Need opinion on 12-24mm lens

[look4cd]

Hi guys,

I'm thinking of getting a 12-24mm f/4 lens. Still undecided as to buy the nikon12-24mm f4 DX lens or just get the tokina 12-24mm f4. Of course the main factors is the price different between these 2 lenses. Other than the $$$ factors, what's the push factors to get the nikon lens.

Your opinion is very much appreciated.

BTW : I'm using a D200 with a 50mm 1.8 lens.

[conquer500]

what does your wallet tell u?

[look4cd]

Originally Posted by conquer500 what does your wallet tell u?

ready to spend la......Need to gather more opinion before committing.....

[ziploc]

In that case no issue liao, Nikon 12-24 it will be.

Btw, KRW has a very comprehensive comparison between the Nikon and the 3rd party lenses. You might want to take a look.

[look4cd]

Originally Posted by ziploc In that case no issue liao, Nikon 12-24 it will be. Btw, KRW has a very comprehensive comparison between the Nikon and the 3rd party lenses. You might want to take a look.

Thanks Bro!!!

[N-user]

Originally Posted by look4cd ready to spend la......Need to gather more opinion before committing

ya lar bro, if $$ no issue, get the N 12-24mm.... .... poor man like us using the kit lens for wide angle shot.... ..... now struggling to save for the 3rd party 12-24mm....

[longkangman]

Originally Posted by N-user ya lar bro, if $$ no issue, get the N 12-24mm.... .... poor man like us using the kit lens for wide angle shot.... ..... now struggling to save for the 3rd party 12-24mm....

I still using my 18-70mm leh.

[thedaniel]

If money is not the problem, then the Nikon 14-24 f2.8 is the only lens you have to get. No wide lens beat this one in terms of quality. You can use it even when you go full frame.

Money is a big problem to me and I'm using a 2nd hand 10-20 Sigma.

Enjoy.

[geraldkhoo]

I would wish that all my lenses were Nikkor lenses... but of course... $$$ is a factor in deciding what lens to buy. If $$$ is not a problem... go for all Nikkor lenses... I personally feel they are the best!

But like many of us... $$$ is a consideration... so for me... I decided to get the Tokina 12-24 f/4, and it is a great lens! I have not used the Nikkor 12-24 f/4, so I cannot compare, but from what I have in the Tokina, I have no regrets buying it.

[N-user]

Originally Posted by longkangman I still using my 18-70mm leh.

but you have a 200mm/f2.8???

[N-user]

Originally Posted by geraldkhoo I would wish that all my lenses were Nikkor lenses... but of course... $$$ is a factor in deciding what lens to buy. If $$$ is not a problem... go for all Nikkor lenses... I personally feel they are the best! But like many of us... $$$ is a consideration... so for me... I decided to get the Tokina 12-24 f/4, and it is a great lens! I have not used the Nikkor 12-24 f/4, so I cannot compare, but from what I have in the Tokina, I have no regrets buying it.

bro, you just give me the assurance.... was really afraid of going 3rd party but N is way out of budget.... ........ hmmm why so many of us here got problem in our pocket...

[look4cd]

Hi Bros,

Is not that $$$ is not a concern for me, just that I'd saved enough to get this lens la..... Not sure what type of improvement over tokina with extra $$$ that I'm paying if I were to buy the nikon lens. That's why need some "assurance" from you guys opinion....He He He....

regards

[KNIGHT ONG]

Originally Posted by N-user but you have a 200mm/f2.8???

AIS 200mmf/2 iirc ..

[KNIGHT ONG]

Originally Posted by look4cd Hi guys, I'm thinking of getting a 12-24mm f/4 lens. Still undecided as to buy the nikon12-24mm f4 DX lens or just get the tokina 12-24mm f4. Of course the main factors is the price different between these 2 lenses. Other than the $$$ factors, what's the push factors to get the nikon lens. Your opinion is very much appreciated. BTW : I'm using a D200 with a 50mm 1.8 lens.

Get Nikon 12-24mm ... else can consider getting the newest lens 14-24mm f/2.8

[geraldkhoo]

Originally Posted by N-user bro, you just give me the assurance.... was really afraid of going 3rd party but N is way out of budget.... ........ hmmm why so many of us here got problem in our pocket...

hehe... as a local movie says... money no enough... haha! I was also afraid to go 3rd party to start with, and a friend of mine kept saying to go for the Nikon lenses... and they are the best... but not with the pocket

So... after much reading up on reviews and looking at test shots that others have done... my very 1st 3rd party lens is the Tokina 12-24 f/4. I wouldn't just buy any 3rd party lens... just the ones which have been given great reviews... so today, I own one Tokina and one Tamron (the 17-50 f/2.8).

Here are some reviews and shots from the Tokina 12-24 that you can read up on...

Reviews:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/digi...comparison.htm
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/s...&cat=40&page=1

Photos:
http://www.pbase.com/cameras/tokina/at_x_124_af_pro_dx

[look4cd]

Originally Posted by KNIGHT ONG Get Nikon 12-24mm ... else can consider getting the newest lens 14-24mm f/2.8

Managed to get a used unit from a fellow CSers. I must say the condition is really perfect. the owner is a really nice guy too.

When 12-24mm f/4 compared to 14-24mm f/2.8, really bo beh chao..... The 14-24mm f/2.8 really at different league

[Henessy]

Of course la. One is about twice the price of the other.

[ed2005]

Originally Posted by look4cd Hi guys, I'm thinking of getting a 12-24mm f/4 lens. Still undecided as to buy the nikon12-24mm f4 DX lens or just get the tokina 12-24mm f4. Of course the main factors is the price different between these 2 lenses. Other than the $$$ factors, what's the push factors to get the nikon lens. Your opinion is very much appreciated. BTW : I'm using a D200 with a 50mm 1.8 lens.

I am also looking for one very wide zoom lens. But I think I will just wait a little longer to see how this creature looks like:

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[Leong23]

No budget problem, of course go for Nikon than Tokina.

Unless you are going into FF very soon, you may not want to invest the money into DX lenses, then you may want to consider Tokina.

[NMSS_2]

14-24 F2.8 G... no horse run! very sharp wide open, even on a canon.