Recommend Wide angle zoom

buddy · 28th October 2004

hi all, currently using a 24mm lens on my f80. its a great lens with excellent build, and picture quality (flares easily though) but after my latest trip where i was juggling multiple lenses during changes, i am toying with the idea of getting a wide angle zoom that can give me some more flexibility in composition etc.

my current choices are the nikon 24-85g and the 28-105d... both of which have excellent reviews from most people, cost about the same used ($350~$400) and both of which have their plus points i.e. 24-85g has afs and a wider wide end, and 28-105 has a 1:2 macro mode (i dont have a macro lens). any comments are welcome!!

28th October 2004

The 28-105 is a great sharp lens that can be used for macro work. Take a look at my macro gallery - all of the shots were taken with this lens. As were all the model photos too. A very versatile lens that gives great sharp images. I leave it to ESPN to add the obvious conclusion

nemesis32 · 28th October 2004

Originally Posted by buddy

hi all, currently using a 24mm lens on my f80. its a great lens with excellent build, and picture quality (flares easily though) but after my latest trip where i was juggling multiple lenses during changes, i am toying with the idea of getting a wide angle zoom that can give me some more flexibility in composition etc.

my current choices are the nikon 24-85g and the 28-105d... both of which have excellent reviews from most people, cost about the same used ($350~$400) and both of which have their plus points i.e. 24-85g has afs and a wider wide end, and 28-105 has a 1:2 macro mode (i dont have a macro lens). any comments are welcome!!

Try getting the Tokina 19-35mm.... It's a beauty..and best of all affordable. I may be selling it to finance a new 12-24 fromNikon/Sigma/Tokina...

espn · 28th October 2004

AF-S 17-35 f/2.8

After this you don't need any more... heehee

Garion · 28th October 2004

Hi buddy, you forgot one important factor...what is your budget like?

buddy · 28th October 2004

Originally Posted by Garion

Hi buddy, you forgot one important factor...what is your budget like?

haha... i have a low budget. will be willing to spend up to 450 for this lens. i think the maximum i have ever spent on a lens is 350 bucks!

hi nemesis, thanks for your reply. i know third party lenses are cheaper but i really like the feel and build of a nikkor lens..

hi espn, i cant afford lenses like the 17-35 lah! was thinking about the 18-35 (i.e. poor cousin to the 17-35) for the longest time, but couldnt bring myself to pay 800+ for it.

ronkong · 28th October 2004

28-105 is a good lens. But thought the price is higher than 450?

espn · 28th October 2004

18-35's pretty decent being 1/3 the price of the 17-35. You won't regret having it.

But just a kind comment, if down the road you know you will upgrade further, seriously, save up and go for the best and avoid buy/sell, during the 'trade' you lose $.

efreedom2001 · 28th October 2004

Originally Posted by ronkong

28-105 is a good lens. But thought the price is higher than 450?

Yes, for the price, can't really complain about the 28-105D. Sharpness and contrast are ok. Except that in low light conditions, it hunts a fair bit with the F80. Also, it's not easy to MF with this lens.

I still have this lens and at one time, it was my only AF lens.

Second-hand prices are about $400 +/-, depending on condition.

popeye · 28th October 2004

try Tamron 24-135! Equally sharp, wider, longer, and have macro mode!

buddy · 3rd November 2004

Originally Posted by espn

18-35's pretty decent being 1/3 the price of the 17-35. You won't regret having it.

But just a kind comment, if down the road you know you will upgrade further, seriously, save up and go for the best and avoid buy/sell, during the 'trade' you lose $.

hi all, thanks for the kind advice.. this forum is great! much as i would like a 18-35, i decided to get the 24-85g bcos of budget and also because its a good travel lens. someone offered at $380 so i think i will take the plunge and get it. i guess macro would have to wait and i will just continue using my 6t

cheers!

nemesis32 · 3rd November 2004

Originally Posted by buddy

hi all, thanks for the kind advice.. this forum is great! much as i would like a 18-35, i decided to get the 24-85g bcos of budget and also because its a good travel lens. someone offered at $380 so i think i will take the plunge and get it. i guess macro would have to wait and i will just continue using my 6t cheers!

