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Offered a job - need advice DX/Wide Angle Lens

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  • Started 2 years ago by Unitymind
  • Latest reply from heartyfisher
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  1. Unitymind

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    Hello, I have been offered a job to shoot interiors of new home construction because they have seen my work in other "for fun" real estate shoots.

    I currently have a D90 and have rented a 10-24MM DX to do my work before but now I am thinking of just buying a lens because this will lead to more jobs. My dilemma is should I buy the 10-24MM or invest in the 14-24MM 2.8 will I miss that extra 5MM difference or does that extra 5MM just add the distortion I am trying to get rid of in Lightroom? Also should I look into tilt-shift lens?

    I have used the 14-24MM in the past and found it amazing but I would like someone who may have done this type of work or is currently doing it. Also PM me on what type of money I should be charging?

    I plan on shooting in natural light, trying to use incandescent bulbs where I can and some slight HDR.

    Thank you in advance all!

    Posted 2 years ago #

  2. heartyfisher

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    Yes you will miss that 4 mm.. at 10mm you can stand in the corner of a room and get the whole room as it is greater than 90 degrees.

    Posted 2 years ago #

  3. Unitymind

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    Looking at the comparisons I am looking at a 90 vs 109 degree angle in DX. I just know that I will end up with FX camera sooner rather than later and trying to convince myself that the 14-24MM would be a better investment. But for what they need the DX 10MM is looking like the winner. Bright-side I can save about $1000. :)

    http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/lens/zoom/widezoom/af-s_zoom14-24mmf_28g/index.htm vs http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Camera-Lenses/2181/AF-S-DX-NIKKOR-10-24mm-f%252F3.5-4.5G-ED.html#tab-ProductDetail.ProductTabs.TechSpecs

    Posted 2 years ago #

  4. jonnyapple

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    Or, consider the Tokina 11-16. It's a great lens and supposedly works as a 16mm prime on FX (I don't have FX to try it, though). There are lots of threads discussing ultrawide angle lenses. For example,
    http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=1735

    Posted 2 years ago #

  5. heartyfisher

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    Note that the angles quoted are diagonal so the horizontal angle as quite a bit less.. however the 10mm lens does manage to squeeze in 90 degress horizontally. which for real estate photography, is a magic number.

    Posted 2 years ago #

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