Few Newb Questions on lenses

purenine · 11-07-2011, 02:17 PM

Trying to get into photography. ( had some fun in college ). Have a nikon d90 and looking for a new wide angle or fisheye to capture those really creative shots.

Any ideas for good lenses at a nice price. I see a lot of you guys capturing amazing photos of your cars so I wanted to ask.

Also, need a new tripod, any suggestions or should I just buy a cheap one.

Chewy734 · 11-07-2011, 02:21 PM

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8

purenine · 11-07-2011, 02:34 PM

Ok great, thanks for your input. They have kit for Nikon? I'll look into this. You have any images you took with this lens you could post?

Appreciate the info.

Chewy734 · 11-07-2011, 02:57 PM

sorry, I'm a Canon guy... but I'm sure if you wait a bit the Nikon users will chime in.

Based on my friends and a lot of reviews on the internet, I really haven't heard any negatives about that lens.

mr_milo · 11-07-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8

I second this!

I am a Nikon guy and use it on my D90. Love the lens!

M_Six · 11-07-2011, 07:29 PM

Don't overlook the Rokinon line of wide-angles/fisheyes. They're manual focus, but with the Roki 8mm fisheye, you set the aperture at f8 and *everything* in in focus at the infinity setting.

purenine · 11-07-2011, 08:04 PM

Great info, thanks everyone..

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purenine Private 5 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2012 550 Msport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Ok great, thanks for your input. They have kit for Nikon? I'll look into this. You have any images you took with this lens you could post? Appreciate the info.
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Chewy734 Major General 494 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	sorry, I'm a Canon guy... but I'm sure if you wait a bit the Nikon users will chime in. Based on my friends and a lot of reviews on the internet, I really haven't heard any negatives about that lens. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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M_Six Free Thinker 19331 Rep 7,551 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Don't overlook the Rokinon line of wide-angles/fisheyes. They're manual focus, but with the Roki 8mm fisheye, you set the aperture at f8 and everything in in focus at the infinity setting. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede Last edited by M_Six; 11-07-2011 at 09:18 PM..
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purenine Private 5 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2012 550 Msport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Great info, thanks everyone..
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