Wide angle vs normal - AutoPhotog : Photo Enthusiasts/Pros Forum

chesterfan1230 · 11-30-2009, 09:30 PM

I want a nice lens for car photography and recently am comparing the following 2 :
Nikon | Wide Angle AF Nikkor 35mm f/2.0D Autofocus Lens | 1923
and

Nikon | AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX Lens | 2183 | B&H Photo Video

I do want a wider view, but would I really benefit from the extra cost?
Thanks in advance. I curently have the stock 18-135 lens and a 70-300mm lens as well.

scollins · 11-30-2009, 10:01 PM

Well, neither of those lenses are really "wide" angle on what I'm assuming is a crop sensor Nikon. I'm not sure what you are shooting, but I'm guessing an APS-C sensor with a 1.5 crop factor. So these 35mm lenses are really 53mm equivalent, which is just about what is considered a "normal" lens on a FF or 35mm film body.

Your 18-135 is already significantly "wider" than those lenses, but still not really "wide" when using the 1.5 APS-C sensor (27mm equivalent.) To get real wide angle on a crop body, you need something like the Nikon 12-24 or the Tokina 11-16. Both of course are way more money than the lenses you listed (and slower too, with the Nikon an f4 and the Tokina an f2.8.)

Check BillLee's post, as he recently got the 35mm f1.8 DX lens and some sample shots.

chesterfan1230 · 11-30-2009, 10:05 PM

basically all my photography work is around cars, i'm a weekend photographer nothing too proffesional. I am using a Nikon D80.
Just want something great for simple auto photography, and great for night use.

lucky7 · 11-30-2009, 10:10 PM

tokina 11-16 F/2.8. the 2.8 sets it apart from all other ultra-wide lenses. i shoot a sigma 10-20 F/4-5.6. while i like it, the new tokina is just that much better. i think its THE wide angle to get.

heres an example of the silly stuff you can do at 10mm. :D

11-30-2009, 09:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
chesterfan1230 PhotoN00B Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5	Wide angle vs normal I want a nice lens for car photography and recently am comparing the following 2 : Nikon \| Wide Angle AF Nikkor 35mm f/2.0D Autofocus Lens \| 1923 and Nikon \| AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX Lens \| 2183 \| B&H Photo Video I do want a wider view, but would I really benefit from the extra cost? Thanks in advance. I curently have the stock 18-135 lens and a 70-300mm lens as well.

11-30-2009, 10:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
scollins PhotoFreak Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Renton Shoots With: Nikon D300 Flickr: scollins1868 Posts: 140	Well, neither of those lenses are really "wide" angle on what I'm assuming is a crop sensor Nikon. I'm not sure what you are shooting, but I'm guessing an APS-C sensor with a 1.5 crop factor. So these 35mm lenses are really 53mm equivalent, which is just about what is considered a "normal" lens on a FF or 35mm film body. Your 18-135 is already significantly "wider" than those lenses, but still not really "wide" when using the 1.5 APS-C sensor (27mm equivalent.) To get real wide angle on a crop body, you need something like the Nikon 12-24 or the Tokina 11-16. Both of course are way more money than the lenses you listed (and slower too, with the Nikon an f4 and the Tokina an f2.8.) Check BillLee's post, as he recently got the 35mm f1.8 DX lens and some sample shots. __________________ Scott C. Renton WA Nikon D300 w/MBD-10 \| Nikkor 17-35 f2.8 \| Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 VR I \| Nikkor 50mm f1.8 \| Nikon SB-600 \| B+W Filters \| Tenba Shootout Medium Backpack \| Tenba Shootout Medium Sling \| Vanguard Alta Pro 284CT tripod \| Manfrotto 488RC2 Ballhead \| ProMaster Monopod NS \| Manfrotto 234RC Monopod head

11-30-2009, 10:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
lucky7 PhotoLover Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oakland Mi. Shoots With: Canon Flickr: Dane Van Posts: 98	tokina 11-16 F/2.8. the 2.8 sets it apart from all other ultra-wide lenses. i shoot a sigma 10-20 F/4-5.6. while i like it, the new tokina is just that much better. i think its THE wide angle to get. heres an example of the silly stuff you can do at 10mm. :D __________________ -Dane

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11-30-2009, 10:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
chesterfan1230 PhotoN00B Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5	basically all my photography work is around cars, i'm a weekend photographer nothing too proffesional. I am using a Nikon D80. Just want something great for simple auto photography, and great for night use.