The Best Tokina Wide Angle Lens is…

Tokina 11-16mm Lens

Reasons Why This Lens is Picked as The Best Tokina Wide Angle Lens

The Tokina 11-16mm deserves to be called the best Tokina wide angle lens for several reasons.

The first reason is its wide aperture. With the ultra large f/2.8 aperture for such an ultra wide angle lens, you will be able to take pictures under different lighting condition easily. This will help you tremendously if you need to shoot in dim interior such as the church’s interior, subway or night parties.

The strong build quality that Tokina offers on this lens is a huge plus point for landscape photographers. With the solid build quality, people will be able to enjoy shooting without having to worry that small bumps will damage their lens. You can also bring this lens to some extreme weather condition and it will still do the job well.

A Sample Shot Using The Tokina 11-16mm Lens

Last, but not least is the optics. The distortion, chromatic aberration and vignetting are all well controlled on this fantastic lens. This means that all your pictures are free from the typical lens defect. On top of that, the images that I got from this lens is extremely sharp at any apertures. The 11 to 16mm focal length is a joy to use as you can really take in a wide frame with this lens.

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“This lens will make any wide angle shooting task easy. Landscape? Check. Group shots? Check. Indoors? Check.”

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Good Complement to The Best Tokina Wide Angle Lens

There are some alternatives to the Tokina 11-16mm lens in case you are wondering. The alternatives are listed below:

1. Tokina 16-28mm
2. Tokina 12-24mm

The Tokina 16-28mm is an excellent alternative if you are using a full frame camera. It is equally sharp as the Tokina 11-16mm lens but it is more suited to full frame users.

The Tokina 12-24mm is a good choice if you want a longer focal length on the telephoto end (24mm compared to 16mm). This one has smaller aperture so if you do not need to shoot indoor, you might consider this lens.

You can get more information on those lenses, as well as where to get the best price online by clicking on any of the links above.

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“No matter what your requirements are for wide angle photography, you simply cannot go wrong with any of the above options.”

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I hope when you purchase the lens and try it yourself, you will agree with me that this lens is simply the best Tokina wide angle lens.

In this post, I will be writing briefly about an introduction to Tokina lens.

A lot of new photographers who are exploring the world of lenses sometimes get confused in understanding the third party lenses.

If you are one of them, you need to know that there are other companies that manufactures lens for your camera brand. Most likely, your camera brand is not the only manufacturers.

The most famous third party lens manufacturers are Tamron, Sigma and Tokina.

Here I will be discussing a bit about the interesting history of Tokina lens.

The Beginning of Tokina Lens

The Tokina company was initially founded by a group of Nikon engineers (yes, you’ve read that right!) who left the company to develop their own lens.

They are primarily interested in making a high quality zoom lens, which is a very rare item during those time.

They started out as an OEM manufacturers, but eventually sell their lenses under the Tokina brand in the late 90s.

Current Development of Tokina Lens

Recently, Tokina has partnered with Pentax, a division of Hoya Corporation and they both jointly developed some lenses.

Basically, some of the Tokina lenses will have a Pentax variant and vice versa.

A good example would be the Tokina 10-17mm Fisheye lens pictured below.

Tokina 10-17mm Fisheye

If you see go and see on the Pentax lens lineup, there also exist a Pentax 10-17mm Fisheye lens (see below).

Pentax 10-17mm Fisheye

This is what I meant by they are jointly developing some lenses together.

Although they are jointly manufacturing the lenses, the research, design and engineering teams are completely independent.

Therefore, you will see some slight variance in terms of performance and build quality on those lenses.

The things that will remain the same is the optical design. However, they have different barrel/mount design and coating materials.

The lenses will also have different feature.

A good example of this would be the new Tokina 12-24 II lens which has the built in autofocusing motor. The Pentax version of this lens do not share this feature and still has to rely on the Camera’s screw drive for autofocus.

The Tokina 16-50 and Tokina 50-135 both only have the screw drive autofocus and no weather sealing. The Pentax variant of those lenses have both autofocus and weather sealing build.

The lens will also differ in terms on how users can operate it. This is especially true in focus switching.

Tokina uses the One Touch Focus clutch mechanism where you have to move the focus ring forward to enter autofocus mode and backward to enter manual focus mode.

