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<blockquote data-quote="RockyNH_RIP" data-source="post: 152902" data-attributes="member: 10784">It is a combination of things...&nbsp;&nbsp; probably none earthe shattering <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />Throughout all the reviews, the tokina 11 was given a slight edge on image quality but it was also consderable more $$.I did not care for the push/pull for auto/manual focus.I also read the reviews you did indicating some issues with sigma..&nbsp;&nbsp; and countered that with many here giving it a thumbs up.I am not using it as an everyday, more of a speciality item...&nbsp; so I will likely be buying used.&nbsp;&nbsp; When I said leaning, mostly cost and availability on the used market.&nbsp;&nbsp; My plan is to buy from a reputable dealer (B&amp;H, Adorama etc) or local like craigslist where I can touch and feel the lens and take some shots to evaluate.Whichever shows up with the right price will likely get my money...&nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />Pat in NH</blockquote>

[QUOTE="RockyNH_RIP, post: 152902, member: 10784"] It is a combination of things... probably none earthe shattering :) Throughout all the reviews, the tokina 11 was given a slight edge on image quality but it was also consderable more $$. I did not care for the push/pull for auto/manual focus. I also read the reviews you did indicating some issues with sigma.. and countered that with many here giving it a thumbs up. I am not using it as an everyday, more of a speciality item... so I will likely be buying used. When I said leaning, mostly cost and availability on the used market. My plan is to buy from a reputable dealer (B&H, Adorama etc) or local like craigslist where I can touch and feel the lens and take some shots to evaluate. Whichever shows up with the right price will likely get my money... :) Pat in NH [/QUOTE]

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