Trying to decide between this and the Signa 10-20mm f/4.5-6 for interior wide angle architectural shots. Which do you recommend? Nikon D5300 camera.
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I love the 3.5 it does a great job with just natural light. But if you're using plenty of flash light the 4.5-6 will work just fine. I don't own the 4.5 so I can not say if the quality of glass is as good as the 3.5 lens.
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This lens is for Cameras with APC sensor, not intended for full frame 35mm sensor cameras. Not sure what the D5300 is. Make sure you buy the Nikon configuration too. I love my lens. Super wide with minimal distortion. Very little Fish Eye distortion which works for Architecture photos.
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I have had no experience indoors. I use it for real estate pictures, outside. Its a great little lens for my work.
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I have to respectfully disagree with the recommendation for a 16-85mm VR. I have that lens, use it with my D90 and it's great for outdoor situations. Indoors, the 16-85mm is fine if you are using a flash. I can see using the 16-85mm for some interior church shots, but most of wedding shots are going to be of people. things, little details like bouquets, etc. You will want a lens that can handle low-light and can isolate a subject well (subject in focus - remaining areas blurry). You should check out primes. Fast zooms are nice, but they will defintiley set you back a lot of money. Look into these lenses: 1. Nikkor 50mm 1.8 - The poor man's lens for low light, decent bokeh, depth of field interestingness. $100 Everyone should have at least one fast lens and since this one is cheap, it's a good place to start. 2. Sigma 30mm 1.4 More money, but since it's wider than the above lens, a little more versatile, especially with DX sensor. $300 or more 3. Nikkor 85mm 1.8 - Like the 50mm but is more telephoto, so this is good if you are standing far from your subject but want to fill the frame with your subject. Good for concerts, theater, etc. 5. Nikkor 85mm 1.4 - This is a money-making lens for pro wedding photographers and portrait photographers. People fall in love with and worship this lens. Do a web search and you'll find out why. Very, very pricey. $1K but worth it. One thing about primes is that there is a definite learning curve to using them - especially at the wider apertures since the depth of field is SO narrow. You have to really work on learning to use them to maximize the number of keepers you have. BUT, these fast lenses help you to examine more work more critically, to look at your composition, technique, etc in ways that your kit lens never will :) Good luck with your photography!
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Thanks Conway, I was so happy to see your post it gave me the push to order the Nikon D700 today from B&H.; This is my first full frame camera and I just wanted to make sure that I was making the right decision. I was mostly leaning toward the Nikon but had to consider the Mark 2. Thanks again for your help.
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I have looked at Snapshot's review and D5300 wins here: Low Noise at High ISO 1,284 (vs 1,385 D3300) | Great image quality 84.0 (vs 82.0 D3300) | Full HD 1080p @ 60fps (Both) | Great color depth 24.2 bits (vs 24.3 bits D3300) $497 vs $396(D3300 Advantages:Lower Noise / Larger viewfinder (0.55x vs 0.51x) / Longer battery life (700 vs 500 shots) / better maximum light sensitivity (12,800 vs 6,400 ISO) / LESS startup delay (400 vs 500ms) / Lighter (430g vs 555g) / Thinner (3" vs 3.1") Cheaper @ $396 vs $497LyubakaVideo is on YouTube and Instagram
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The 15mm wide angle is nice, but I had image quality issue with my copy of this lens. I don't think it's worth the money. I just recently bought the Canon 10-24mm lens and am much happier with it as a wide angle choice. Don't get sucked in by the fact that it's got a nice general purpose range. Its quality just doesn't match its cost.
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Oh, I'll add this:"Great for indoor" yeah that's matketing lingo for "this lens has a big, fast maximum aperture of f2."All lenses are mostly "good for outdoors/broad daylight". But faster max apertures can suck in more light than others which is particularly useful A) if you want amazing bokeh and shallow depth of field (B) you're inside and have horrid light and the extra 2-3 stops will get you the shot.
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I purchased the Nikon Brand VR 18-55mm DX f: 3.5-5.6 AF-S lens, used, last year for my Nikon D-90, and it is a happy combination. I am very pleased with the usefulness of the 18-55mm, expecially for the low price, I paid in the range of $125. It is actually on the camera at this moment. I am pleased that all of my "old" Nikon lens work with the D-90, although they, of course, lack vibration reduction. I have an Epson Stylus Photo 1400 printer capable of 13x19 prints and this lens is just fine in resolution for my use. OH!!! the lower priced Nikon d-40 does not operate in automatic mode with the older lens, so be watchful as your question implies, not all Nikons have the same capabilities. I purchased the Nikon Brand VR 18-55mm DX f: 3.5-5.6 AF-S lens, used, last year for my Nikon D-90, and it is a happy combination. I am very pleased with the usefulness of the 18-55mm, expecially for the low price, I paid in the range of $125. It is actually on the camera at this moment. I am pleased that all of my "old" Nikon lens work with the D-90, although they, of course, lack vibration reduction. I have an Epson Stylus Photo 1400 printer capable of 13x19 prints and this lens is just fine in resolution for my use. OH!!! the lower priced Nikon d-40 does not operate in automatic... » Read More I purchased the Nikon Brand VR 18-55mm DX f: 3.5-5.6 AF-S lens, used, last year for my Nikon D-90, and it is a happy combination. I am very pleased with the usefulness of the 18-55mm, expecially for the low price, I paid in the range of $125. It is actually on the camera at this moment. I am pleased that all of my "old" Nikon lens work with the D-90, although they, of course, lack vibration reduction. I have an Epson Stylus Photo 1400 printer capable of 13x19 prints and this lens is just fine in resolution for my use. OH!!! the lower priced Nikon d-40 does not operate in automatic mode with the older lens, so be watchful as your question implies, not all Nikons have the same capabilities. « Show Less
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I am thinking about purchasing the t1i...I am in the Real Estate business and have very little photography experience. I will be shooting mainly indoors/condos 10x10 rooms with 9ft ceilings..lots of white and minimal light narrow hallways, mirrors, direct sun on balconys. tile floors. granite counter tops stainless steel appliances, usually dark wood furniture etc...which lens for this type of setting...will be posting on websites and sending direct to clients.
