Welcome to ScubaBoard, the world's largest scuba diving community. Registration is not required to read the forums, but we encourage you to join. Joining has its benefits and enables you to participate in the discussions.
Benefits of registering include
The Tokina 10-17 seems to be more popular than the Nikon 10.5. I went went with the Tokina -- the first non-Nikon lens I've ever bought in 42 years of Nikon SLR ownership. I'm quite happy with it. The down side is that it does not have a built-in focus motor, so it will only work with higher end DSLRs that have a motor in the body. What body do you have?
Actually, I think the Nikon 10.5 doesn't have a motor either (not sure), which leaves you with the Nikon
10-24, which Adm. Linda uses on her D60 to good effect.
I use the Tokina with a D300, Sea and Sea housing and 8" port.
The Tokina 10-17 seems to be more popular than the Nikon 10.5. I went went with the Tokina -- the first non-Nikon lens I've ever bought in 42 years of Nikon SLR ownership. I'm quite happy with it. The down side is that it does not have a built-in focus motor, so it will only work with higher end DSLRs that have a motor in the body. What body do you have?
Actually, I think the Nikon 10.5 doesn't have a motor either (not sure), which leaves you with the Nikon
10-24, which Adm. Linda uses on her D60 to good effect.
I use the Tokina with a D300, Sea and Sea housing and 8" port.