Wide angle zoom, which one??

[edG]

Do you find it to be a bother not being able to attach any filters, though? Your shots are great, and they really convince me that this lens is a nice and sharp one. I am still quite undecided, but it seems it is going to be between the Sigma and the Tokina. I like the f2.8 on the Tokina ....; and thanks for your input

Not much of a filter guy, you could hold up a large lee or other resin filter by hand in front if you have a tripod.

[TheGreatMike]

I have the Tokina 11-16 f2.8! Takes awesome pics but might as well be a prime ,very little zoom .if the 8-16 has good iq I would go with it ,but i do love the tokina 11-16.

[Matt K.]

Well thanks all for your input. I am tending towards the sigma now, but the filter thing is one that does bother me. I like using CPL filter or a ND filter from time to time, and this would not be possible with this lens. Hmmm. Tokina 11-16 comes in as strong second.

[neilwalton]

I had the Sigma 10-20 and loved it. I was going to go to FF but never did and ended up selling it. Big mistake. You will love it. It will blow your mind!

[Matt K.]

Actually ended up buy a Tokina 12-24 f4. Price was right on eBay ($320.00) for a used one, thought I could not go wrong with that, and really, I did not. Went out today with buddy Greg, he has the 11-16 f2.8. So really, all the difference for 1mm and the 2.8? Hmmm, we both shot @ f8 today, so why would i need this. And the range is a bit larger on the 12-24, the 11-16 might as well be a fixed focus lens. So far I am really happy with my choice. ..... next on the list: fisheye

[JAS_Photo]

The little Rokinon/Samyang fish eye is a great lens. Sharp as heck and very fun. I think I got mine from Cameta Camera:

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Here is a shot of the Peace Bridge taken with that lens, directly into the sun.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jas_pho...in/photostream

[Matt K.]

The little Rokinon/Samyang fish eye is a great lens. Sharp as heck and very fun. I think I got mine from Cameta Camera:

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Here is a shot of the Peace Bridge taken with that lens, directly into the sun.

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Looks like a nice lens, is it the 8mm? I was looking at the Nikon 10.5mm ....

[JAS_Photo]

Yes it is 8mm.