My new baby - Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8

This is an ultra-wide angle lens with a fast f/2.8 aperture for better photography in low-light situations. This is best used for landscape photography. Also, we can make use of the lens distortion in our advantage to create artistic or mild fish eye effects. This will definitely be one of the must-bring lenses in my camera bag when I travel.

The only downside is the shorter zoom length (11-16mm). As my current walk-around lens is 24-105mm, there is a gap of 17-23mm, which after much deliberation; I decided it should not be a hindrance to get this f/2.8 lens. Well, I guess I can always try to take a few steps forward or backwards?

I was further convinced to get the Hoya HD ultra-thin UV filter which the shop assistant claims this is best for a wide angle lens and it also consists of 8 layers of anti reflective multi coating; is water and oil repellent/ scratch and stain resistant.

I can't wait to try out my new lens!

Photo Credits : http://www.kenrockwell.com/tokina/11-16mm.htm

Singapore Botanic Garden

We were looking forward to a day of fresh air, greenery and photography! Unfortunately, it started to rain barely 1.5hours later. What a damper! We have to go back again! And these are the few photos which I took (and like most).

Any closer, I will have to climb up the tree.

Not exactly a beautiful sight of the snail but I love the bokeh and the colours of the leaves.

201006 @ Cebu, Philippines

IMG_4395, originally uploaded by Technical Tango.

Cebu City is the capital city of Cebu and the second city in the Philippines, also known as the oldest city in the country.

Cebu is the Philippines' main domestic shipping port and is home to about 80% of the country's domestic shipping companies. Cebu also holds the second largest international flights in the Philippines