It's always that way,Pat.I was going for the 12-24mm myself,but the Tokina came along first.Who da thunk LOL.Thanks Joe... It is close to your 11-16Hey, it makes my deck look Huge!! I snapped a few quick shots at work in the plant.. just to see the effect.. I will d/l and post when I get home.. I do have some learning to day but that is the fun part...
Ironic, I have been watching craigslist for a while and the day it arrives, 2 others pop on CL. one like yours and a Tamron.. No remorse though, mine was cheaper and new!!
Pat in NH
Have a Tokina 12-24 on its way!
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Thanks Joe... It is close to your 11-16
In my area people who sell photographic equipment on craiglist have a highly inflated sense of value. I more often than not see used lens advertised at more than what a new one costs.
RockyNH_RIP
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I hear you on that... and if you are selling, they want you to take half what you were asking..
Pat in NH
RockyNH_RIP
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Lookin good! Congrats on the new gear
Thanks Joe... I will be having some fun with it... My kit is pretty well complete, searching for one more item...
Pat in NH
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Ok, here are some more from today... Just playing so dont expect to start buying frames!!
Plant at12mm, 24mm and a machine panel at 12mm
Again, in the plant, 12mm & 24mm
Greely park.. both at 12mm
Greely, 12mm and 25 mm from same spot
A Nashua Church -- 12mm
couple more of the church, 12mm
None of the above were corrected for distortion..
This house was, 1st is corrected, 2nd is untouched image again at 12mm
Anyway, having fun, pleased with my purchase, now to learn to really use it!
Pat in NH
Plant at12mm, 24mm and a machine panel at 12mm
Again, in the plant, 12mm & 24mm
Greely park.. both at 12mm
Greely, 12mm and 25 mm from same spot
A Nashua Church -- 12mm
couple more of the church, 12mm
None of the above were corrected for distortion..
This house was, 1st is corrected, 2nd is untouched image again at 12mm
Anyway, having fun, pleased with my purchase, now to learn to really use it!
Pat in NH
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RockyNH_RIP
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Here are a few more samples...
These were taken last night....
Tower at Manchester Airport, tower and parking structure
Terminal & ramp to parking...
House in Nashua...
Church in Merrimack (today)
Close up of 2 churches in Merrimack Today
So far, I am liking the lens alot... It is a keeper. Sharpness is quite good
as I can even see rain drops splashing in the pictures above. I am glad that I got
it, quite pleased with the deal and look forward to it having a prominant place in
my kit!!
Pat in NH
These were taken last night....
Tower at Manchester Airport, tower and parking structure
Terminal & ramp to parking...
House in Nashua...
Church in Merrimack (today)
Close up of 2 churches in Merrimack Today
So far, I am liking the lens alot... It is a keeper. Sharpness is quite good
as I can even see rain drops splashing in the pictures above. I am glad that I got
it, quite pleased with the deal and look forward to it having a prominant place in
my kit!!
Pat in NH
RockyNH_RIP
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It is actually a fairly small regional airport. We are not that far from Boston but so much easier to get in and out of!!
It is actually New Englands 4th largest airport, serving 4 million people per year.Pat in NH
It is actually a fairly small regional airport. We are not that far from Boston but so much easier to get in and out of!!
Pat in NH
No vehicles on the terminal access road is indeed a rarity for any regional airport!
Just this week I listed a couple of Nikon lenses on Craigslist for reasonable prices-never sold there before-and that's exactly what happened. I received offers for less than I could get by trading them in.
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30 minutes later it was packed as picking were picking up returning fliers (which is why I was there!)
Pat in NH
I've been told there are people who concentrate on craiglist with ridiculous offers for purposes of reselling on eBay and make money at it. Somebody always wants to get rid of something at any price.
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Yesterday I carried the 18-105 and today I was back to the Tokina.... Lousy weather so the photos are not the brightest. I am really liking the lens!!
The lens is doing what I want, and doing it well... It is a keeper for me!
Pat in NH
The lens is doing what I want, and doing it well... It is a keeper for me!
Pat in NH
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It is actually a fairly small regional airport. We are not that far from Boston but so much easier to get in and out of!!
Pat in NH
And a very nice airport, as well. When I fly to visit my M-I-L in Meredith, I now always fly into Manchester. Best of all, no Logan traffic!!
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Thanks Riverside, I am enjoying it very much! Still learning what works and what does'nt
Pat in NH
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Glad that you like it Whiskey.. It is so easy to get in and out of.. and quite a few flights. Where do you fly out of?
Pat in NH
Bringing up an old thread....
~Pat
I'm considering making a purchase of this lens from Craigslist.
I've contacted the seller and he has agreed to reduce his asking price from $300 to $275.
For Sale Tokina 12-24 DX lens for Nikon
I was wondering if this would be a wise purchase decision?
How do you like it so far since you have had the chance to get more familiar with it?
I'm also interested in the Tokina 11-16mm and can't decide which lens would be better for general UW shooting.
Judging from my current collection of lens, which one should I get?
Any suggestions/advice from you and/or other members will be greatly appreciated!
~Pat
I'm considering making a purchase of this lens from Craigslist.
I've contacted the seller and he has agreed to reduce his asking price from $300 to $275.
For Sale Tokina 12-24 DX lens for Nikon
I was wondering if this would be a wise purchase decision?
How do you like it so far since you have had the chance to get more familiar with it?
I'm also interested in the Tokina 11-16mm and can't decide which lens would be better for general UW shooting.
Judging from my current collection of lens, which one should I get?
Any suggestions/advice from you and/or other members will be greatly appreciated!
RockyNH_RIP
Senior Member
Bringing up an old thread....
~Pat
I'm considering making a purchase of this lens from Craigslist.
I've contacted the seller and he has agreed to reduce his asking price from $300 to $275.
For Sale Tokina 12-24 DX lens for Nikon
I was wondering if this would be a wise purchase decision?
How do you like it so far since you have had the chance to get more familiar with it?
I'm also interested in the Tokina 11-16mm and can't decide which lens would be better for general UW shooting.
Judging from my current collection of lens, which one should I get?
Any suggestions/advice from you and/or other members will be greatly appreciated!
Howdy... I assume you have looked through the thread a but.. and have seen some of my photos with it..
Lets see if I can cover it all...
Wise Purchase?? To me yes!! Looking at the ad, it looks just like mine. I paid 300 new for mine off ebay but that has been while back... used only once or twice, in as new... 275 seems fair.. Obviously take your camera and try it.. It should focus fine on your 7000 but if you have another camera (I have a 5100) it may only be in manual focus.
Ted got his first, and turned me on to the 12-24. (I bought mine from the same guy he did) What about the 11-16?? That is what I really wanted but also could not afford it. This was affordable to me and the quality of images has met with both mine and Ted's need. Reviews will likely give a nod to the 11-16 but for me, this meets my needs and more..
Couple thoughts beyond image... I loose a mm (11-12) but gain on the other end (24-16) so to me it is actually a little more versatile due to the increased range, (my opinion).
I like it, it is very good general UW for my needs... No regrets... if they were both the same price, I would have gone 11-16 but I do not see enough gain for the price difference For ME
Understand, you need to google wide angle and learn abit about HOW to use these lens... things can be different as to your composition!!
(fun once you learn!)Good Luck!
Pat in NH