Tokina 12-24mm f/4.0 Lens

[Photo-John]

Had to return the Canon EF-S 10-22mm lens I've been using since September. Canon actually wanted it back. Can you imagine? Don't they know who I am?

Unfortunately, I'm leaving on a very important photo trip today. So I checked the reviews (and my bank balances) and on Friday I paid $50 for the fastest possible delivery. My new Tokina AT-X Pro DX 12-24mm f/4.0 wide angle lens arrived on time, at about 9 AM this morning. I catch a shuttle to the airport in less than an hour, so I am very relieved. It would have been a serious bummer to go on this trip without a super-wide zoom. And based on the reviews, I'm very excited about this one:

Tokina AT-X Pro DX 12-24mm f/4.0 wide angle lens reviews >>

Not only was it a last minute purchase, but it was backordered at all of my usual dealers. I got it from 17th Street Photo, who I found on the "compare prices" tab of the review page. I hadn't used them before. But not only did they have it in stock, their price was lower, phone service was pleasant and reassuring, and it got here in time.