I will be traveling to Norway to hopefully see the Northern Lights in November. I am thinking of buying the Nikon D5100 and need advice on lenses. I need a wide angle lens with a large aperture f2.8 or wider.
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G: Not a wide angle lens, but for the price ($200) you really cannot beat it for speed (f1.8), weight, and sharpness. I have much more expensive lenses but the 35mm lives on my camera body at least 50% of the time.
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N8TE - Thanks for the advice. I will look into the AF-S (especially the 70-300 VR) but it's good to know my old lens is still an option.
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I think that it's a great lens, but more well suited for a full frame camera. If you goal is wide angle photography I would suggest that you go with something wider, such as the Nikon 12-24... http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-12-24mm-AF-S-Nikkor-Zoom/dp/B000092M1T/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1390416530&sr=8-2&keywords=nikon+10+24 ... Good luck, I hope that helps! Don't forget to also grab a slim Polarizer which will help you get dramatic blue skies.
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Yes its ideal for landscapes because of its wide angle and moderate distortion the f/ 2.8 aperture is good for low light but if you want everything in the foreground and background sharp you'll want to stop it down. If thats the case youll need a tripod so you can shoot at a low ISO and keep ur noise minimal. Also cheaper lenses can do this, you are mostly paying for the 2.8 aperture with this lens. Also if you want to shoot the moon you might wana zoom in so there are other good options.
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I have the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 and I used it on my D90. I purchased a D700 and it works great at 15mm and 16mm. Anything less there is vignetting. Incredible sharp lens, at least my copy.
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I've had both IS and non IS, I have found that for the price this is a very handy lens to have. It works great outside, and as long as you have a semblance of a half way steady hand then not having the IS won't be a problem. Some of the issues you might encounter with this lens is when it comes to shooting in lower light situations, for example trying to take pictures inside especially at night if the room is not heavily lit. In that case the IS would help but that would only take you so far. Part of that is due to the lens speed. I found that if you take more pictures and try to stay aware of light you should do just fine. I love that this lens has the wide angle and the ability to super zoom. This has become my main travel lens, because of its versatility. For the price you can't beat it, I think its like $199 and just starting off as a new photographer its a good start. Yes there are better lenses out there BUT you will pay a Lot more for them as well.
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I think that it's a great lens, but more well suited for a full frame camera. If you goal is wide angle photography I would suggest that you go with something wider, such as the Nikon 12-24... Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras ... Good luck, I hope that helps! Don't forget to also grab a slim Polarizer which will help you get dramatic blue skies.
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I don't have enough information yet....what other lenses do you own, and what camera would you be shooting with? Are you the main photographer? Are you bringing lights or at least a high(er) powered flash unit? This is a great lens for macro use, but with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 this cannot be considered a fast lens at all. While a 50mm lens is fantastic for shooting in a more photojournalistic style, you will probably want something a little longer for portraits (especially if you're using a full-frame digital or film camera). Please respond with what camera(s) you'll be using and what other lenses you own and I'll give you more detail
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My recommendation is Tokina 11-16mm (sharpest UWA lens)+ 18-55mm + 70-200mm f/4 IS for most of traveling and hiking in the mountain, kit lens is actually very good and light. If you are in vacation you also need fast prime for indoor activity like 50mm f/1.8 and dedicated flash like 430EX or bigger. If you only need to bring 1 lens, get 18-200mm IS, very useful and acceptable sharpness in whole range compared to any third party superzoom lenses.
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This lens is equivalent to Nikon's 55mm f 1.8 lens. It is considered a "Normal" lens meaning it 'sees' like the human eye. While it can used in daylight and low light it is NOT a wide angle lens. If wide angle is what you are interested in use the 10 mm N series Nikkor lens or one of the zoom lenses such as the 10 mm to 30 mm zoom or the 10 mm to 100 mm zoom, which is my preference.
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This is by far the best wide angle lens I have ever used. It is incredible as to what you can capture with this lens. I have a D80 and use this lens for group shots of the grandkids, gorgeous views of the water and woods across from my home, wildlife, etc. You will not be dissapointed with this lens. It is well worth the money spent on it.
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Did you ever get a lens? I'm making the same decision now. If so, what did you buy? Are you happy with your decision? Is there anything else you would add that would help me make a decision. Thanks!
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Yes, just make sure to buy the Nikon lens mount. You won't regret buying this lens, very versitile, amazing photos and a great price too.
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I would suggest a Nikkor lens. I have heard Signa are good. As long as you buy a DX lens it should work.
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I used this lens to take some full moon snow covered landscape photos and found the 16mm limit a little short to get a good image of the moon included (at 16mm moon is less than .2mm on sensor). But I did get some very good landscape images under only moonlight. It is a really good lens, great glass in the one I have and a good value. However it really is a full time wide angle lens. I do want to do star trails with it, expect good results based on what I have used it for in the past. It's -7F tonight so that wont be happening soon...
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If you are already committed to the Nikon brand, then this 60mm Micro-Nikkor is an excellent choice. If your Nikon has a DX sensor like the 5100, 5200, 3100, and so on, then this lens will frame up as if it were 90mm, which is a bonus. 90mm is an excellent length for portraiture and with the Nano coating and the ED glass you will have breathtaking results and because it's a macro lens you could even move in and take photos of precious little hands and feet as well. Good luck!
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This is great for low-light pictures. However, you've to take them for a far distance. For me, the best is the Nikon 24mm f/2.8. It gives you a wide angle and also great pictures in low-light environments. Hope this helps you. =)