Which lenses for real estate and landscape?

ryanwphoto

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HI everyone! I hardly ever post on here anymore because I switched to Sony mirrorless full frame from Nikon DX, I didn't have much luck with Sony so now I am going back to Nikon but in FX form. I do a lot of landscape work and am considering Real Estate photography as another income source. I can't decide which lenses will be best for both applications.
-Nikon 18-35 G
-Nikon 16-35 f4 VR
-Tokina 16-28 2.8
I know the tokina has a bulbous like front element and would not accept filters so for landscape that might not be a good option, but the reason I am considering it is because apparently the Nikon 16-35 has bad distortion??
What do you guys find works good for you (landscape or real estate) and what are some other options I haven't considered?
Thanks!

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singlerosa_RIP

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Nikon 14-24 2.8. Awesome for landscape or architecture. But like the Tokina, it does not accept filters unless you buy an expensive aftermarket adapter.
 

nzswift

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I bought the 16-35 for exactly the reason (real estate photography). The distortion is not a problem... Import into LR6 click on "straighten" and all is good...
 

RocketCowboy

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I bought the 16-35 for exactly the reason (real estate photography). The distortion is not a problem... Import into LR6 click on "straighten" and all is good...

Agreed, I haven't found the distortion from the 16-35 as anything that can't be easily handled in post.


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ryanwphoto

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I'm going to pick up a used (I have to check it out first) D600, with grip, 50mm 1.4G, 60mm 2.8 macro and nikon 24-50mm.
I plan on possibly upgrading in the future to the d800 or d810, this is just to get me going for now. Unless I find I really like it.

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ryanwphoto

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Alright so I got the D600 setup and I picked up a brand new Nikon 18-35 G lens for $669 CAN before tax. They had the old D version price on the lens and regular price was $849. The cheapest I could find online in Canada was $799. I think I got a deal.

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rocketman122

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doing landscapes real eastate, you stop down. get the 18-35G and youll be very happy. if you need wide aperture zoom for other shots, consider the tamron 15-30vc. bests the nikon 14-24. 1mm less on the short end and 6 on the long and VC to boot. filter adapter will cost $150 or so. personally landscapes I never go wider than 20mm and RE,the standard thats preferred by pros for years is 24mm

Prepare to be impressed: Tamron 15-30 F2.8 vs. Nikon 14-24 F2.8: Digital Photography Review
https://photographylife.com/reviews/tamron-15-30mm-f2-8
 

aroy

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No matter how wide a lens you have, some interiors cannot be photographed in a single shot.

I have a 16-85 which is excellent for indoor shots. As far as distortion goes, most RAW processing software have distortion rectification for most of current lenses. I use Nikon Capture NX-D for RAW processing and that comes with geometric as well as vignetting correction for practically all current Nikon lenses.

I suggest that you also learn how to stitch images. I used to work for a building construction firm and had to take a lot of interior shots with my 5MP cell phone. Stitching was the only way out. Try shots with 30%-40% overlap both horizontal as well as vertical. I use Microsoft ICE which gives excellent results. There are plenty of other free as well as commercial software.
 

ryanwphoto

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No matter how wide a lens you have, some interiors cannot be photographed in a single shot.

I have a 16-85 which is excellent for indoor shots. As far as distortion goes, most RAW processing software have distortion rectification for most of current lenses. I use Nikon Capture NX-D for RAW processing and that comes with geometric as well as vignetting correction for practically all current Nikon lenses.

I suggest that you also learn how to stitch images. I used to work for a building construction firm and had to take a lot of interior shots with my 5MP cell phone. Stitching was the only way out. Try shots with 30%-40% overlap both horizontal as well as vertical. I use Microsoft ICE which gives excellent results. There are plenty of other free as well as commercial software.
Yes, I've stitched Panoramas and interior shots before. The wider I can go in camera the better for me.
Isn't the 16-85mm a DX lens?

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Alright so I got the D600 setup and I picked up a brand new Nikon 18-35 G lens for $669 CAN before tax. They had the old D version price on the lens and regular price was $849. The cheapest I could find online in Canada was $799. I think I got a deal.

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The 18-35G is far better than the D version of this lens. ;) Good choice!
 
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