If you want to go really wide with your APS-C sensor digital SLR, the Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8 wide-angle zoom lens offers what may be the best performance and optics available. You pretty much get it all with this lens. And I want one.
Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8 Zoom Lens Announcement
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