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Josh023 Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #1 · Nikon 12-24 vs. Tokina 12-24 I own the Tokina 12-24 which i got for maybe $350 or $400. I saw a review of the Nikon equivelent with an average selling price of close to $1000. my question is WHY my tokina doesn't really turn out SUPER bad ca and it is WAY cheaper? anyone want to explain this to me? They are both f/4 and DX Dec 03, 2009 at 05:54 AM

---XR--- Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #2 · Nikon 12-24 vs. Tokina 12-24 nikon lenses are always more pricey than 3rd parties. it has always been know the 12-24mm nikkor was way overpriced, even from the announcment of it. it's plastic bodied, and many people chose the tokina over this lens, turns out it's just as good optically. tokina is imo from what i've used, the best of the 3rd party comp's. Dec 03, 2009 at 12:37 PM

trenchmonkey Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #3 · Nikon 12-24 vs. Tokina 12-24 Please...just one thread per day per Forum, thanks! Dec 03, 2009 at 02:12 PM

rhyder Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #4 · Nikon 12-24 vs. Tokina 12-24 You don't know what you paid for it? $350 or $400 Dec 03, 2009 at 03:29 PM

Zachs Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #5 · Nikon 12-24 vs. Tokina 12-24 trenchmonkey wrote: Please...just one thread per day per Forum, thanks! Is this a forum rule or are you just being a jerk? I never seen anyone get called out on this and I've been an active member here for a while. rhyder wrote: You don't know what you paid for it? $350 or $400 I have no idea what I paid for mine either...most people could care less after they make a purchase and are happy. Is this a problem with you? Now to actually add to this thread. They Nikon is priced higher, well, because it is a nikon lens. It has a motor in the lens and is a bit more flare resistant. From many websites I've read that the lens designs are actually identical, but with the Nikon having more coatings and the added motor internals. This also came from a Nikon tech that I talked to at a Southern Short Course (news photography conference) I attended..I think this was the tech I talked to, but it may have been the other guy working the repair booth: I loved my Tok and used the Nikon one when it was around (one of my photogs that worked under me had one). I never saw a reason to upgrade. Dec 03, 2009 at 04:55 PM

trenchmonkey Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #6 · Nikon 12-24 vs. Tokina 12-24 FM Forum Rules Rules: One new topic per day Zacks wrote: Is this a forum rule or are you just being a jerk? I never seen anyone get called out on this and I've been an active member here for a while. It's that way on most of the FM Forums, "a courtesy" if you will...so everyone gets a chance to be on page one for awhile. So who's bein' the jerk here, Zack Josh was hardly being called out. Dec 03, 2009 at 05:22 PM

Zachs Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #7 · Nikon 12-24 vs. Tokina 12-24 I personally still don't see the point. If he had multiple threads that were pointless or just all should have gone together, then I would understand you giving him a "courtesy" as you call it. If you want to be the big dad around here, then feel free, but at least announce yourself as such prior to not adding anything to a thread that the original poster could use to help answer the question. Dec 03, 2009 at 06:57 PM

papageno Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #8 · Nikon 12-24 vs. Tokina 12-24 I personally still don't see the point. If he had multiple threads that were pointless or just all should have gone together, then I would understand you giving him a "courtesy" as you call it. If you want to be the big dad around here, then feel free, but at least announce yourself as such prior to not adding anything to a thread that the original poster could use to help answer the question. You need to grow up. Trenchmonkey is a well respected member gently pointing out the rules of the forum. Dec 03, 2009 at 07:21 PM

Zachs Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #9 · Nikon 12-24 vs. Tokina 12-24 Grow up? Dude, are you serious? I'm glad he's well respected, but he still added to a thread for no point just like this back and forth we are doing. A PM is the respectable thing to do. Nothing about what I wrote shows a lack of age, so please don't go there. Maybe today I just have a chip on my shoulder today, but I actually answered the guys question. Dec 03, 2009 at 07:36 PM

galenapass Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #10 · Nikon 12-24 vs. Tokina 12-24 trenchmonkey wrote: Please...just one thread per day per Forum, thanks! Note the I'll say that again...see the at the end of the sentance. Case closed. No harm in a civil reminder of the rules when the poster has 14 posts under his/her belt. Dec 03, 2009 at 10:07 PM

DGC1 Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #11 · Nikon 12-24 vs. Tokina 12-24 Don't mess with the monkey... Dec 03, 2009 at 10:10 PM

saaketham Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #12 · Nikon 12-24 vs. Tokina 12-24 I was getting worried .. I thought this sort of bickering only happened over on the Canon side. Whew .. I was worrying for nothing. Dec 03, 2009 at 10:13 PM

Elan II Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #13 · Nikon 12-24 vs. Tokina 12-24 trenchmonkey wrote: FM Forum Rules Rules: One new topic per day Would you kindly point me to the rules you're quoting? Because I just read the rules, again, and found no mention of a daily topic or post limit. There's a limit of one new topic every 8 hours at the Buy & Sell board, but no limit elsewhere that I can find. Dec 03, 2009 at 10:24 PM

Gary Clennan Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #14 · Nikon 12-24 vs. Tokina 12-24 Drop it and go take some pictures........ Dec 03, 2009 at 11:10 PM

---XR--- Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #15 · Nikon 12-24 vs. Tokina 12-24 nvm Dec 03, 2009 at 11:11 PM

EB-1 Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #16 · Nikon 12-24 vs. Tokina 12-24 Started with the Tokina but was not happy with it. AF setup is bizarre and not always accurate. The lens had too much CA as well as a little worse IQ. Replaced it with the Nikkor, which is a better lens all around. EBH Dec 04, 2009 at 01:27 AM

EB-1 Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #17 · Nikon 12-24 vs. Tokina 12-24 Started with the Tokina but was not happy with it. AF setup is bizarre and not always accurate. The lens had too much CA as well as a little worse IQ. Replaced it with the Nikkor, which is a better lens all around. EBH Dec 04, 2009 at 01:27 AM

Elan II Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #18 · Nikon 12-24 vs. Tokina 12-24 Gary Clennan wrote: Drop it and go take some pictures........ I'm editing my post since I received a PM from trenchmonkey. Let's just say that there is no such rule and leave it at that. To address the actual question of this thread. I tried both the Tokina and the Nikkor. I ended up keeping the Tokina, which I later supplemented with a used Sigma 10-20. I feel like I have all the performance of the Nikkor between these two, plus a lot more versatility and a backup lens to boot. In addition to the two lenses, I also have $200 cash left in my pocket, so let's call that a new 35/1.8. It's one thing to say there's a few hundred bucks difference. But it's really eye opening when you look at what you can do with even that much money. Dec 04, 2009 at 01:46 AM

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