Something I never thought I would do...

[mjs1973]

Last week, I broke down and did something I never thought I would do. I ordered a lens made for the APS-C sized sensor. I bought the Tokina AT-X Pro DX 12-24mm f/4 lens. I just got it yesterday, and took it out for a test drive today after work. It's nice to have a true wide angle lens. Here are some shots from my walk this afternoon. All taken at 12mm.

[Loupey]

Gasp! Michael, I'll never be able to look at you the same way again

Although I agree with your decision for ultra-wide angle. Drastic conditions (APS-C) require drastic measures (APS-C format lenses). I think the APS-C is here to stay.

Great pixs by the way!

[mjs1973]

Thanks Loupey. I always thought I would end up getting a FF digital camera, so I didn't give the APS-C format lenses much of a thought. Then when the 5D came out, I took a good long look at it, and a good long look at what I like to shoot, and realized that the APS-C sensor is a better fit for me. At least for now.

[Loupey]

Yeah, when the 5D came out, I figured it was the perfect fit for me. 1.6x, 1.3x 1.0x - I wish Canon would standardize on one going forward. Would be nice to strap on a 24mm and know you're getting 24mm angle of view regardless of what camera it's strapped onto.

When I bought the 30D in December, I made up my mind that if and when I needed true ultra-wide, I'd buy the same exact lens that you did. It made more sense to me than buying the 5D and using my existing 17-40mm when I do so much telephoto/macro work.

[julsoph]

The colors are gorgeous in those.

Emily

[WsW-WYATT-EARP]

Congrats on the new lens Michael !! Some excellent shots there !! Can't wait to see what more you can do with it, looks like your already off to quite a relationship with it !!!!

[Yarrow]

These are really great. I particularlly like the last one.

[Lava Lamp]

Last week, I broke down and did something I never thought I would do. I ordered a lens made for the APS-C sized sensor. I bought the Tokina AT-X Pro DX 12-24mm f/4 lens. I just got it yesterday, and took it out for a test drive today after work. It's nice to have a true wide angle lens. Here are some shots from my walk this afternoon. All taken at 12mm.

You ever notice how you get much bluer skies with a wide-angle? Maybe it is because the sky takes up much more of the metered area, but whatever it is it works.

In Nikon land, we don't get a choice on DSLR sensor - at least not yet - and the natives are perpetually restless waiting for full frame. Me, I prefer the crop factor that makes my 500mm a 750mm...