The Pentax uses the Quick Shift Focus System which allow you to just rotate the manual focus ring to immediately access manual focus even though you are in the autofocus mode. This is the mechanism that both Sigma and Nikon use.

I will give you the list of the Tokina lens that has a Pentax variant if you want to browse around more:

• Tokina 12-24 Review
• Tokina 16-50 Review
• Tokina 50-135 Review
• Tokina 100mm Macro Review
• Tokina 35mm Macro Review

The other lenses apart from those are the exclusive Tokina lens.

Hope this post have given you greater understanding on Tokina lens and thank you for reading!

Shooting with a Tokina wide angle lens can be both fun and challenging. It’s great to include everything inside your picture with a single shot.

However, it can be difficult in terms of composition when you are faced with such a wide angle.

Here I will be giving you some tips and advice that will make it easier for you to shoot with a Tokina wide angle lens such as the Tokina 11-16mm or Tokina 16-28mm lens.

Below are the tips for using your Tokina wide angle lens

1. Shoot Vertically

When you use a wide angle lens to shoot a vertical picture, it can give you interesting and unexpected images. Try this when shooting landscape and you’ll be surprised with the result. By shooting vertically, you’ll include a lot of information to the frame. It goes from your feet up to the sky.

2. Shoot Horizontally

Since wide angle lens are commonly used for landscape photography, which are commonly shot in landscape orientation, you’ll find yourself shooting in this mode 80% of the time.

Make sure you evaluate the scene and condition and make a conscious decision on which elements to include and which ones to remove before you press the shutter button.

3. Pick a Strong Foreground and Emphasize It

Crouch down on your knees or on your belly to get a low point of view. Then, pick a strong foreground subject that match the background and make it a dominant element in your picture.Due to the nature of wide angle lenses, objects in the foreground will appear much closer and larger.Get closer to your subject to multiply this effect.

4. Aim High, Shoot for The Sky

Always be on the lookout for interesting cloud formations and don’t forget to inclue it in your picture! A wide angle lens can take in a big portion of the sky that can enhance your picture further.

5. Get Creative with Geometry

Try playing with shapes and geometry with a wide angle lens for a fresh look at the world. This will increase your creativity greatly.Try looking for tall buildings that has strong lines or curves. Walk around it and try to find those shapes.

6. Use It for a Portrait Lens

Most photographers don’t realize this but a wide angle lens can be used for a portrait lens if you are good with controlling distortion.

Shoot at 20mm (for cropped sensor) or around 30mm (for a full frame sensor) and try to keep your subject on the center of the frame.

This will lets you control the distortion while take in as much background as possible in the picture.

For a fun excercise, usually with kids, I usually use a wide angle lens to deliberately produce distorted portrait on purpose. They love it!

7. Experiment with Different Angle

A wide angle lens will allow you to take in an enormous scene from close distances.

This means that you have many rooms for experimenting with angles that you don’t get when you shoot with a normal or a telephoto lens.

8. Be Careful with Distortion

Most Tokina wide angle lens are very prone to distortion, especially if you shoot at the extreme end.Barrel distortion is a common one for a wide angle lens.

However, you can encounter a pincushion distortion as well. The distortion is more common to occur at the edges and corners of the frame.

To avoid them, don’t put people or tall objects on the corner of the frame. I mentioned earlier that you can use distortion to your advantage as well when shooting children.

There are many more examples where you can use distortion to your advantage. Just make sure you know that’s the effect that you want and that you don’t get it by accident.

Which Tokina wide angle lens to use?

I recommend 2 Tokina wide angle lens: Tokina 11-16mm and Tokina 16-28mm.

You can see the review below:

>> Tokina 11-16 Review

>> Tokina 16-28mm Review

Hope you enjoy this simple tips for using your Tokina wide angle lens.

I’ve been getting a lot of questions from you about Tokina wide angle lens options. On this post, you’ll learn how you can select the best Tokina wide angle lens that suits your photography needs.

The most frequently asked question that I often get is “Luke, what Tokina wide angle lens should I buy?”

I’ll try to give a step by step breakdown to answer that question.

