching, but it wasnt working and then when it did I couldnt find the answers Im looking for.

I would like to be recommended a nice wide angle lens for landscapes (not very pricey). I have the stock 18-55mm lens that came with my D5000 and also I would like to be recommended a decent ND filter (same criteria again).

Thanks,

 

[Trig's]

Ben what do you call "not very pricey" :shrug:

 

[Paul Male]

Paid about £240 for mine second hand.

 

[Nikon Fan]

The Sigma 10-20 lens is great for landscape work.

 

[HornetSting]

Im not sure what cheap is really, I was hoping that I would get a few options and then decide whether its worth maybe stretching if need be.

Thanks for the replies so far.

Paul what did you get for £240 second hand?

 

[Astraeus]

Tokina 12-24mm is a very well respected wide angle lens which can be had under £300 second-hand. Stepping up from that, the Tokina 11-16mm (in which I've just invested) is a superb performer and can be had for under £400 second-hand.

Are you wanting ND grad filters or ND filters? As in, are you wanting them for 'slowing down' water or darkening skies to expose better?

 

[HornetSting]

Thanks for the great reply Ciaran. I will look into the lens you have suggested. Landscape is where I am I think, nothing else really interests me, so thats where I want to concentrate.

Im not too sure on the filters, I would like to go for the 'slowing down' look, I really like the look of shots of slow water.

I guess darkening skies is also interesting, but maybe go for the slow choice first.

I could always go for both depending on cost.

Thanks and look forward to your reply.

 

[Astraeus]

Thanks for the great reply Ciaran. I will look into the lens you have suggested. Landscape is where I am I think, nothing else really interests me, so thats where I want to concentrate.

Im not too sure on the filters, I would like to go for the 'slowing down' look, I really like the look of shots of slow water.

I guess darkening skies is also interesting, but maybe go for the slow choice first.

I could always go for both depending on cost.

Thanks and look forward to your reply.

For landscapes, the Tokina 12-24mm offers a more flexible range. The 11-16mm isn't so suitable for landscapes as it "pushes" the scene back. Search "11mm" in Flickr and you'll see the effect I mean.

ND filters used for the silky water shots are pricey bits of kit. I've stayed away from investigating too thoroughly as I know I'd want one and I can't afford it. For the darkening skies (so they don't overexpose when you meter off the land), you need ND grads - some very well-respected ones can be had for £30 if you Google "Hitech filters" and click on the Formatt website. I must admit, I've never used the ND grads since buying them last year as I've purchased a circular polariser which gives me enough colour in my skies. :shrug:

 

[Trig's]

for the tokina 12-24mm f4 pro - I had one and a cracking lens only sold it due to lack of use - prefered the tokina over the siggie 10-20...

Try OSD for it..