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Archive 2014 · Back up lens for 14-24mm f/2.8

  
 
JakeB17
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james.d53 wrote:
Well, I shoot real estate photography and a lot of it. I am so paranoid about something happening that would shut me down. I use the D800, but have the Df as a back up if needed. I have a 24-70, but 35mm is about as far as I can push an interior image. I try to stay somewhere between 17 and 24. The 14-24 is a fantastic lens, but if anything happens to it, I am screwed until it comes back from Nikon repair. A $2000 investment is more than I want to pay for a backup lens.

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Perhaps another lens isn't the sole answer to your concerns. If you can, I highly recommend joining NPS. That way you get loaner gear during repairs and faster repairs as well.

I only recommended the 14 prime before because it is the least expensive option, and on a D800 you can certainly crop to emulate a lens with a longer focal length.

As mentioned earlier in the thread, the tokina 16-28 is certainly worth looking into. A new one is less than $650.



Apr 15, 2014 at 11:02 PM
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p.2 #2 · p.2 #2 · Back up lens for 14-24mm f/2.8


I've shot with the 16-35mm F/4 and the 14-24MM and Zeiss 21mm F/2.8

I've sold them all even though they were all spectacular. I ordered the 18-35MM F/3.5-4.5 which I haven't regretted it since. It really is spectacular optically, despite the cheap build.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/918852-REG/nikon_2207_af_s_nikkor_18_35mm_f_3_5_4_5g.html

The 77mm filter ring is a plus!



Apr 15, 2014 at 11:06 PM
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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · Back up lens for 14-24mm f/2.8


I second the 18-35 Nikon as well.






Apr 16, 2014 at 12:09 AM
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p.2 #4 · p.2 #4 · Back up lens for 14-24mm f/2.8


+1 on the fact that another lens is still another lens
+1 18-35 AF-S G is the one I would recommend.

Guy



Apr 16, 2014 at 04:34 AM
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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · Back up lens for 14-24mm f/2.8


Thanks everyone for all of the suggestions and comments.


Apr 16, 2014 at 07:11 AM
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p.2 #6 · p.2 #6 · Back up lens for 14-24mm f/2.8


You could have bought one of the Nikon 16-35mm vr lenses for $949 when they were on sale last month. Now they are back to $1,349

I bet some people are having second thoughts right now and you could probably pick one up in the buy and sell with a "Want to buy" ad to take it off their hands for what they paid.







Apr 16, 2014 at 09:43 AM
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I couldn't sell my buddies pristine 16-35 for $800 shipped on here. He sold it for $835 a few weeks ago. That is how much he wants the 14-24 over it


Apr 16, 2014 at 09:50 AM
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Dustin Gent wrote:
I couldn't sell my buddies pristine 16-35 for $800 shipped on here. He sold it for $835 a few weeks ago. That is how much he wants the 14-24 over it


I saw your ad. You were trying to sell it when the Nikon sale was going on. Why would someone buy it when they could get brand new for $100 more?

And aren't you supposed to be in Utah right now?



Apr 16, 2014 at 09:52 AM
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Dustin Gent wrote:
I couldn't sell my buddies pristine 16-35 for $800 shipped on here. He sold it for $835 a few weeks ago. That is how much he wants the 14-24 over it


I also saw your ad. It was a good price but have to agree it was poor timing. After the rebate and 4% rewards I paid $911 for a new one.



Apr 16, 2014 at 10:14 AM
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Well the rebates are over and I still cannot sell my 16-35 for $849


Apr 16, 2014 at 10:47 AM
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That's because everyone loaded up on gear.

Those lenses were sold out a lot over the two month sale. Now you have to let the market adjust again for a few months...



Apr 16, 2014 at 11:58 AM
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I was going to pull the trigger on one of the 16-35's on the B&S 3 days ago... until an 18-35 AF-S popped up for almost half the price so I snagged that instead. Sorry


Apr 16, 2014 at 01:33 PM
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james.d53 wrote:
Well, I shoot real estate photography and a lot of it. I am so paranoid about something happening that would shut me down. I use the D800, but have the Df as a back up if needed. I have a 24-70, but 35mm is about as far as I can push an interior image. I try to stay somewhere between 17 and 24. The 14-24 is a fantastic lens, but if anything happens to it, I am screwed until it comes back from Nikon repair. A $2000 investment is more than I want to pay for a backup lens.

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Hold off on purchasing a backup lens. Why not put some money in savings, and if something happens to your 14-24/2.8, then buy a replacement lens and have it shipped overnight or 2-day?

BTW...the 18-35 AF-S is a fine lens, especially considering the price (I own it in addition to the 14-24/2.8), but it does have a lot of barrel distortion at 18mm.



Apr 16, 2014 at 01:55 PM
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+1 for Hijazist. Look up the 18-35 James.


Apr 16, 2014 at 09:12 PM
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james.d53 wrote:
Has anyone out there had any luck with a Tokina 17-35mm f/4?

I'm looking for a back up lens for my 14-24mm. I shoot architectural photography and want to make sure that I have a back up for my 14-24mm. I used to have the 16-35mm f/4 Nikon, but don't want to pay that kind of money for something that might sit in the safe most of the time.

Any other suggestions?

I like my copy of the Tokina sharp enough for me..



Apr 16, 2014 at 11:49 PM
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ckcarr wrote:
That's because everyone loaded up on gear.

Those lenses were sold out a lot over the two month sale. Now you have to let the market adjust again for a few months...


You're right, however, I came back to my senses and withdrew the ad along with the D800E



Apr 18, 2014 at 06:36 PM
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p.2 #17 · p.2 #17 · Back up lens for 14-24mm f/2.8


Rent a Lens for 2 weeks... $260....I too shoot Real Estate.. and had to send my 14-24 in for service.. I had to shoot one day (2 shoots) with my 24-70 till the rental got here... My lens came back with 2 days to spare on rental time...

I did go back to the 2 shoots that I did with the 24-70 and take a few shots with the 14-24 that I "Just Knew" that I could have done better with the 14-24..(more for me then the clients.. these were amazing portfolio worthy homes). But after looking at them I never even processed them...

I mean you can make 24mm work.... the client will never know... just act as if nothing was wrong and compose you shots with what you have..



Apr 25, 2014 at 02:59 PM
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p.2 #18 · p.2 #18 · Back up lens for 14-24mm f/2.8


A really cheap, but perhaps less versatile option is the older Tokina 17mm f/3.5.

~Ted



Apr 25, 2014 at 03:13 PM
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p.2 #19 · p.2 #19 · Back up lens for 14-24mm f/2.8


Easy choice for me..18-35 AF-s


Apr 25, 2014 at 05:21 PM
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