First you’ll need to look at your DSLR camera sensor first before buying. Then, you need to look at your shooting habit. Do you shoot indoor? outdoor? or both?

Finally, you also need to consider your budget. Most of the lens below will cost you more than $300. The faster the aperture, the more you have to pay for the lens.

Fortunately, Tokina is offering some great alternatives for wide angle lenses that is comparable to either the Canon or Nikon alternatives.

Read on this guide to find out the lens that suits your needs and at the end of this post, I’ll give you my personal preference.

All right, below are the your options for Tokina wide angle lens for both cropped sensor and full frame DSLR.

Tokina Wide Angle Lens for Cropped Sensor DSLR

If you’re using a cropped sensor DSLR, here are your options:

1. Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8
This is Tokina’s newest and fastest wide angle lens for cropped sensor DSLR. This lens breaks the current record by being the fastest wide angle for cropped sensor DSLR camera. It is available for Canon, Nikon and Sony mount.

This is an excellent lens if you love to shoot in dim, indoor lighting. It has minimum distortion and the fast aperture will allow you to take sharp pictures even in dim light.

The only downside is the limited zoom range that this lens have (less than 2x). If you only shoot wide and need the fast aperture, then this lens is definitely your best option.

Note that this lens will not autofocus if you’re using an entry level Nikon DSLR such as D40, D40x, D60, D5000, D3000 and D3100.

2. Tokina 12-24mm f/4 II
This is the lens to get if you’re a landscape shooter. It has minimal distortion and excellent sharpness for outdoor shooting. This lens is available for Canon and Nikon DSLR.

The II version designates that it has a built in motor. Note that this means that this lens will autofocus if used with an entry level Nikon DSLR such as D40, D40x, D60, D5000, D3000 and D3100.

Note that this is the first Tokina wide angle lens that features a built in motor.

The f/4 can be a limitation when shooting indoor, but if you have a tripod handy, this shouldn’t be a problem.

3. Tokina 12-24mm f/4
This lens is the older version of the 12-24mm lens. It’s available for the Canon and Nikon mount.

It is about $200 cheaper than the newer version, but it won’t autofocus if you’re using an entry level Nikon DSLR such as D40, D40x, D60, D5000, D3000 and D3100.

Optically, it is the same as the newer version. I would recommend this lens if you do not use an entry level Nikon DSLR and want to save some money.

Tokina Wide Angle Lens for Full Frame DSLR

1. Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8
If you’re using a full frame DSLR, this is your only option. Optically, this lens is superb!

It’s comparable to the more expensive lens that Canon or Nikon make and priced well below them. This lens is available for both Canon and Nikon mount.

The f/2.8 aperture is a big plus as well. You can use this lens for both indoor and outdoor settings.

Note that this lens will not autofocus if you’re using an entry level Nikon DSLR such as D40, D40x, D60, D5000, D3000 and D3100.

However, if you’re using an entry level camera, you shouldn’t be looking at this lens

So, What Tokina Wide Angle Lens Should You Get?

My personal selection on Tokina wide angle lens is the Tokina 11-16mm for cropped sensor and the Tokina 16-28mm for full frame DSLR.

When using a wide angle lens, I love the fast aperture feature and I love to go as wide as possible. Both the 11-16mm and 16-28mm allows me to have both options.

Note that you don’t have to pick the same lens as I do. Just look at the guide above and really consider based on your budget and shooting habits.

This ends my quick discussion and I do hope we’ll have more Tokina wide angle lens options for full frame DSLR in the near future.

In this post, I’ll be doing the Tokina 16-28mm review, Tokina’s first ultra wide angle lens for full frame DSLR.

If you’ve read my previous Tokina lens review, you know that Tokina is excellent at making ultra wide lens. My favorite is the Tokina 11-16mm lens.

This is Tokina’s first wide angle lens targeted for the Full Frame DSLR user, aimed to compete with Nikon 14-24mm and Canon 16-35mm lens.

I got the Canon mount and tested it on my Canon EOS 7D DSLR camera. The Nikon mount is also available.

This lens is very hard to get with a very obvious reason: IT IS EXTREMELY GOOD.

All I can say after testing this lens is WOW.

Sharpness, contrast, distortion, vignetting and chromatic aberration control are superbly handled by Tokina.

