I have a Sony F3 and I use all Nikon AIS lenses with the MTF adapter and I love them.Now the widest lens I have is the 24mm f2 but I would like to buy a wider angle like a 18mm I saw a nikon18mm ais f3.5 but also saw the nikon 17-35mm 2.8.Does anyone have experience with these or know what would be the best
Thanks Rudy

The Nikon 17-35mm F2.8 AF-S ED lens is one of the finest lenses Nikon has ever made. It has minimal barrel distortion at 17mm and is a very sharp lens. The zoom range is very handy for indoors, yet its still capable of DOF control.

I also have a Nikon 17 - 35 F 2.8 on my F3 and can highly recommend it, an excellent lens as Duke says.

cheers

Morton

I also have the 17-35mm f/2.8. Even though I don't really enjoy shooting with SLR lenses, I have to admit it is a nice fit for the F3.

You might also try the Tokina 11-16. I have the Duclos rehoused PL mount version and it's very nice. I've seen the MTF/Nikon version on an F3 too, and it looks just as good, if somewhat more fiddly to play with.

Thanks guys I go for the Nikon 17-35mm

Yes another vote for the 17-35 Nikon F2.8. A remarkable lens and I agree with adding the Tokina 11-16 F2.8 to the kit if you shoot wide.

I too been pretty happy with the Nikon 17-35, though I have noticed a little bit of chromatic aberration near the far left and right edges when at full wide on my lens. Not sure if it's a general problem or just an issue with my particular lens.

Been very happy with my Nikon 17-55 t2.8 and 12-24 t4.

How about Sigma's 17-50mm F2.8. It's got very good optical performance and a nice minimal focusing disctance of 11". I am not too found on its focus ring though but that is a common problem with DSLR auto-focus lenses these days.

Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Zoom Lens for Nik 583306 B&H

Anf for something much wider, Tokina's 11-16mm F2.8 is great.

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Autofocus ATX116PRODXN B&H


Take care,

Thierry

I've been trying the Rokinon 8mm fisheye but it doesn't seem that sharp to me. Anyone else try it out?

Is the Sigma 17-50 or the Nikon 17-55 parfocal?

The Sigma does, never tried the Nikon.

Thierry.

I bought the Nikon 17-35mm F2.8 AF-S ED for my Sony F3 I did the first shoot today with this lens an I have to say it is a great lens on the F3.Video is coming next week.

Thanks guys for sharing.

This is what I did with the Nikon 17-35mm F2.8 AF-S ED .Thanks Guys
Palamar House on Vimeo

Good work Rudy. I am currious about the type of slider you are using? Looks very smooth.

A slider and a crane in a room with square walls and ceiling are places you'd really notice barrel distortion if you had it, and I didn't see it.

Looks great.

Thanks Thierry I use the cineslider with a tripod and a monopod and it works great

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Thanks Thierry I use the cineslider with a tripod and a monopod and it works great

How long is your slider, 3' or 5'? I have a 5' Glidetrack HD Hybrid and am really not thrilled with it.

Thierry.

I use the 3ft cineslider and it works great

Not to threadjack, but if anybody is considering the slider from MYT works, it's tremendous, and I have indeed used the Kessler and much bigger ones like Fishers and Chapmans to compare it to.

Also take a look at Dana Dolly

Dana dolly Portable Camera Dolly System (http://www.danadolly.com)

Not to threadjack, but if anybody is considering the slider from MYT works, it's tremendous, and I have indeed used the Kessler and much bigger ones like Fishers and Chapmans to compare it to.

Nate
Really nice system. Like air hockey.
Is there a way to add drag to ramp a stop? Fingers ?
I added the Dana Rail system with SS rails and a Losmandy Spider dolly modified down to a 16 wheel mini dolly. A bit heavy but rock solid.

I have the dana dolly and for the price point, its great!
Also, you can make it any length you want.

For the short the FORGOTTEN I used just one lens the Nikon 17-35mm F2.8 AF-S ED .I love this lens.
FORGOTTEN on Vimeo

Very nice Rudy. Love the 'reveal' at the end.

Thanks Duke I am happy to see you liked the revealing part it was something I was not sure people would get right away