Which wide-angle lens to get? - Page 4

Adrian Wong · 27th May 2008, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falcone

ND and ND Grad filters.

Oh, okay... Must start a topic on that!

Chai · 28th May 2008, 12:07 AM

According to Ken Rockwell (normally I don't refer to him), photozone, and a number of sites, this is one of the sharpest DX UWA lens.

Šg‘å‰æ‘œ

At F3.2, the corner looks sharp, when it's on the same focus plane.

For me, F2.8 is for more accurate focus, brighter viewfinder, and better low light ability. DOF is the least of my concern, especially at such wide angle. I have 80-200 f2.8 to handle the bokeh.

goldfries · 28th May 2008, 01:11 AM

DOF = preferential

anyway i haven't bought any other filters for my UWA - damn expensive.

eyeing on CPL but it's gonna cost quite a fair bit. I'm also considering Cokin's ND filters like http://www.cokin.co.uk/pages/cokinZ.htm

Chai · 28th May 2008, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldfries

DOF = preferential

anyway i haven't bought any other filters for my UWA - damn expensive.

eyeing on CPL but it's gonna cost quite a fair bit. I'm also considering Cokin's ND filters like http://www.cokin.co.uk/pages/cokinZ.htm

Yes, DOF is preferential, but why would you want to use UWA to achieve thin DOF?

Adrian Wong · 28th May 2008, 10:18 AM

I don't think anyone would use a UWA lens for thin DoF.

Besides, as Ken pointed out earlier.. for the 11mm at f/2.8, the DoF is about 8 cm at a distance of 30 cm, and 1.18 m at a distance of 1 m.

Adrian Wong · 28th May 2008, 10:57 AM

The Tokina 11-16mm just hit our shores. Going for around RM 2350 (US$ 760) with filter and Lowepro bag, 1 year local warranty and 2 years international warranty.

There are people selling imported models for RM 2150 (US$ 700). According to them, there's no official distributor in Malaysia. Well, that's true. So I guess the company above is just handling the return to Tokina Japan for repairs for the first year.

What do you think about the price?

goldfries · 28th May 2008, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

Yes, DOF is preferential, but why would you want to use UWA to achieve thin DOF?

ehh. i didn't say that ah.

which is why i said f2.8 is not a factor that attracts me when it comes to UWA, cos i personally wouldn't want thin DOF on my UWA shot.

goldfries · 28th May 2008, 05:35 PM

Adrian,

I just got info that

Tokina ATX-Pro 116/2.8. is around ~RM2.2k at YL camera.

Adrian Wong · 28th May 2008, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldfries

Adrian,

I just got info that

Tokina ATX-Pro 116/2.8. is around ~RM2.2k at YL camera.

Just the lens only, right? I think the other company included the filter and Lowepro bag just to bump up the price.

Hmm.. Or should I get it from this other importer (at lelong?) selling at RM 2150? Don't think he has a shop though....

Falcone · 28th May 2008, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

Just the lens only, right? I think the other company included the filter and Lowepro bag just to bump up the price.

Hmm.. Or should I get it from this other importer (at lelong?) selling at RM 2150? Don't think he has a shop though....

For 50 bucks, i'll pay for the shop

28th May 2008, 12:07 AM	#32 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,993 Reputation: 4108 Rep Power: 74	According to Ken Rockwell (normally I don't refer to him), photozone, and a number of sites, this is one of the sharpest DX UWA lens. Šg‘å‰æ‘œ At F3.2, the corner looks sharp, when it's on the same focus plane. For me, F2.8 is for more accurate focus, brighter viewfinder, and better low light ability. DOF is the least of my concern, especially at such wide angle. I have 80-200 f2.8 to handle the bokeh. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/ Last edited by Chai : 28th May 2008 at 07:55 AM.

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goldfries More Than Meets The Eye Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: KL/PJ Malaysia Posts: 7,877 Reputation: 539 Rep Power: 18	DOF = preferential anyway i haven't bought any other filters for my UWA - damn expensive. eyeing on CPL but it's gonna cost quite a fair bit. I'm also considering Cokin's ND filters like http://www.cokin.co.uk/pages/cokinZ.htm __________________ no computer specs \| no photography gear list \| no userbars \| no quotes

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Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 30,419 Reputation: 3147 Rep Power: 68	I don't think anyone would use a UWA lens for thin DoF. Besides, as Ken pointed out earlier.. for the 11mm at f/2.8, the DoF is about 8 cm at a distance of 30 cm, and 1.18 m at a distance of 1 m. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

28th May 2008, 10:57 AM	#36 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 30,419 Reputation: 3147 Rep Power: 68	The Tokina 11-16mm just hit our shores. Going for around RM 2350 (US$ 760) with filter and Lowepro bag, 1 year local warranty and 2 years international warranty. There are people selling imported models for RM 2150 (US$ 700). According to them, there's no official distributor in Malaysia. Well, that's true. So I guess the company above is just handling the return to Tokina Japan for repairs for the first year. What do you think about the price? __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

28th May 2008, 05:35 PM	#38 (permalink)
goldfries More Than Meets The Eye Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: KL/PJ Malaysia Posts: 7,877 Reputation: 539 Rep Power: 18	Adrian, I just got info that Tokina ATX-Pro 116/2.8. is around ~RM2.2k at YL camera. __________________ no computer specs \| no photography gear list \| no userbars \| no quotes

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