Replacment for 14-24mm

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I have a Nikon 14-24mm and don't really use it that much but do on rare occasions but cant seem to warrant having a £1400 lens in my kit bag that don't get used that much. Thinking of selling it and using the funds towards a medium format set-up ;) but will need a cheaper replacement. I have a 24-70 so need something a little wider when I need it for my urban shots like the one below. Thinking about the 20mm prime :thinking: any other options. Oh and forgot its going on my D3 so DX is out the window.

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danbroad said:
Sounds like you'd enjoy something a little bit leftfield; considered a fisheye? Alternatively, as you have the 24mm covered, then the 14mm f/2.8 might appeal.
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Yeh the 14mm is a nice lens but they still fetch £500-600 second hand as the 20mm can be picked up for about £250. If anyone has the 20mm then would be good to here what it is like. :thumbs:
 
For FF, the Sigma 12-24 is the only affordable option. They do turn up 2nd hand from time to time but not often.
 
I'd recommend the Voigtlander 20mm .. I didn't get the chance to pick one up, but if they're anything like their 58 /1.4 then they are worth every penny.
 
The Sigma 20 /1.8 is OK; the current price is stupid! I paid £185 for mine, new, back in December 2008 from Jessops.

The downside is a) it's a bit too heavy; b) front element is 82mm ø which is huge for such a wide-angel.
 
Radiohead said:
Tamron 17-35 is also worth a look but the quality of the 14-24mm will have spoilt you.
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I've got the Tamron myself. Cheap and cheerful but I rarely use it so couldn't justify anything else. I doubt it comes even close to the Nikor though.
 
I'd be tempted to try the Voightlander. I'm not that seen on the Nikkor 20mm - very soft sides... certainly my Nikkor 17-35 is way sharper, let alone the 14-24.

The Sigma 12-24 is definately worth a think, but its VERY hard to find one thats not de-centered. Took me 3 attempts to find one with even top / bottom / right left centering.

If you find a good one, its VERY good. Not Nikkor 14-24 good obviously...
 
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