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I'm stuck wanting a fast wide-angle lens. My 35mm F/1,8 is good, but i'd like something a little wider, and still have a big maximum aperture.

Any lens suggestions? I'm mainly looking at the "new" 24mm F/1,4, but like I said - all suggestions are most welcome.

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Nikon D90 (Primary), Nikon D40 (Backup)
AF-S DX 35mm f/1,8
AF-S 60mm f/2,8 micro
AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6 VR
2 x Speedlight SB-600

If you can afford it then go for the 24 f1.4 and you certainly wont be disappointed. Not sure how available they are to find.

Seems a bit overkill for DX though, are you planning on upgrading to film or FX any time soon?

Also check out Sigma make a 20, a 24 and 28 f1.8 lenses I think.

Other than that f2.8 is about as fast as you get, so you might as well get a zoom, something like a 17-50 Sigma or 17-55 Nikon.

14-24 would be awesome, but again possibly overkill.

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Nikon D5000 and D300 with 12-24mm, 35mm f1.8, 50mm f1.4, 60mm f2.8 Macro, 18-200mm, 17-55mm f2.8 (all Nikon)

Acutally I'm not thinking about that. I like the DX-format, still, this issue about the wide angle lens is really bugging me.

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Nikon D90 (Primary), Nikon D40 (Backup)
AF-S DX 35mm f/1,8
AF-S 60mm f/2,8 micro
AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6 VR
2 x Speedlight SB-600

Perhaps the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 DX would be right up your alley?

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Nikon D90 || Nikon D300s w/ MB-D10 || Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 HSM II || Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX || Nikon SB-900

If you're looking for something with a 35mm equivalent, the 24mm would really be your best choice. If the Nikon version looks too pricey, the 3rd party Sigmas (Such as the 1.8 24mm Macro) would be a great alternative at a much lover price, or if you prefer a focal length a bit longer, you could try the 28 1.8 or 30 f1.4, but that's already nearing the 50mm mark.

On the topic of full frame, unless it's too much to carry around and you prefer the light weight of DX, I personally think that it would be a wise investment (Especially if you're looking for better wide angle lenses), you certainly have a better selection with FX.

It would be interesting to see something like a 20mm-25mm fast DX prime from Nikon as something equivalent to about the 35mm focal length.

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-Evan

Gear: 7 Nikon Nikkor AI-S and AF-S lenses, SB-700 flash, Nikon D7000, Nikon FM, variety of accessories

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