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Jchurcher
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I am looking into buying a new wide angle lens because I'm sick of the distortion from a fish eye, but i like how wide it gets. I am considering the tokina 11-16 but don't know if it worth all the money from it or if i should just buy the tamron 10-24mm?
Feb 15 2013 8:10PM
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hawaiiansteeze
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i have the tokina and it works very well for me. i also like shooting astrophotography on occasions so the f/2.8 is what sold me. my friend has a tamron and ive used it on occasions and it is definitely a good piece of glass, you have a little more reach on it to play with and its still relatively sharp for an UWA.

i love my tokina so i say go with that. but if youre on a budget the tamron isnt a bad choice either.
Feb 15 2013 8:50PM
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pjbackwoods
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I love my tokina
Feb 15 2013 9:35PM
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_RNS_
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Tokina!
Feb 15 2013 11:18PM
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.qzyxya
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Yeah get the tokina, but the tamron/sigma 10-2x (22, 24 20 etc)s aren't that bad. Tokina is just better. Also there have been SO many threads on this.
Also the Rokinon 8 and 14mm primes are supposed to be good (look up so e reviews) but they have a bunch of distortion. But much cheaper that tha tamron or tokina. But I really do t get why you couldn't have just googled it... Or at least search barred it...
Feb 16 2013 10:32AM
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cwillygood
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i love love love my tokina, super super sharp, the F2.8 is awesome, def worth the money IMO, the only thing is that it has small zoom range but it really doesnt take away from the lens at all
Feb 16 2013 10:44AM
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Jchurcher
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I have the rokinon 8mm and im over it for skiing.
Feb 16 2013 1:44PM
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andrew.ski
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zeiss distagon 21mm f/2.8
Feb 16 2013 3:27PM
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Jchurcher
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I have no were near that amount of money to spend

Feb 16 2013 3:34PM
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Balto
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Leica 21mm 1.4
Feb 16 2013 6:15PM
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eheath
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Why do people keep suggesting a WA for FF? he obviously has a crop he wants something < 18
Feb 16 2013 6:50PM
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Balto
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I mean, it wasn't exactly a serious recommendation, seeing as it's 6 grand and an M mount
Feb 16 2013 9:19PM
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bo0b
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I don't think so man. OP definitely go with the Leica, even though its kinda shitty it's a good beginner lens I guess.
Feb 16 2013 11:38PM
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Jchurcher
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Just purchased the Tokina thanks for all the advice.
Feb 20 2013 8:01PM
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