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Archive 2009 · Lenses

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Currently I have D90, Nikon 35 1.8 AFS, Sigma 70-200 2.8, and Tamron 90mm macro lenses. I'm planning to go to Bali next month and been thinking of getting tokina 12-24.
I'll be shooting family pictures and the island surrounding, etc. Do you think I need the WA lens?

Oct 26, 2009 at 09:56 PM

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p.1 #2 · Lenses

Yes, get the wide angle. I find that sometimes the 35mm 1.8 DX is just not wide enough, so if you get the WA lens you'll have a nice kit from wide angle to telephoto. If you get the Tokina get the older version because it cost about $100 less then the newer version with the built in motor (which the D90 does not need).

Oct 26, 2009 at 10:37 PM

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Based on what you have listed I would look at the Tamron 17-50mm 2.8. I think that range would be more useful. But go to a local camera store and try both a 12-24 and a 17-50 on your D90. This will give you a better feel for the focal lengths you may prefer on the wide end.

Dave

Oct 26, 2009 at 11:15 PM

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p.1 #4 · Lenses

Newer version is sharper and less flare and CA prone though from what has been reviewed.

Oct 26, 2009 at 11:21 PM

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p.1 #5 · Lenses

Yes you need wide angle, for landscapes and inside temple complexes.

You could go for the Nikon 16-85, an ideal FL while traveling.

Oct 27, 2009 at 08:00 AM

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p.1 #6 · Lenses

az-dave wrote:
Based on what you have listed I would look at the Tamron 17-50mm 2.8. I think that range would be more useful. But go to a local camera store and try both a 12-24 and a 17-50 on your D90. This will give you a better feel for the focal lengths you may prefer on the wide end.

Dave

+1

Oct 27, 2009 at 04:04 PM

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I disagree on the 17-50 but do agree on trying both. It really comes down to whether you have a problem with changing lenses more often. The 17-50 overlaps on the 35mm f1.8 - longer than that he can use the tamron or the sigma, shorter than 35mm the 17mm works. the 12-24 + the 50 f1.8 would give him a wider range with less overlap.

Oct 27, 2009 at 08:31 PM

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p.1 #8 · Lenses

Thanks for the responses. I'll check 12-24 and 17-50.

Oct 29, 2009 at 03:17 PM

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p.1 #9 · Lenses

Also remember to check the 16-85, because it's a great lens and you might really like it.

Oct 29, 2009 at 06:36 PM

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p.1 #10 · Lenses

12-24 abd the 16-85 would make an excellent combo to round out your kit.

Roman

Oct 29, 2009 at 07:33 PM

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p.1 #11 · Lenses

i decided to purchase the 12-24 from fellow FMer. Thanks, All.

Nov 02, 2009 at 04:39 PM

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p.1 #12 · Lenses

Before you make any decision, I suggest you to review the photos took by the these WA lens , download their original size and review.

Tokina 12-24 + D90
http://english.sellpower.net/modules/flickrorg/dlsr_index.php?id=2&dc_model=1&iso1=0&iso2=0&len_id=171&exposure1=0&exposure2=0&shutter1=0&shutter2=0&num_focal_mm=0&num_focal_mm2=&B1=Query

Tokina 11-16 + D90
http://english.sellpower.net/modules/flickrorg/dlsr_index.php?id=2&dc_model=1&iso1=0&iso2=0&len_id=85&exposure1=0&exposure2=0&shutter1=0&shutter2=0&num_focal_mm=0&num_focal_mm2=&B1=Query

and you can consider the other wide angle lenses, they are also good, and more wide.

Tamron 10-24mm + D90
http://english.sellpower.net/modules/flickrorg/dlsr_index.php?id=2&dc_model=1&iso1=0&iso2=0&len_id=30&exposure1=0&exposure2=0&shutter1=0&shutter2=0&num_focal_mm=0&num_focal_mm2=&B1=Query

Sigma 10-20mm + D90
http://english.sellpower.net/modules/flickrorg/dlsr_index.php?id=2&dc_model=1&iso1=0&iso2=0&len_id=65&exposure1=0&exposure2=0&shutter1=0&shutter2=0&num_focal_mm=0&num_focal_mm2=&B1=Query

Nov 03, 2009 at 02:36 AM

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p.1 #13 · Lenses

Thanks. That's a cool website.

Nov 03, 2009 at 04:23 PM

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p.1 #14 · Lenses

I can tell you that it is a very good idea to have wide angle, at least ~25mm 35mm equivalent focal length. I had a 17-50 Tamron 2.8 on my d90 when I went to Israel and the wide proved invaluable. in fact it was the only lens I shot with except for a few night shots with a 50 f/1.8. Get something wide, you won't regret it.

Nov 03, 2009 at 05:21 PM


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