Option 2: Nikon 16-35mm f/4 VR II
Match Score
91%Pros
- Accepts standard 72mm filters
- Image stabilization
- Lightweight
- Reasonably priced
Cons
- Good sharpness, but not AS good as the Tamron
- Slower max aperture
Top Result: Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC Lens
Match Score
99%Pros
- Image Stabilization (Very rare in wide angle lenses)
- Excellent sharpness and image quality
- Fantastic focal range
- Good price
- Excellent for night photography too
Cons
- Needs specialized filters
- Heavy
- A little less sharp when zoomed in to 30mm
Note From Jim
You want the Tamron 15-30. Trust me. I prefer this lens to the much more expensive Nikon 14-24 because it has image stabilization which I often need for off-tripod landscapes. Stop looking. This is the one. I also own the Nikkor 16-35 but it stays in the bag more and more often now.
Option 3: Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8 PRO FX Lens
Match Score
84%Pros
- Inexpensive
- Fast aperture
Cons
- Good, but not amazing optical quality
- No image stabilization