Ya, mostly is the edge...but the last thing I want to try is to position someone's belly, cheek near the edge.
But with UWA, you are never close enough. Once, nearly step/fall into a pond :sweat: (was shooting water lilies)
Advice on buying a cheap(<1K) wide angle zoom for a Nikon APS-C body
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Ya, mostly is the edge...but the last thing I want to try is to position someone's belly, cheek near the edge.
But with UWA, you are never close enough. Once, nearly step/fall into a pond :sweat: (was shooting water lilies)
coolthought
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TS. From the way you describe your situation, Tokina 11-16 should meet your needs nicely. I have hear some users swear by it. 
however, do try to compare the 2 lenses of your choice for its distortion before you made your purchase.
however, do try to compare the 2 lenses of your choice for its distortion before you made your purchase.
tehcbing
New Member
Hi all, I just got started (been a couple of months and i am really digging it!) with photography and i feel like i need a new lens
Most of the shots that i end up liking tend to be landscape/architecture shots that i take with my 18-55 kit lens. But i tend to find the kit lens limiting at times. So i want to invest in some thing that would give me better quality (shorter focal length, sharper images, better colors..etc).
I don't mind getting a used lens. And i can do without AF and VR (as i mostly shoot on a tripod with VR off and use MF). And i don't think i need a really fast lens either (i tend shoot at f8 or smaller anyways so..) I've been thinking about the tokina 11-16 or 12-16. But i am not sure whether thats the best choice here. May be there are old MF lenses that match my needs?
Id been shooting for quite a while and im still relying very much on my 18-105 kit whenever im too lazy to carry lotsa gears with me.
But i still went on and got the Tokina 11-16. In the beginning, i find that its a bit too wide for my liking but continue to play with it.
Now i simply love this lens. Fast and sharp, it really gives me a whole new feel for the pics that it produces. Would recommend it too.
Can check out this link for pics that others took with the lens and decide for yourself if it caters to your need. Hope this will help.
Cheers and keep shooting!!!! :thumbsup:
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/threads/776104-Tokina-11-16mm-f-2.8-User-Group
For threads like this, one lens tends to pop up more than the others and that's Tokina 11-16mm. It's one of the best UWA lens for cropped bodies. If you dont intend to play with filters, then I will suggest this lens. If you intend to and wish to keep everything within $1k, then I'm afraid you may have to look at alternatives, like Tokina 12-24mm f4 and the Sigma 10-20mm lenses, etc.
ZerocoolAstra
Senior Member
You're referring to curvilinear distortion that is a characteristic of that particular brand/model of lens. i.e. the lens does not render straight objects as 100% straight when they are near the sides of the frame.
But the earlier comments were about perspective distortion due to getting really close to subject when using UWA.
ZerocoolAstra
Senior Member
Sounds like the point was to do with price. With the Toki 11-16 costing fairly close to 1K brand new, that leaves precious little $ for filters and the like.
Agreed!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:... Get the toki 11-16... i also looking at that one too... stupid virus.. haiz...
chiangkxv
Senior Member
Wow.. so many Tokina 11-16 fans. 
I prefer Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 because:
Better for my pocket, 500+ for second hand, 700-800 Brand New. Ebay is selling $610!
Better Range, 10mm and 11mm is quite alot of difference to me. its not 1mm its 10% FOV
Good performance
Dose not vignette on my cokin P wide holder. I've heard that the tokina one does. But I'm not sure.
I prefer Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 because:
Better for my pocket, 500+ for second hand, 700-800 Brand New. Ebay is selling $610!
Better Range, 10mm and 11mm is quite alot of difference to me. its not 1mm its 10% FOV
Good performance
Dose not vignette on my cokin P wide holder. I've heard that the tokina one does. But I'm not sure.
Wow.. so many Tokina 11-16 fans.
I prefer Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 because:
Better for my pocket, 500+ for second hand, 700-800 Brand New. Ebay is selling $610!
Better Range, 10mm and 11mm is quite alot of difference to me. its not 1mm its 10% FOV
Good performance
Dose not vignette on my cokin P wide holder. I've heard that the tokina one does. But I'm not sure.
i recommend the 11-16 because TS owns a nikon. if it's a canon, it will be the fantabulous 10-22~
the 10-22 is at a slightly premium price but all is worth it when you see the photos produce by it.
benimaru17
New Member
Hi,
wanted to get a UWA lens from sigma to try out.
Pondering btw a)10-20mm 4-5.6 & b)10-20mm 3.5.
a) is selling ard $610, b) selling ard $780.
I'm not sure which one I need. Pls advise which is more worthwhile to get.
Thanks.
wanted to get a UWA lens from sigma to try out.
Pondering btw a)10-20mm 4-5.6 & b)10-20mm 3.5.
a) is selling ard $610, b) selling ard $780.
I'm not sure which one I need. Pls advise which is more worthwhile to get.
Thanks.
I'm glad at least someone like you read my point.
If you need a fast lens, get Tokina 11-16.
If you need versatility (multi-purposes), 12-24, 10-24 make pretty good choices.
If you are a UWA freak that believes mm in difference counts, then get 10-24.
All 3 lenses are good UWA lenses but I have to say the best lens is always in your own hands, provided if you know how to use.
ZerocoolAstra
Senior Member
ZerocoolAstra
Senior Member
I personally feel that the Toki 11-16 is sharper than the Nikon 10-24. I also prefer the solid build and the AF clutch ring.
If it was my choice between these 3 lenses, I'd take the Toki in a heartbeat... doesn't hurt that it's also the cheapest of the 3
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