Comments on: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5~4.5G ED Lens Review http://www.photocrati.com/nikon-af-s-dx-zoom-nikkor-10-24mm-lens-review/ Photo Wordpress Themes Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:45:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Jack Neubart http://www.photocrati.com/nikon-af-s-dx-zoom-nikkor-10-24mm-lens-review/comment-page-1/#comment-8085 Jack Neubart Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:08:32 +0000 http://www.photocrati.com/?p=5645#comment-8085 Neha - buy the 10-24 and sell it later. First off, why buy a lens that will fit a full-frame camera if you don't already own the camera - which will be the cost of your next trip. Personally, I own a D300 and can't complain that it's not full-frame. I just with it had more pixels. Enjoy and have a great trip! Neha – buy the 10-24 and sell it later. First off, why buy a lens that will fit a full-frame camera if you don’t already own the camera – which will be the cost of your next trip. Personally, I own a D300 and can’t complain that it’s not full-frame. I just with it had more pixels.

Enjoy and have a great trip!

]]> By: Neha http://www.photocrati.com/nikon-af-s-dx-zoom-nikkor-10-24mm-lens-review/comment-page-1/#comment-8063 Neha Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:53:38 +0000 http://www.photocrati.com/?p=5645#comment-8063 Hi Jack, I have a D7000 and am considering a wide angle lens. I eventually want to graduate to full frame cameras and this is where the dilemma sets in. I do like the 10-24mm but can't get the 14-24mm out of my head. I am going on an architectural tour soon and would like to have a wide angle around me. What do you suggest? Should I go for the 10-24 as its considerable cheaper plus a better fir for my DX or buy the 14-24 for once and for all (with no shopping money left for my trip :) ) Hi Jack,

I have a D7000 and am considering a wide angle lens. I eventually want to graduate to full frame cameras and this is where the dilemma sets in.
I do like the 10-24mm but can’t get the 14-24mm out of my head. I am going on an architectural tour soon and would like to have a wide angle around me.
What do you suggest? Should I go for the 10-24 as its considerable cheaper plus a better fir for my DX or buy the 14-24 for once and for all (with no shopping money left for my trip :) )

]]> By: D. Hale http://www.photocrati.com/nikon-af-s-dx-zoom-nikkor-10-24mm-lens-review/comment-page-1/#comment-6929 D. Hale Fri, 14 May 2010 05:10:30 +0000 http://www.photocrati.com/?p=5645#comment-6929 I have a D90. Last fall I went to Nova Scotia, and some other coastal cities along the way from New York. I bought this lens before the trip. When in the cities it was perfect. Street shots and building interiors are more interesting because you can get much closer. As you found out is very good for jobs my Micro 105mm or Micro 60mm would normally do. I considered the Tokina, but it's range is too limited, and it is not a Nikkor. I have a D90. Last fall I went to Nova Scotia, and some other coastal cities along the way from New York. I bought this lens before the trip. When in the cities it was perfect. Street shots and building interiors are more interesting because you can get much closer. As you found out is very good for jobs my Micro 105mm or Micro 60mm would normally do. I considered the Tokina, but it’s range is too limited, and it is not a Nikkor.

]]> By: Tirthankar http://www.photocrati.com/nikon-af-s-dx-zoom-nikkor-10-24mm-lens-review/comment-page-1/#comment-6710 Tirthankar Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:24:21 +0000 http://www.photocrati.com/?p=5645#comment-6710 and I forgot to mention one more thing, I use the 18-135, which has served me really well and its still working impeccably and I also have the nikon 50mm 1.8, so I went for the tokina 11-16, and it suited my budget too :D. and I forgot to mention one more thing, I use the 18-135, which has served me really well and its still working impeccably and I also have the nikon 50mm 1.8, so I went for the tokina 11-16, and it suited my budget too :D .

]]> By: Tirthankar http://www.photocrati.com/nikon-af-s-dx-zoom-nikkor-10-24mm-lens-review/comment-page-1/#comment-6709 Tirthankar Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:20:53 +0000 http://www.photocrati.com/?p=5645#comment-6709 Hi Jack, thanx for your advice and I must say that it has been most helpful to me because for me the choice wasn't easy. I finally bought the tokina for my D80 and I'm pleased with the results. Will post some pics soon. Once again thank you, :). Tc. Hi Jack,
thanx for your advice and I must say that it has been most helpful to me because for me the choice wasn’t easy. I finally bought the tokina for my D80 and I’m pleased with the results. Will post some pics soon. Once again thank you, :) . Tc.

