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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Astrophotography and Milky Way | Lens Recommendations


Hi All,

This has probably been discussed many times already. I have been doing some general google-ing, but wanted to get your opinion on what lenses are the most suited for astrophotography and the milky way. I will probably eventually invest in a start-tracker, but currently just seeking suggestions for the generic 2--30 sec. frame. I shoot a 5D4, and understand that the bar is set by the Nikkor 12-24. The Canon 16-35 III is on my radar, however I am not just limiting myself to Canon. Especially, I understand that Sigma, Tokina and Rokinon also make excellent lenses when it comes to this regard.

PS: I am ideally looking for suggestions regarding anything < f2.8 and anything <21 mm. My thoughts are that I will probably get a 16-35 f4 IS (IS, cheaper, lighter, very sharp) for handheld/landscapes and use a 'night' lens specifically for astro/milky way. If this has already been discussed in depth here and the topic is redundant, if you could pls post the link on here that would be greatly appreciated!!

Regards, Ani.



Sep 17, 2018 at 10:54 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Astrophotography and Milky Way | Lens Recommendations


This should probably be in the Gear forum...

Here's the link to the thread you're looking for: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1559759



Sep 17, 2018 at 10:58 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Astrophotography and Milky Way | Lens Recommendations


Thank you @adittam !!! Knew I made a mistake!!


Sep 17, 2018 at 11:14 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Astrophotography and Milky Way | Lens Recommendations


1life1chance wrote:
Thank you @adittam@ !!! Knew I made a mistake!!


Didn't mean to sound critical, I know I've posted in the wrong forum more than once here!



Sep 17, 2018 at 11:17 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Astrophotography and Milky Way | Lens Recommendations


Haha no worries!! I think in the back of my mind I do take getting help for granted here... ("Hmm... Let me post anyway and see if anyone chimes in ... ")


Sep 17, 2018 at 11:34 PM





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