This is Nikon's only real solution for a wide, wide view for the Nikon DX cameras. It is fairly light and not too big. My only complaint is that I wish there was a f2.8 version. Nikon makes one but you got from 10mm to 12mm and double the price. I really wanted the 10mm so I went with this lens.

The internal-focusing Nikkor is the company's widest DX zoom, with a 2.4X range that scales up to the full-frame equivalent of 15-36mm on Nikon DX bodies. Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements combat chromatic aberration, and aspheric elements fight linear distortion.

While I hope to create a full Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G AF-S DX Lens, my first priority is to include results from this lens in the lens comparison tools available on the site. This page currently exists because it is required by the database and content management systems for me to post information...

Nikon's venerable 12-24mm ultrawide zoom has the benefit of a reasonably fast f/4 aperture that remains constant throughout the zoom range. By contrast, the newer 10-24mm lens has a variable f/3.5-4.5 maximum aperture but, crucially, it extends the zoom range where it matters most: at the wide-angle...

I was torn between the Nikon 12-24 and this lens for my DX ultra wide DX needs. I chose this lens due greater angle or frame coverage and I am glad I did. That extra 10 degrees of coverage is actually a lot! I also was convinced that this lens is sharper than its 12-24 brother.

Widest angle you can get (at this time) for DX; sharp; high contrast image rendering

Other than minor complaint about distortion at 10 to 15mm, I do not have any; But such is the case with all ultra wide lenses, it's just that this one has bit more distortion than most lenses

I was torn between the Nikon 12-24 and this lens for my DX ultra wide DX needs. I chose this lens due greater angle or frame coverage and I am glad I did. That extra 10 degrees of coverage is actually a lot! I also was convinced that this lens is sharper than its 12-24 brother.

Widest angle you can get (at this time) for DX; sharp; high contrast image rendering

Other than minor complaint about distortion at 10 to 15mm, I do not have any; But such is the case with all ultra wide lenses, it's just that this one has bit more distortion than most lenses

I was torn between the Nikon 12-24 and this lens for my DX ultra wide DX needs. I chose this lens due greater angle or frame coverage and I am glad I did. That extra 10 degrees of coverage is actually a lot! I also was convinced that this lens is sharper than its 12-24 brother.

Widest angle you can get (at this time) for DX; sharp; high contrast image rendering

Other than minor complaint about distortion at 10 to 15mm, I do not have any; But such is the case with all ultra wide lenses, it's just that this one has bit more distortion than most lenses

Moderate.

The exorbitant price made this lens unpopular, enthusiasts going behind Tamron or Sigma; I am fine with this lens which I borrowed from my friend for testing, went well; I am not planning to go Nikkor 12-24, price factor

This is one awesome lens! Took it on a NYC photowalk. Got some great shots! Fast auto focus. Anyone considering this lens, don't let the price stop you. It is absolutely worth it!

Consistent Output; Durable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Strong Construction

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus

Heavy; Poor in Low Light