Landscape and Travel Photography Lens
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DX format or not, it has nothing to do with DX being superior or not.fweddy said:
17-35 is still an amazing performer as compared to the 17-55 with that additional 20mm reach which isn't really a lot to me.
I'm more concerned on the glass performance as a whole, sharpness @ wide open (ie: f/2.8) across the zoom range and the consistent performance of the 17-35 which makes it well loved, especially when stepped down beyond f/5.6 it performs exceptionally well.
Colours, saturation and sharpness is very well controlled on the glass as well, it makes the glass a perfect design as compared to the 17-55, which was constructed to simulate the 28-70 on the DX format.
lol espn, i thought u are the buying king. ive seen around this forum hahaha
That aside, so the 17-35'sa much better buy than the 17-55? yeah i tink ive read the ED class is much better and aperture consistency is better too. i dont see why the 28-70?? for that price i'd much rather get a 14mm f2.8? btw, advice me on a price for the 14mm f2.8, 17-35 and
12-24?
Thanks bro
That aside, so the 17-35'sa much better buy than the 17-55? yeah i tink ive read the ED class is much better and aperture consistency is better too. i dont see why the 28-70?? for that price i'd much rather get a 14mm f2.8? btw, advice me on a price for the 14mm f2.8, 17-35 and
12-24?
Thanks bro
King Tiger
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fweddy said:
Hi Fweddy
There have been discussion about 12-24mm DX lense on earlier thread and have been debate till death.
Just to share with you, 12-24mm DX lense is not only an excellent Landscape Lense, it is also useful in
outdoor street photograhpy in tight, crowded and narrow areas.
Photo taken with D70s/12-24mm DX last weekend. (Pardon the dust in image)
An focal length comparison, in case you need to know.
King Tiger
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Photo taken with D2H/17-55mm DX.:bheart:
Is the image real enough ?
Is the image real enough ?
fweddy,
If you are more ineterested in landscape for your trip, Nikon 12-24 is an excellent lens.
It is sharp, excellent contrast, good color and best of all image field is truly flat. Excellent wide angle coverage.
This is important if you have building in your composition. Plenty in Europe.
18-200 VR barrel distortion very serious at wider end. Some say VR is good for low light. But my opinion, take photo when there is good light.
Nikon 17-55 is also good as an addition incase you might want a longer reach. But really hard to find a good copy of this lens. Anyway you already have 18-70 so you don't really need 17-55.
Well above comments basis I assume your are using digital SLR.
Have a nice trip.
Regards,
If you are more ineterested in landscape for your trip, Nikon 12-24 is an excellent lens.
It is sharp, excellent contrast, good color and best of all image field is truly flat. Excellent wide angle coverage.
This is important if you have building in your composition. Plenty in Europe.
18-200 VR barrel distortion very serious at wider end. Some say VR is good for low light. But my opinion, take photo when there is good light.
Nikon 17-55 is also good as an addition incase you might want a longer reach. But really hard to find a good copy of this lens. Anyway you already have 18-70 so you don't really need 17-55.
Well above comments basis I assume your are using digital SLR.
Have a nice trip.
Regards,
King Tiger
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Photo taken with D2H/10.5mm Fsheye in 1st Klose Outing.
Photo taken inside KLCC.
Photo taken inside KLCC.
fweddy,
If you are more ineterested in landscape for your trip, Nikon 12-24 is an excellent lens.
It is sharp, excellent contrast, good color and best of all, image field is truly flat. Good wide angle coverage.
This is important if you have buildings in your composition. Plenty in Europe.
18-200 VR barrel distortion very serious at wider end. Some say VR is good for low light. But my opinion, take photo when there is good light.
Nikon 17-55 is also good as an addition in case you might want a longer reach. But really hard to find a good copy of this lens. Anyway you already have 18-70 so you don't really need 17-55.
Well above comments basis I assume your are using digital SLR.
Have a nice trip.
Regards,
If you are more ineterested in landscape for your trip, Nikon 12-24 is an excellent lens.
It is sharp, excellent contrast, good color and best of all, image field is truly flat. Good wide angle coverage.
This is important if you have buildings in your composition. Plenty in Europe.
18-200 VR barrel distortion very serious at wider end. Some say VR is good for low light. But my opinion, take photo when there is good light.
Nikon 17-55 is also good as an addition in case you might want a longer reach. But really hard to find a good copy of this lens. Anyway you already have 18-70 so you don't really need 17-55.
Well above comments basis I assume your are using digital SLR.
Have a nice trip.
Regards,
You have to determine how much weight you wanna carry. You present lens is more than enough to produce good images.. 
Since you already have the 18-70, take a look at those favorite pics of yours.. At which focal length is it normally at?
If you find youself using 18mm more of the time, 12-24mm will be a good investment.
If you find using 70mm most of the time, either stick to the 18-70 or buy a 17-55mm.
Remember not to let weight tire you out during the trip and no mood to take pics..
Since you already have the 18-70, take a look at those favorite pics of yours.. At which focal length is it normally at?
If you find youself using 18mm more of the time, 12-24mm will be a good investment.
If you find using 70mm most of the time, either stick to the 18-70 or buy a 17-55mm.
Remember not to let weight tire you out during the trip and no mood to take pics..
ltma
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If I have to bring only one lens, my choice is AFS 17-35mm f/2.8D. Many times I found that I do not need the extra mm for zooming, just get closer. This has been my work horse for travelling with family and for street shooting. This lens will work well with digital or film/slide. If you already have 18-70mm or 18-55mm lens, they will be ok too. I have never tried the 18-200mm lens, but in the past my 24-85mm lens did the job for most of my travel photography while shooting slides.
Enjoy your travel
Rgds
Enjoy your travel
Rgds
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