I ended up purchasing the new Tokina 11-16 instead of the 12-24. I took it to NYC today and there is obviously a problem - either with the lens, the camera, or me. When trying out the 12-24 under similar circumstances I never got results like this. Even trying out the 12-24 lens wide open on a sunny day, the results were over-exposed but nothing like this. I only had a short time today so I did most of my shots on "P" mode, AV - some on auto.

This first image will show you what the sky looked like and the 2nd isn't bad. The rest here are samples of what quite a few of the other shots look like. Is this flare? I was not facing the sun and in the shade most of the time. It wasn't that bright out.

I'd appreciate any input, advice, comments.



ISO 100 Aperture 8


ISO 100 Aperture 8


ISO 100 Aperture 5.6


ISO 100 Aperture 4

Crop - from shot taken the day I got the lens last week


Liz