What wide-angle lens should we buy for Nikon D70 and D3000 for travel?
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We have two Nikon DX cameras: a D70 and a D3000. Our current lenses are the 18-55mm kit lens and an 18-200mm zoom. For an upcoming trip to Peru, we’d like to add a true wide-angle lens for landscapes and travel shots. Our budget is about £300 / $500, though we might stretch a little if there’s a strong reason. What wide-angle options make sense, especially considering autofocus compatibility on both cameras?
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Is that budget per-person? If so, the lens to get is the Nikkor 12-24mm F/4. It has very good image quality and remains quite sharp even wide-open. Goes for around $1000.
If you do not mind one that will autofocus on the D70 but not on the D3000, then you should really get the Tokina 11-16mm F/2.8. Its image quality is amazing and is one full stop brighter than the Nikon. On the D3000 is has to be focused manually. It goes for around $600. Do not confuse it with the II version which costs $150 more and does autofocus on the D3000.
There is also a Tokina 12-24mm F/4 which is good too and falls just at $499 USD. It will autofocus on both your cameras.
Feel free to look for any of these lenses used if you want to save some cash.
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For your budget, the strongest fit mentioned is the Tokina 12-24mm f/4. It gives you a genuinely wider view than your 18-55mm or 18-200mm, is well suited to travel and landscapes, and should autofocus on both the Nikon D70 and D3000.
If you can stretch the budget and want the best image quality plus a faster aperture, the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 is a very popular ultra-wide option. The catch is compatibility: the older version will autofocus on the D70 but not on the D3000, where you’d need to focus manually. The newer “II” version adds autofocus support for the D3000.
The Nikon 12-24mm f/4 is also a very good choice, but it was noted as significantly more expensive.
So in practical terms:
- Best match to your budget: Tokina 12-24mm f/4
- Best higher-end option: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8
- Premium Nikon option: Nikon 12-24mm f/4
Buying used is also worth considering to stay within budget.
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