With the likelihood that this will be a once in a lifetime opportunity as we want to travel everywhere else as well, I have decided to purchase a wide angle lens. This is where things get a little expensive.
Just as big a problem as the expense is that I still don't really know what I am looking for. I am therefore reliant on the professional reviews out there to let me know what is good and what is not. Of course these reviews are in many ways subjective.
In short if you want a wide angle lens for a Nikon D90 then you are pretty much limited to 4 main lens manufacturers. Nikon (of course), Sigma, Tamron and Tokina. Sigma and Tamron are well known for being suppliers of good quality lenses with Tokina being a little newer to the scene.
My first review was one carried out by the fantastic Ken Rockwell http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/digital-wide-zooms/comparison.htm he is not frightened of making bold claims and despite being a die hard Nikon supporter, will always give a very fair review on other manufacturer's products.
In the initial review it seemed that the Tokina was the best lens to go for overall without paying Nikon's exorbitant prices. However that review was in 2006 and each manufacturer has brought new products to the table.
The new Tokina lens is the 11-16mm - http://www.kenrockwell.com/tokina/11-16mm.htm
The reviews are particularly good but I waited to see what the conclusion would be for the new Nikon 10-24mm which is here http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/10-24mm.htm
In the end when looking at the cost saving, durability and sharpness elements, there really was no choice for me but the Tokina 11-16mm. I will upload some images when it arrives.
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