Buying a 24-85G lens is not going to solve your wide angle needs... If you are spending such amt, i rather you get the Tokina and SIgma 28-80. Much better built and quality as well as fixed f2.8 aperture.....One of the best is the Tokina 28-70 Pro II or Pro I....look for 2nd hand and you will see the different.

Being brand consious is one thing, buying something thats not good enuff becos it has the name or logo is worse...

chisiang · 3rd November 2004

I am that sort who will save up to get the best the market can offer, so you don't need to worry about upgrading in the future

And it will also clear whatever doubts you will have regarding your equipment, so you have no reason to blame your lense if the picture is not nice

and also knowing that you have the best the market can offer, you can shoot with more confident

buddy · 3rd November 2004

Originally Posted by chisiang

I am that sort who will save up to get the best the market can offer, so you don't need to worry about upgrading in the future

And it will also clear whatever doubts you will have regarding your equipment, so you have no reason to blame your lense if the picture is not nice and also knowing that you have the best the market can offer, you can shoot with more confident

thats certainly one way to look at it (actually this might be a pretty good thread topic).. but unfortunately i know i cant get the best gear in life... e.g. camera, lens, phone, hifi, car, watch, pen etc... unless i win major toto or something. plus i dont take photos for a living otherwise what u say makes perfect sense!!

bcoolboy · 3rd November 2004

Originally Posted by chisiang

I am that sort who will save up to get the best the market can offer, so you don't need to worry about upgrading in the future

And it will also clear whatever doubts you will have regarding your equipment, so you have no reason to blame your lense if the picture is not nice and also knowing that you have the best the market can offer, you can shoot with more confident

This can be applied to choosing a future wife as well!!!

cheers,
bcoolboy

chisiang · 3rd November 2004

Was at the HSBC Wakeboard World Cup last Sunday. Started taking photos with my VR 70-200 at the far end.

After a while, I realised that all the people around me was using Tamron, and Sigma, Tokina... So was pretty proud of my VR

Then I walked nearer to the grand stand... The nearer I got to the grand stand, so does the quality of the lenses used by the photographers there! And when I was beside the grand stand, my god!! There are no less than 8 (non-professional) photographers each with their VR 70-200!!!!

Hmmm.... talk about equipment giving you the level of confident.

28th October 2004	#1
buddy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Singapore, Central Posts: 626	Recommend Wide angle zoom hi all, currently using a 24mm lens on my f80. its a great lens with excellent build, and picture quality (flares easily though) but after my latest trip where i was juggling multiple lenses during changes, i am toying with the idea of getting a wide angle zoom that can give me some more flexibility in composition etc. my current choices are the nikon 24-85g and the 28-105d... both of which have excellent reviews from most people, cost about the same used ($350~$400) and both of which have their plus points i.e. 24-85g has afs and a wider wide end, and 28-105 has a 1:2 macro mode (i dont have a macro lens). any comments are welcome!!

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chisiang Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bt Panjang Posts: 1,238	Was at the HSBC Wakeboard World Cup last Sunday. Started taking photos with my VR 70-200 at the far end. After a while, I realised that all the people around me was using Tamron, and Sigma, Tokina... So was pretty proud of my VR Then I walked nearer to the grand stand... The nearer I got to the grand stand, so does the quality of the lenses used by the photographers there! And when I was beside the grand stand, my god!! There are no less than 8 (non-professional) photographers each with their VR 70-200!!!! Hmmm.... talk about equipment giving you the level of confident. __________________ [/spending][/BBB][/FUN]

28th October 2004	#2
Phildate Guests Posts: n/a	The 28-105 is a great sharp lens that can be used for macro work. Take a look at my macro gallery - all of the shots were taken with this lens. As were all the model photos too. A very versatile lens that gives great sharp images. I leave it to ESPN to add the obvious conclusion

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espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	AF-S 17-35 f/2.8 After this you don't need any more... heehee

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ronkong New Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sing Ga Po Posts: 41	28-105 is a good lens. But thought the price is higher than 450?

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popeye Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 503	try Tamron 24-135! Equally sharp, wider, longer, and have macro mode!