Ideas for a Good Wide Angle Lens for DX format

Hello All,
I am specializing in Fine Art Landscape Photography with a maximum print size of 13"x19". Maximum size for the current printer. (HP8850)
I plan on purchasing a D700 in the near future but will be keeping my DX format D60 Nikon for the light weight when hiking in. Any recommendations for a good wide angle DX lens would be appreciated. Either a prime or zoom is fine and low light speed is not a priority as I will be stopping down and using a tripod in most shooting situations. Thanks in advance for any advice

Doohhh! I forgot to add to my post above that I would really like the ability to use GND filters on the lens with a Cokin holder. Thanks!

We're currently using a Nikkor 12-24DX and a Sigma 10-20 with D2X's and D300's. Even though it cost less than half as much, the Sigma is far superior in contrast, color, sharpness and has less distortion. How can you beat that?

Thanks Hank, I needed to check out the Sigma site as I have a few older ones that I use with the 35mm and they are excellent glass. I'll also see what I can find at B&H for the Nikkor 12-24.

Regards,
John

Nikkor 12-24mm is a wonderful landscape lens. Not sure about Sigma.

I've been using the Tokina 12-24 f/4 on my D200. Great lens, sharp as, built tough and it takes filters. I have the original version, which is still for sale on B&H as well as the newer version of the lens.

You can also use it on the D700 but will vignette on anything less then 18mm.

I've heard great things about the Tokina 11-16mm its supposed to be a very sharp lens. Its about the same price as the other third party wide angles but with an extra stop of light at f2.8, the zoom range is somewhat limited but they did that on purpose to improve image quality.

I second Andre's post on the Tokina 12-24. I have it for my D300 and find it great. Really sharp and affordable to boot.

John,
I recently acquired a Nikkor 12-24 f4 DX, and use it with my D200. On a recent trip to Arches and Canyonlands national parks, I used it with GND filter with good results. Check out one of my canyon shots in my gallery to see the results.
For landscapes, I see n reason to go with the much more expensive 12-24 f.2.8, since you would lose DOF.

I use the Tokina ATX 12-24 lens and have been very happy with it. I was a bit worried before purchasing it because it would be my only non-Nikkor lens, but I have been pleasantly surprised with the sharpness and contrast, and at half the cost of the Nikkor 12-24.

I can add to list of admirers of the Tokina 12-24. It's inexpensive when compared to Nikon's version and yields great results. If I were to buy now I think I would select the 11-16 due to the ability to have F2.8, but you really can't go wrong with the 12-24.

The 12-24mm f/4 is a stunning lens! Tack sharp!

Yep, put me down for the Tokina ATX 12-24 f4 II. I've had it about a month now and couldn't be happier with it. Great color, razor sharp and built like a tank. An excellent value.

I just got the Tokina 11 to 16mm. Haven't gotten a chance to use it much yet but I did try it out with the cokin P holder to see how wide I could get away with. I'm still waiting for the rest of my filters to come in so I haven't tried stacking 3 yet. By putting one filter in the furthest slot in the holder I don't appear to be getting any vignetting at 14mm and up. I'll let you know once I try with 3 filters what the results are but I think it'll be fine from 14 to 16mm.

Thanks to Hank's previous suggestion to me when I asked the same question a couple months ago - I got the Sigma 10-20 and it is a KILLER lens. I rented the Nikon to compare, and the Sigma IS sharper.
As a bonus, you can often find them on Ebay or KEH in used but still excellent condition.
Have fun!

Sandy r