Recommend me a cheap wide angle lens for Nikon

Ian Grant · Apr 30, 2017

Like others I suggest the Tamron 28mm f2.5 I've had two both superb lenses, the first was stolen, i bought another years later so I can use it on my M42 or K mount cameras, possibly my Exacta's if I find an Eacta Adaptal mount. Very versatile and as good as my Pentax 28mm f2.8 lens.

Ian

pentaxuser · Apr 30, 2017

OP, Secondhand Darkroom Supplies has a couple of Nikon 28mm f2.8 AF lenses within your budget of 150 euros. Just google the name.

I think one of them was rated "as new" and also think that there is a 6 months guarantee with them. Ffordes and Mifsud's in the U.K. are other sources worth a look.

pentaxuser

ac12 · Apr 30, 2017

I think you should be able to find a Nikon 24/f2.8 under $150, especially the pre-AI version.

Mick Fagan · Apr 30, 2017

Ap507b said:
Sigma Super Wide II 24mm F2.8. Got one new back in 1986. Performance OK but have never used it much as I found 24mm too wide for my taste. Have read a couple of good reviews of the lens.

I bought mine in 1985 and didn't expect to find it so good.

I'm leaving on a jet plane in about 4 hours for an extended trip, this lens is coming with me. It is really excellent and very low priced.

There is a heavily scalloped lens hood that came with this lens, hopefully any of this lens you may entertain of getting, has the lens hood.

Has the standard Nikon 52mm filter ring size.

Mick.

Alan W · Apr 30, 2017

Nikon lenses for Nikon cameras,I always say.The Nikon 28mm 2.8 AIS lens can be had in the US for under $150.It's a very,very good lens.Not too wide and not too long-just right for most applications requiring a wider than "normal" lens,I find.Great wide open and stopped down.Surely one can be had for less than 150 Euro?

MartinCrabtree · Apr 30, 2017

I do have the Sigma 28mm f2.8 in Canon FD. it is much better than you'd think it would be. Think I paid $25 USD for it.

trythis · Apr 30, 2017

This lens is worth finding in bargain condition. As long as the optics are good you should be able to find one to fit your budget.
Its the main reason I stuck with full frame when I bought a digicam.

Such a good lens.
Get the AIS not the AI.

Alan W said:
Nikon lenses for Nikon cameras,I always say.The Nikon 28mm 2.8 AIS lens can be had in the US for under $150.It's a very,very good lens.Not too wide and not too long-just right for most applications requiring a wider than "normal" lens,I find.Great wide open and stopped down.Surely one can be had for less than 150 Euro?

blockend · May 1, 2017

Added together, my Nikon 28, 35 and 50mm manual lenses came to little more than £100. These range from very good to excellent condition, Pre-AI and AIS, all bought via eBay in the last couple of years.

Yashica lenses used to be a good alternative, but their relative scarcity has seen prices rise in recent times. Canon FD are probably the most affordable as they were made by the million. For whatever reason I find a good 35mm focal length harder to find that an equivalent 28 or 50.

cooltouch · May 1, 2017

My vote is also for the Tamron. I bought a 24mm f/25 off eBay about five or six years ago and got it for cheap. I have tested it against a Nikon AIs 24mm f/2.8 and found that it is actually a bit sharper in the mid aperture ranges -- f/8 to f/11. So I can highly recommend it. Either the 24mm or the 28mm, but I've always preferred 24mm over 28mm, so the 24mm is the one I'd recommend.

tessar · May 1, 2017

I'd also go for the Nikkor 24/2.8 AI or AI'd. The 28/3.5 is also very good. I've used both for years, always been satisfied. Lots of them around, now for quite affordable prices; no adapters needed!

ransel · May 2, 2017

etn said:
The 35 f/2 AF-D, if that's the one mentioned here, has quite a bad reputation with the (pixel peepers) digital crowd. OK, allegedly it is not "sharp in the corners" (whatever that means) - but which lens is? I don't think this matters too much to us film shooters anyway. One consequence is that it can be found cheap.

