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dmrphotography
15-07-2012, 12:25am
After recently having a Sigma 10-20mm lens. Now not working due to it being dropped. Apperture wont go past f/5.6. So am looking at buying a new 1 for doing my landscapes. I am wanting to choose between the Sigma 10-20mm again and the Tokina 11-16mm. What are your thoughts on both the lenses and which one would be the best to buy. I love the Sigma but have seen good reviews and pictures taken with the Tokina as well.

Analog6
15-07-2012, 8:37am
What camera do you have?

dmrphotography
15-07-2012, 8:48am
Nikon

ricktas
15-07-2012, 8:55am
I think the quality of both is similar, and the results seem to be as well. Price point is good to, and competitive between them. If I had to choose, I would go the Sigma. Only cause my two other Sigma Lenses perform admirably. I have had Tamron lenses that have been good as well (but only designed for crop sensors).

So one thing to consider is that if you planning on going to a full frame sensor in future, both these lenses are designed for crop sensor bodies. So if this is a future plan, I would look at something that allows FF use. Though not quite as wide, but still a great lens, from the reviews : http://www.sigmaphoto.com.au/sigma/lens/widezoom/12_24_45_56.htm and being a Sigma DG lens, it will work on FF bodies.

Epoc
15-07-2012, 10:20am
I went the Tokina because of the reviews I read and also the f2.8 aperture. Very happy with this lens. It produces outstandingly sharp results with beautiful colour and contrast.

dmrphotography
15-07-2012, 11:08am
Yes i am intending on going to the Nikon D800E

ricktas
15-07-2012, 11:14am
Yes i am intending on going to the Nikon D800E

OK, then you need to assess each lens you are considering for it's FF ability. Sigma use the DG nomenclature to mean full frame lens.

dmrphotography
15-07-2012, 3:07pm
Has anyone brought from here at all. And if they have are they good.

http://www.eglobaldigitalcameras.com.au/sigma-10-20mm-f4-5.6-ex-dc-hsm-lenses.html?utm_source=shoppingdotcom&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shoppingdotcomegl

ricktas
15-07-2012, 3:54pm
eglobal are an Ausphotography site advertiser. Go across to our site advertisers forum and you will find threads with feedback from members.