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Tokina 12-24 II vs 11-16

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gabew34
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Hey guys, I'm relatively new to the dslr scene. I love using my canon t5i but I find the low parameters of the 18-55mm kit lens very limiting. I am looking for an ultra wide angle lens for ski videography (and general photography). I've been looking at other options for a while but i keep coming back to Tokina, I've been looking at 3 lenses in particular. the 11-16mm f/2.8, the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 fisheye, and the 12-24mm f/4 II. thanks for looking and feel free to make suggestions or recommendations.
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Mar 17 2016 8:49PM
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Forcillo
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It's basically a decision between a wider maximum aperture and a larger zoom range. Priotitize and decide

Stay away from vari-aperture lenses (10-17) if you can afford it, that's typically a good indicator that a lens may not be of the highest quality.
Mar 17 2016 8:54PM
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Hoodliving
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Ive used the 10-17 off and on loved the crisp colors/ look of the glass in videos but once you change your focal length you lose your consistent aperture look like forcillo said after getting my 11-16 I am much more pleased with the non fisheye and the 2mm difference is negligible at that
Mar 18 2016 7:15AM
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eheath
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11-16 if you're concerned about low light, 12-24 if you're not.
Mar 18 2016 7:31PM
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eheath
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11-16 if you're concerned about low light, 12-24 if you're not.
Mar 18 2016 7:31PM
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RockNRollNghtClb
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gh3 + rokinon 8mm w gel behind lens and rode video mic on glidecam sharpness off greatest gift
Mar 18 2016 11:17PM
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PacificRimJob
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Yeah, if you're shooting skiing outdoors and not at nighttime, the 12-24 is way more useful.
Mar 21 2016 5:43PM
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