Build quality feels solid and professional. This Tokina also features a built in AF Motor which makes this lens compatible with Nikon DSLR with no built in motor.

So far so good. What’s the catch on this lens?

There are very few and most are minor: No filter, no image stabilization and heavy.

If you can live without those 3, by all means get this lens when you see one and enjoy the best optics a lens can give you.

Read on to see the complete Tokina 16-28mm review below.

Tokina 16-28mm Review – Specs

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Official Name:
Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X PRO FX

Focal Length Markings:
16, 20, 24, 28mm

Features:
AT-X – Advanced technology that Tokina use to design and fabricate for the most advanced lens (this one is a marketing jargon, don’t pay too much attention)

AF – Allows the lens to focus automatically on your subject.

PRO – Professional build quality for enhanced durability.

FX – Compatible with both full frame, cropped sensor DSLR as well as film camera.

Full Technical Specs (from Tokina’s website):

Technical Specifications
Groups / Elements	13 / 15
Angle of View	107.11 to 76.87° (FX)
Number of Blade Diaphragm	9
Minimum Aperture	f/22
Minimum Focusing Distance	0.9ft. (0.28m)
Filter Thread	Not Available
Weight	950g (33.5oz)
Dimension (Diameter x Length)	ø3.54 x 5.25in. (90 x 133.3mm)
Macro Magnification Ratio	1:1
Available for	Canon and Nikon

Optical Performance

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*NOTE* Test was performed using a cropped sensor DSLR.

Tokina 16-28mm Review – Sharpness

The sharpness of this Tokina lens is excellent both on the center and on the borders at any focal length.

Looking through the pictures taken with this lens was truly a joy.

The optimal aperture of this lens is f/5.6.

See the full sharpness test for this Tokina 16-28mm review below.

Sharpness Scale (from Best to Worst):
(5) Excellent
(4) Great
(3) Good
(2) Fair
(1) Poor

Center Sharpness

Border Sharpness

Distortion

Distortion is almost non-existent in this lens, which is fantastic for a super zoom lens.

You can see the distortion test chart below.

Vignetting

Tested on a cropped sensor body, this lens shows no visible vignetting even at any focal length at any aperture.

You can see the result of the vignetting test on the chart below.

Chromatic Aberration

Usually, Tokina lenses are known to be weak in the chromatic aberration department. However, this lens is an exception.

The chromatic aberration control on this lens is possibly the best among all other Tokina lenses. At all focal length at any aperture, the chromatic aberration can be considered very low to negligible.

Chromatic Aberration Scale (from Best to Worst):
(5) Negligible
(4) Very Low
(3) Low
(2) High
(1) Very High

Chromatic Aberration

Build Quality

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Materials

The PRO designation indicates that Tokina used special finish to make the build more solid. The build quality can be compared directly to a high end Nikkor lens or a Canon L lens. Made in Japan.

Focusing

The autofocus speed is fast and dead accurate on this lens. The f/2.8 aperture will help prevent focus hunting during low-light shooting which is very useful for indoor shooting.

This lens does not have a filter thread, so it will not be possible for you to use a filter on this lens.

For Nikon user: This lens now does feature a built in Motor (first one for Tokina), which means it will autofocus when used with cameras such as Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100 or D5000.

Compatibility

This is an FX lens. You can use it with either full frame camera or cropped sensor camera.

Sample Image

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Conclusions

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This lens is simply the best Tokina lens for both DX and FX DSLR camera. If you’re using both cropped sensor and full frame camera, definitely get this lens.

Sharpness, vignetting, distortion and chromatic aberration control are among the best compared to other Tokina lenses.

For almost half the price, you’ll get quality that can match Nikon 14-24mm professional lens or Canon 16-35mm lens.

If you’re using a cropped sensor, DSLR and don’t plan to buy a full frame camera, then save your money and get the excellent Tokina 11-16mm instead.

Highly recommended.

Drawbacks

• No image stabilization
• No filter thread
• Heavy

Positives

• Superb optics, incredibly sharp and contrasty at any aperture at any focal length
• Vignetting is very well controlled (on a cropped sensor DSLR)
• Distortion is negligible
• Chromatic aberration is very well controlled
• Excellent build quality
• Excellent value for money

Good For

Serious landscape shooter who use full frame and cropped sensor DSLR camera. Professional environmental portraits. Low light indoor shooting.

