recommendation for wide angle lens??

lhjz · 29th April 2003

i own a Dynax5xi, thinking of getting a wide angle lens
anyone any recommendations?
anyone tried Tokina b4?
1.ATX 17 AF Pro (17mm f3.5)
2.ATX 235 AF Pro (20-35mm f2.8)
3.AF 193 (19-35mm f3.5-4.5)
or other brands like sigma??

surfer18 · 1st May 2003

The ATX235 & AF 193 are both very good. Just remember to stops down a little. If i were to choose the AF193 is a better one.

I would also recommend the original Minolta 20mm F2.8 Prime lens. This is the best 20mm wide angle I have use. Avoid the Minolta 20-35mm F3.5 zoom. Do not produre good photos. A second hand Minolta AF 20mm F2.8 cost about $600. I have bought one used at a good price of $400. So thats all depends on conditions.

Regards,
Michael

lhjz · 1st May 2003

oh thx...
any idea abt the price of the ATX235 and AF193 in SIN??
or u know anyone willing to part with it?

29th April 2003	#1
lhjz Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: homeless Posts: 886	recommendation for wide angle lens?? i own a Dynax5xi, thinking of getting a wide angle lens anyone any recommendations? anyone tried Tokina b4? 1.ATX 17 AF Pro (17mm f3.5) 2.ATX 235 AF Pro (20-35mm f2.8) 3.AF 193 (19-35mm f3.5-4.5) or other brands like sigma??

1st May 2003	#2
surfer18 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 266	The ATX235 & AF 193 are both very good. Just remember to stops down a little. If i were to choose the AF193 is a better one. I would also recommend the original Minolta 20mm F2.8 Prime lens. This is the best 20mm wide angle I have use. Avoid the Minolta 20-35mm F3.5 zoom. Do not produre good photos. A second hand Minolta AF 20mm F2.8 cost about $600. I have bought one used at a good price of $400. So thats all depends on conditions. Regards, Michael