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- Zoom Length 11-16mm
- Fast Internal Focusing
- One Touch Focus Clutch Mechanism
- Zooming System Rotary type
- Waterproof optical coating on the glass for ease of cleaning
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The new Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX is an ultra-wide angle lens with a fast f/2.8 aperture for better photography in low light situation. Many photographers consider its a must have for any lens in their camera bag. The wide f/2.8 aperture allows for easier viewing in low light situations. The front element has a newly formulated "Water Repellent" optical coating on the glass which makes it easier to clean than standard multi-coatings. Tokina exclusive One Touch Focus Clutch Mechanism allows the photographer to switch between AF and MF simply by snapping the focus ring forward to AF or back towards camera for manual, everything is accomplished by the focus ring.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
OK. I've owned this for about a month. I chose this lens after weeks of deliberation. It eventually came down to the Nikon 12-24mm F4, this Tokina 11-16mm F2.8 or wait for the new Nikon 10-24mm F3.5-4.5. I decided on this the Tokina mainly because of the constant F2.8 aperture. Most independent reviews I have read, rate this lens over the Nikon 12-24 on image quality and on a par for build quality. I have to say I am not disappointed. The corners are a little soft at F2.8 but by F4 the corners are sharp and the Nikons don't go to F2.8. The centre of the frame is razor sharp at any aperture (Certainly from F2.8 to F11).
Filter size is 77mm and with a Hoya HMC UV on the front there is no vignetting I can see at the 11mm setting.
One point to note is that there is no autofocus with this lens on the D40/40X D60 D5000 as it requires a body with a built in AF motor.
Another point of note is that this lens will cover a FX or 35mm frame at the 16mm setting with good to adequate results, so if you still carry a film body along with your DX digital camera you can get away with this lens on both.
Some people may think that the zoom ratio is restricted but most people own an 18mm to something standard zoom so the gap between this lens and that standard lens is tiny. Plus the fact that the zoom range is limited means the designers were able to concentrate on squeezing the maximum image quality from the lens, which they did.
You may have read elsewhere about focus errors on some batches of this lens, I have to say that my example exhibits no errors that I can see, and I am sceptical as to how far out a lens this wide would have to be to exhibit focus errors, as the depth of field is substantial even at F2.8. I suspect that people seeing these errors where actually seeing the slightly soft corners at F2.8 and comparing them with the Nikon 12-24 at F4.
Just to be clear. This lens is sharper than the Nikon 12-24mm at all points of a DX frame at F4.
Oh and SimplyElectronics were excellent and I would use them again.
Filter size is 77mm and with a Hoya HMC UV on the front there is no vignetting I can see at the 11mm setting.
One point to note is that there is no autofocus with this lens on the D40/40X D60 D5000 as it requires a body with a built in AF motor.
Another point of note is that this lens will cover a FX or 35mm frame at the 16mm setting with good to adequate results, so if you still carry a film body along with your DX digital camera you can get away with this lens on both.
Some people may think that the zoom ratio is restricted but most people own an 18mm to something standard zoom so the gap between this lens and that standard lens is tiny. Plus the fact that the zoom range is limited means the designers were able to concentrate on squeezing the maximum image quality from the lens, which they did.
You may have read elsewhere about focus errors on some batches of this lens, I have to say that my example exhibits no errors that I can see, and I am sceptical as to how far out a lens this wide would have to be to exhibit focus errors, as the depth of field is substantial even at F2.8. I suspect that people seeing these errors where actually seeing the slightly soft corners at F2.8 and comparing them with the Nikon 12-24 at F4.
Just to be clear. This lens is sharper than the Nikon 12-24mm at all points of a DX frame at F4.
Oh and SimplyElectronics were excellent and I would use them again.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Purchased this lens last week - it arrived quickly and was well-packaged like all purchases from Amazon have been.
Was slightly apprehensive because Tokina isn't a brand I have heard much about - normally I wouldn't contemplate spending this sort of money on a lens i hadn't held and used. However it has been reviewed very highly so I took a gamble. First impressions are that it is very well made; predominantly plastic but very sturdy. It feels more solid than my Nikkor 70-300mm VR; which itself is a nicely-built lens. The zoom action is firm (not stiff) and precise and is the usual clockwise motion (why do Sigma insist on anti-clockwise?!). There is no zoom-lock but it holds firm anyway so that's no bother. The only thing I can fault in the design is the focus ring that needs to be pulled downwards to engage Manual focus - I much prefer the Nikkor design whereby you simply twist the ring to quickly switch from Auto to Manual focus. This is a bit of a shame.
