Hey all,
I'm looking to fill up the sub-17mm (as my current widest lens is the Sigma 17-70mm). I will be using it for interiors, buildings, and some landscapes, so I'm definitely looking for a rectilinear lens with little or no distortion. The distortion isn't THAT bad on the sigma, but I'd prefer not having to correct it in PP.
These are the lens I'm looking at (and the obvious choices):
10-20mm/4-5.6 - Sigma
12-24mm/4 - Pentax
I'm probably going to get heat for this, but compared to the different systems, it seems that to get a lens in this range will undoubtedly cost more, for ex.
12-24mm/4 Tokina (which I've read is the base model of the Pentax 12-24mm) just sold on the bay for $335 for the nikkor mount.
Then, eying the Sigma, I notice that it also sells for considerably less (around $50-100) and has HSM which the k-mount version lacks. Is this the cost of having a k-mount Pentax?
Rant aside, and since I don't mind using manual lens, is there anything that can bridge the gap (well, more pave the entrance) to my sub-17mm focal range that is a bit more affordable (~$300 or possibly sub $200)? I'd even settle for a prime at this point!