What is 14-24mm lens good for?

This 14-24mm lens is a special-purpose lens for ultra-ultra wide angle shots. It can’t take filters, it’s huge and cannot wear a prophylactic filter for protection from dirt or use creative filters like graduated NDs, which are often needed with wide lenses.

Is Nikon 14 24 good lens?

The Nikon 14-24mm ƒ/2.8G is an excellent wide-angle pro lens, with only two substantial flaws: lens flare, and the inability to attach filters. The lens hood does work to prevent flare if you can put it between the front element and the sun, but let’s face it – this is a wide angle lens we’re talking about.

Is a 24mm good for weddings?

The Canon 24mm 1.4 lens is useful throughout every part of the wedding day — preparation, portraits, ceremony and reception. It really shines in small spaces and low-light situations. During preparation, I often use this lens to shoot a gorgeous image of the dress hanging up (ISO 640, f1.

Who does Sigma make lenses for?

Sigma makes autofocus lenses for the Sigma SA, Canon EF, Nikon F, Minolta/Sony α, Pentax K and Four Thirds lens mounts. Each lens may not be available in all mounts, and may lack certain features (such as HSM) on certain mounts.

What makes a Sigma lens an Art lens?

Sigma Art Lenses are basically fast-aperture lenses that produce unbelievably sharp images. They’re so sharp that it’s like you’re looking at the tiniest details up close, without any visual hindrances.

What does DG mean on a lens?

digital SLR cameras
The DG designation indicates that the lens has been optimised for use with digital SLR cameras. The DG lenses feature improved (more even) light distribution from image centre to edge, especially at maximum aperture, compared to conventional fast wide-angle lenses.

How many elements are in the Nikon 14 24mm?

Sporting two ED and three aspherical lens elements in a complex 14 element optical design, the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G has been known for its remarkable edge-to-edge performance, superb colors and excellent contrast across its zoom range.

When did the Nikon 14-24mm come out?

This is an in-depth review of the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lens that was released in August of 2007 together with the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED.

Why choose a 14mm lens for wedding photography?

The most obvious example would be when incorporating sweeping mountain vistas, tall city buildings, the night sky, etc. A 14mm lens is a wonderful tool to give your images a sense of place and effectively display the bride and groom within the context of the surrounding environs.

What is the best wide angle lens for wedding photography?

Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 G Wide Angle Lens Review This is a guest review of the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 G wide angle zoom lens by wedding photographer Jesse La Plante. “Get high, get low, get close, get far.” This was one of the best pieces of photography advice I received in college and it’s stuck with me ever since.