Which wide angle lens for the D300

[lunas]

errr maybe not many can afford??? :dunno:

But Canon has a 10-22mm lens...

 

[kenkoh]

Get the Sigma 10-20mm or the Nikkor 12-24mm. Both have very good reviews. I have the Nikkor 12-24mm. If you get the Nikkor, you won't have any regrets. Thom Hogan has the Sigma 10-20mm. If I had to do it again, I might go with the Sigma. Then again, I may regret it

 

[YSLee]

Tokina 11-16/2.8. The Tokina's main weakness is compensated by the D300 CA correction engine.

 

[banyantree]

WOW - I'm still confused at the various recommendations.

The Sigma 10-20mm (S$800 at Lords) is half the price of the Nikon 12-24 f/4g (S$1500 at Lords)
Would i notice the difference between the lenses? I would prefer to spend more money as an investment and if the lens is noticeably different.
Would the Nikon 12-24 f/2.8G be a good investment? I know this is primarily for full frame however is it worth buying now as I would possibly upgrade to full frame in 1-2 years. Would I notice the difference on my D300 or would this be a waste of money.

 

[lsisaxon]

Would i notice the difference between the lenses?

Yes, the most obvious is the Sigma is wider. ;p As for image quality, you might be able to notice a more obvious difference at the image corners when blown to 100%. Then again, it's not a fair comparison because the focal lengths are not the same.

 

[tkbonz]

WOW - I'm still confused at the various recommendations.

The Sigma 10-20mm (S$800 at Lords) is half the price of the Nikon 12-24 f/4g (S$1500 at Lords)
Would i notice the difference between the lenses? I would prefer to spend more money as an investment and if the lens is noticeably different.
Would the Nikon 12-24 f/2.8G be a good investment? I know this is primarily for full frame however is it worth buying now as I would possibly upgrade to full frame in 1-2 years. Would I notice the difference on my D300 or would this be a waste of money.

Hey, do take note that the nikon 12-24 is only for DX format. Some examples of full frame wide angles are the 17-35, 18-35 and the new 14-24.

 

[psychobiologist]

Hey, do take note that the nikon 12-24 is only for DX format. Some examples of full frame wide angles are the 17-35, 18-35 and the new 14-24.

he probably had a typo from 14 to 12.

 

[blackdrakes]

Don't forget that sigma lenses tend to peel in our climate.

 

[skyline1088]

errr maybe not many can afford??? :dunno:

wahahaha..cannot be la. lol. nikon no money?! haha ...no money how can they give out D3s and D300s for nikon international photo competitions?? hahaha

 

[lsisaxon]

wahahaha..cannot be la. lol. nikon no money?! haha ...no money how can they give out D3s and D300s for nikon international photo competitions?? hahaha

Not Nikon no money.. He meant Nikon scared we no money.. ;p

 

[-ReignOfComputer-]

got budget: 14-24. why? becos can use for FF next time if u upgrade.

no budget: 12-24 Sigma. why? becos can use for FF next time if u upgrade.

Good advice.Not intending to go FF soon?Then get the excellent 11-16 f2.8 Tokina