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Alternative to Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8


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Hello,

I need a wide lens for my canon 550D (yes, still using this crap :( ) and considering the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, problem is: it costs too much. Since I will be using this lens mainly for landscapes and daily wide shots on a stabilizer (always f/8 and above) I see no reason why I can't get a cheaper lens with smaller aperture.

Do you have something to suggest? I don't think edge to edge sharpness is that important for video. I would also prefer the front not to rotate while focusing or changing focal length since I always use a CPL filter.

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Is this right for you?

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SAMYANG-14mm-wide-angle-Lens/dp/B004SH6OSI

 

TBH I think the Tokina price is very good, worth the extra.

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tokina-AT-X-11-16mm-F2-8-Lens/dp/B0014Z3XMC

 

This is even wider, but still not cheap. Actually it's quite a bit more expensive.

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sigma-8-16mm-f4-5-5-6-Canon-Digital/dp/B003G20AAE

 

The Tokina is a bit of a modern classic.

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I used to use the Tokina 12-24mm f/4 when I shot on APS-C cameras, it's a really nice lens. 

 

You'll probably be able to find it used for around ~250 euro.

 

When it comes to cheap wide APS-C zooms, I don't think you'll find other lenses with similar quality for that price (possibly a close one in price/quality ratio being the one Ebrahim mentioned, but it's a bit more expensive).

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Little test video I shot with it. Just a few quick shots, so not great (had a hard time focusing on the 1200D - the dof is big so everything looks in focus on the screen, but it's hard to see where the critical focus really is)

 

 

Edited image (10mm f/6.3 I think), shot with Canon 1200D (raw):
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Full res sample pictures here (in the slide show, use the options menu to download them full res).

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