New Tamron 10-24

[Timppa]

So Tamron made this new lens:
10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD

Currently I'm using a Tokina 11-16 and a Tamron 16-300.
I used Exposure plot to calculate at what mm I take the most pictures and it seems to be either on 11mm (Tokina) or between 16-25 on my Tamron (or 300mm, but thats a different story).
I'm looking for something that can handle maybe both, and this lens really got my interests.

When I compare the old version versus the Nikon 10-24, the Nikon clearly wins. But what do you guys think of this new version? Do you think its worth it? Will it compete against the Tokina in Quality ?
Its not a 2.8, but only 2/3 stops difference.
I also like star photography, and I like the 1mm more, but I'm hoping the Aperture difference is not going to remove to much detail.

Any opinions? Or other (better) options you could recommend ?
Thank you in advance !

 

[nerwin]

When it comes to fast ultra wide angle zooms for crop sensors, there just isn't that many.

You mention star photography, so I'd recommend the Tokina 11-20 2.8. The other option is Sigma's 10-20 f/3.5 EX.

Between the Tamron 10-24 and Nikon 10-24, I'd personally go with Nikon.

The thing is, you already have the 11-16. That's a fantastic lens. You have to ask yourself is those extra millimeters worth it?

 

[Timppa]

Wel, its not only about that extra 1mm, its also about the extra 8mm on the otherside. Lik i mentioned, most of my pictures are 11 and between 16 and 25. Having a lens covering all of that would be great.
And yes, between the old tamron and nikon, i would go for nikon for sure. But now Tamron has made a new one (comming out in March), and I'm hoping for good reviews on it.

 

[nerwin]

It sounds like the 10-24mm lenses will be what you want then. It's too bad no one makes a fast 10-24, they all seem to be variable apertures.

You could even perhaps get a 12-24 f/4 too. I had the Tokina version and it was quite good.

If you planned on going to full frame, the Nikon 16-35 f/4 would suite you well. That's what I use and I love mine.

 

[Timppa]

the 12-24 F/4 Sigma should be really good to. and a FX lens on a DX avoids soft edges.
nikon 16-35 sounds awesome, but I might be leaning more towards the Tamron 15-30 F/2.8 then if I would go FF
Many options, hard decisions