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Wide angle (24 or wider) for DX camera
Now that I have my D200, I'm finding my Nikkor 24, an effective 36, not wide enough for landscapes and interiors. I also want this lens to do double-duty taking photos of my kids indoors, so good AF performance is a must even though it's immaterial for tripod-mounted shooting.
I've been researching current and older lenses to find something suitable, but most don't reach the 24mm equivalent. So far, here's what I'm leaning toward.
Tokina 19-35 3.5-4.5 $135
This is an older lens, but very inexpensive, and may be wide enough for my purposes, as long as AF performance is up to par.
Tamron 17-35 2.8-4 $299
This lens is slightly wider, slightly faster, and new copies are still available, but cost more than twice the Tokina.
Tamron 17-50 2.8 $399
With a faster constant aperture, this Tamron has a wider range and gets good reviews, though it costs one-third more than the 17-35. At this price, I'd really prefer something wider. I have also read enough reports of bad AF performance or unsharpness that finding a good copy may be a challenge.
The Tokina 11-16 is a lens that is on my radar for the future, but is a bit wide for interior shots of kids where a longer focal length would be handy. Price vs performance is important to me, so I'm leaning toward the Tokina unless someone can convince me otherwise.
Is there a lens that I'm missing or that anyone would recommend?
I've been researching current and older lenses to find something suitable, but most don't reach the 24mm equivalent. So far, here's what I'm leaning toward.
Tokina 19-35 3.5-4.5 $135
This is an older lens, but very inexpensive, and may be wide enough for my purposes, as long as AF performance is up to par.
Tamron 17-35 2.8-4 $299
This lens is slightly wider, slightly faster, and new copies are still available, but cost more than twice the Tokina.
Tamron 17-50 2.8 $399
With a faster constant aperture, this Tamron has a wider range and gets good reviews, though it costs one-third more than the 17-35. At this price, I'd really prefer something wider. I have also read enough reports of bad AF performance or unsharpness that finding a good copy may be a challenge.
The Tokina 11-16 is a lens that is on my radar for the future, but is a bit wide for interior shots of kids where a longer focal length would be handy. Price vs performance is important to me, so I'm leaning toward the Tokina unless someone can convince me otherwise.
Is there a lens that I'm missing or that anyone would recommend?
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It sounds like you are looking for a "standard" zoom, as opposed to a "super-wide" zoom.
Of your list the Tamron 17-50mm, f/2.8 XR Di II is a very good performer.
Nikon would rather you purchase the Nikkor 17-55mm, f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX and it is a splendid lens, if a bit pricey. The Sigma 18-50mm, f2.8 EX DC Macro is also a pretty good lens (I have the previous version) but I think the Tamron is better.
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Yeah, the standard 24-70 range for ff isn't represented very well in lenses available for dx. I need an AF lens that works well so my wife can use the D200 like an oversized p&s.
Do not forget the siggy 17-70 (25.5 - 105 equiv) f2,8-4.5 .... haven't seen a bad report done yet....................