Tokina 20-35 2.8 AT-X 235af Pro Review

I just picked up this lens today. I wanted something wider than the two 28MM zoom lenses I currently have on the rebel. I reviewed several lenses before making my decision.  I looked at the Sigma 12-24, 15-30, Canon 17-40L, and the Tamron 19-35. The Canon is the best lens in this group. However, it also costs between 600 and 700 dollars. I am planning on investing that in the 70-200 F4l later this year, so I needed to find something a little cheaper.  Ultimately, it came down to the lens being 150 dollars off the retail price at the local camera store. That and a constant 2.8 aperture throughout the zoom. 

My first impression is that it is built like a tank. It came with a pouch, front, and rear lens caps.  The first shots were promising. I took these at the home and garden show in Charlotte, NC.