Originally Posted by axl 
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Now I'm still after something to fill the gap between my Sigma 10-20 and DA40 (as gap stop measure I got Tokina 28 f2.8, but I'm really after AF lens, or very good manual).
so my conclusion, good luck choosing, but I think it doesn't matter because sooner or later you'll get both (and many more...)
BR
Axl, have you thought about the Sigma 24mm EX DG F1.8? I thoroughly enjoy mine (as long as you use a good hood...flare can be bad without) And it also has pretty good "close focus" capability. Sigma markets it as a "macro" but it's more close focus than true macro. I use it primarily as a "club" lens where low light and relatively short distances are the norm. But it also works well as a landscape and garden lens. It also seems to be somewhat available second hand.
NaCl(not quite as good as the FA 20mm F2.8 but my second hand copy is less than 1/2 the price)H2O