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07/12/2005 11:29:51 AM · #1 |
well once again here come the wide angle debate.
I am looking for help deciding between the two. Given the price difference it seems Tokina is the popular lens, however what if they were the exact same price????
I have a camera offer in canada for the sigma for the same price as the tokina from the states... opinions? |
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07/12/2005 11:30:44 AM · #2 |
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07/12/2005 11:32:01 AM · #3 |
ahh shoot.. yes i do
if there is a site council here, can they change it? |
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07/12/2005 11:43:48 AM · #4 |
I have owned the sigma, and used on a 35mm camera it can produce some wild wideangles (The tokina is for digital only). I've since upgraded the sigma to a Nikkor, but the sigma was a decent enough lens. It flared with any strong light source as most wides will. It didn't have the sharpness or pop of the nikkor, but I haven't tried the tokina.
The main reason I upgraded to the nikkor is because it doesn't change length or rotae as you zoom or focus (IF), and i needed for a camera housing. If not I would have stuck with the sigma. |
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07/12/2005 11:47:15 AM · #5 |
Tokina is optically better than the Sigma, check out the Popular Photography site. It can also take filters on the front of the lens. Lastly, it's cheaper. Sigma can be used on a full frame body. If you didn't care about the full frame coverage issue, I'd whole heartedly recommend the Tokina.
Message edited by author 2005-07-12 11:48:05.
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07/12/2005 03:38:01 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by yido:
Sigma can be used on a full frame body. If you didn't care about the full frame coverage issue, I'd whole heartedly recommend the Tokina. |
The Tokina is for APS-C sized sensors, so there are a few cameras that aren't full frame that it won't work with, like the 1D Mark II.
On the other hand, the Tokina is faster than the Sigma. |
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07/14/2005 01:21:59 AM · #7 |
just looking at Popular Photography's review. The Tokina has much more barrel distortion at 12mm. I don't know if that matters to you or not though.
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07/14/2005 01:52:48 AM · #8 |
Canon 10-22 at around 700 bucks is awesome... Essentially ZERO barrel distortion. Tested one today. But it does cost more than these puppies.
Robt.
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07/14/2005 01:59:29 AM · #9 |
Remember, the Canon EF-S 10-22 has an EF-S mount, the thread creator has a Canon 10D and hence cannot use a EF-S mount lens.
Message edited by author 2005-07-14 01:59:54.
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07/14/2005 02:01:13 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by yido:
Remember, the Canon EF-S 10-22 has an EF-S mount, the thread creator has a Canon 10D and hence cannot use a EF-S mount lens. |
Dat's true. I'm new to this Canon stuff, sorry for misleading.
R.
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07/14/2005 02:20:50 AM · #11 |
I'm waiting for the Sigma 10-20
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07/14/2005 02:45:39 AM · #12 |
Anyone know of any cheaper wide angle lens (in the sub-400 range)?
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07/14/2005 03:07:04 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by vfwlkr:
Anyone know of any cheaper wide angle lens (in the sub-400 range)? |
You could go for one of these, I've seen a few images from members on here that own the 8mm Peleng and the results are impressive.
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07/14/2005 08:15:16 AM · #14 |
Also on that link is the Zenitar 16mm. It's worth noting that both lenses are fully manual.
Here's a random thought.... if the above-mentioned lenses are 42mm threaded mount that require adaptors (available from the same site as well as Adorama, etc.), then doesn't that mean that we could use other, older (i.e. cheap and used) manual lenses? I know that my local dealer has a showcase full of used lenses, some of which are t- mount and most are priced under $100.
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07/14/2005 08:22:28 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by alanbataar:
Also on that link is the Zenitar 16mm. It's worth noting that both lenses are fully manual.
Here's a random thought.... if the above-mentioned lenses are 42mm threaded mount that require adaptors (available from the same site as well as Adorama, etc.), then doesn't that mean that we could use other, older (i.e. cheap and used) manual lenses? I know that my local dealer has a showcase full of used lenses, some of which are t- mount and most are priced under $100. |
There are ways and means but Canon don't seem to support the idea of connecting old lenses to a new dSLR and Nikon are happy to allow you to connect your old lens but provide basically no assitance (no metering etc on the D70), the irony is that the best approach seems to be to use old Nikon lenses on new Canon cameras.
link: //kenrockwell.com/tech/nikcan.htm
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