Wide Ange Lens Advice

[kopp]

Hi

I am using the Nikon D800. Currently with the old Sigma 15-30 D- EX IF. Not used all the time, but thinking of moving to either the Tokina AT-16-28 -F2.8 - or Tamron 15-30 F2.8. Question is, would I notice a marked improvement in overall picture quality, rarely use filters, so not a major issue.

Use for scenic views, indoor work & as a walk about lens in town.

Thanks for your comments

Tony

 

[fotoph]

yes you would

 

[Westmill]

Hi

I am using the Nikon D800. Currently with the old Sigma 15-30 D- EX IF. Not used all the time, but thinking of moving to either the Tokina AT-16-28 -F2.8 - or Tamron 15-30 F2.8. Question is, would I notice a marked improvement in overall picture quality, rarely use filters, so not a major issue.

Use for scenic views, indoor work & as a walk about lens in town.

Thanks for your comments

Tony

The Tammy 15-30 is the current king in this range at this moment in time !

Thought about it myself, but I have decided to stay with primes for now. The Nikon 20mm F1.8 is a great lens. You then have the option to use the 1.2 crop mode which then also gives you a first class 24mm. Then I have the 35mm F1.8 which is just about the sharpest lens I have ever come across bar none. Use this with 1.2 crop and I also get a 42mm. If you then add the 60mm macro you get 60 and 72mm

 

[kopp]

Thank you both for taking the time to reply. Reading the reports, & with your comments & from other sources, I guess the Tammy is the way to.

Thank to you both for taking the time to respond.

ATB

Tony

 

[larrywilson]

I have the Tokina 16-28 and it is a really good lens. Best value for the money. I replaced my Nikon 16-35 with the Tokina.

Larry

 

[kopp]

Hi Larry,

Thanks Larry that is one I had not thought of, along with the Sigma 12-24, I understand it may be not too good at 12mm, but overall it seems to have some good reviews. Any thoughts on the Sigma for anybody?

Many thanks

Tony

 

[Reaper]

I'm using the Tamron 15-30 on my D750 and this lens is a must have. I'm glad I bought it over the Nikon 14-24.

 

[kopp]

Hi Reaper,

That seems to be the general view, however, the Sigma12-24 look interesting, any thoughts?

Thanks for your reply & info

ATB

Tony