Pentax has the 10-17mm widely available for about $389.
The 12-24 was a joint development exercise as you mention, but is
manufactured by Pentax - not rebadged as might be assumed.
Larry
Patrick Moore wrote:
> * On Mon, Oct 22, 2007 at 09:00:04AM -0400, Chuck Norcutt said:
>
>> I don't think there's an analog to the 7-14 (14-28) but there is a very
>> highly regarded 12-24 (18-36) that was a joint development exercise with
>> Tokina. Take another, more detailed look.
>>
>
> Failing that, there's also the slightly less well regarded, but still
> pretty decent Sigma 10-20mm (15-30mm eqiv), which is probably next on my
> shopping list. The Pentax/Tokina one looks lovely, but is still quite
> expensive ... still, maybe. :)
>
> though the 16-50 weather sealed beast is also tempting ...
>
> p.
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