Tokina 12-24 or Sigma 17-50mm Lens for DSLR Filmaking

[AdaptableFuton]

So after 3 days of searching for reviews and looking online I still cannot seem to make a decision. Which lens the Tokina 12-24 or Sigma 17-50 would be best for filmmaking on a 60D. My concern more or less is the lack of image stabilization on the Tokina and not so much the focal length. I plan to be using a fig rig and tripod as stabilizing mechanisms so will the image stabilization further assist the fig rig with stabilization or is it simply redundant to have both. I know on a tripod is should always be switched off.

So I guess what I am asking is: will the lack of IS on the tokina make the sigma a better buy or will it not have a noticeable affect on the video when using a fig rig?

 

[that1guyy]

Well figure out which focal length you happen to use the most, and get that. You're using it on a crop sensor camera right? 17-50 gives you a better range I'd say. I'm actually going to buy the sigma to replace my kit lens.

As far as IS is concerned, I've seen some youtube videos doing comparisons with and without IS and it seems IS very necessary, especially for longer focal lengths. At 12-24 IS won't be as necessary. But the stabilization is one reason I'm going with the Sigma 17-50 over Tamron.

If you're on a rig all the time then it probably doesn't matter if you have IS/OS. Then the Tamron might we worth looking at.

 

[PaulGriffith]

Pretty much no wide lens will have IS because it's pretty pointless until you're past 80-100mm.

Tokina is a waaaay better brand than Sigma, and for that type of rig the wider you can be the less shaky it will appear. 12mm is an awesome focal length.