Any FX lens to recommend for D600?

[rain5533]

+1 on what Daredevil said about the 50mm. Go for the 1.8 G.

I own the 50mm 1.4 G. It's a superb lens, but if I have to start over, I will go for the 1.8. Cheaper and do its job.

I agree, don't forget the 50mm can be easily switch to DX mode and shot at 75mm focus length.

So far I love my 28mm f1.8G & 50mm f/1.8G at all. The rest pro lens I can put at side

If wide angle I would prefer the Tokina AF 17mm f3.5 ATX non Pro version & Walkabout for highly recommended on AF 28-200mm G lightweight and very compact design.

 

[ronniegogs]

How about the Tokina 16-28 f2.8 it has really good reviews and compared to the Nikon 14-24 it's half the price... Weather sealed and full metal ... I am considering this for a walkabout for the D600

 

[avsquare]

How about the Tokina 16-28 f2.8 it has really good reviews and compared to the Nikon 14-24 it's half the price... Weather sealed and full metal ... I am considering this for a walkabout for the D600

I did a test with the Tokina 16-28 f/2.8 at one of the shops, I have to say that the CA at f/2.8 is kind of terrible.

 

[ronniegogs]

I did a test with the Tokina 16-28 f/2.8 at one of the shops, I have to say that the CA at f/2.8 is kind of terrible.

Hmmm I haven't tried it yet but I will have to try it out before I decide then ... Thanks for your inputs

 

[Dfive]

Any of these are my picks

Zeiss ZF.2 21mm f/2.8
Zeiss ZF.2 25mm f/2.0
Zeiss ZF.2 35mm f/1.4
Zeiss ZF.2 50mm f/2.0 Makro Planar
Zeiss ZF.2 100mm f/2.0 Makro Planar

Nikon 24mm f/1.4 G AF-S ED
Nikon 28mm f/1.8 G AF-S
Nikon 35mm f/1.4 AF-S G
Nikon 85mm f/1.4G AF-S
Nikon 85mm PC-E Micro
Nikon 105 f/2.8 AF-S VR Micro
Nikon 135 f/2 AF-D DC
Nikon 200mm f/2.G AF-S VR
ALL Current Super-Telephoto lens (i.e. 300, 400, 600mm)

Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 AF-S ED
Nikon 16-35mm f/4 AF-S VR
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 AF-S VR II
Nikon 200-400 f/4 AF-S VR II

 

[wolfton]

Any of these are my picks

Zeiss ZF.2 21mm f/2.8
Zeiss ZF.2 25mm f/2.0
Zeiss ZF.2 35mm f/1.4
Zeiss ZF.2 50mm f/2.0 Makro Planar
Zeiss ZF.2 100mm f/2.0 Makro Planar

Nikon 24mm f/1.4 G AF-S ED
Nikon 28mm f/1.8 G AF-S
Nikon 35mm f/1.4 AF-S G
Nikon 85mm f/1.4G AF-S
Nikon 85mm PC-E Micro
Nikon 105 f/2.8 AF-S VR Micro
Nikon 135 f/2 AF-D DC
Nikon 200mm f/2.G AF-S VR
ALL Current Super-Telephoto lens (i.e. 300, 400, 600mm)

Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 AF-S ED
Nikon 16-35mm f/4 AF-S VR
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 AF-S VR II
Nikon 200-400 f/4 AF-S VR II

Those Zeiss lenses are excellent performers, provided you can handle MF. In today's digital world, I think at least 70% of shooters won't be able to manage them, and I belong to that group. Else the Zeiss 21mm will be a top choice for wide angle lens.

 

[daredevil123]

I did a test with the Tokina 16-28 f/2.8 at one of the shops, I have to say that the CA at f/2.8 is kind of terrible.

Funny thing is, when I tried it when first released, I find the CA extremely well controlled. hmmm :think:

 

[avsquare]

Funny thing is, when I tried it when first released, I find the CA extremely well controlled. hmmm :think:

Hmm, weird. I tried it I think around earlier this year, was comparing the 16-35L II, 17-40L and the Tokina 16-28 f/2.8 at Cathay Photo to see which one to buy.