Not So Good For

Walk around lens due to its weight.

What Others Are Saying…

by “D. T. Jester”

Excellent Optics, Great Build, A little heavy. Optically, for me, it’s fantastic. I don’t shoot resolution charts and then look at the 100% crops, I just look at my shots and decide if they are acceptable. It appears to be better even than the 11-16mm, optically speaking…

Click here to see the full review

Where to Buy

Support this site, buy the Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8 FX from Amazon:

Buy for Canon DSLR

Buy for Nikon DSLR

Also see the related lens review post below.

• Tokina 16-28mm Review
• Tokina 11-16 Review
• Tokina 12-24 Review
• Tokina 12-24mm f4 PRO II

Hopefully by reading the above Tokina 16-28mm review, you’ll be able to make the correct buying decision.

This is the Tokina 16.5-135 Review – I know, the focal length is totally awkward!

This is Tokina’s first attempt in making a walk around consumer zoom lens and I was pretty excited to test it at first.

I was expecting a very solid performance like the Tokina 11-16 wide angle lens, but I was soon disappointed with the quality of this lens.

I tested the Canon mount on my Canon EOS 7D DSLR camera. The Nikon mount is also available.

Unfortunately, during testing, the Tokina does not perform well optically.

Disappointing beach test shot. Tokina 16.5-135 and Canon EOS 7D.

Sharpness was good overall, but what really kill the deal was poor distortion, vignetting and chromatic aberration control.

In terms of build quality, it is a fairly good lens for a consumer grade lens but missing an image stabilization feature which is crucial to have for a lens in this zoom range.

If you want to see a better alternative for this lens, the new Tamron 18-270mm PZD lens is a much better alternative to this lens.

See the result from my Tokina 16.5-135 review below.

Tokina 16.5-135 Review – Specs

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Official Name:
Tokina AT-X 16.5-135 DX AF 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6

Focal Length Markings:
16.5, 24, 35, 50, 70, 105 and 135mm

Features:
AT-X – Advanced technology that Tokina use to design and fabricate for the most advanced lens (this one is a marketing jargon, don’t pay too much attention)

AF – Allows the lens to focus automatically on your subject.

DX – You can only use this lens with cropped sensor DSLR. You shouldn’t use it with a full frame DSLR camera.

Full Technical Specs (from Tokina’s website):

Technical Specifications
Groups / Elements	9 / 15
Angle of View	82 – 12°
Number of Blade Diaphragm	9
Minimum Aperture	f/22
Minimum Focusing Distance	19.7in. (0.5m)
Filter Thread	77mm
Weight	21.5oz. (610g)
Dimension (Diameter x Length)	ø3.46 x 3.1in. (84 x 78mm)
Macro Magnification Ratio	1:5.43
Available for	Canon and Nikon

Optical Performance

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Tokina 16.5-135 Review – Sharpness

The Tokina 16.5-135mm has a very good sharpness both on the center and on the borders.

The optimal aperture is f/5.6.

See the full sharpness test below for this Tokina 16.5-135 review.

Sharpness Scale (from Best to Worst):
(5) Excellent
(4) Great
(3) Good
(2) Fair
(1) Poor

Tokina 16.5-135mm Center Sharpness

Tokina 16.5-135mm Border Sharpness

Distortion

Distortion is one of the weakness on this lens. On 16.5mm, there is a visible barrel distortion and on the other focal length, there are visible pincushion distortion.

See the distortion test below.

Vignetting

Vignetting is also a problem on this lens. It is very visible especially on 16.5mm and 135mm.

You can see the result of the vignetting test on the chart below.

Chromatic Aberration

Chromatic aberration control is a department that Tokina handles well and this lens is no exception.

This lens shows an average chromatic aberration control throughout the zoom range.

Chromatic Aberration Scale (from Best to Worst):
(5) Negligible
(4) Very Low
(3) Low
(2) High
(1) Very High

Tokina 16.5-135mm Chromatic Aberration

Build Quality

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Materials

Feels solid and heavy for a consumer grade lens. Made in Japan.

