Question for FX nikon users!

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hark said:
I don't recall seeing this image previously unless I missed it somewhere. Makes me want to ask if you're holding out on us, Jake! ;) Nice example of how LR's lens correction works. :cool:
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You didn't see this one, you saw the one taken with my 15mm that I preferred to it...

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480sparky said:
And how much of the image do you lose?
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It depends on the lens and the level of correction. With the Sigma 15mm Fisheye I lose a bunch because it de-fishes it. With the 16-35mm you can see - not much at all. For the particularly finicky you can do it all manually and then ship it into Photoshop to smart fill the new empty areas rather than cropping. Or send it into Photoshop and use Camera RAW as a smart filter and do the same (or free transform it).
 
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Eduard said:
Hey Bill I have a Rokinon 14mm/2.8 and a Sigma 12-24. Since I bought the Sigma, my Rokinon has been not used. I'll send you a PM as I was planning to list it when I return from vacation after Thanksgiving.
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Ed, is that Sig 12-24 a full frame lens or is it DX and you still use it on FX?
 
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Bill16 said:
Having just bought my first FX camera, the D700, some of my lens choices on my lens need list need to be altered. What lenses can you recommend that are inexpensive or down right cheap to cover the wide angle nitch? I have a Nikkor AF 28mm f/1.8 D lens, but that is about it. So I can sure use some advice!

I appreciate any ideas offered. :)
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Congrats on you D700 Bill.

I used to own a Nikon 20-35mm f2.8D and used it for a while as my wide angle lens. Can't complain about the built since it was solid. However it was not that sharp although for landscape purposes, you normally stop down to f8, which makes the lens sharp at that aperture.

I would suggest a used 18-35mm FX lens. Just shop around and should fit the "bill" as funds becomes more available.
 
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Bill16 said:
I sorta like this one too my friend! It's sorta appealing to me!:)

I'm guessing my Rokinon 14mm will produce similar looking shots. :)
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BackdoorHippie said:
Just "sorta" Bill?! ;)
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I'm gonna say no it won't produce similar looking shots. Isn't the Rokinon 14mm a rectilinear lens while Jake's is a fisheye? Bill should be able to create similar looking results when post processing though, yes, by adding distortion?

Bill, I may be wrong, but the rectilinear lens (the Rokinon 14mm) shouldn't bubble out parallel lines the way Jake's 15mm fisheye does. Jake, is this correct?
 
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Bill, attached is a shot from my Nikon 14mm f/2.8 lens. See how the lines are straight? Jake's lens will add curvature to the lines. The good news is with some post processing software, you should be able to add curvature to lines in your photographs when shooting with the Rokinon 14mm if you wish to do so. ;)
 

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hark said:
I'm gonna say no it won't produce similar looking shots. Isn't the Rokinon 14mm a rectilinear lens while Jake's is a fisheye? Bill should be able to create similar looking results when post processing though, yes, by adding distortion?

Bill, I may be wrong, but the rectilinear lens (the Rokinon 14mm) shouldn't bubble out parallel lines the way Jake's 15mm fisheye does. Jake, is this correct?
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I'm not familiar with the Rokinon 14mm, but for all intents and purposes, if it carries a "fisheye" label then expect pincushion, if it says rectilinear then expect straight(er) lines. That doesn't mean you can't make a fisheye look rectilinear in post, or make a 14mm look fisheyed.
 
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hark said:
I'm gonna say no it won't produce similar looking shots. Isn't the Rokinon 14mm a rectilinear lens while Jake's is a fisheye? Bill should be able to create similar looking results when post processing though, yes, by adding distortion?

Bill, I may be wrong, but the rectilinear lens (the Rokinon 14mm) shouldn't bubble out parallel lines the way Jake's 15mm fisheye does. Jake, is this correct?
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The Rokinon 14mm is a rectilinear, but it creates a lot of compound distortion.
 
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I quickly thumbed through the thread, but did not have enough time for every post, so I apologize if this lens has been mentioned. The Tamron 20-40mm f/2.7-3.5 lens is an excellent choice, particularly if you are careful with $$. @ 20mm it has less geometric distortions than the Nikkor 20mm 2.8d. In fact distortions are well controlled through out the range & the lens is very sharp. There are 2 models, both are optically identical. My first copy was decentered, so I returned it and hunted, patiently, for another one-so glad I did. I got a like new copy which is sharp everywhere on my D700, with some of best distortion control I've seen @ these popular focal lengths. Good Luck jt
 
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Now that Bill received his D700, the long wait for it is finally over! :)

He's been waiting to hear from me on my Nikon 20mm f/2.8 AF-D lens. So without further ado, here are some photos from it and also photos showing its condition.

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In all honesty, I don't think the lens has been used more than a dozen times, and I bought it new from B&H in March 1999. It is a US lens and the serial number starts with 'US'. It never had a front filter because I was under the impression it couldn't accept one. While looking at Nikon's web site, it says the lens accepts front screw on filters. I don't know why I was under the impression it couldn't take one. None-the-less, the front glass is flawless.

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I have NOT done auto tuning of this lens on my camera. All of the images in this thread are SOOC jpegs that were only resized for the forum. Otherwise no other photo editing has been done.

Below is a shot taken at f/2.8. I focused on the scorpion.

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Another shot at f/2.8 (scorpion) to show its shallow DOF when working close up.

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And the shot below is taken at f/8 to show the lens' sharpness. The spots in the sky are seagulls. Again, all of the images are SOOC except for resizing.

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Bill, I will PM you the price--and it will be a little less than the price you mentioned. Please take your time on deciding as I won't do anything with the lens until I hear back from you. ;)
 
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