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p.1 #1 · Wide angle lens

Im looking for a good all purpose lens that has some wide angle capabilities. Ive been looking at the Nikkor 24-120mm VR, but there is a lot of mixed reviews. I shoot a Nikon D70, and mostly do landscapes, city scapes, and I will shoot the occasional wedding. Any suggestions?

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p.1 #2 · Wide angle lens

How much are you looking to spend?

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p.1 #3 · Wide angle lens

About $500-$700

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p.1 #5 · Wide angle lens

I like my 24-85... although I wish it was a constant 2.8.

Of course, the 24-120 isn't a 2.8... but it does have VR.

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p.1 #6 · Wide angle lens

Ive looked at the 24-85, that does have a macro function does it not? Does the VR work that well. I here that the image sharpness is only adequate.

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p.1 #7 · Wide angle lens

I don't know. Some people tell me the pictures I get with that lens are nothing short of delicious.

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p.1 #8 · Wide angle lens

Also think about the fact that there is the 1.5x crop factor so a 24mm lens isnt really all that "wide" on a d70.

I have the cheapo kit lens (18-70) and I love it to death but I am left wishing for wider.

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p.1 #9 · Wide angle lens

Doug : YES they look delicious

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p.1 #10 · Wide angle lens

Those images do look great. Was that with the 24-85? or the 24-120?

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p.1 #11 · Wide angle lens

BrettGordon wrote:
Those images do look great. Was that with the 24-85? or the 24-120?

That is the 24-85, 2.8-4.

You can focus close, or go macro for a little closer.

It's really not a bad little lens. Here is a shot at 2.8 ISO 1000 at 24mm:

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p.1 #12 · Wide angle lens

In your price range you can pick from the following three;

Sigma 12-24 @$699.00
Tokina 12-24 @ $499.00
Sigma 10-20 @ $499.00

Any of these would compliment the list of lenses you already have.

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p.1 #13 · Wide angle lens

I second Scott's recommendation of the 24-85. I have the G version which doesn't have macro capability, plus it's f/3.5. However, it's about 300 bux after rebates and does an amazingly good job.

But, if you're wanting wide, I love my 12-24 Nikkor. You can do some really neat stuff at 12mm

All of the lenses that DGC1 listed are great as well.

Jack

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p.1 #14 · Wide angle lens

BrettGordon wrote:
Im looking for a good all purpose lens that has some wide angle capabilities. Ive been looking at the Nikkor 24-120mm VR, but there is a lot of mixed reviews. I shoot a Nikon D70, and mostly do landscapes, city scapes, and I will shoot the occasional wedding. Any suggestions?

You already have a fine all purpose lens in the 18-70. I have the 24-85 and it's great ................ but not wide enough for landscaptes.

If you want to go wider than 18 you should look at the following:
sigma 15-30: on my "to try" list
Tokina 17 (I just bought one and am looking forward to checking it out)
Sigma/Tokina 12-24
Nikon 17-35:

JohnG

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p.1 #15 · Wide angle lens

Those are all good suggestions. I like my 18-70 DX, but I wouldnt mind something a little faster. How about the Sigma lenses, has anyone had any luck with them?

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p.1 #16 · Wide angle lens

BrettGordon wrote:
Im looking for a good all purpose lens that has some wide angle capabilities. Ive been looking at the Nikkor 24-120mm VR, but there is a lot of mixed reviews. I shoot a Nikon D70, and mostly do landscapes, city scapes, and I will shoot the occasional wedding. Any suggestions?

The best all purpose lens "WITH "a wide angle capability and versatile zoom range would probably be the 18-70 DX. If you can afford the 17-55 it should offer slightly better IQ with faster apertures but it`s a bit short on reach..
You have to know that 24mm (36 mm on Nikon bodies) at the low end just isn`t wide enough period.
If you choose a lens that starts at 24mm then you should also consider something like a Tokina 12-24 for the wide end..
John

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p.1 #17 · Wide angle lens

What's wrong with the kit lens?

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p.1 #18 · Wide angle lens

For wide, I'd go with the 12-24mm f/4 from Tokina. Constant f/4 aperature and has the quality of the $1000 nikon 12-24mm. For a wide-zoom, I'd go with the kit lens(18-70mm), hands down, and skip the 24-120.

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p.1 #19 · Wide angle lens

I've got the 24-120 and I've been very happy. The range and VR are hard to beat.

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p.1 #20 · Wide angle lens

Another vote for the Tokina 12-24 f4 and the kit lens 18-70...

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p.1 #21 · Wide angle lens

The 24 really will be a 36mm so it's not too wide. My vote is for the Tokina 12-24mm for around $480.00. Solid lens that takes great photos.

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p.1 #22 · Wide angle lens

Looks like i'll have to try out that Tokina12-24. Thanks for all the suggestions!

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Nov 30, 2005 at 02:55 AM

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p.1 #23 · Wide angle lens

I say, Nikon 12-24. Here is why

effie

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p.1 #24 · Wide angle lens

ecidi wrote:
I say, Nikon 12-24. Here is why

effie

Effie

GREAT reds in that pic!!!!!

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Can you give some details on the post-processing of the that pic.

FWIW: One of the very few things I didn't like about my D70 was how reds looked. Never did get anything as good as that pic of yours.

Regards
JohnG

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p.1 #25 · Wide angle lens

another one

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