Beginner needing lens advice

[JasonParfey]

I recently purcahsed a nikon D5200 with 18-5mm f/3.5-5.6 lens but I am looking for a decent wide angle lens to use. Can anyone recommed a good lens? Would prefer a zoom lens to a fixed focal length one. Thanks.

 

[SCraig]

The 18-55 is a wide angle zoom, and actually a rather good one. Are you looking for a wider lens or a better lens?

 

[JasonParfey]

A wider one. Something in the 10mm range with an apeture that opens wider (2.8 maybe?)

 

[480sparky]

A wider one. Something in the 10mm range with an apeture that opens wider (2.8 maybe?)

Good luck with that.

 

[manicmike]

Tokina 12-24 f4.

 

[SCraig]

Nikon AF-S Zoom Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF Lens2163 B&H Photo - $1996.95
Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 LensATX116PRODXN II B&H - $639.00
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Autofocus LensATX116PRODXN - $569.00

I haven't used any of these however they are all wider than 18mm with an f/2.8 aperture. None of them are 10mm though.

 

[orb9220]

Rokinon 14mm F2.8 Ultra Wide Angle Lens and Sigma AF 14mm F2.8 EX HSM or Samyang 14mm 2.8.
Are only ones I can think of in prime. Will cost you as much as the popular Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM.
Or most recommended the Tokina 11-16 f2.8.

There are not a whole lot of choices for primes. As the Nikon 10.5 is not a standard ultra-wide but a fisheye type lens.

Either way you are looking at entry used starting at $300.
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[AlexanderB]

Once I owned AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED. Can recommend easily.

 

[raventepes]

I'm an advocate for the Tokina 11-16. Love that lens. One thing I DO need to mention though is that you're going to want the Pro II version as it won't auto focus on a D3100.

 

[PaulWog]

I recently purcahsed a nikon D5200 with 18-5mm f/3.5-5.6 lens but I am looking for a decent wide angle lens to use. Can anyone recommed a good lens? Would prefer a zoom lens to a fixed focal length one. Thanks.

Just to read into what you want a little more, could you explain the reasons and uses you have for such a wide angle?

 

[Dinardy]

Your best bet will probably be the Tokina 11-16. Or of the Rokinon series.

Sent from my iPhone

 

[fjrabon]

tokina 11-16 f/2.8 pro II version is your best bet.