
Nikkor 12-24 or Nikkor 10-24?
#1
Posted 07 March 2013 - 08:00 AM
Claudio Merli
#2
Posted 07 March 2013 - 10:57 AM
I am new to this forum. I go underwater for more than 41 years and underwater photographer for 20 years. I have a Nikon D300 in Sealux CD300 UW housing. Objectives: Nikkor 10.5 DX and sigma 17-70 macro. I want to buy a wide angle zoom and are very torn between this two: Nikkor 12-24 f4 or Nikkor 10-24 f3 ,5-4, 5. Some of you advise me on the right choice? thanks
Claudio Merli
Hi Claudio,
Welcome to the form. I have the older 12-24 lens and used it in a 170mm dome. This required a +4 diopter to sharpen the edges. I now prefer the Tokina 10-17 FE with and without a 1.4X TC and use the Bare Dome (mini 4.33 inch). The 10-24 focuses closer, so you may not need a diopter or can use a larger dome port.
I will offer my Nikkor 12-24 for sale soon.
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#3
Posted 07 March 2013 - 06:05 PM
I have 12-24 (for sale) which is reckoned to be a bit more pro-build than the 10-24. I also have a Sigma 8-16 (for sale) which I prefer above water to the 12-24. I agree that the 12-24 benefits from a dioptre underwater to get better corners.
#4
Posted 07 March 2013 - 06:25 PM
What about the Tokina 10-17mm FE?
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#5
Posted 08 March 2013 - 08:13 PM
Can anyone enlighten if they have used the 10-24mm with or without the addition of diopter.
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#6
Posted 08 March 2013 - 09:53 PM
I was very disappointed with the 12-24 for close focus and side-to-side sharpness when I had one. The lens to get for underwater use with DX is without doubt the Tokina 10-17.
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#7
Posted 08 March 2013 - 10:42 PM
As others have said, the 12-24mm benefits a dioptre, but with one it works well.
I have done back to back tests of the 10-24 and 12-24mm without dioptres and the 10-24mm performed better in the pool.
I also agree with others that the 10-17mm fisheye is the best choice. Although is wider.
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#8
Posted 09 March 2013 - 02:58 AM
I already have the Nikkor DX 10.5, which I consider a great piece of equipment, so the Tokina 10-17 would be almost superfluous ... I would like a wide angle zoom, not a fisheye. However, for some your answer and also some online test now I am convinced that the 10-24 is slightly better than the 12-24 ...Thanks
#9
Posted 28 March 2013 - 05:12 AM
Hi,
I have used both 12-24 & 10-24 on D300, and much prefer the 10-24, due to its wider angle of shooting, and most importantly its closer focus (I also enjoy this top-side).
The 10-17 is interesting too, provided you can get close enough to your subjects.
Personally I didn't find myself limited by the 10-24, but maybe because I am not experienced enough to enjoy the benefits of the 10-17 (i.e. to be close enough to subjects).
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#10
Posted 28 March 2013 - 06:22 AM
I used on my D90 and the D700 successful the Tokina 12-24 mm and i consider this lens as a nice value for the €€€.
This lens is also very nice to use above the water as it is a rectilinear lens, thus almost no distortion occur.
Rectilinear zoom lenses can be difficult to fit in the right dome to avoid or lower the problems with soft corners and i had to use
a +3 diopter on my D90 Ikelite rig.
Chris
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#11
Posted 28 March 2013 - 07:22 AM
I use a +2 diopter and an 8 inch dome.
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#12
Posted 29 March 2013 - 02:03 AM
I went from 12-24 to the 10-24. I am not using a dioptre. I think it is acceptable (at least to me)