That said, this is the only negative I have found. The zoom is wide - equivalent to 16.5mm on my Nikon DX format SLR - and being a fixed aperture 2.8 lens it is bright. At 11 - 16mm there is only 5mm of play, magnified to 7.5mm when you take into account the DX crop. This is a small range compared to say the Nikkor 10-24mm but who cares - the whole point of a wide-angle is to use it at it's widest! I have only a handful of results to go on so far but they are enough - i'm impressed. At f2.8 it's usable in low light if you forget your tripod. Yesterday I shot at f4 and the corners of the frame are sharp. There is no VR but I don't think any ultra-wide angles have this - even Nikon's own £1400 12-24mm. VR isn't necessary for this type of lens.
All in all i'm very impressed and a welcome addition to my kit-bag.
Was slightly apprehensive because Tokina isn't a brand I have heard much about - normally I wouldn't contemplate spending this sort of money on a lens i hadn't held and used. However it has been reviewed very highly so I took a gamble. First impressions are that it is very well made; predominantly plastic but very sturdy. It feels more solid than my Nikkor 70-300mm VR; which itself is a nicely-built lens. The zoom action is firm (not stiff) and precise and is the usual clockwise motion (why do Sigma insist on anti-clockwise?!). There is no zoom-lock but it holds firm anyway so that's no bother. The only thing I can fault in the design is the focus ring that needs to be pulled downwards to engage Manual focus - I much prefer the Nikkor design whereby you simply twist the ring to quickly switch from Auto to Manual focus. This is a bit of a shame.
That said, this is the only negative I have found. The zoom is wide - equivalent to 16.5mm on my Nikon DX format SLR - and being a fixed aperture 2.8 lens it is bright. At 11 - 16mm there is only 5mm of play, magnified to 7.5mm when you take into account the DX crop. This is a small range compared to say the Nikkor 10-24mm but who cares - the whole point of a wide-angle is to use it at it's widest! I have only a handful of results to go on so far but they are enough - i'm impressed. At f2.8 it's usable in low light if you forget your tripod. Yesterday I shot at f4 and the corners of the frame are sharp. There is no VR but I don't think any ultra-wide angles have this - even Nikon's own £1400 12-24mm. VR isn't necessary for this type of lens.
All in all i'm very impressed and a welcome addition to my kit-bag.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
An absolutely wonderful lens, which opened up a new photographic world to me. That, of the amazing wide angle photography world. If it were not for the affordable price, I would have missed that exciting photographic opportunity. It is razor sharp too and the colours are nicely warm and saturated.
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Great lens
Got this today only taken a few shots but...WOW.. really is a great lens.
I would recommend this to all DX camera owners.
I would recommend this to all DX camera owners.
Published 4 months ago by Tonygeo
A cracking wide angle lens.
I purchased this lens as I was struggling to fit my subject matter into an 18-55mm kit lens. I am not a technical expert but can say that this lens is a cracking piece of kit. Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. Morgan
Perfect wide-angle lens for DX camera
I was using this lens for almost 2 months now, and I'm really happy with it. This is the most used lens by me now.
It's perfectly sharp, solid and zooms smoothly. Read more
It's perfectly sharp, solid and zooms smoothly. Read more
Published 8 months ago by hateom
A stunning piece of glass and engineering. The best DX wide.
Generally, my DX lenses have all been Nikon for use with my new D7000.
I own a 50mm 1.8, a 35mm 1.8 afs, a 70-300 VRII - all Nikon. Read more
I own a 50mm 1.8, a 35mm 1.8 afs, a 70-300 VRII - all Nikon. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Chris M. Dooks
Fantastic wide-angle lens
Bought this having considered which of this type of lens to buy - eventually chose this on the basis of personal recommendations, and recomendations on Amazon and other sites. Read more
Published 12 months ago by james_1984
It would have been 5 stars but there is no case with the lens.
I have used this lens a few times now and it is excellent.It handles well,it is a nice physical size it will take filters,77mm. Read more
Published 16 months ago by C Garnet
At last; a vast vista!
The Tokina arrived seemingly ok despite very poor packing for such a valuable and delicate item. Initial impressions confirm earlier reviews: good contrast and detail inform the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. C. F. Burton
A sweet wide angle for your DX
f2.8 all the way through which makes it a proper light guzzler! Somehow Tokina seem to come out more favourably than other 3rd parties like Sigma, but so far that seems justified. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Juannacho
Great Glass
I bought this from Amazon USA, when I lived there, but it deserves to be reviewed now. I have used this lens for almost a year, and I have to say that it is my second favorite... Read more
Published 20 months ago by John Richardson
Great Lens!!!
I've just bought this lens to go with my D90 and I'm glad I did...it was my first major expenditure on a lens and I was very cautious about spending the money. Read more
Published 21 months ago by James Mousley
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