I have a Nikon N90. I have been working with 28-70 and 80-200 lenses. Now I would like to try a wide angle lens, such as the 17-35 (20-35?) (f 2.8), but I find it too expensive (about $1700). Does anyone have information about other "generic" wide-angle lenses of comparable quality? (For example Tamron, Sigma, etc.)

-- Jenny Reynolds (jreynold@una.ac.cr), March 07, 1998

Answers

If you would consider using a fixed focal length, such as a 20mm, a camera broker I like to use has a few to choose from. Check them out @ http://www.keh.com/.... not that large of an investment either.

-- Bob Sofford (sofford@tlh.fdt.net), March 08, 1998.

And remember that really wide angle lenses have good depth of field even at their widest aperture, so perfect focus isn't as critical. You'd probably be happy with an older Nikon manual-focus lens.

Mike

-- Mike Dixon (burmashave@compuserve.com), March 12, 1998.

I use a Tokina 20-35 f3.5-4.5 on my Nikon 6006. It gives surprisingly good results even just half a stop down from wide open. I think it's better than my Nikon 35-70 f3.3-4.5 and the equal of my Nikon 70-210 f4-5.6.

-- Brian Hinther (BrianH@sd314.k12.id.us), May 22, 1998.

I have been using the Nikkor 24 F2.8 and 35 F2.8 lenses for 20 years. They are reliable and very easy to use. You could probably get either one to fit you model a a reasonable price.

-- Robert Orofino (www.rorofino@uscgelc.gov), June 12, 1998.

I also have used a nikon 24mm f2.8 lens as my primary shooting lens for close to 20 years. It does mean you must become intimate with the subject unless your doing landscape. Good luck.

-- jpanje (jjp@sympatico.com), August 25, 1998.

Hi Jenny

I needed a wider lens than 35mm some time ago and purchased a second- hand (pre ussed whatever) Sigma 24mm AF. It is very good and allows good blow ups. Good hunting. John S.

-- John Swannick (john_swannick@lineone.net), October 28, 1998.