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Sigma 10-20mm or Tokina 11-16 for Nikon D3200?


5 years 11 months ago #583858 by oliviagreennyc
Being an amateur photographer, I'm looking to upgrade my Nikon D3200 kit lens with a wide angle lens. I'm interested in landscape photography and would not have any problem carrying 2 lenses at a time. Which one is better Sigma 10-20 or Tokina 11-16?
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5 years 11 months ago #584043 by Richard Taylor
Both get decent reviews, however for me, I would go with the Sigma.  I like that you get a wider focal range out of it.  
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5 years 11 months ago #584079 by effron
I looked at both a while back, I would have gone with the Sigma of those choices....
Why so serious?
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5 years 11 months ago #584130 by ThatNikonGuy
I prefer the build quality of the Sigma.  I don't like how the focus ring feels on the Tokina.  Feels cheep IMO. 
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5 years 11 months ago #584216 by Eric A
+1 for the Sigma
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5 years 11 months ago #584289 by Kenta
I'm going to vote for the Sigma as well.  Love this lens! 
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5 years 11 months ago #584304 by Greg Friedman
Well don't discount Tokina, don't they make lenses for tons of other companies out there?  
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5 years 11 months ago #584310 by KCook
Which Sigma? I use the f/4-5.6 on my Canon and the results are decent. It is soft near the outer edges.

Kelly
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5 years 11 months ago #584324 by oliviagreennyc
I'm looking at Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6 HSM for Nikon (used one) but most of the forums on internet talk about how auto focus doesn't work on Nikon D3200 while when I ask people already using them they say AF works fine. :dry:
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5 years 11 months ago #584325 by rikaguite
What is your reason for shifting to a wide angle lens? If you're looking at landscape photography, your current gear is pretty good for it. Most people underestimate their kit lens. You'll be able to take almost every landscape shot with your 18-55. However if you still need a wider angle, Sigma would be the best option. Since it has HSM, it should autofocus fine on your camera.
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5 years 11 months ago #584345 by effron
Either way, I don't think you'll use AF for landscape shooting too much. The D3200 needs afs lenses, (with internal focus motor) if I remember.....
Why so serious?
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5 years 11 months ago #584457 by MM Images
Are you near a camera store? If so, go in and try the lens out in the store.  If it works and you need AF, great, go for it.  

If doesn't work, well there you know.  You can decide either way.
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5 years 11 months ago #584488 by oliviagreennyc
I was planning to buy the old 4-5.6 one which is not available in the market, which is a big concern. I was looking at used ones on a site that lets you buy one directly from seller. Not sure how to check everything related to the lens while meeting the seller for the first time.
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5 years 11 months ago #584489 by garyrhook
It's a DC lens: it's designed for crop sensors (which you can learn about on the Sigma website). It's an HSM lens, which means it has a build-in motor (which you can learn about on the Sigma website). That means it's suitable for low-end Nikon bodies, such as a D3200.
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5 years 11 months ago - 5 years 11 months ago #584514 by Screamin Scott
I have that lens but use it on more upscale bodies (D300 & D7100). I like it a lot. Got it on the recommendation of Thom Hogan. Here is a sample image from it...As noted though, your current selection should be just fine...BTW, I did do a slight crop on this image...

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St. Peter's Episcopal Church by Scott , on Flickr
Scott Ditzel Photography

www.flickr.com/photos/screaminscott/
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