Focusing

The front element of this lens will not rotate during autofocus. So, using a polarizer is not a problem.

Autofocus is accurate. However, it is a shame that Tokina still relies on the screw drive mechanism (an old mechanism) for autofocusing function.

What this mean for Nikon user: This lens does NOT have a built in Motor, which means it will NOT autofocus when used with cameras with no internal focusing such as Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100 or D5000.

Compatibility

This is an DX lens. You can only use it with a cropped sensor DSLR camera. It is NOT compatible with a full frame DSLR or film SLR.

Sample Image

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Below are some sample shots that I took with this lens.

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Conclusions

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Tokina made a bold move by launching their first consumer grade walk-around zoom lens, but they still need to get most things right.

Distortion, chromatic aberration and vignetting are not under good control.

Also, they might need to update their lens feature and autofocus mechanism to be able to keep up with the competitor’s such as the Tamron 18-270mm PZD lens (which I highly recommend as an alternative to this lens).

In conclusion: nice try, but try harder.

Drawbacks

• Poor distortion control
• Poor vignetting control
• Poor chromatic aberration control
• Outdated autofocusing mechanism
• No image stabilization features
• A bit heavy for a walk around lens

Positives

• Good sharpness throughout the zoom range
• Good build quality

Good For

Nothing. See the Tamron 18-270mm PZD review instead.

Not So Good For

Everything. See the Tamron 18-270mm PZD review instead.

Where to Buy

Support this site, buy the Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX from Amazon:

Buy for Canon DSLR

Buy for Nikon DSLR

If Amazon doesn’t have it in stock, try B&H Photo (Canon, Nikon) or Adorama (Canon, Nikon).

Be sure to check out the related lens review below.

• Tokina 16.5-135 Review
• Tokina 10-17mm Fisheye
• Tokina 11-16 Review
• Tokina 50-135 Review

Hope this Tokina 16.5-135 review has helped you in your buying decision.

I finally got myself to test this old lens last week and now I have enough information to write the Tokina 80-400 review. I got the Canon mount from Amazon. The Nikon mount is also available.

I tested the lens on my Canon EOS 7D DSLR camera.

The Tokina 80-400mm looks like a very promising alternative to the much expensive Canon 100-400mm lens (which I really loved).

Race car in daylight. Shot using Tokina 80-400mm at 400mm.

So, given the price, I was very excited to see how it will perform against the Canon 100-400mm lens.

The Tokina has a very good build quality and feel, which makes a very good first impression on me.

However, the optical quality of the lens is not up to the Canon 100-400mm’s standard. The Tokina disappoints, even for a consumer zoom lens, in terms of optical performance.

It is soft and chromatic aberration is a huge issue, even at the optimal aperture.

For anyone looking for an excellent consumer telephoto lens on a budget, my first recommendation would be the Tamron 70-300mm VC lens.

For about the same price, you’ll get newer technology and sharper image.

If you want an even better lens, get the Canon 100-400mm, but be ready to pay the price.

Read on my Tokina 80-400 review below…

Tokina 80-400 Review – Specs

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Official Name:
Tokina 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AT-X 840 AF-D FX

Focal Length Markings:
80, 135, 200, 300 and 400mm

Features:
AT-X – Advanced technology that Tokina use to design and fabricate for the most advanced lens (this one is a marketing jargon, don’t pay too much attention)

AF-D – Allows the lens to focus automatically on your subject and will pass distance information to the camera electronics for metering purpose.

FX – Compatible with both full frame, cropped sensor DSLR as well as film SLR.

Full Technical Specs (from Tokina’s website):

Technical Specifications
Groups / Elements	10 / 16
Angle of View	29°50′ – 6°31′ (DX)
Number of Blade Diaphragm	8
Minimum Aperture	f/32
Minimum Focusing Distance	8.2ft. (2.5m)
Filter Thread	72mm
Weight	1020g (35.9oz)
Dimension (Diameter x Length)	ø3.1 x 5.4in. (79 x 136.5mm)
Macro Magnification Ratio	1:5.4
Available for	Canon and Nikon

Tokina 80-400mm Optical Performance

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*NOTE* Test was performed using a cropped sensor DSLR.

