ultra wide test photos
Obviously by the title you can tell I made a decision & purchase of a wide angle lens. After numerous discussions with fellow photographers, bloggers & staff at DCW, I decided to go with the Nikkor Lens AF-S DX 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED. I haven’t had time to really experiment with my new lens as we got home rather late in the day yesterday but these are some ‘test’ photos. (The weather was so awesome yesterday, I got burnt! Yeeeow, finally some colour into my skin)
Aperture:f/3.5 / Exposure time:1/30 sec / ISO speed:200 / Focal length:10mm / Lens: Nikkor 10-24mm AF-S DX G ED
Aperture:f/10 / Exposure time:1/200 sec / ISO speed:200 / Focal length:10mm / Lens: Nikkor 10-24mm AF-S DX G ED
Aperture:f/9 / Exposure time:1/160 sec / ISO speed:200 / Focal length:16mm / Lens: Nikkor 10-24mm AF-S DX G ED
Aperture:f/10 / Exposure time:1/200 sec / ISO speed:200 / Focal length:10mm / Lens: Nikkor 10-24mm AF-S DX G ED
Aperture:f/11 / Exposure time:1/640 sec / ISO speed:200 / Focal length:24mm / Lens: Nikkor 10-24mm AF-S DX G ED
Aperture:f/9 / Exposure time:1/100 sec / ISO speed:1000 / Focal length:116mm / Lens: Nikkor 10-24mm AF-S DX G ED
Aperture:f/13 / Exposure time:1/800 sec / ISO speed:200 / Focal length:10mm / Lens: Nikkor 10-24mm AF-S DX G ED
Aperture:f/13 / Exposure time:1/1250 sec / ISO speed:200 / Focal length:10mm / Lens: Nikkor 10-24mm AF-S DX G ED
I also tried a panorama stitch using my ultra wide lens; 7 stitch photograph. I love the curve of the land/water to the right, this cliff face is actually very straight! (click to see larger version)
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These are my Sunday Stills selections for landscapes/spring; spring is bright blue clear skies, green foliage, warm sunshine.
Aperture:f/10/ Exposure time:1/200 sec / ISO speed:200 / Focal length:15mm / Lens: Nikkor 10-24mm AF-S DX G ED
Aperture:f/10 / Exposure time:1/200 sec / ISO speed:200 / Focal length:15mm / Lens: Nikkor 10-24mm AF-S DX G ED
Aperture:f/9 / Exposure time:1/500 sec / ISO speed:200 / Focal length:14mm / Lens: Nikkor 10-24mm AF-S DX G ED
I also tested out the Nikkor 50mm & 35mm prime lenses on my D90. I discussed why the 50mm is too “long” for the D90 & decided on, after playing that I would love to buy the 35mm.
It’s so simple to use, the photos are awesome it works amazingly in very low light & is super fast on my camera. But after almost spending two weeks wage on my ultra wide, I think I’ll hold off on spending for a little while :)
I love them, Chloe! My favorite is the second one, because among all the other stunning details in the photo [which is one of the awesome pluses of wide angle lens] you can also see your shade on the ground holding the camera and I find the effect wonderful.
slightlyignorant
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Congratulations to your new lens, and the photos are super wide. I love the vast expanse of the ocean. Now, you have me thinking of buying one.
Ah…I have to save first.
Ebie
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Oooh…lens envy!!! How awesome! I love these photos. Your spring photos are great….I want to go JUMP into that blue green water! :)
jrosey
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Lens envy, indeed! Love the color in your spring shots!
Desperate Horsewife
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Great job! These are just amazing! Makes me wish I was near the water right now!!!!
Jennifer
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Your shots of the clear water are awesome!
I still haven’t decided on what camera to get yet, but a wide angle is a must. I must do more research.
VioletSky
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Nice work Chloe and that lens look great although these are small web versions of course, it still looks sharp, great contrast and colour and clarity.
You should now do a lot of experiments with wideangle and cropping – shooting wideangle can often mean you get a lot of sky or foreground and cropping these can give you a really nice dramatic result. Also you will find that shooting wide angle it’s quite easy to tilt the horizon as you cover such a wide view. Look forward to seeing more!
Flemming Bo Jensen
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 7:28 pm
beautiful shots with your new lens!! I’m envious; also want one now!
BTW; Are you enjyoung your new job? Hope so..
ronelle
myfrenchkitchen
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Lens looks good, great choice. Gotta love that wide angle, look forward to seeing more photos with it.
michaelolive
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Congrats! You are no going to regret this. Lovely lens. You made some great shots with it already. Love the ones with the sun reflecting in the sea. My favourite subject.
