Best Ultra Wide Angle Lens for Nikon D3200?
I have a Nikon D3200 and I'm looking to get a wide angle lens for landscape photography. I was looking at the Rokinon 14mm Automatic Chip lens, but I'm just not sure what would be the best decision without spending thousands of dollars, because i don't have a job due to my age.
The two best ultra wide angle lenses for a DX camera in my view are the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 DX2 (make sure it is DX2 or it won't autofocus on your camera), or the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5~5.6.
I own both of these lenses and can highly recommend them both. The Sigma is currently the widest non-fisheye lens you can buy for a DX camera, and I use it mostly for outside situations.
But the Tokina gets use inside (museums, etc) when I need it's lower light capability.
And ultra wide angle lenses are not just for landscapes. Try one for close ups and you will see dramatic new subject matter.
Sigma 8~16mm: http://www.amazon.com/...003G28AZG/
Tokina 11-16mm: http://www.amazon.com/...007ORX8ME/
In my view, save your money and don't buy the Rokinon. At 14mm, it is not all that much wider than your 18-55mm kit lens.
I'll second what AWBoater said and add that the Rokinon in a cine lens. It's really designed to make films and video. It uses t stops rather than f stops, which will likely confuse you. And, its price point means that it probably isn't all that great since good cine lenses cost in the thousands of dollars.
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