Which wide-angle lens should I rent for a Nikon D5000?
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I have a Nikon D5000 and want to rent a wide-angle lens for a day. I’m looking for suggestions on good options that work well with this camera, especially for very wide shots.
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The two main WIDE options for DX are the Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 and Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8. Since the D5000 doesn't have an autofocus screw the Tokina would have to be focused manually (easier with the depth of field available at these really wide angles). I have the Tokina for my D90 and it's a great lens.
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For a Nikon D5000, good DX wide-angle rental options mentioned most often are:
- Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5
- Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8
- Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6
The Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 is especially well regarded because of its fast f/2.8 aperture, but on a D5000 you may need to focus it manually if the version you rent does not have a built-in autofocus motor. That’s usually less of a problem with ultra-wide lenses because they have lots of depth of field.
The Nikon 10-24mm is a strong all-around DX choice if you want a bit more zoom range. The Sigma 10-20mm is another popular option.
A Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 is also an excellent wide-angle lens in general, but for a D5000’s crop sensor it won’t be as wide as the dedicated DX options above.
If you want a special ultra-wide look, you could also try a fisheye lens.
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