When shot at f/2.8, there's quite some visible purple fringing (not so much of green, but really purple) around contrast transition areas. Visibility was probably 1px-2px when zoomed to 100%

Understand that different people have different tolerance levels, but to me the purple fringing was bad enough for me to abort the thought of buying it. :dunno:

 

[daredevil123]

Hmm, weird. I tried it I think around earlier this year, was comparing the 16-35L II, 17-40L and the Tokina 16-28 f/2.8 at Cathay Photo to see which one to buy.

When shot at f/2.8, there's quite some visible purple fringing (not so much of green, but really purple) around contrast transition areas. Visibility was probably 1px-2px when zoomed to 100%

Understand that different people have different tolerance levels, but to me the purple fringing was bad enough for me to abort the thought of buying it. :dunno:

I tested a copy from the first batch that my friend owns. No noticeable CA whatsoever at F2.8.. and this is shot at around 4pm with strong sun and very high contrast. Maybe the copy you tried is a bad copy?

I didn't buy it in the end because I went for 16-35VR because I use filters.

 

[rain5533]

I tested a copy from the first batch that my friend owns. No noticeable CA whatsoever at F2.8.. and this is shot at around 4pm with strong sun and very high contrast. Maybe the copy you tried is a bad copy?

Should be the Canon & Nikon both has different sensor & image output.

 

[daredevil123]

Should be the Canon & Nikon sensor are different?

Not too sure.. but you have a point because in the past lenses like Tamron 17-35 UWA performed very badly on Canon camera bodies but worked fine on Nikon bodies.

 

[rain5533]

Not too sure.. but you have a point because in the past lenses like Tamron 17-35 UWA performed very badly on Canon camera bodies but worked fine on Nikon bodies.

Maybe an just like sigma work fine AF on some body only.

 

[avsquare]

I tested a copy from the first batch that my friend owns. No noticeable CA whatsoever at F2.8.. and this is shot at around 4pm with strong sun and very high contrast. Maybe the copy you tried is a bad copy?

I didn't buy it in the end because I went for 16-35VR because I use filters.

Should be the Canon & Nikon both has different sensor & image output.

Not too sure.. but you have a point because in the past lenses like Tamron 17-35 UWA performed very badly on Canon camera bodies but worked fine on Nikon bodies.

I suppose it could have been a bad copy then. I was shooting inside the shop at Cathay Photo Peninsular - The shop isn't very bright per se, histogram shows most pixels are in the highlight or shadow region. The purple fringing generally showed at transitions like the shape of the light bulbs, the salesmen's hair edges and some of the boxes and their wording edges.

 

[daredevil123]

I suppose it could have been a bad copy then. I was shooting inside the shop at Cathay Photo Peninsular - The shop isn't very bright per se, histogram shows most pixels are in the highlight or shadow region. The purple fringing generally showed at transitions like the shape of the light bulbs, the salesmen's hair edges and some of the boxes and their wording edges.

actually, purple fringing happens most in harsh light like afternoon sun. but like what rain said, many 3rd party lenses do not work well on Canon bodies compared to the Nikon mount versions.

 

[avsquare]

actually, purple fringing happens most in harsh light like afternoon sun. but like what rain said, many 3rd party lenses do not work well on Canon bodies compared to the Nikon mount versions.

I see, that's interesting. Do you know why so? I suppose the optical formula and design of the 3rd party lens between the C and N mount are the same. Is it because Nikon's sensors have higher DR than Canon's and thus can handle the transitions better?

 

[koppite]

I didn't buy it in the end because I went for 16-35VR because I use filters.

I am looking at buying this lens too for the exact same reason.

Bro DD do you happen to know the market price of this lens in JB? Called up a shop and was quoted RM$4050...

 

[rain5533]

I am looking at buying this lens too for the exact same reason.

Bro DD do you happen to know the market price of this lens in JB? Called up a shop and was quoted RM$4050...

Mee too Angsana is selling around Rm3950.

 

[koppite]

Mee too Angsana is selling around Rm3950.

Thank u. Guess I have to make a day trip in soon. BnS here selling at $1.5k, not much diff from a brand new set.

 

[daredevil123]

I see, that's interesting. Do you know why so? I suppose the optical formula and design of the 3rd party lens between the C and N mount are the same. Is it because Nikon's sensors have higher DR than Canon's and thus can handle the transitions better?

I have no idea actually.

 

[daredevil123]

Mee too Angsana is selling around Rm3950.

I just got a copy at 4k last week. It was around 3900 around 1 year ago when RM was stronger.