- Feature 1 Zoom Length 12-24mm
- Feature 2 f/4 Maximum Aperture
- Feature 3 f//22 Minimum Aperture
- Feature 4 Fast Internal Focusing
- Feature 5 One Touch Focus Clutch Mechanism
- Feature 6 Zooming System Rotary type
- Feature 7 equivalent to a 18-36mm zoom lens on a 35mm film camera
- Feature 8 77mm Filter size
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Amateur Photographer
The Tokina 12-24mm Wide Angle lens received 91%
Manufacturer's Description
Designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C sized sensors, the AT-X 124 PRO DX's incredible 12-24mm zoom range gives the digital photographer a corresponding angle of view equivalent to an 18-36mm zoom lens on a 35mm film camera. SD glass, aspherical elements and the latest optical multi-coating technology are all combined in this superb quality lens. Fast internal focusing, coupled with Tokina's One-Touch Focus Clutch Mechanism.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
I got this lens because I wanted a super wide-angle lens but couldn't justify one of Canon's fancy L lenses. I'd always been a bit wary of 3rd-party lenses, but I read a few good reviews so thought it was worth a go. I'm pleased that I did - this is a really high-quality lens.
The feel is as good as some Canon L-series lenses - comparable to the Canon 24-70 L lens I have, but much lighter. It's certainly way better than the standard Canon lenses in the same price-range, which feel plasticky and insubstantial in comparison. The foocusing and zoom rings are smooth and solid, without any give or rattle. The image quality is also great: Sharp and pretty good contrast. Even the lens cap is better than the standard Canon ones! (It uses an easy-grip system so you can get to it even with the hood on). You do get some distortion at really wide angles, but then, that's part of the wide-angle look.
Although it is designed for APS-C type sensors (1.6 crop), I have also used it on a full-frame 5D and it's fine. You can go as wide as 16mm without vignetting and it gives *really* wide-angle shots. Beyond that it just starts looking very 60's, which is actually quite cool.
The only unusual thing about the lens is the way to switch between manual and automatic focus; You push the entire focus ring backwards or forwards. But even that is arguably an improvement on the standard small switch, as your hand is automatically in the right place, so no searching around for a fiddly switch while you're trying to compose your shots.
Good:
* Amazing build
* Very good image quality
* Fast focusing
* Lighter than the equivalent L-series lens
* Cheaper than the equivalent L-series lens
Bad:
* Um. Would like a larger max-aperture (but then I always want that).
* Nothing?!
On the strength of this lens alone, I would be happy to buy more Tokina lenses.
The feel is as good as some Canon L-series lenses - comparable to the Canon 24-70 L lens I have, but much lighter. It's certainly way better than the standard Canon lenses in the same price-range, which feel plasticky and insubstantial in comparison. The foocusing and zoom rings are smooth and solid, without any give or rattle. The image quality is also great: Sharp and pretty good contrast. Even the lens cap is better than the standard Canon ones! (It uses an easy-grip system so you can get to it even with the hood on). You do get some distortion at really wide angles, but then, that's part of the wide-angle look.
Although it is designed for APS-C type sensors (1.6 crop), I have also used it on a full-frame 5D and it's fine. You can go as wide as 16mm without vignetting and it gives *really* wide-angle shots. Beyond that it just starts looking very 60's, which is actually quite cool.
The only unusual thing about the lens is the way to switch between manual and automatic focus; You push the entire focus ring backwards or forwards. But even that is arguably an improvement on the standard small switch, as your hand is automatically in the right place, so no searching around for a fiddly switch while you're trying to compose your shots.
Good:
* Amazing build
* Very good image quality
* Fast focusing
* Lighter than the equivalent L-series lens
* Cheaper than the equivalent L-series lens
Bad:
* Um. Would like a larger max-aperture (but then I always want that).
* Nothing?!
On the strength of this lens alone, I would be happy to buy more Tokina lenses.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I moved to digital 18 months ago and purchase a Canon 40D the replace my old EOS 5.I have an old Sigma 17-35mm which wasn't so much wide anymore, so after much research went fot the Tokina 12-24mm. I am glad I did, not ultrawide but wide enough for single photo landscape and put to good use for multiphotos panoramic. Good colour rendition and pretty sharp. It is well build and solid. The lenses has been to +42Celcius in africa to the cold, wet & windy of Wales in winter and no problem at all. Highly recommended
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
This wide angle lens lives upto all the published specifications. It works perfectly with my Canon EOS 1000d and produces some fantastic shots. The colour reproduction is second to none. A great lens and highly recommended.
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