Tokina 80-400 Review – Sharpness

The Tokina 80-400mm’s sharpness is only average both on the center and on the border of the lens.

The optimal aperture of this lens is f/8.

See the sharpness test below for this Tokina 80-400 review.

Sharpness Scale (from Best to Worst):
(5) Excellent
(4) Great
(3) Good
(2) Fair
(1) Poor

Tokina 80-400mm Center Sharpness

Tokina 80-400mm Border Sharpness

Tokina 80-400mm Distortion

In terms of distortion, this lens is fairly well controlled with a very negligible amount of pincushion distortion across the zoom range.

See the distortion test chart below.

Tokina 80-400mm Vignetting

Tested on a cropped sensor body, there is no visible vignetting on this lens throughout the zoom range at all aperture.

You can see the result of the vignetting test on the chart below.

Tokina 80-400mm Chromatic Aberration

Chromatic aberration is where this lens really fails to perform.

It is very visible throughout the zoom range and it would take a while to correct in post processing.

Chromatic Aberration Scale (from Best to Worst):
(5) Negligible
(4) Very Low
(3) Low
(2) High
(1) Very High

Tokina 80-400mm Chromatic Aberration

Tokina 80-400mm Build Quality

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Tokina 80-400mm Materials

The build quality of this lens is excellent. Although still not comparable to a Canon L lens, the build is definitely better than most consumer grade lens on the same price range. Made in Japan.

Tokina 80-400mm Focusing

The autofocus speed is fairly fast and accurate. This lens is a front focusing lens which can cause the image to lose sharpness because the end of the could accidentally drop causing part of the image to blur.

The front element of this lens will not rotate during autofocus. So, using a polarizer is not a problem.

For Nikon user: This lens does NOT have a built in Motor, which means it will NOT autofocus when used with cameras with no internal focusing such as Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100 or D5000.

Tokina 80-400mm Compatibility

This is an FX lens. You can use it with either full frame camera or cropped sensor camera.

Tokina 80-400mm Sample Image

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Below are some sample shots taken with this lens.

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Conclusions on Tokina 80-400mm

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The Tokina 80-400mm is a very solid lens and it was a joy to handle.

However, it fails to perform optically compared to other consumer telephoto zoom lens on the market.

The major problem is the average sharpness as well as the chromatic aberration at almost all focal lengths.

Given the price, I’d recommend the Tamron 70-300mm VC lens instead of this lens.

Drawbacks

• Chromatic aberration is not well controlled. It is hard to correct in post processing.
• Sharpness is average throughout the zoom range.
• Heavy for a consumer zoom lens.
• Front focusing lens element sometimes cause image to lose sharpness.

Positives

• Vignetting is very well controlled (on a cropped sensor DSLR)
• Distortion is negligible
• Excellent build quality
• Good value for money

Tokina 80-400mm is Good For

People looking for a budget telephoto lens to shoot wildlife or landscape. But the Tamron 70-300mm VC, or even Canon 100-400mm is a much better alternative.

Tokina 80-400mm is Not So Good For

Fast moving sports photography or bird photography.

What Others Are Saying…

by “Somedude74″

I had this lens for about two weeks and tried very hard to like it but just didn’t. I have the Tokina 11-16, which I really like, so I decided to give this a try. Admittedly, cost was a big factor since the Canon 100-400 was a long way off in terms of finances. The big issue for me was softness and CA’s. No matter how hard I tried, I could not get very sharp photos…
Click here to read the full review

Where to Buy Tokina 80-400mm

Support this site, buy the Tokina 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 FX from Amazon:

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If Amazon doesn’t have it in stock, try B&H Photo (Canon, Nikon) or Adorama (Canon, Nikon).

Check out the related lens review below as well to see more options.

• Tokina 80-400 Review
• Tokina 50-135 Review
• Tokina 16.5-135 Review
• Tokina 100mm Macro Review

Hope my Tokina 80-400 review will be of help on your purchasing decision.

You’re looking at the new Tokina 12-24mm f4 PRO II lens review.

This lens is an update to the old Tokina 12-24mm lens.

On this update the Tokina added a built-in motor to the lens so that it can autofocus with Nikon’s entry level DSLR such as Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100 or D5000. It also makes the autofocus faster and more silent.

