Nikon wide-angle zooms

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You won't regret getting that one, damn good choice - I nearly did even though I have the 17-35. I just jibbed at the change for change sake!

Have you looked at the Lens lust section on Nikon Cafe? There is a LONG topic of pictures on the 16-35 and it was those that nearly swayed me...I still lust, but now I can control my urges!

Just check the bottom screws are snug, the four on the bayonet mount.:thumbs:
 
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You won't regret buying the 16-35f4. It was the first lens I went for after buying a D3.
The VR is very useful for indoor stuff like churches and museums where you wouldn't be allowed a tripod.
The photo I have posted was taken on my recent holiday in Malta,the camera was my D600. If you want to see some interior shots of St.Johns cathedral in Valletta check my Malta set in Flickr.
Hope you get as much enjoyment out of this lens Keith as I have.
 
I ordered it from Castle Cameras. They had a one-day offer on. Never used them before, so fingers crossed.

Thanks for your advice everyone. I think I wanted the 16-35mm all along, I just needed some reinforcement! :-D

I went to Malta over 25 years ago, and Brixham about 4 years ago, so its' good to see photos again, and nice clear contrasty ones at that! :-)
 
Next day delivery. And I thought they were scarce! :cool:

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As said, just check all the screws. As far as I can recall, there shouldnt be any empty holes on the bayonet mount, but there might be one. I really cant remember now and I dont have my lens any more.
 
TCR4x4 said:
As said, just check all the screws. As far as I can recall, there shouldnt be any empty holes on the bayonet mount, but there might be one. I really cant remember now and I dont have my lens any more.
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I did a quick check. There were four in the mount flange and 6 in the collar (one sticking proud) and gave them a quick tweak with the end of my army knife. There also seemed to be a dimple in the collar, which I thought was a screw hole for a second.
 
Took it out on a 7 mile hike today. It feels very light, and looks a little like a 24-70 that shrunk in the wash. Looking at the photos now. So far so good.

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Great POV Keith.

Is that the pinnacle (one of the so-called `salt & pepper pots`) above Crosshills?
 
Yammer said:
I read your comment again, and I'll change my answer to "yes" :lol:
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:lol: Thought so.

I only live a few miles in the opposite direction to the pic. ;)

I've been up there a few times, but still haven't been able to get a good image with Pendle hill in the BG.
 
Aha! Is that Pendle Hill?! We wondered if it was Whernside, but it seemed too close. I don't have a decent map of the area, so we spent quite a bit of time at the top trying to work out what we were looking at.
 
Sorry to bring up an old thread but just on the edge of buying the D800 and wondered how the OP was getting on with the 16-35, a comparison of the 24-70 shots would be great as these are the main 2 lenses I'm thinking of going for

Thanks

Simon
 
simonkit said:
Sorry to bring up an old thread but just on the edge of buying the D800 and wondered how the OP was getting on with the 16-35, a comparison of the 24-70 shots would be great as these are the main 2 lenses I'm thinking of going for
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Simon, the 24-70mm is an amazing lens twinned with the D800. You can cut tomatoes with it, it's so sharp. The 16-35mm isn't quite in the same league, but it's still pretty good.

If you want to see how sharp a 24-70mm is on a D800, look at this:
http://yphotography.co.uk/temp/_KN50881.jpg

Here are a couple of photos I took with the 16-35mm.
http://yphotography.co.uk/temp/_KN52089.jpg
http://yphotography.co.uk/temp/_KN52111.jpg

There's a useful article on DXOmark.com about good lenses for the D800 here:
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/Which-lenses-for-your-Nikon-D800
 
Yammer said:
Simon, the 24-70mm is an amazing lens twinned with the D800. You can cut tomatoes with it, it's so sharp. The 16-35mm isn't quite in the same league, but it's still pretty good.

If you want to see how sharp a 24-70mm is on a D800, look at this:
http://yphotography.co.uk/temp/_KN50881.jpg

Here are a couple of photos I took with the 16-35mm.
http://yphotography.co.uk/temp/_KN52089.jpg
http://yphotography.co.uk/temp/_KN52111.jpg

There's a useful article on DXOmark.com about good lenses for the D800 here:
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/Which-lenses-for-your-Nikon-D800
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Thanks for the links, very useful... I can see that the corners on the 16mm don't look that sharp although still nice looking images.

I've just read a few more reviews and my thinking regarding lenses now is the 24-70 F2.8, which as you say is very highly regarded by almost everyone, the 24-120 range is a little better and VR sound useful but ultimately it doesn't seem to produce the same quality of photo. I've also read the first few reviews on the new 18-35 F3.5-4.5G and it's starting to look a very good option especially for hiking...seems sharper than the 16-35 across the frame, little less distortion, less weight and cheaper.. it lacks the VR but if I have the tripod then it's a non-issue.

Simon
 
Yes, I was a bit too early for all the new reviews, and it looks like the new 18-35mm is a good lens. Lighter and still sharp. Not sure what it's like at the corners, and how it handles flare though.

The 24-70mm is an awesome lens. You really can't beat it. The only downside is that it's big (especially with the lens hood), and pretty heavy because of the metal and max 2.8 aperture.
 
Yammer said:
Yes, I was a bit too early for all the new reviews, and it looks like the new 18-35mm is a good lens. Lighter and still sharp. Not sure what it's like at the corners, and how it handles flare though.

The 24-70mm is an awesome lens. You really can't beat it. The only downside is that it's big (especially with the lens hood), and pretty heavy because of the metal and max 2.8 aperture.
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Yes the weight of the 24-70 is a slight concern for when I up & down the mountains, looked at the alternatives though and nothing seems to come close, might need to try and lose something else from the rucksac instead
 
I had a look at a 24-120mm f/4 yesterday. It's shorter and lighter, but it still has the gold stripe. Obviously, at f/4 it's not as bright through the viewfinder. I thought the zoom ring was a bit stiff, but it might just have been that one. I've not used one outside a shop though.
 
Yammer said:
I had a look at a 24-120mm f/4 yesterday. It's shorter and lighter, but it still has the gold stripe. Obviously, at f/4 it's not as bright through the viewfinder. I thought the zoom ring was a bit stiff, but it might just have been that one. I've not used one outside a shop though.
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It does appear in Nikons recommended list for the D800 so in their eyes it must be seen as a decent performer, the zoom range is very close to my Pentax "go to" zoom, the DA17-70 and it's an excellent range

http://nps.nikonimaging.com/technical_solutions/d800_d800e_tips/d800e/
 
chrism_scotland said:
I've been looking at ultra-wide for my D600 currently having the 20mm, very interested in the 16-35 f4 which looks like a cracking travel lens.
Also considering the Samyang 14mm f2.8, manual focus but meant to be very very good.
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I take mine traveling all the time but be under now illusion, it isn't a lightweight. In fact it's my heaviest lens. The 18-35 I had before it was waaaaaaay lighter....

Still, corner to corner sharpness is well worth it.
 
Nawty said:
I take mine traveling all the time but be under now illusion, it isn't a lightweight. In fact it's my heaviest lens. The 18-35 I had before it was waaaaaaay lighter....

Still, corner to corner sharpness is well worth it.
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Thanks for that, its hard to see a lens in the flesh, I've been tempted to order from Amazon to see what I think.
 
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