Wide Angle Question Tokina 10-17 vs. 11-16mm?

Hello

I am just getting started building my first UW rig.

So far I have a new Nikon D7200 and an Ikelite Case and Strobes.

I also have a Fixed 60mm Nikkor Macro lense.

In addition I have a Tokina 11-16 Wide Angle Lens (I already had it).

I see everyone seems to favor the 10-16 Tokina Fisheye lens but am curious if ANYONE is shooting the 11-16mm?

This 11-16 is not a Fish Eye so there is the obvious difference there but curious to know if anyone is using one, or knows of someone using one....

Any and all info much appreciated!

-SCUBA Hank

The 10-17 with a Precision Dome would be a really great combo for an Ikelite housing. Very compact.

As for the 11-16 it's a rectilinear and will need to be used with a large dome 8" minimum, extension and probably a

+2 dioptre. Refer to Ikelite and your supplier on what their recommendations for the the lens in their housing is.

Cheers,

Jim.

Well, not everyone favors the Tokina 10-17mm Fisheye. I've got one, but I like my Nikkor 10-24mm better with my Nikon D7100 rig. While the Tokina Fisheye undoubtedly has applications, I'm not a fan of the curvature one gets with it. Of course, tastes vary.

While I've got the large 8" dome and appropriate extensions to use with both the 10-17 Fisheye and the 10-24, I use a Precision Dome with the 10-24.

Hope your macro is a Micro Nikkor 60mm 1:2.8G ED. It's a great lens.

-AZTinman

Thanks Guys!

Yes Triggerfish it is a MICRO 60mm 1:2:8 ED... I can't wait to try it out!

As far as the Wide angle goes I assume I won't be using my rectilinear as I'd rather be diving with a Smaller rig to start vs. the large dome port.... But like all Hobbies of mine, I assume I'd end up with Both someday!

Wish me Luck!

The Precision Dome is considerably smaller than the large 8" Ikelite dome. It is manufactured specifically for different lenses. For example, my Precision Dome for my Nikkor 10-24mm won't work with my Tokina 10-17mm. I know several underwater photographers who simply started with a macro set up rather than purchasing all of the necessary gear (lenses, ports, & extensions) to shoot macro and wide angle.

-AZTinman

I have both the Tokina 11-16mm and the Tokina 10-17mm FE. The Tokina is a awesome land lens but I never take it underwater as its basically not wide enough in the angle of view. The Tokina 11-16mm has 104-84 degree view compared to the Tokina 10-17mm with 180-100 degree view. I shot big animals up close and have my Tokina 10-17mm in my housing without gears set on 10mm (180degree) so I can fit all the animal/scene in and be close enough to light up the subject with my strobes. You will find that the narrow angle of view such as which you have with the 10-24mm Nikon and Tokina 11-16mm you simply have to shoot your subject from a much greater distance and having reduced impact from strobes or trying to frame parts of larger animals like head portraits. The Tokina 11-16mm since its rectangular might be a lens to play with if your shooting under/overs or need straight lines like on wrecks where a Fisheye might be too curvey.

Regards Mark

The Tokina 11-16mm has 104-84 degree view compared to the Tokina 10-17mm with 180-100 degree view.