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brada wrote:
good point regarding the Tokina vs the Rokinon…
Would you suggest putting the 11-16 or the FX version, 16-28, on the d800?
The primary use is the f/2.8 for stars at night when I am in NM for 9 days.
There are other times that I get away from city lights and would like to shoot the night sky.
Hey Brad,
One word of caution... sometimes too much advice is like too many chefs in the kitchen...
Your original thought, was perfect. A great upgrade all around. And since your focus is on landscape, when someone doesn't really shoot landscapes is giving you advice, also take that then with a grain of salt.
I have shot landscapes with the D800 and the 16-35mm for years, a totally awesome combination, and as you said an easy way to use ND's, and also polarizers which are a stable for landscape photography. Myself, I had added the 14mm Samyang and loved it. A perfect little lens, well worth the money, and way better than any Tokina.
I did exchange my 14mm Samyang for the Nikon 14-24mm last year. For as good as the Samyang is, there is no doubt as to how great the 14-24mm is. But it comes at a hefty price too. So I now have both the 16-35mm and the 14-24mm, and I use them both, they both have their purposes, but I do use the 16-35mm a little more than the 14-24mm. And if I had to have just one, I would still just have the 16-35mm, and I would get the 14mm Samyang again.
I hope that helps. I know my voice is just one among many here, but I do believe your initial thoughts were correct, so stay with it. As nice as the D7100 is, it is no where in the league of the D800.
Jim
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