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I have the DA 35/2.4. It is an amazing piece of glass for its price point. The 50/1.8 will give you tighter shots (better for portraits) with a better depth of field at f/1.8 (greater separation of your subject from the surrounding environment) and it will perform much better in low light situations thanks to the large aperture, leading to fewer noisy/blurry images.
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The f/stop values (3.5-4.5G) mean that it would be best to use this lens with flash to get optimal performance. Stopped down to 18 mm will give you enough of a wide angle to capture a larger room, however you might want to purchase one of the Nikon Speedlight flash units so you can bounce the light off the ceiling to get a more uniformly lit image, especially in larger rooms./= I mainly take portraits of people indoors without flash and I use the AF-S 35 mm f/1.4G for this.
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I have a Nikon D5300 with a AF-S 18-300 DX. Works great with moderate lighting and above. AF still works and is a great cost effective way to add extra reach. It softens the picture a little bit with large prints. So far it's been a great little gadget.
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The Image Quality of this lens is phenomenal. My Key Points that makes this lens Better than the 28-300:-Razor Sharp-Compact/light weight-1.8/f aperture for indoor photography-Having it a prime isn't as versatile, but creates a creative atmosphere for you to be challenged. -Good for Group shots, as well as portraits-Did I mention it has a GOLD RING on it? :D-Little distortion, but what do you expect from anything under 35mm-It is my to-go travel lens because I am most likely going to take scenic pictures and not birds-Shallow depth of field and the bokeh is awesome! with little natural Vignetting, I think it is a bit pleasing. The Image Quality of this lens is phenomenal. My Key Points that makes this lens Better than the 28-300:-Razor Sharp-Compact/light weight-1.8/f aperture for indoor photography-Having it a prime isn't as versatile, but creates a creative atmosphere for you to be challenged. -Good for Group shots, as well as portraits-Did I mention it has a GOLD RING on it? :D-Little distortion, but what do you expect from anything under 35mm-It is my to-go travel lens because I am most likely going to take scenic pictures and not birds-Shallow depth of... » Read More The Image Quality of this lens is phenomenal. My Key Points that makes this lens Better than the 28-300:-Razor Sharp-Compact/light weight-1.8/f aperture for indoor photography-Having it a prime isn't as versatile, but creates a creative atmosphere for you to be challenged. -Good for Group shots, as well as portraits-Did I mention it has a GOLD RING on it? :D-Little distortion, but what do you expect from anything under 35mm-It is my to-go travel lens because I am most likely going to take scenic pictures and not birds-Shallow depth of field and the bokeh is awesome! with little natural Vignetting, I think it is a bit pleasing. « Show Less
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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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This isn't a wide angle lens. If you want to take daylight shots at a wide angle, your best bet is the kit lens (the 10-30mm) all the way bumped out, or looking for a lens with a focal length of less than 10mm (as printed on the Nikon 1 lens). I've read that the kit lens is very good for outdoor, daylight photography like this (however I'm no expert)This lens is "fast" (f/1.8) compared to other Nikon 1 lenses, and is useful for taking photos in lower light conditions, and situations where you want a blurred background (subject oriented shots, like portraits).
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Hi Firsuit, While the 14-24 is an excellent landscape lens for a camera with an FX sensor, your D5200 will add a 1.6 multiplier due to the DX sensor. Because of that, you will end up losing a lot of the wide angle ability. I would recommend the Nikon 10-24mm as an alternative. I use that lens on a D7000 and have taken some really good photos with it. Not to mention it is cheaper. If you ever get a camera with an FX sensor, then by all means, grab the 14-24mm or even the 16-35mm. Both good lenses (I use them both). Alan
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As you are probably aware, the 12-24mm f4DX is equivalent to an 18-36mm in 35mm. I would consider anything over 20mm (35mm equivalent) to be a little long for regular house sized rooms but would be fine for larger spaces. I think you would find the 10-24mm Dx Nikkor a little more versatile - unfortunately, for a lot more money. I would also consider one of the Tokina DX ultrawides if you can find one. They are excellent optically, even if a little less robust mechanically, and are usually about half the cost of the Nikkors