10-24mm or 12-24mm nikon

[fatBozZ]

Which one shoould i get ?
i cant convince myself to pay more yet i cant get wider
eg. 10-24 is cheaper than 12-24
why pay more but i only get 12mm widest ??
Seeking for expert's advice

Thanks

 

[Francis247]

Which one shoould i get ?
i cant convince myself to pay more yet i cant get wider
eg. 10-24 is cheaper than 12-24
why pay more but i only get 12mm widest ??
Seeking for expert's advice

Thanks

There are quite a few differences.

1. Aperture
The Nikon 10-24mm is varying aperture (f3.5 - f4.5) while the 12-24 is constant aperture (f4).

2. Built
The 10-24mm is Made in China while the 12-24mm is made in Japan.

Really depending on your needs.

If you need the extra 2mm wider, then 10-24mm is the way to go.

 

[coolthought]

Quote from kenrockwell. (remember to read with a tablespoon of salt)

Compared to the 12-24mm which it replaces, the 10-24mm is more cheaply built. The 12-24mm was built to semi-pro standards, but this new 10-24mm feels more dinky

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/10-24mm.htm
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/1224.htm

 

[giantcanopy]

i got the 12-24mm when there was no 10-24. But if i am a first time buyer for a UWA, it would be the 10-24mm. that extra bit of wideness can be pretty dramatic, and the reviews regarding IQ has been positive.

Ryan