I was talking about the old AI manual focus 35mm f/2.

Ai Print · May 2, 2017

480sparky said:
Sigma 28/2.8 Macro Mini-Wide.

"Macro" on a 24mm? I think that would mean the subject would have to be *in* the lens.

benveniste · May 2, 2017

Can't decide between 24mm, 28mm, and 35mm? No worries. Hunt down a Tokina AT-X 24-40mm f/2.8. Manual focus copies can be had for under $100. Autofocus copies run up to $200, depending on condition, but if you're patient you should be able to find one for $150.

I used this lens for about 15 years with a Nikon FA and F100 and found it really useful when I wanted to try different perspectives on the same foreground subject.

480sparky · May 2, 2017

Ai Print said:
"Macro" on a 24mm? I think that would mean the subject would have to be *in* the lens.

Given there's no 'official' or 'legal' definition of macro, you can call a ham sandwich macro. I'd be more concerned with the distortion. But the barrel shows the best macro magnification is 1:4.5........ not much, really.

etn · May 3, 2017

ransel said:
I was talking about the old AI manual focus 35mm f/2.

Not sure whether the AI and the AF-D have the same optical formula. Do you know?

hsandler · May 3, 2017

Nikon 28mm f2.8 series E is cheap and cheerful. Some reviews slag the optics, but I've had two copies and both were fine. I also see them for sale often here in Ottawa, so they are plentiful. A few samples (not high res though):
https://www.flickr.com/photos/hsandler/8658812945/in/album-72157632891133869/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/hsandler/8538710521/in/album-72157632891133869/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/hsandler/32315200494/in/album-72157632891133869/

Don Craig · May 14, 2017

I bought a Chinar 28mm f2.8 through the Bay for $20 and change. It looks and feels well made. It's on a yardsale FM2 that I also got cheap. Still testing my first roll with both.

RalphLambrecht · May 15, 2017

ongakublue said:
Hi all, I am looking for a cheap (under 150) wide prime lens for a Nikon SLR.
Focal length 24 or 28 or 35.

It can be manual focus only and doesn't need to be so sharp wide open because I intend to use it stopped down almost always.
I don't mind lens flaring too much.
It can also be third-party Nikon fit or with an adapter not exceeding the total price mentioned.

Also I am going to shop online so don't suggest going to some thrift store or the like.

Maybe someone here is using a similar lens and getting nice results.

Thanks a lot!

PreAI Nikkors of any focal length are inexpensive b it excellent

carlostaiwan · May 26, 2017

I would go go for one of these 4
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f3.5 Ai
Tamron adaptall f2.5
Nikon 35mm E series f2.5
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f2.8 Ai
The Nikkor have better construction, reputation and resale value. Personally I went for the Nikkor 28mm f2.8 Ai and is excellent, in the F100, FM and D800.

macfred · May 26, 2017

hsandler said:
Nikon 28mm f2.8 series E is cheap and cheerful...

Very nice photographs, Howard ! Really love the one with the Catholic Shrine !
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Nothing wrong with those series e lenses - I have the 100mm f/2.8 and the 75-150mm f/3.5 - they really shine.
The only disadvantage : I can't use them on my F2 Photomic (but -like Ralph said above- those PreAi Nikkors are also of interest).

Fin · May 28, 2017

Here is quite a nice 3rd party pre-AI lens, although I paid £10 for mine back when camera/film shops were still a high street thing.

I bought a Nikkor 28/3.5 pre-ai for £56 about a year ago, it has a few marks on the front lens, but shoots decent images.

My Nikkor 24/2.8 pre-ai that I accidentally bought (placed an offer, didn't think I'd win it) 2 weeks ago at £100 is utterly mint and very nice.

I also bought a 28-70/3.5 Tamron for my free gifted OM10, which I haven't used in anger yet, but looks good through the finder. That cost a staggering £18 including postage.

Poke around a bit. There are some really decent lenses around for quite silly monies!

Recommend me a cheap wide angle lens for Nikon

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