Okay, before you read on... this isn't a fashion post. It's not about clothes, bags or shoes or any style. It is however, what I am loving right now, what I've been researching for the past couple of days. So, if you're still interested read on. If not, until the next fashion post.
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First, the Canon:
From what I've learned through Googling, the difference between a 10mm and a 11mm is apparently A LOT. Now as a newbie, I don't really see it but I guess it's safe to take the professional's word on it.
The Canon also offers a wide range of focal lengths from 10mm to 22mm so it's very flexible. I believe you can take decent portrait shots at 22mm (correct me if I'm wrong...)
And the Canon is well, it's a CANON. Not a third-party lens and will definitely have great resale value. That's if you want to give it up later on.
As for the Tokina, I've read a lot of rave reviews about this UWA lens. It's main plus point? It's got a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That's a good setting for low-light or nighttime photos giving you a faster shutter speed.
It doesn't have a flexible range compared to Canon with only 11-16mm but since I've already for a kit lens of 18-55mm, it won't be too bad -- if you don't mind the hassle of switching lenses.
As a third-party lens, Tokina is one of top 3 out there. But as a third-party lens, I would've thought it would be considerably cheaper than the Canon. From the initial research I've done there is little difference in price (in Singapore at least -- if I'm wrong do let me know). If you're going to shell out for the Tokina, then what's $50 or so dollars more to get the Canon?
Now, if the Tokina were significantly cheaper than the Canon I'd get it. But since both are in a similar price range, then I think Canon wins.
Well, I guess I'm not torn between two lenses. I'm just torn because it's too damn expensive!
Image source from Canon.com and TokinaLens.com, respectively.
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