silverhippi 0 Posted October 19, 2017 I am putting together a full-frame system with Ikelite and Nikon D800. I can really only afford one lens at the moment and am torn between: nikon af-s nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8g ed https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/520635-USA/Nikon_2163_AF_S_Zoom_Nikkor_14_24mm.html and nikon nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8 d ed if https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/186250-USA/Nikon_1960_AF_S_Zoom_Nikkor_17_35mm.html Primary use of this setup will be in N. Florida Caverns/Caves. Any experienced input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Dominick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grantjpthomas 16 Posted October 20, 2017 I would go with the 14-24mm f/2.8g ed as its the wider of the two and will allow you to get closer to your subject giving better colour, contrast, clarity etc. However, i think you should really consider a fisheye for underwater. It's a bit useless topside but i shoot 90% of my wide angle stuff underwater on fish eye. Allows me to get super close and still fit the whole subject in. Good luck! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cristiansub 0 Posted October 25, 2017 On land I love the 17-35 f2,8 for make reportage but underwater I use only fish lenses. For the cave I think that the 15mm sigma fish eye is better that the wide ange zooms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamhanlon 0 Posted October 25, 2017 Neither lens is very good behind a dome port. The 16-35 f/4 is actually much better (and cheaper too). Bear in mind all 3 will need a 9"dome to get the best results... Adam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
errbrr 73 Posted October 26, 2017 Wider is better for caves, especially where you can't back up because there's a wall in the way. I prefer the rectilinear lenses but you do need to look at performance behind a dome port. Maybe consider a wide prime rather than a zoom? For cave diving there is almost no reason to zoom - why not just swim closer? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undertow 31 Posted December 2, 2017 16-35 f/4 hands down. I had to decide bw that and the 14-24 a while ago but saw that the 14-24 really struggled in corners for people and 16-35 was 2/3 the price. Personally I'm happy - I find the 35mm end very useful at times and it takes filters. I use a 9" dome which I think is virtually required for wide rectilinear. I do occasionally crave some wider coverage though. Not a huge fan of the easier-to-use fisheyes. Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
