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Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF PRO DX First Shots
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<blockquote data-quote="TedG954" data-source="post: 162658" data-attributes="member: 9701"><p>As I said earlier, the Tokina 11-16 was my first choice. </p><p></p><p>It has exceptional reviews and the II is AF. The Tokina 12-24 has also gotten some good reviews but I was concerned with it being manual focus. After entering my learning curve today, I don't think the non-AF is really a problem at all.</p><p></p><p>I already have the Nikon 16-35 for my D800, but I wanted something for my D5100. I use my D5100 almost as much as my D800, and particularly when size and weight is an issue. Today's hike was sometimes steep down and back up again, plus climbing over rocks. Carrying my D800 and various lenses is heavy and far more expensive. Thus, my trusty D5100. I take photos for the overall scene and effects. I don't sell them. I don't have to please anyone but me. I don't check the corners with a magnifying glass. I'm a hack, and I'm a happy hack.</p><p></p><p>Sooooo..... when I got serious about an UW for DX, I did my research and decided, at $300, the Tokina 12-24 was the best bang for the buck. And I believe I got a good deal on a decent lens. The "professional reviewers" are far more knowledgeable than me, so I'd suggest you just Google your choices.</p><p></p><p>While f/2.8 is a nice feature, f/4 is plenty for my type of photos. I'm mostly outdoors with plenty of light. The Tokina 12-24 appears to be very well made. I believe today's photos will be the worst ones I'll take with this lens as I will become more comfortable with time.</p><p></p><p>Would I recommend it to a friend? Yes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TedG954, post: 162658, member: 9701"] As I said earlier, the Tokina 11-16 was my first choice. It has exceptional reviews and the II is AF. The Tokina 12-24 has also gotten some good reviews but I was concerned with it being manual focus. After entering my learning curve today, I don't think the non-AF is really a problem at all. I already have the Nikon 16-35 for my D800, but I wanted something for my D5100. I use my D5100 almost as much as my D800, and particularly when size and weight is an issue. Today's hike was sometimes steep down and back up again, plus climbing over rocks. Carrying my D800 and various lenses is heavy and far more expensive. Thus, my trusty D5100. I take photos for the overall scene and effects. I don't sell them. I don't have to please anyone but me. I don't check the corners with a magnifying glass. I'm a hack, and I'm a happy hack. Sooooo..... when I got serious about an UW for DX, I did my research and decided, at $300, the Tokina 12-24 was the best bang for the buck. And I believe I got a good deal on a decent lens. The "professional reviewers" are far more knowledgeable than me, so I'd suggest you just Google your choices. While f/2.8 is a nice feature, f/4 is plenty for my type of photos. I'm mostly outdoors with plenty of light. The Tokina 12-24 appears to be very well made. I believe today's photos will be the worst ones I'll take with this lens as I will become more comfortable with time. Would I recommend it to a friend? Yes. [/QUOTE]
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