Option 2: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Lens
Match Score
83%Pros
- Very fast aperture
Cons
- Inconvenient fixed focal length
- Too telephoto for most night photos
- Overpriced
Top Result: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X116 Pro DX II Lens for Nikon
Match Score
99%Pros
- Fast aperture
- Good optics
- Excellent focal range
- Reasonably priced
Cons
- Cumbersome focus lock
Note From Jim
I usually need to give 5 options for you to choose from, but on this one I'd just keep it simple. Pick the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8. I wouldn't mind a faster aperture lens for night photography, but I've taken many many professional night photos at f/2.8. Plus, it's a great landscape photography lens in general. There are other options from Rokinon and Nikon that are faster, but they are too telephoto in my opinion.
Option 3: Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM ELD SLD Lens for Nikon
Match Score
81%Pros
- Convenient focal range
- Well priced
Cons
- Too slow of an aperture
- Optical quality is only fair