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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BackdoorArts" data-source="post: 226441" data-attributes="member: 9240">I'm assuming this was shot at 18mm and wide open (f/3.5), right?  Not knowing where this was shot or how much post processing was done, I can't see anything here that says you "need" a brighter lens unless you're looking to eliminate star trails.  If you want to do a lot of this and also stay in the DX format, my take would be that instead of investing in the 24mm Rokinon I would look to spend a little more and grab the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8.  It will keep you as wide as you are now, while adding some flexibility with the zoom.  They're hard to come by right now in the Nikon mount, but the going price on Canon is $799 and I expect you could find one at around $850-900 if you look hard.  it's a 50% jump in price over the Rokinon, but I suspect it's a better buy in the long run.</blockquote>