Strobes with Tokina 10-17mm

[ejg62]

I have recently posted several messages on the board as a evaluate housings for my DSLR - thanks for all your responses.

Pretty much across the board the response is the Nikon 60mm 2.8 G and Tokina 10-17 fisheye. Of course I have neither of these lenses, close but none of these (I do have the Nikon 50mm 1.4 and Tokina 11-16).

A question on using the Tokina 10-17mm with such a wide field of vision do I need 2 strobes, one on each side? Or is one strobe sufficient? I primarily use an Inon Z240 but do have a Sea&Sea YS-90auto that I haven't used in a while.

Thanks

 

[marcaumarc]

I would recommend using two strobes in most situations.

Also, the 60mm most people use is a macro lens, but it seems like you're referring to a non-macro 50mm prime, which isn't very close, since can't focus closer than 1.5 feet or so.

 

[AussieByron]

I use two DS125's on long arms when using my 10-17mm. It takes a little playing around with strobe positioning.

If you already have the Tokina 11-16 I would play with that first before buy the 10-17mm and get the 60mm instead.

Regards Mark

 

[Mariozi]

Yeah, the 50/1.4 is nothing like the 60mm for UW work.
As Aussie said playing around with the 11-66mm might help.
When you move to the 10-17mm, remember to pull them back (until your shoulders hurt).
2 strobes are a must for both lens, I use two YS110's.

 

[VJey]

Hi Marcelo, i want to buy an Ikelite housing for my D90 and I'm thinking about lenses. Do you think Tokina 10-17 and Nikkor 60mm are good to start?

 

[AussieByron]

Vjey,

I think the Tokina 10-17mm and the Nikkor 60mm Macro are excellent first lens choice. These two lenses I would use 95% of the time.

I prefer the old Nikkor AF-D 60mm Macro (Mirco) as its cheaper, you can add Teleconverters like the kenko for super macro. Its a faction of a second slower at auto focus but its still super fast.

I recommend that you get the Ikelite 8 inch dome for the 10-17mm also. The wide view @ 10mm needs a nice big dome around it.

Have you though of other brands such as Aquatica? Little more expensive but better build quality and better port locking system than Ikelite.

Regards Mark

 

[Mariozi]

Very good starting lineup.

 

[VJey]

thanks Aussie,

i researched on other housings, but the prices differences for housings, domes, ports are very large, and I have to import everything because I'm from Brazil. Ikelite is the best choice for me.