billnikon
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skywolf wrote:
I highly recommend Tamron as yet another alternative. I'll put my Tamrons up against anyone for quality and durability. Sigma and Tokina are good too, though a little more expensive than Tamron, and any of them will go head-to-head with Nikon or Canon lenses.
So, your saying that Tamron lenses are on the same level of sharpness, quality build, and durability as say Zeiss T* lenses.
Sorry, I couldn't resist jumping in on this one. Look, anyone who has read Consumer Reports over the years understands that you don't always get what you pay for. Expensive is not always the best, sometimes inexpensive is. I have seen reviews and tests that have trashed specific Canon, Nikon, Tamron, Sigma, Tokina lenses and highly praised other lenses by the same manufacturers. It is entirely possible that a specific Tamron lens would test out comparable to a Zeiss T* lens. It may not be likely, but it is possible.
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
weedhook wrote:
Sorry, I couldn't resist jumping in on this one. Look, anyone who has read Consumer Reports over the years understands that you don't always get what you pay for. Expensive is not always the best, sometimes inexpensive is. I have seen reviews and tests that have trashed specific Canon, Nikon, Tamron, Sigma, Tokina lenses and highly praised other lenses by the same manufacturers. It is entirely possible that a specific Tamron lens would test out comparable to a Zeiss T* lens. It may not be likely, but it is possible.
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Many thanks for your come back, I really needed a good laugh today, thanks.
Mondolinni wrote:
Hey Folks,
Looking to purchase an ultra-wide lens for my D500 in the (10-??) range and considering options from Tokina and Sigma since they seem to be at a more affordable price point than Nikons for this type of lens.
Thinking it would be great to have for certain situations, but not "general" use.
All my current glass is Nikon. Can anyone offer some advice or experience on these other two brands I'm lookin at? They both seem to get fairly good reviews.
Thanks for any input
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I have the Tokina 12-24 F4 (now made as a 12-28) and it's tack sharp and priced within reason. Had it for about seven years, first on a D90 and now a D7100.
Two things I don't like about the new Nikon is that it is slow and has a variable aperture.
Either of the Tokinas would be a better choice for me. The 11-16 to save a few $$$ or the 11-20 for more $$$ and a slightly wider range.
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