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12/29/2006 08:24:04 AM · #26 |
| I used to own the very highly rated Nikkor 12-24 f4DX, but sold it because of severe hot spotting when shooting infrared. I received my Christmas present to myself yesterday, the Tokina 12-24 f4. I was lucky that it was actually nice outside for the first time in weeks, and was able to get about a 100 or so test shots. I must say that I'm overly impressed. The build quality is great, but it was the image quality that really surprised me. Sure it has a little more CA than the Nikkor, but PS RAW took care of it easily. The lack of a Silent Wave Motor (USM) is irrelevant with a wide like this, and the lens focuses quickly & silently. I even like the push-pull of the focusing ring to go from manual focus to AF even though I though I'd hate it. I'd definitely give the Tokina a serious look. |
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12/29/2006 08:29:02 AM · #27 |
Originally posted by ladyhawk22:
Originally posted by glad2badad:
Originally posted by ladyhawk22:
And you're happy with the quality of the Sigma? The only lenses I own so far are all KM.....partly because I've been unsure of quality in 2nd party lenses. |
Your 18-70 is a KM. :D
I use Sigma and Tamron (prefer the Tamron SP glass), but they certainly seem well built. Tamron has a 6 year warranty! |
I know my kit lens is KM :-) That's what I was saying....I've been paranoid about 2nd party, so all I've bought is KM so far :-) |
I knew you knew. Hey, that's fun to say! :D Just pulling your leg a bit Elizabeth. :P |
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12/29/2006 08:31:40 AM · #28 |
Another possibility, depending on your desired results, is panoramas.
If the situation permits, you could use a tripod and stitch together 2 or more to for a wide coverage, without the fisheye effect.
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