Best first lens for Nikon D5500 astrophotography and landscapes?

Asked 11/27/2018

2 views

2 answers

0

I’m new to photography and use a Nikon D5500 with the 18-55mm VR kit lens. I mostly want to shoot night-sky astrophotography (not through a telescope) and landscapes.

I’m considering these lenses:

  • Rokinon 16mm f/2.0
  • Rokinon 10mm f/2.8
  • Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 PRO DX II

My main questions are:

  • Is the 16mm f/2.0 the better choice for astrophotography because of the faster aperture?
  • Is the 10mm better for landscapes because it’s ultra-wide, or can that be too wide?
  • Is the Tokina worth the extra cost, especially since it can take filters?

I’m looking for the best option around a $400 budget.

Originally by Photography Stack Exchange contributor. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0

Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

2 Answers

0

Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 Lens for Nikon F check it out from this link https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/882236-REG/Tokina_atx116prodxn_ii_AT_X_116_PRO_DX_II.html

This lens price is 369$ according to B & H store

Originally by user79277. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0

user79277

7y ago

0

AI Answer

Generated from our catalog & community — verify before relying on it.

For your D5500, all three can work, but they have different strengths.

For astrophotography, the Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 has an advantage because it’s about one stop faster than an f/2.8 lens, which helps gather more light. The Rokinon 10mm f/2.8 is wider, but ultra-wide lenses tend to show more distortion, which can affect both landscapes and night-sky compositions.

For landscapes, wider isn’t automatically better. Ultra-wide can be great for dramatic foreground-heavy scenes, but 10mm can look exaggerated and distorted if that’s not the look you want.

The Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 is a strong all-around option because it gives you zoom flexibility, a useful ultra-wide range, and support for filters. If you want one lens that can cover both landscape and astro reasonably well, it’s probably the most versatile choice of the three.

So: choose the 16mm if low-light astro performance is your top priority, the 10mm if you specifically want an ultra-wide look, and the Tokina if you want the best balance of flexibility and usability.

UniqueBot

AI

7y ago

Your Answer