Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for car photography?

[Brentmeister7592]

I have been reading a lot about the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8. It seems like the perfect lens for what I need, but I figured I would get some opinions from some of you with greater experience with photography..... and with the lens.

My photography is mainly cars, dealing with a lot of walk-around/up-close shooting. But I like to get the entire car in the frame in most of the shots, so the wide angle of the 11-16 seems like its the lens.

I am trying to stay within the lower price range, so does anyone have any opinions or suggestions?

Thanks,
Brent

 

[tirediron]

By all acounts the Tokina 11-16 is about the best third-party super-wide zoom on the market. I think it will work well for automotive photography, but you are going to get the "unique" perspective inherent to any ultra-wide lens.

 

[Brentmeister7592]

By all acounts the Tokina 11-16 is about the best third-party super-wide zoom on the market. I think it will work well for automotive photography, but you are going to get the "unique" perspective inherent to any ultra-wide lens.

I believe I know what your referring to, and that is exactly what I'm looking for. Would you mind showing me an example, if it is then I am going to make a move on it!

 

[Phranquey]

By all acounts the Tokina 11-16 is about the best third-party super-wide zoom on the market. I think it will work well for automotive photography, but you are going to get the "unique" perspective inherent to any ultra-wide lens.

I believe I know what your referring to, and that is exactly what I'm looking for. Would you mind showing me an example, if it is then I am going to make a move on it!

You're probably looking for something like this:

Better Car Show Photography, Tamron USA

I like these type of shots.... in limited quantities.

 

[Brentmeister7592]

By all acounts the Tokina 11-16 is about the best third-party super-wide zoom on the market. I think it will work well for automotive photography, but you are going to get the "unique" perspective inherent to any ultra-wide lens.

I believe I know what your referring to, and that is exactly what I'm looking for. Would you mind showing me an example, if it is then I am going to make a move on it!

You're probably looking for something like this:

Better Car Show Photography, Tamron USA

I like these type of shots.... in limited quantities.

I like shots similar to the 1st on and the supe wide side shot of the blue car. It looks like this is the lense! Can't wait to get a few landscapes too.

 

[Brentmeister7592]

By all acounts the Tokina 11-16 is about the best third-party super-wide zoom on the market. I think it will work well for automotive photography, but you are going to get the "unique" perspective inherent to any ultra-wide lens.

I believe I know what your referring to, and that is exactly what I'm looking for. Would you mind showing me an example, if it is then I am going to make a move on it!

You're probably looking for something like this:

Better Car Show Photography, Tamron USA

I like these type of shots.... in limited quantities.

I like shots similar to the 1st on and the supe wide side shot of the blue car. It looks like this is the lense! Can't wait to get a few landscapes too.

 

[Brentmeister7592]

^^ sorry for the double post. On my phone :/

 

[Lunchbox]

i have the tokina and its a good lense but i rarely use it for anything other than landscape, and i do a lot of Automotive photography

 

[Montana]

I don't mind the perspective distortion if it is used in moderation. Kinda like a fish-eye lens, its cool every now and then but I wouldn't base a whole automotive 'style' around it. In my opinion, it gets old rather fast. But it often times seems to be "fashionable" LOL.

 

[Brentmeister7592]

i have the tokina and its a good lense but i rarely use it for anything other than landscape, and i do a lot of Automotive photography

Would you mind posting a few examples of your walk around car photos, and what lenses were used?

Brent

 

[BrianLy]

I plan on getting this too, for car photography and shoots. I just need to find the ends first.

 

[djacobox372]

I think you can buy a sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 for around $100 less. The loss of f-stop doesn't really matter much, as hand-held shutter speeds can be extremely low with an ultra-wide.

 

[mds2004]

im in the same place as you. I was going to get the Tokina 11-16, but am now thinking about the Sigma 8-16 f/4 as well. I think being so open has its advantages in certain cases. I also do not think I will need the 2.8.