Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8

[David Drufke]

Did anyone have a chance to use this lens last year? Any comments or image examples? I looking at picking up a new FF wide angle lens this spring.

I'm specifically interested in if the protruding front element was problematic for with rain or anything, and if you used it much.

Thanks!

 

[Brandon Headley]

Would also be interested in some more info on this lens and other similar ones.

 

[Mike Umscheid]

This lens rocks, if you can afford it

This is my wide angle baby Matched with the fast D3 it is, in my opinion, the best low-light combo for wide angle stormscapes. I feel very comfortable using this sucker after sunset at ISO 3200 and f/2.8 if I don't have time to set the tripod up. The field of view is awesome. Here are some 14mm focal length (FF) examples with the D3 + 14-24mm f/2.8 at, most of them shot at 2.8:

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http://www.underthemeso.com/Lightroom/2008Aug12/bin/images/medium/080812_1911_1.jpg
http://www.underthemeso.com/Lightroom/2008Aug12/bin/images/medium/080812_2014_4.jpg
http://www.underthemeso.com/Lightroom/2008Aug12/bin/images/medium/080812_2028_1.jpg

You'll get some rectilinear distortion at the very wide end, but that's to be expected. If you are a Nikonian and can afford it, this is a supreme stormscape photographer's lens. I highly suggest this glass!

Mike U

 

[Mike Umscheid]

I'm specifically interested in if the protruding front element was problematic for with rain or anything, and if you used it much.
Thanks!

Given the front element design, it will not take any filters. The lens hood is also permantly attached as well, which is different. Nevertheless, the hood does extend out far enough to protect the front element to a certain degree, but it is still vulnerable to rain drops.

 

[David Drufke]

Thanks for sharing your experiences. I go back and forth on whether I want this or a used 17-35mm for half the price. I already know it's a great lens, so thanks for sharing your experiences with the front element.

 

[David Drufke]

Would also be interested in some more info on this lens and other similar ones.

I have the 20-35mm lens on a full from (like a 13-23mm on a DX). It's decent, and fairly cheap ($500) on the used market.

I've used the Sigma 10-20mm EX lens on a D300 body. It wasn't a great lens, unless it was stopped down quite alot.

 

[Tyler Burg]

Well I'm still new to the whole DSLR thing, but I did get a D40 around this time last year, and am looking to upgrade to a nice wide angle too, although with the price of the 14-24mm, Thats a bit out of range. What would the crop factor be since I don't have a full frame sensor?

I will most likely be getting the sigma 10-20mm mainly because it is fairly cheap ($450) and the widest available without distortion (at least fisheye) I'm set on that being the best value for my price range, unless someones knows of a better one...

 

[John Wetter]

The factor on all Nikon DX cameras is 1.5. I have the 12-24mm f/4. Not as fast as the 2.8, but still ok. I put it on my camera in May and it didn't come off until November... That good.

 

[David Drufke]

The Tamron 10-22mm is a little better than the Sigma, as is the Tokina 11-16, and the Tokina 12-24 II. There are a lot of options for crop cameras that are decent and under $500.