john*thomas
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If I was using it to shoot concerts I would probably want the f2.8 as noted and it seems to not be a whole lot more expensive. I was mostly noting that Tokina makes a very nice wide angle lens.
Ultra wide on a D7100
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If I was using it to shoot concerts I would probably want the f2.8 as noted and it seems to not be a whole lot more expensive. I was mostly noting that Tokina makes a very nice wide angle lens.
On DX, 18mm really isn't quite wide enough although on FX, it is nice. 18mm on FX is considered a wide angle lens so for a comparable length on DX, you want one of the ultra wide angle zooms. Sorry I don't have any suggestions as I've never used one on DX.
If it's for landscape/architecture, the majority of wide shots can be accomplished by stitching. That has become ridiculously easy these days.
It doesn't work for everything and certainly not for shots that involve movement but for all the rest, I mostly use a 50mm to 135mm these days and get wider scapes than would I use a 14mm one-shot.
It doesn't work for everything and certainly not for shots that involve movement but for all the rest, I mostly use a 50mm to 135mm these days and get wider scapes than would I use a 14mm one-shot.
I would like to borrow one but the only photographers I know well either shoot Canon or don't own an ultra wide unfortunately.
As for stitching photos together I've tried it and you're right it's not difficult but I don't feel it suits my way of working. I also imagine you won't get that same perspective that an ultra wide can give you.
For anyone else who has a similar choice to make I found this video interesting for considering the 3rd party options, just ignore the 2 canon lenses at the start, first 3rd party lens review starts at 5:40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRSyTOosOcc This is just one mans opinion and I wouldn't base my decision on it alone but I found it a helpful starting point. His channel also has more in depth reviews of each lens which are informative if you can get past his slightly odd way of talking.
Tokina 11-16mm is still my favourite as it possibly has better IQ than the sigma 10-20mm but I think I would be happy with either.
As for stitching photos together I've tried it and you're right it's not difficult but I don't feel it suits my way of working. I also imagine you won't get that same perspective that an ultra wide can give you.
For anyone else who has a similar choice to make I found this video interesting for considering the 3rd party options, just ignore the 2 canon lenses at the start, first 3rd party lens review starts at 5:40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRSyTOosOcc This is just one mans opinion and I wouldn't base my decision on it alone but I found it a helpful starting point. His channel also has more in depth reviews of each lens which are informative if you can get past his slightly odd way of talking.
Tokina 11-16mm is still my favourite as it possibly has better IQ than the sigma 10-20mm but I think I would be happy with either.
salukfan111
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I might look into that as it sounds interesting. Too bad no ones make a slick 10mm prime for us DX guys
Danno_RIP
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@salukfan111 A buddy of mine loaned me his Rokinon... I REALLY enjoyed shooting with it and it worked great on my D7200. I really enjoyed using it for sunrises from my home and kinda hated giving it back.
Danno_RIP
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Here is a sunrise i took with the loaner Rokinon 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS Lens for Nikon F Mount 10MAF-N
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salukfan111
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There is no fisheye effect at all on this correct?
Well this is after all an ultra wide but if you want a good idea of the barrel distortion you need to test on a different subject.
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Danno_RIP
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There is some distortion in the corners. You can see it in the Trees on the edges, but to me it was not objectionable. The only thing I did in post processing was include the setting for the lens in LR. Here are a few others. All post in LR.
I've had a Tamron 17-50 f2.8 on my D7100 for just over a year or so. This new Tokina 11-16mm is just what I was looking for.
That one is a rectilinear lens. You may notice some stretching along the sides of the image but that is due to it being so wide. A fisheye lens is constructed differently although you can do some post processing to create a fisheye effect (it has more distortion). And then there is yet another lens...the circular fisheye which has the circle effect (which can also be simulated during post processing).
Danno_RIP
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Thank you Cindy. I was not sure how to answer that.
salukfan111
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My interest is officially peaked.
salukfan111
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I did some research and will be getting one of these when I visit Roberts on the way to shoot the azaleas at Taylor University mid June.
salukfan111
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I couldn't wait. I took some star pics in the neighborhood (50 miles SW of Chicago not dark skies by any means). These aren't even close to ERRT. My D500 works different shooting stars than my D7100. I'm having to shoot Manual Auto ISO and use exposure compensation. I'm still working on using D500 for astro. Nothing is painted it is ambient light. I used 30 seconds with 10mm and still have star trails (I need to work on that as well).
salukfan111
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This was as 4ish am with enough ambient light to where I couldn't see any stars. I intentionally over exposed it with a high iso and reduced the exposure. The 10mm Roko seems ok. Now that I've got the new camera figured out for night shooting, I need to find somewhere dark.
salukfan111
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Here are a couple more. The neighbors lights are killing me.
10mm Tokina
20mm f1.8
10mm Tokina
20mm f1.8