Thinking of Tokina 12-24mm f4

[crockny]

Hi -- I'm in the market for a wide angle lens -- I have a Canon 7D. I've been reading about the above lens and it sounds really good. I'm just wondering if this will give me the kind of shots I have in mind. It would be great if people could post pictures taken with this lens or direct me to a site where I can see some ... I'm not sure if I should go even wider, say to the 11-16mm f2.8 ...

Or if you have other wide angles that you absolutely love, please tell me! Thanks.

[RichardTaylor]

It's a good lens if F4 meets your needs.

From my flickr stream - all on a Canon 1.6 crop body.

(1) No exif on this but probaly 12mm around F8


(2)


Camera Canon EOS 40D
Exposure 0.05 sec (1/20)
Aperture f/16.0
Focal Length 12 mm
ISO Speed 1600
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Flash On, Fired

(3)

Camera Canon EOS 40D
Exposure 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture f/5.0
Focal Length 12 mm
ISO Speed 1600
Exposure Bias -1/3 EV
Flash Off, Did not fire

(4)


Camera Canon EOS 350D Digital
Exposure 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture f/13
Focal Length 12 mm
ISO Speed 100
Exposure Bias 0/2 EV
Flash Flash did not fire

[milosh]

With such short focal lengths, a couple of millimeters can make quite a difference. For example, the difference in maximum viewing angle at 10 and 12 mm is 10 degrees. You can also check out Sigma 10-20 f4.5. There are numerous threads online about which WA lens is better, like this one: Sigma 10-20 vs. Tokina 11-16 vs. Tamron 10-24
Here's a photo illustrating the difference in viewing angle.

[crockny]

Oooh - both very helpful - thank you! Nice pics RT - I especially like the lady on the train and the swimming pool! And thanks for the link Milosh!

[__Legion__]

I recently picked up the Tokina 11-16mm and couldn't be happier with it. Beautiful color, tack sharp when you use it right, constant f2.8 and a nice solid heavy duty construction. I haven't played with the 12-24 but assuming that it is of the same standards I think perhaps you may want to look more into the 11-16 if your primary goal is landscape etc.

[Bruce A]

I can thoroughly recommend the Tokina 11-16mm lens as well. Beautifull constructed, sharp, inside focus and tele extension and great feel. At f/2.8 it's fairly fast as well whci can be a bonus for landscapes or anything else.

[crockny]

How about the Sigma 10-20 - wider range ... I'm just not sure it's as good a lens ... the Tokina 11-16 sounds great ...

[milosh]

Originally Posted by crockny

How about the Sigma 10-20 - wider range ... I'm just not sure it's as good a lens ... the Tokina 11-16 sounds great ...

I'm also after this Sigma. I've heard as many people satisfied and praising the Sigma as much as Tokina and some others WA lenses out there. Try reading some reviews and comparisons. Here are some links about the Sigma:
Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 Review by Thom Hogan
FM Reviews - Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens Sample Photos and Specifications
Flickr: Sigma 10-20mm