Best (cheap) architecture and landscape (aka wideangle) lens for Nikon?

[Deleted member 4644]

I want a nice architecture and landscape lens for my D50, but I don't want to spend more than $500 and ideally, even less.

In that range what sort of lens should I be looking at? I was thinking Sigma 10-20mm? Or Tokina 12-24 or Tokina 11-16?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/...mm_f_2_8_AT_X_116.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/...X_DC.html#ReviewHeader

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/...mm_f_4_AT_X_124AF.html

 

[jpeyton]

Best cheap good performer is the Sigma 10-20mm; it covers a useful range too.

The Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 costs more, has less range, but offers the obvious benefit of a fast constant aperture and better edge sharpness.

 

[ZOXXO]

Can't speak for the Sigma 10-20 but am very pleased with my Tokina 12-24 purchase.

 

[Deleted member 4644]

hmm I think I am going to go for the 11-16. It sounds like a better lens even if it does cost $70 more.

Where should I buy it?

 

[sygyzy]

Buy it from B&H or Adorama. They are the same price everywhere.

 

[Anubis]

our definitions of cheap, differ slightly

id prob go with the Tokina