]]> By: Jack Neubart http://www.photocrati.com/nikon-af-s-dx-zoom-nikkor-10-24mm-lens-review/comment-page-1/#comment-6633 Jack Neubart Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:51:36 +0000 http://www.photocrati.com/?p=5645#comment-6633 Hi - I'd first recommend you bring your camera to the store and try the lenses there to see which feels better in your hands. You may discover you prefer the feel of the zoom or focusing ring on one more than the other; one may exhibit more lens creep; focusing may be noticeably faster in low light with one lens; you may not like the heft or size of the lens. It's been a while since I worked with the Nikon and don't recall working with or even handling the Tokina. Also, you should check out the focus clutch feature on the Tokina to see if that's your cup of tea. This feature replaces the AF/MF switch on the lens. Some people like it, others don't. And finally see which price better fits your budget. Both Nikon and Tokina make fine optics, but individual samples do vary and you may find that a lens doesn't always perform as well or as bad as some reviewers may report. Bring a laptop with you and check it out for yourself. One final point: I assume your camera is APS-C compatible, not full-frame, if you're considering these lenses. So you have to multiply the lens focal length by 1.5. Also, the Nikon lens does give you a wider range. At the long end, the 36mm equivalent focal length is useful with group portraits, whereas the Tokina maxes out at 24mm equivalent - not really useful for group shots except on rare occasion. So it also depends on what you're planning to shoot. Hope this helps. Have fun with whichever lens you choose. Hi – I’d first recommend you bring your camera to the store and try the lenses there to see which feels better in your hands. You may discover you prefer the feel of the zoom or focusing ring on one more than the other; one may exhibit more lens creep; focusing may be noticeably faster in low light with one lens; you may not like the heft or size of the lens.

It’s been a while since I worked with the Nikon and don’t recall working with or even handling the Tokina. Also, you should check out the focus clutch feature on the Tokina to see if that’s your cup of tea. This feature replaces the AF/MF switch on the lens. Some people like it, others don’t.

And finally see which price better fits your budget.

Both Nikon and Tokina make fine optics, but individual samples do vary and you may find that a lens doesn’t always perform as well or as bad as some reviewers may report. Bring a laptop with you and check it out for yourself.

One final point: I assume your camera is APS-C compatible, not full-frame, if you’re considering these lenses. So you have to multiply the lens focal length by 1.5. Also, the Nikon lens does give you a wider range. At the long end, the 36mm equivalent focal length is useful with group portraits, whereas the Tokina maxes out at 24mm equivalent – not really useful for group shots except on rare occasion. So it also depends on what you’re planning to shoot.

Hope this helps. Have fun with whichever lens you choose.

]]> By: Tirthankar http://www.photocrati.com/nikon-af-s-dx-zoom-nikkor-10-24mm-lens-review/comment-page-1/#comment-6629 Tirthankar Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:13:17 +0000 http://www.photocrati.com/?p=5645#comment-6629 hi jack, I cannot decide between the nikon 10-24 and the tokina 11-16 F/2.8. It costs a lot less plus most of the reviews speaks very favorably of the tokina? what do you say? hi jack, I cannot decide between the nikon 10-24 and the tokina 11-16 F/2.8. It costs a lot less plus most of the reviews speaks very favorably of the tokina? what do you say?

]]> By: Jack Neubart http://www.photocrati.com/nikon-af-s-dx-zoom-nikkor-10-24mm-lens-review/comment-page-1/#comment-6034 Jack Neubart Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:36:38 +0000 http://www.photocrati.com/?p=5645#comment-6034 Mufid, glad I could help. I'm sure you'll enjoy the lens. Mufid, glad I could help. I’m sure you’ll enjoy the lens.

]]> By: Mufid http://www.photocrati.com/nikon-af-s-dx-zoom-nikkor-10-24mm-lens-review/comment-page-1/#comment-6033 Mufid Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:27:57 +0000 http://www.photocrati.com/?p=5645#comment-6033 Thank you very much for your in sight, I will keep it. Thanks for the advice Mufid Thank you very much for your in sight, I will keep it.
Thanks for the advice
Mufid

]]> By: Jack Neubart http://www.photocrati.com/nikon-af-s-dx-zoom-nikkor-10-24mm-lens-review/comment-page-1/#comment-6032 Jack Neubart Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:15:32 +0000 http://www.photocrati.com/?p=5645#comment-6032 Well, Mufid, I have personally been eyeing the 12-24, and $650 is a good price (it's around $950 retail/online new). The fixed maximum aperture is an asset, and I believe the 12-24 is better weatherized against the elements. Plus I've heard good things about it. So even though I haven't tried it yet, I'd say, stick with the 12-24. If it delivers for you, then why switch? The next lens might not fare as well, and then you'll have lost a golden opportunity. Well, Mufid, I have personally been eyeing the 12-24, and $650 is a good price (it’s around $950 retail/online new). The fixed maximum aperture is an asset, and I believe the 12-24 is better weatherized against the elements. Plus I’ve heard good things about it. So even though I haven’t tried it yet, I’d say, stick with the 12-24. If it delivers for you, then why switch? The next lens might not fare as well, and then you’ll have lost a golden opportunity.

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