New Toy: Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX
Posted under: UPDATE: Image Quality Test
UPDATE: Sample Photos
Local camera shop called today to let me know that my Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 has arrived. They didn’t have to say twice before I was at the store and credit card in hand.
The Tokina is (as far as I know) the only Ultra Wide Angle with constant f.2.8 across the range. Online reviews have all been raving about this DX lens…so it’s been ridiculously hard to find, especially in Nikon mount.
I will go through a more thorough review of it in a week or so (going up to NYC soon). For quick and dirty first impressions, click more.
First impressions, it’s a pretty well built lens, reminds me of old metal nikkor lenses. It has a clutch MF/AF system similar to my Tamron, which I don’t mind and actually prefer over the M/A system on my 17-55. For AF it uses the screw-drive (in body motor), which is pretty fast on my D2x, and not half bad on the D50. It has a simple click petal hood, looks nice, will test the actual capability in the sun soon.
Also this lens doesn’t come with bag or anything, just the lens. Ps, it’s 77mm filter-size.
Here are a size comparison shot. More to come soon.
Left to Right: 50mm f/1.8, 85mm f/1.8, Tokina 11-16 f/2.8, Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8, Tamron 70-200 f/2.8
exciting times bo!
i’m really interested in this lense and looking forward to reading what you think of it.
This is probably top of my to-buy list, and i’m hoping it’s worth the money. From what i’ve read so far it’s awesome, but i’d love to hear your thoughts.
Enjoy it!
Charlie
There are other ultra-wide zooms with constant f/2.8, but for full-frame cameras (Nikon 14-24, Canon 16-35 etc).
I too look forwards to seing what you make of it. I wanted this lens (or perhaps the Tamron 10-24mm for the range) but could only get hold of the Sigma before going away.
Niall
Niall- ye you are right. I was really tempted with the 14-24…although just simply out of my budget at the moment. I think I would prefer the range of the sigma better. 11-16 is rather limiting at the moment.
[...] I’ve had the Tokina for about a week now, but I haven’t had a chance to really go out and shoot with it due to crappy weather and busy schedule. But while I’m stuck home I put together a quick and dirty centre image sharpness comparison. For first impressions, click here. [...]