What is better

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Christian_Trezzi avatar
Hi, I would know if with a Nikon d5600 is the 1.8 the best choice. Or it’s better the 2.8? And why…
and with my Nikon what are the best lens for astro.
Thanks
andrea tasselli avatar
Do you mean lens relative aperture? I don't think any lens barred the Noctilux f/0.95 can do that. As for which Nikkor lens would work well see my tests:

https://www.astrobin.com/users/andreatax/collections/7793/
Ed Dixon avatar
The best lens for astro depends a lot on what kind of target is involved.  I had a D5600 and now have a D780.  I do a lot of wide field things (like MilkyWay) and found the Rokinon product line very good.  I had a 10mm Rokinon for the D5600 and now have a 14mm one for the D780.  I have been very happy with both.

I also have a Nikon 24mm f/2.8 lens as well, but tend to use the Rokinon more often.  The 24mm seems to have more rings issues with astro things than the Rokinon.

I also have the 35mm f/1.8 lens I used with the D5600.  I did mostly meteor shower things with it, but 35mm seemed too long for those.

Ed
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