DSLR LENS

[recceranger]

Guys,

I'm in the market for a new lens for my D3000. After a wide angle to some AP on Milky Way but don't want to melt the bank account

Any suggestions appreciated

[Tinker1947]

There's this......

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-nikon-50mm-f1-8-d-af-lens/p12869

[starman1969]

Nothing wrong with a nifty fifty, fast, but on DX that's 70mm.

The ultimate wide angle lens for DX / APS-C has to be the Tokina AT-X 11-16mm f/2.8

Ebay has quite a few from 250-300 GBP.

[Beulah]

Yes, I also vouch for the Tokina; really wanting to save up for one this year. Or a prime lens in the same price bracket.

Found this fantastic article on lens choices when it comes to astrophotography;

http://petapixel.com/2014/01/29/picking-great-lens-milky-way-photography/

There is a  link in the article which takes you to a spreadsheet of lenses ideal for the job; it is important to read the article first.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AomVJ2lbrwb1dDRGeHJOaVZfYnlFR2ZDTFNlSnk2emc&usp=sharing#gid=2

[Mr Spock]

You can get the Samyang 14mm f2.8 for around £260.

As always you can get it cheaper on e-bay but you have no idea who you are buying from. Peace of mind from a reputable dealer is worth a few extra quid

[Mick J]

A Samyang 14mm Nikon on AstroBuy&Sell at a good price.

[Tinker1947]

I have use this company, recommended by another SGL Member there grey imports but my last lens saved around £240, you get several e-mails as to what's happening to your order and also a tracking number for UPS so following across the world is easy......

http://www.eglobalcentral.co.uk/

[laser_jock99]

Not sure what these are like

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-5mm-Fisheye-Wide-Angle-Macro-Lens-for-Nikon-D90-D5100-D5000-D3300-D3100-D3000-/331306143593?pt=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item4d23628f69

there's a lot of them on e-bay at the moment, cheaper than the Samyang lenses.

[recceranger]

Thank guys,

Some really useful links and about the price I'm comfortable paying for

Cheers

[rob0971]

Go for the Samyang. Absolutely awesome lens for the money!!!!!!

[Charic]

I've had some great  deals with Greys Of Westminster, they are exclusively Nikon. 100% satisfaction with their service. Their prices are available on their website.

[hobsey]

The ultimate wide angle lens for DX / APS-C has to be the Tokina AT-X 11-16mm f/2.8

Another vote for the Tokina.

Absolutely love this lens.

[michaelmorris]

You can get the Samyang 14mm f2.8 for around £260.

As always you can get it cheaper on e-bay but you have no idea who you are buying from. Peace of mind from a reputable dealer is worth a few extra quid

Many people seem return the first one or two examples of Samyang lenses that they get due to poorly aligned optics, Can anyone recommend dealers who give speedy, no hassle exchanges?

[kenny k]

Check out Expedite electronics,they ship from Hong Kong I think but are a joint UK company.

I got my Samyang 10mm with considerable saving off them.They also have a UK number to ring if any problems.

My order took 7 days to arrive.

More than happy.

Kenny

[Jonk]

For any lens used for MW landscapes you need as fast a lens as you can afford.

The perceived best out there at the moment is the Samyang / Rokinon / Bower 24mm 1.4. priced around £500 new.

I have a Samyang 14mm 2.8 and although lovely and wide, I want faster.

There is also a Sigma 20mm 1.4 ART coming out or maybe it is by now, but that's approaching £800 or so.