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Tokina 11-16

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La_nation
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Hey guys ,

I'm thinking of buying the Tokina 11-16. Do you guys recommend it ? If yes why. And if no , Why ?



Thanks
Dec 23 2011 8:37PM
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Balto
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this lens has been discussed so many times...
Dec 23 2011 8:39PM
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TheGreen
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^ Yup, but long story short, it's an awesome wide angle for pretty much any camera except the 5d which has too big of a sensor so you can only use it at 16mm, and it's still overly wide..

Nice wide angle with little distortion, very sharp, etc. Recommended by pretty much anyone on here. The canon mount one is kinda hard to get if I remember well it was always backordered, but I got mine on ebay.
Dec 23 2011 8:52PM
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SSteezle
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i'm also looking to pick up this lens, anyone have any recommendations on the cheapest place?
Dec 23 2011 8:59PM
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TheGreen
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It's gonna be 700$ ish wherever you get it.. usually prices for video stuff don't vary much. Either B&H or a trusted ebay seller
Dec 23 2011 9:11PM
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TWoods
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You can click on any lens suggestion thread in the entirety of this forum and find a review on it.
Dec 23 2011 9:15PM
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PeterWojnar
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There's already a lot on it; and everyone loves their copy. I love mine to death. You won't regret it.
Dec 23 2011 9:51PM
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erikK
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I like it. The other lens I would consider would be a 12-24 f4. Not sure what mount your using, but Nikkor's is awesome, haven't heard much about Tokina's. Has a much more versatile range than the 11-16, but isn't as fast. Just something to think about.
Dec 23 2011 10:45PM
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HeadyTopper
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I love my Tokina.
Dec 23 2011 11:01PM
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PeterWojnar
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This is true... but the 11-16 goes a millimeter wider (pretty big difference between 11 and 12, really) and it's a whole stop faster. And it's sharper.

But yes, 12-24 is more versatile in its range, and the Tokina 12-24 is cheaper than the 11-16.
Dec 24 2011 12:45AM
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eheath
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Best UWA ever, i love mine.
Dec 24 2011 12:51AM
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Balto
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i strongly beg to differ, best on a cropped sensor maybe, but deff not the best "UWA"
Dec 24 2011 1:06AM
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eheath
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well 99% of us shoot crop, obviously UWA on a 5d/1d is going to be a different story. Its definitely the best UWA for 1.6/1.5 crops sensors.
Dec 24 2011 1:32AM
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B1kessk1s
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exactly what he says ! love mine !
Dec 24 2011 10:38AM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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Dec 24 2011 12:06PM
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gordie.
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Best UWA zoom for crop sensors.
Dec 24 2011 12:14PM
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Childstar.
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What would the prime be then?

Dec 24 2011 1:21PM
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Balto
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14L comes to mind
Dec 24 2011 3:04PM
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B1kessk1s
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facepalm....... tokina is about 700$ and the 14mm is about 2300$........... so yes tokina is the best for your money !
Dec 24 2011 3:14PM
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[~_~]
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Simply put, its the best UWA you can get for APS-C sensors. It's fast, sharp, and very little CA/fringe. Hell, it it distorts less than my 70-200 when you defocus it.

I may be selling mine somewhere down the line for a Nikon mount version. EOS aperture control = shit.
Dec 24 2011 3:18PM
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cwillygood
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Which one do you have kurt
Dec 24 2011 4:25PM
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Balto
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Did anyone ever say best for the money?
Dec 24 2011 5:16PM
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1337
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what do you think is the best UWA thomas, for FF? I'm curious, I'm not a huge fan of the 14L's distortion. I'm almost tempted to get an 11-16 and keep it at 16mm...
Dec 24 2011 5:20PM
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Balto
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Honestly what do you expect from a lens that wide? You can fix the distortion in post anyway. That would be a stupid purchase and a waste of money, get a 16-35 if you desire something with that width, which is still technically wider then the 11-16 on a cropped body.

Jamie, isn't it nice being able to get super wide shots at 16/17mm? Oh how I love full frame.
Dec 24 2011 5:35PM
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1337
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oh full frame is amazing ;) wish I could shoot UWA more!

and its pretty hard to fix distortion for video in post unlike photos :(

maybe i'll just get a 15 fish instead. that's a sweet lens!
Dec 24 2011 5:40PM
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Balto
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i think the obvious solution is to stop doing video and only shoot photos, I mean you do use a DSLR after all, then you don't have to worry about not being able to fix things :D
Dec 24 2011 5:51PM
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1337
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but, but, video is just too much fun! :(

hehe reminds me I need to use my 5d to its full potential more and do some more pictures over vacation
Dec 24 2011 5:58PM
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[J_Gasper]
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just curious, what do you mean by this?
Dec 24 2011 8:26PM
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eheath
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Meaning the only way you can control it is through the body electronically so if you want to use the lens on any other camera, you're fucked.
Dec 24 2011 8:35PM
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[J_Gasper]
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so by that you mean it can be only used on EOS cameras, vs a nikon you could use on a nikon body and sony and panasonic ect. ?
Dec 24 2011 8:36PM
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Balto
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ya i do wish canon would do manual controls on the lens still

oh well, buy old glass
Dec 24 2011 8:40PM
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[J_Gasper]
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in terms of "good aperture control" is what i meant
Dec 24 2011 8:40PM
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eheath
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yeah with nikons you can control them manually, even if its an automatic or electronic lens. But, 99% of nikons lenses have an aperture ring. But with the ability to manually control aperture, you can use it on other cameras like sony and panasonic.
Dec 24 2011 9:02PM
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[J_Gasper]
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hmmm, okay. didnt know that
Dec 24 2011 9:52PM
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[~_~]
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This solution works for prime lenses 28mm and up. Unfortunately there's no vintage UWA that's comparable to the 11-16, and telephotos tend to be push/pull designs which are obnoxious for video.

Ideally I would just use Angenieux 16mm lenses and adapt them to 2/3 and be done with it.
Dec 24 2011 9:58PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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yesssssssss I got one from Santa today!!
Dec 25 2011 11:44AM
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SSteezle
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out of pure jealousy you're an asshole
Dec 25 2011 11:55AM
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SSteezle
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i take that back, i just bought it as a christmas present to myself. impulse buys ftw!
Dec 25 2011 12:13PM
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erikK
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nikon 14-24 2.8 :)
Dec 27 2011 2:41AM
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cwillygood
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Haha I have to agree
Dec 27 2011 8:55AM
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TWoods
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yea... that lens sort of trumps any others.
Dec 28 2011 6:17AM
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