Looking for wide angle zoom for D7000.

[Ballistics]

I was looking into the 35mm 1.8G for indoor shooting, but I think I need something wider. Can anyone suggest a good (and fast) 3rd party wide angle zoom?

 

[480sparky]

Define 'fast'. And what's your budget?

 

[dakkon76]

This is the version I've been considering for my Canon:
Amazon.com: Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM ELD SLD Aspherical Super Wide Angle Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras: Electronics

 

[trizzo]

Today at FotoSlovakia expo in Bratislava (Slovakia) I had a chance to play a little with Tokina 11-16. I highly recommend you to go for one. Really solid barrel with metal bayonet. I am going to buy one. I have Nikon D90.

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[analog.universe]

Define 'fast'. And what's your budget?

^ :thumbup:

 

[MLeeK]

REALLY need a budget. And how wide are you thinking? There is a 17-50 f/2.8 by Tamron that is pretty great and a 28-75 f/2.8 by tamron that is well loved. If you are going to go full frame the 17-50 won't work down the road.
From Sigma there is a 24-70 f/2.8 OS and an older 24-70 f/2.8 for crop sensor and full frame. Sigma 10-22 f/3.5 crop sensor only;
Tokina makes the 11-16 f/2.8; 16-50 f/2.8; 12-24 f/4 that are crop sensor only and the 16-28 f/2.8 will work both on crop and full frame.

 

[Ballistics]

I apologize for not being specific... Budget $500ish. Fast as in 2.8 and 17-50mm seems like a good range although the 28-75mm seems great too. Would this lens replace the 50mm 1.8 that I own?

 

[Ballistics]

How much could I get for my 18-105mm? On a condition scale from 1-10 its about a 9.

 

[MLeeK]

Don't get rid of your 50mm for it!!! The 50mm is so incredibly useful for a LOT of things.
I love my 17-50 f/2.8 but if you are using it for other things the lens distortion can definitely be a problem wide open. I get into trouble there often with it. I love the 28-75 a WHOLE lot more. For sports the 17-50 is fine, the distortion is rarely an issue, but portraits it's not so hot... Makes for some huge noses and bent lines. Fixable? Yes, but pain in the butt to fix all that in post. Rather not have it to begin with.

 

[trizzo]

I am using my 35 and 50 for the most of the situations. You will love it.

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[Ballistics]

I am using my 35 and 50 for the most of the situations. You will love it.

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I don't know if the 35 is wide enough though.

 

[BlairWright]

It really depends on what your shooting, if you are doing architectural shoots of houses you will need something much wider than 35.

 

[Ballistics]

I want it for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

I took these pics in the link below with my 50mm and it's wayyyy too close.
http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/photography-beginners-forum-photo-gallery/260346-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-low-light-tight-spaces.html#post2374868

 

[Ballistics]

bump

 

[Nikon_Josh]

bump

Not quite sure why your 'bumping' this thread? when there are clearly decent answers already given.

It's clear if you want a fast wide angle lens for indoors, you need a Tokina 11-16 2.8 or 10-20 Sigma, 3.5 version. The Sigma 17-50 2.8 OS is amazing, if you don;t need an ultra wide angle. The 35 1.8 will be useful for indoors people shots. if you don't need ultra wide to fit the whole room in.