I've just found this topic and have similar doubt. I currently have a D7000 and would like to add a wide angle zoom to the set in the hope of using it mainly for landscape photography (However, I found myself using the telephoto zoom for landscape more often then the normal one lately). After reading some reviews on the internet, I've narrowed down my list to the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 and 12-24 f/4 lenses. Some doubts remain and I'm sure your inputs will be very helpful as usual:
- Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 lens is recognized as a very good wide angle zoom for cropped sensors. As the f/2.8 wouldn't be so important for landscape, the 12-24 f/4 would for sure do the job well, having a more versatile focal length range. Would the optics of the 11-16 be so much better that justified the price difference between both? Or the f/2.8 be a valuable option to have for ocasions of indoor photos?
- The 11-16mm f/2.8 lens currently has two versions, having the II built-in focus motor for entry-level Nikon cameras plus a coating that should help against flares. As long as I have a camera with built-in motor, would the benefit from this coat justify the extra US$ 100,00 in terms of US price.
Thanks a lot,