Buy Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Lens for NikonTokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Lens for Nikon Product Description:
Product Description
This Tokina lens is the first in a new generation of full frame (FX) lenses designed for professional digital SLR cameras like the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the Nikon D700 and D3x. The 16-28 zoom range gives the professional photographer a super-wide angle of view to get close to subject for dramatic effect or to take in entire scenes. FEATURES:
- Silent DC Motor with GMR senor - The 16-28 f/2.8 uses a newly developed silent DC motor that allows the lens to focus faster and more quietly then previous generations. The DC motor coupled with a new GMR magnetic AF sensor work together to increase AF Speed.
- Ashperical and Super-low Dispersion glass elements - 56mm in diameter, large sizes aspherical glass element is incorporated into the front lens group, while there are 2 more aspherical elements in the rear group. 3 SD super-low dispersion glass elements are also incorporated through-out the optical design to reduce chromatic aberration, give maximum resolution, more even brightness and distortion correction.
- One-Touch Focus Clutch - Tokinas exclusive One-touch Focus Clutch Mechanism allows the photographer to switch between AF and MF simply by snapping the focus ring forward for AF and back toward the camera to focus manually. There is no need to change the AF/MF switch on Nikon camera bodies and there is no second AF/MF switch on the lens for Canon, everything is accomplished by the focus ring.
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful.
Bargain FX Ultra Wide
By E. J Tastad
Pros:Center performance wide openCorner performance stopped downBuild QualityCons:Corner Performance Wide OpenFocus/Clutch Mechanism is ClunkyDesign Prohibits the use of FiltersEarly model lens cap (contact your local Tokina distributor for the new cap, THK Photo in the US)Bottom Line:Superb ultra wide angle for full frame, especially strong in the 16-24mm range, gets weaker by 28mm. Stepped down it can deliver crisp sharpness even in the most extreme corners. I give it 5 stars due to the price/performance ratio. I shoot test charts and real world images to confirm chart results. My recommendation for this lens is for FX/Full Frame cameras. For crop sensors get something lighter and cheaper.Review:AF performance is good, the lenses uses a new DC focusing motor. It isn't silent, but much quieter than screw drive. It works fast and accurately. I find the AF/MF clutch clunky to use.This lens performs exceptionally well in the center, even at f/2.8, but still sees a large improvement at f/4. I have had two copies of this lens, and the second copy is slightly softer at f/2.8 in the center, but sharper at f/4 and up, and also lacks the centering defect that my first copy had. The lens is perfectly usable for a close central subject at f/2.8 at any focal length.For best corner performance and for infinity focus step the aperture down to at least f/5.6 at 16mm and f/8 at 22mm. This held true for both samples of the lens I tested, and the lens is definitely strongest at 16mm where corner performance reaches excellent levels.Lateral CA is easily visible at 16mm, but is correctable. It is less noticeable towards 28mm.Distortion is relatively minor for this wide of a lens. It has about 2.5% barrel at 16mm and works down to about 0 at 28mm.Vignetting is noticeable at f/2.8, but improves on stepping down.The lens is fairly resistant to flare, but if the sun is in/near the frame you will likely see some flare spots shooting across the frame. This is typical of large front element lenses.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful.Tokina 16 28 fx
By Nikonpro
I am usually one to stick with only Nikon products. I have everything that I need to shoot professionally expect a great wide angle. I have been renting or borrowing as i needed. I have used the Nikon 17-35 2.8 and the Nikon 16-35 4. I was not satisfied with either lens. I just bought the Tokina 16-28 2.8. This lens is SHARP! I have noticed some flare and reflection of light, but that is situational. The build quality is great. In my opinion this lens is sharper than the Nikon 17 35. 2.8, and has far less distortion than the Nikon 16 35 f4. I would suggest this lens to anyone that can not afford the Nikon 12 24.
21 of 24 people found the following review helpful.Beyond GREAT!
By PhotographersOnUTube
I bought the lens after reading so many review. After reading Ken Rockwell's review on his website I decided to buy this lens. According to Ken Rockwell this lens is as sharp as the Nikon 14-24 2.8 and less than half the price. I am not a landscape photographer but I wanted to less to add variety to my wedding shoots. I wanted a couple of shots of the Church or maybe in tight spaces like in the limo and some landscape shots so I thought even if it weren't as great as the Nikon but I'd be happy if it's at least 85% of it. Well.... this lens is amazingly tack sharp. Anyone giving this lens a bad review wouldn't know what quality is if it slapped him in the face 10 times. If you got a bad copy, at least make an exchange. 9 out of 10 people who bad mouth quality lens are clueless about photography. I'd buy this lens 10 times. In my opinion, it's under priced. I'd pay over a grand for this lens.I have also reviewed this lens for my YouTube Photography channel. Here is the link if anyone is interested. [...]
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