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Nikon Wide Lens Question

Phil Bates

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If you had to choose a Nikon prime that is wider than the 17-35, but not as extreme as the Peling fisheye, and without fisheye distortion, what lens(es) would you recommend? I believe there is a 10mm, 14mm and 16mm. How is the 14?

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Phil

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Tokina 11-16 is really nice. I was quite surprised. I can pull a still for you if you like.
 
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Phil,

If it has to be Nikon, I'd get 14-24mm f/2.8.

If it has to be prime, I would choose Master Prime 14mm.

What I would not choose is Nikon wide angle prime.
 
Gorgeous, Steve. When did you get the Tokina? Any more details you might want to share? Me want.
 
I just got the Tokina and it is a very cool lens, very sharp. I have only shot some snap shots with it so far but I can tell it is going to be a very useful lens.
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Pawel Achtel said:
Phil,

If it has to be Nikon, I'd get 14-24mm f/2.8.

If it has to be prime, I would choose Master Prime 14mm.

What I would not choose is Nikon wide angle prime.
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Pawel, how would you know? You wouldn't shoot with still lenses on a Red would you?:biggrin:

I'm totally kidding! I had to reference that long thread about cine lenses. Couldn't resist. :innocent:

I know some have compared the Tokina very favorably to the Nikon 12-24. As always, it will require testing and comparison with the lens on your Red to make sure the lens in question is a good one. For the money, I think this lens is superb.
 
Douglas Underdahl said:
Gorgeous, Steve. When did you get the Tokina? Any more details you might want to share? Me want.
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Just recently. I think it's worth checking out for sure as it adds an affordable, true wide for the Red. Distortion is minimal, even at 11 or 12mm. Any that is there could probably be corrected relatively easy. Very sharp, accurate color. Good solid lens. I took those shots in 60mph winds on Martha's Vineyard recently. Tail end of a storm.
 
stevesherrick said:
I know some have compared the Tokina very favorably to the Nikon 12-24.
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It may compare to Nikon 12-24mm f/4, but it certainly does not compare to the 14-24mm f/2.8 that I recommended. Chalk and cheese. :bleh:
 
Pawel Achtel said:
It may compare to Nikon 12-24mm f/4, but it certainly does not compare to the 14-24mm f/2.8 that I recommended. Chalk and cheese. :bleh:
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Two things. The Tokina is a wider lens if he needs to get into that range of wide angle on the Red. That's why I compared it to the Nikon 12-24. The other things is the price. The 14-24 is $1500 new. Might be able to pick one up used for a lot less, not sure. But the Tokina I picked up for $550.

Having said that, the 14-24 is a really nice lens. If that gives you the range you need in the wide angle, then it's a great lens to have. The only problem is that it overlaps with the 17-35 they already have. The Tokina 11-16 seems like it would give them that additional range they need.

Pawel, how are you feeling by the way? Hope you are recovering okay.
 
Phil did not state the cost, especially that $1500 for a lens is dirt cheap. Tokina is a reasonably sharp lens, but it has some considerable CA and as much as 1 EV (1 stop) vignetting wide opened.

My understanding is that Phil wanted ~14mm prime. Unless it has to be Nikon, there is no substitution to MP 14mm in terms speed or sharpness. There is no other lens, still or PL, that can match it or even come close. At those angles the differences in performance are rather big.

PS. I am feeling heaps better, thanks. The recovery after my surgery has been quick. All reflexes and feeling in my left leg are back and I do 1-2 hour walks and 1-2km swims almost every day. I can't wait to be able to film again. I have my set of Master Primes waiting idle next to me and all I can do is hang around RedUser and write about film making instead
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If you need those Master Primes to stay active in the meantime, let me know. I could probably put them to good use. :-)

Glad to hear that your recovery is progressing. I look forward to seeing your future work.
 
Phil Bates said:
If you had to choose a Nikon prime that is wider than the 17-35, but not as extreme as the Peling fisheye, and without fisheye distortion, what lens(es) would you recommend? I believe there is a 10mm, 14mm and 16mm. How is the 14?

Thanks,
Phil

http://www.artbeats.com
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Hi Phil,

My widest Nikon prime is the 14mm f/2.8. I believe it is Nikon's widest rectilinear lens. I've had very good results with it on RED - it is crisp and free from optical weirdness. If you Google "reviews of Nikon 14mm f/2.8" you'll find multiple highly complimentary reviews of the lens. It costs around $1,500, though you can sometimes find it used for around $1,200. I use it for very lightweight, mobile rigs with RED, for shooting architecture, outdoor scenics, and definitely for action sports.
 
TOKINA. . . T-O-K-I-N-A. . .

That lens that Steve recommended is simply amazing in every way. . . really a workhorse.

I also have the Nikon 10.5mm fisheye, and it is a very cool, too, but just for your basic special effects shots.

I'm awfully glad I have the Tokina. . . but, again. . . you'll need Mr. Underdahl's new mount to use it.

Stephen
 
The 14-24mm f/2.8 is a freakin BEAST. The reviews of that lens are literally off the charts.

Of course on an APS-C/S35mm sensor, you are not really going to be able to take advantage of the amazing engineering that makes it a $1500 lens that is sharp across an entire FF35mm sensor. For Red, the Tokina would seem a better option for ultrawide.

Or on the Canon side, the world-renowned, all-mighty, all-powerful 10-22.
 
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