Tokina 12-24 m1 or m2?

I understand there are two Tokina 12-24 f/4 lenses. The only difference for Canon mount is that the Mark 2 has added coatings to help reduce flare at the cost of an extra $100. I found on several websites that comparing the two lenses together there really wasn't that much of a difference.

My question to those people that have compared both or had experience with one or the other: Is it worth the extra $100?

If it isn't worth it I will be putting the $100 towards a better tripod setup (mine isn't the greatest but it works-- just Really heavy).

Thanks,
BirdBoy

I don't think there is anything between them. The real reason for the v2 was so they could add in a motor in the Nikon mount version.

Thanks, thats mainly what I thought when I first read about them but wanted to confirm.

I would have thought the v1 would be getting hard to find by now at least new as v2 has been out for quite a while now.

There is one in my local area for sale for $385 in great condition.