This new 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 16-28mm 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.
"In my work as a photo-artist I find this Tokina AT-X 16-28 F2.8 PRO FX to be an absolute gem! I never did something just because the crowd seems to be a pack of sheep. I needed my own brilliant tools for my demanding missions. I wanted to create my art, experiencing the full capabilities of myself, my camera, and of course the lens. This lens is sharp and can also be soft. It is clear and when I choose it to be - then it's blurry. This lens is one of the most versatile I happened to shoot with, period! It is everything I need in order to create the perfect fine art composition from such wide angle lens, never let me down in any weather or temperature conditions. There is no wonder that this lens is constantly mounted on one of my cameras, wherever I go!" Ryan Collins |
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"Lightweight and sturdy wide-angle zoom lens. Because of the 16mm, you can also make great shots in small spaces.The lens delivers beautiful razor-sharp images with a Full Frame camera. But also works well on a mirrorless camera." Wim wan de Water |
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"Designed for architecture and landscape photography, amazing performer in low light." Muhammad Abu Bakar |
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"The weight of this lens is significantly less than its f/2.8 counterpart which is a excellent. Don't be fooled by this, as it still produces high quality images. It is great lens that creates lovely depth of field and bokeh." Michelle Lake |
The Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 PRO FX 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.
A new, 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.
Tokina’s 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.