Which of these two lenses would you choose for video?

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I am new to video.

Can you advise as to which of these two lenses would be preferable for video?

Nikon 10-24 f3.5-4.5, or

Tokina 11-16 f2.8

(I also own a Nikon AF 24mm f2.8 prime lens).

I am leaning towards the Tokina because of price, build quality and f2.8 (but that's my photography side speaking). I would appreciate your input as to what is important to shooting video.
 
It depends on your aesthetic style. I work in narrative fiction and have never needed/wanted zoom functionality.

Is it normal? Yes. Common? For fiction, not really...unless you're trying to evoke the 1970s or being ironic.

As for the lenses, I'd get the Tokina, period. It's probably the best wide lens available for under $1000.
 
I personally wouldnt choose EITHER for video, since neither one has an aperture ring. The 11-16 is a great lens for stills, but for video you want an aperture ring. I am assuming you are using this on a D90- which doesnt give you full manual control.
 
That is a good point; I will actually be using it on a D7000, assuming the reviews of the D7000 are acceptable when it's available to be fully tested. Is the aperture ring necessary or desirable with the D7000?

roro20 said:
I personally wouldnt choose EITHER for video, since neither one has an aperture ring. The 11-16 is a great lens for stills, but for video you want an aperture ring. I am assuming you are using this on a D90- which doesnt give you full manual control.
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No. It doesnt matter on the D7000 since you will have manual control over video. That's why I said I assume you are shooting on a D90. The Tokina would be a better choice between the 2, if a wide is what you are looking for... just keep subjects away from the edge of the frame. You will have mucho distortion.

In that focal range I would recommend the Nikon 10.5 fish (2.8) AND a 24 prime (2.8). This option would be about $350 more, though.
 
I'd get a Nikon lens myself but the 2.8 is going to be better.

Rider said:
I am new to video.

Can you advise as to which of these two lenses would be preferable for video?

Nikon 10-24 f3.5-4.5, or

Tokina 11-16 f2.8

(I also own a Nikon AF 24mm f2.8 prime lens).

I am leaning towards the Tokina because of price, build quality and f2.8 (but that's my photography side speaking). I would appreciate your input as to what is important to shooting video.
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roro20 said:
In that focal range I would recommend the Nikon 10.5 fish (2.8) AND a 24 prime (2.8). This option would be about $350 more, though.
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I already have a 24mm f2.8 prime. Are you suggesting that I can get the 10.5mm fisheye instead of an ultrawide rectinilear zoom?
 
I think -correct me if I am wrong- that the Nikon version of the Tokina has an aperture ring. It is an excellent lens for both stills and video but it is an ultrawide angle. You will need other lenses to cover more focal length options.
 
well i rarely zoom while recording even though it happens, but that's beside the point. when you shoot stills you're often on some kind of auto so you don't see it, but in video you're typically on manual an with a narrower range of acceptable shutter speeds as well. do you really want to change your lighting or increase the iso every time you zoom in?
 
oh and like it or not but zooming is actually pretty common these days. saying you can't is a little like saying you need to use three point lighting; valid advice for beginners but far from the real world. ;-)
 
I think I understand what you mean.

mattsand said:
well i rarely zoom while recording even though it happens, but that's beside the point. when you shoot stills you're often on some kind of auto so you don't see it, but in video you're typically on manual an with a narrower range of acceptable shutter speeds as well. do you really want to change your lighting or increase the iso every time you zoom in?
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I've pretty much ruled out the Nikon 10-24, but there is a new contender: the Nikon 10.5mm fisheye.

Since now it's between the Tokina 11-6mm f2.8 and the Nikon 10.5mm fisheye.
 
What are you planning to shoot? Skateboard?
I am asking to understand why you need to go that wide.
For general purpose video I'd look for a zoom lens covering the 18-50 or 18-85 range, and a couple of fast primes for lowlight. For really wide shots, landscapes, or if you need to put the camera on a stabilizer I'd look for an ultra wide angle and there the Tokina 11-16 rules, but it comes at a price.
 
I already have a 24mm prime and a fancy 17-35mm f2.8 Nikon. I'm looking for something wider for special effects. I don't know what yet!

kostas said:
What are you planning to shoot? Skateboard?
I am asking to understand why you need to go that wide.
For general purpose video I'd look for a zoom lens covering the 18-50 or 18-85 range, and a couple of fast primes for lowlight. For really wide shots, landscapes, or if you need to put the camera on a stabilizer I'd look for an ultra wide angle and there the Tokina 11-16 rules, but it comes at a price.
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Thanks Mattsand. I had not considered the wideangle adapter (photo prejudice) but that just might be the thing.
 
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