Humm, well I haven't been to Iceland before so I don't really know what to expect in the landscape scheme of things. This is why I was considering renting this lens out for a couple of days (Which would cost £17 to do so)
From reviews it seems like it'll be better optically than the kit lens, which must be a bonus it that retrospect? Haven looked at some photos with this lens it seems like the results are pretty good, and it *may* be a good experience to use a WA so I know a little if I use on in the future.
Thanks for your input, it has got me questioning my options slightly. As you may realise I am a newbie to photography, so the chance to rent some out of the ordinary glass may be useful for learning?
Agreed. Personally, I think you can do just as well for a lot less money by going with a "third party" lens from Sigma or Tokina; possibly Tamron as well, but I have no experience with Tamron glass. Still, renting the Nikon 24-70 would tell you is you like the focal length well enough to buy the Sigma... I just recently got my first Sigma lens and I'm very, very impressed with the quality of the lens.It's that kit lens, yes. The website I'm looking to rent off doesn't have the Sigma 24 - 70mm, but the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8 G ED
This lens has got a lot of amazing reviews, and I think it should for £1,200!
Fifty quid for 6 days is a steal when you consider the experience and feedback you'll have gotten.It is a very good point about the wide angle - but when I can rent a prime lens and a WA for , it does seem like money well spent for the experience given!
Picking one lens to do it all is always tough... But, for a six day rental the Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 is a screaming deal at only £40. That's a LOT of focal-length flexibility and would be a good match for your D3200. Shooting at night would be the only thing this lens would not be very well suited for. At 18mm you can go reasonably wide and 200mm on the long end will get you in reasonably close. Again, it won't be a spectacular low-light performer with a max aperture of f/3.5 (without a tripod at least) but the VR should help with that.I would be renting the lens to use on the trip, unfortunately I am a student and will never have the money to buy any of these lenses. I will be using the D3200 as it's the only body I own.
What would you recommend out of those choices?
It's that kit lens, yes. The website I'm looking to rent off doesn't have the Sigma 24 - 70mm, but the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8 G ED
This lens has got a lot of amazing reviews, and I think it should for £1,200!
It is a very good point about the wide angle - but when I can rent a prime lens and a WA for £50 for 6 days, it does seem like money well spent for the experience given!
I understand the OP is set now, but want to add a little. I own a copy of the Sigma 12-24 and shoot it on Dx & Fx. On Fx it is a specialty lens, requiring refined compositional skills & not the most useful focal range for landscapes in my opinion.
However, on Dx (which is what the OP is talking) the lens has a very useful focal range for landscapes. Since 24mm on Dx serves as 35mm view, the lens can make a nice landscape lens.
The 12-24 is very contrasty, almost free of all distortions on Dx, and not very expensive is you purchase version I. In fact, I just saw a copy in excellent condition going for <$400--pretty good for a Dx& FX option IMO, particularly if you do not want to invest a lot into this focal range.
Best
JT
Which DX camera do you use this lens on Moony ? Do you have any photos you can post using this lens on your DX camera.
I have been interested in this lens for a while now because I like the fact that I can keep it if I go to FX later on. , but I have held off because I wasn't sure how well it would perform on my D7100.
DXO rated it well down from the Tokina 11-16. Best wide angle zooms for the D7100 - DxOMark
I have been almost tempted to buy the Tokina 11-16 a few times now, but didn't pull the trigger because I am hesitant to buy another dedicated DX lens.