I'm searching for an UWA lens and was elated when the Tamron 10-24 came out. That was my main target until I started reading reviews that the lens was pretty soft wide open.
Although I'd likely be using it to take landscapes at around f/8 (its sweet spot), I'm still concerned nonetheless.
The Tokina 12-24 seems to garner better reviews, although it ain't perfect as well. It seems like a more solid lens though. Not sure about its pricing. I know the Tamron is about 820-850 incl GST.
Anyone who has used either or both care to share some comments? I read through nightwolf75's review of the Tammy, and his photos look quite impressive, hence my dilemma. If the Tokina is at around the same pricing as the Tamron, I'm tempted to sway that way.
I know that there's a 11-16 f/2.8 Tokina, but that seems overkill for me. Don't need such a fast lens.
Although I'd likely be using it to take landscapes at around f/8 (its sweet spot), I'm still concerned nonetheless.
The Tokina 12-24 seems to garner better reviews, although it ain't perfect as well. It seems like a more solid lens though. Not sure about its pricing. I know the Tamron is about 820-850 incl GST.
Anyone who has used either or both care to share some comments? I read through nightwolf75's review of the Tammy, and his photos look quite impressive, hence my dilemma. If the Tokina is at around the same pricing as the Tamron, I'm tempted to sway that way.
I know that there's a 11-16 f/2.8 Tokina, but that seems overkill for me. Don't need such a fast lens.