Steffie
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Nice choice in lens Chloe. The water looks nice and inviting. Good job on the pano, look forward to seeing some more. Looks like you have some great coast line to photograph… but looks like you need to be up nice and early to catch the sunrise :)
Graham Leggate
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Very cool, the new lens will be a nice addition..:-))
Ed
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 9:45 pm
I want to *smell* those photographs!
June
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Wow, great shots! the spring colors are so clear and pretty…I kinda wish it was spring where i live! :P :)
Mellimaus
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 12:06 am
Very nice! I love water shots. It looks so warm!
tammy
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 12:16 am
Love the ocean shots. Nice lens. :):)
dibear
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 12:28 am
So what are they looking up at?
These are all great, but I kept thinking what a funny photo I’d make if I used a wide angle lens on my daschund pup. lol! Can you say….’Ultra-Stretch?!” hehe!
Good job. Looks like you had fun.
~Lisa
Laughing Orca Ranch
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 2:33 am
Excellent. Good distortion control. Ansel Adams said that landscapes are the most difficult photos…good luck, you are off to a good start.
burstmode
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 2:53 am
There’s those water pics I’ve been requesting for quite some time!!! BEAUTIFUL… Truly beautiful. I think the ocean, and pretty much any body of water is amazing. I don’t live on the coast, so vacation time is the only time I can see the ocean. There are alot of nice lakes around where I live, but not like the ocean. You can see the other side of most of the lakes, and I think that’s what is so amazing about the ocean… You look out and only see water as far as the horizon. The Great Lakes are directly on top of Indiana and you can’t see across those, but that’s about the only big ones. Looking at those pics made my depression level drop a few notches… Thanks Chloe…
Shady
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 4:50 am
BTW… I love to play pool! (You guys probably call it billiards, right?) I’m actually really good at it. I use to play in the leagues around here. I seen where you were bragging about how nice the weather was there yesterday… And even though I consider myself a gentleman, I’m giving you the middle finger right now! LOL!! The weather sucks here. It’s actually sunny today, but it’s a lil chilly. I got sunburned yesterday too… BUT FROM THE TANNING BED! Take care babe! I’ll check out your “Macro Mondays” tomorrow. Just outta curiousity… What does macro mean?
Shady
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 4:57 am
You Beauty! :) Gorgeous photos Buddy!! The second last one is my favorite! You overtook me with 2 news lenses! :(
:) Cool photography mate!!
WildBlack
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 5:16 am
Good shots Chloe. I’m sure your new lens will serve you well! Take care.
Windsor Photographer James Zedd
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 6:53 am
wonderful shots Chloe. I can’t wait to see what you come up with using the new lens!
Why do you think the 50mm is too long for the D90? Is it something specific? Just wondering….maybe I missed something.
colleen
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 8:00 am
I love the spring pictures the best. Spring is prettier than fall :}
Gigi Griffis
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 8:30 am
Okay now I have SERIOUS lens envy!! Thanks a lot ;) Great shots.
Linda
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 10:29 am
Hey Chloe,
As you and I discussed I love that vertical, its an amazing shot. Keep up the good work. As to where to shoot? I’d try Cape Schanck and what about Portsea Pier?
Jamie
jamiepatersonphotography
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 11:13 am
I love the panoramic stitch shot. It’s also neat your shadows are in it, too. I’d be tempted to Photoshop out the garbage can though, LOL. Can’t wait to see what other fun stuff you come up with, enjoy that new lens!
flowerweaver
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Very nice! I like your shadow in the 2nd photo.
CTG Ponies
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 2:07 am
Lovely clear shots and what great weather there. The panoramic shot takes the viewer right into the picture – awesome :)
Jan Freeman
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 2:15 am
Beautiful shots there Chloe! The water color is amazing! The wide angle lens shots are pretty cool…love the pool table shot.
gtyyup
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 2:49 am
Congrats on your new lens! I have been eyeing an ultra wide for a while. Beautiful shots and I love the one that has a shadow/self-portrait of you!
Rhonda Stansberry
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 3:44 am
Hey girl! Good choice on the wide angle lens! You have been shooting quite a bit lately—having your macro and a wide opens up so many more creative posssibilities, doesn’t it?
It seems so odd seeing you on a Jetski when here it is fall and it’s rainy on the east coast of the U.S.! Makes me yearn for summer again!
cindydyer
Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 4:12 am