Question:
Hello, I’ve been looking at purchasing an extra wide angle lens for my K1000. I already have a Cosina 28mm/f2.8, 50mm/1.7 & a 70-210mm. I have been using the 28mm alot but really would like something abit wider for those landscape shots that i like to do. I’ve been looking at the Vivitar Wide Angle 24mm/f2.8 from B&H for ~US$80.00. Has anyone tried this lens, or better still are there any reviews on it? tia
Response:
i’ve uesed the MF version b4….. it’s really worth trying for its low cost while still give u very acceptable quality! but personally i believe u wont find much difference between the 24mm and the 28mm… so i suggest u go something like 20mm or less i’ve also tried the vivitar 19mm/f3.5 MF, but this lens is quite disappointing in terms of color and contrast…. its ok when performing in bright light condition but really disappoints me when the light is dim…. so i sold both of them and bought the expensive nikkor 20mm/f2.8. this lens offers better color and contrast with less distortion(but anyway there’re still some). to be honest i dont feel it worths 4 times the vivitar….. maybe u can try the tokina 17mm where i havent tested it myself. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello, I’ve been looking at purchasing an extra wide angle lens for my K1000. I already have a Cosina 28mm/f2.8, 50mm/1.7 & a 70-210mm. I have been using the 28mm alot but really would like something abit wider for those landscape shots that i like to do. I’ve been looking at the Vivitar Wide Angle 24mm/f2.8 from B&H for ~US$80.00. Has anyone tried this lens, or better still are there any reviews on it? tia
Response:
. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello, I’ve been looking at purchasing an extra wide angle lens for my K1000. I already have a Cosina 28mm/f2.8, 50mm/1.7 & a 70-210mm. I have been using the 28mm alot but really would like something abit wider for those landscape shots that i like to do. I’ve been looking at the Vivitar Wide Angle 24mm/f2.8 from B&H for ~US$80.00. Has anyone tried this lens, or better still are there any reviews on it? tia
. . Why limit yourself to one focal length? The Vivitar 17mm-28mm f/4-4.5 ~US$100.00-130.00 (used) or Series 1 19-35mm f/3.5
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