I tested the Nikon mount on my Nikon D300s DSLR. The Canon mount is also available.

The lens’ diameter is slightly bigger and there is a minor weight reduction (only 30g).

The disappointing part is that there is almost no upgrade on the optics. They still use the same optical formula. The sharpness is still there, but also the chromatic aberration.

Sunset at the port. Tokina 12-24 II with Nikon D300s.

You can easily correct the chromatic aberration via post processing software, but you’re paying $200 more for the lens and I was expecting more from Tokina.

If you’re a Nikon user and using a non-entry level Nikon DSLR, I’d suggest you save your money and get the old version instead.

Read on to see my complete Tokina 12-24mm f4 PRO II lens review.

Tokina 12-24mm f4 PRO II Specs

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Official Name:
Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX II 12-24mm f/4

Focal Length Markings:
12, 15, 18, 20 and 24mm

Features:
AT-X – Advanced technology that Tokina use to design and fabricate for the most advanced lens (this one is a marketing jargon, don’t pay too much attention)

AF – Allows the lens to focus automatically on your subject.

PRO – Professional build quality for enhanced durability.

IF – Internal focusing mechanism. This will allow the lens to maintain its dimension during autofocus.

SD – Super Low Dispersion Glass. This is Tokina’s technology to minimize chromatic aberration.

DX – You can only use this lens with cropped sensor DSLR. You shouldn’t use it with a full frame DSLR camera.

II – The second version of the Tokina 12-24mm f/4 lens. Tokina added built-in motor in the lens.

Full Technical Specs (from Tokina’s website):

Technical Specifications
Groups / Elements	11 / 13
Angle of View	99 – 61°
Number of Blade Diaphragm	9
Minimum Aperture	f/22
Minimum Focusing Distance	11.8in.(0.3m)
Filter Thread	77mm
Weight	540g (19.0oz)
Dimension (Diameter x Length)	ø3.46 x 3.74in. (84 x 89.5mm)
Macro Magnification Ratio	1:8
Available for	Canon and Nikon

Optical Performance

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Tokina 12-24mm f4 PRO II Sharpness

The Tokina 12-24mm f/4 DX II has the same sharpness as its predecessors. Both on the center and on the borders are sharp.

The optimal aperture is f/5.6, one stop above the maximum aperture.

See the full sharpness test for this Tokina 12-24mm f4 PRO II lens below.

Sharpness Scale (from Best to Worst):
(5) Excellent
(4) Great
(3) Good
(2) Fair
(1) Poor

Center Sharpness

Border Sharpness

Distortion

Just like sharpness, the distortion characteristic is still the same (which is too bad because they can throw in some correction on the update).

The apparent barrel distortion at 12mm is still there.

Just like the previous version, at 18mm the distortion is significantly less and at 24mm, it’s virtually gone.

See the distortion test chart below.

Vignetting

Just like in the previous version, the vignetting is apparent especially at 12mm f/4 (widest angle, widest aperture).

At 12mm, you might have to stop down to f/8 to completely eliminate vignetting. At other focal length, vignetting is greatly reduced and won’t be noticeable even if you’re at the widest aperture.

You can see the result of the vignetting test on the chart below.

Chromatic Aberration

This is the part that I am disappointed with. It seems Tokina did not make enough effort to correct chromatic aberration from the previous version.

Chromatic aberration remains high on this lens on all aperture and all focal length.

Note that all the chromatic aberration below can be easily corrected via post processing tools such as Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.

Chromatic Aberration Scale (from Best to Worst):
(5) Negligible
(4) Very Low
(3) Low
(2) High
(1) Very High

Chromatic Aberration

Build Quality

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Materials

The PRO designation indicates that Tokina used special finish to make the build more solid. The finish was excellent, similar to a professional grade Nikon lens and it was a joy to use the lens. Made in Japan.

Zoom Ring

Zoom ring is excellent. It is smooth with with no wobbling parts.

Focusing

The front element does not rotate during focusing so using a polarizing filter will not be a problem.

The Tokina features a focus clutch mechanism. This means you switch between autofocus and manual focus by pulling the focus ring back and forth.

The autofocus speed is now more silent and faster (I still find it unnecessary for an ultra wide angle lens) and still accurate.

For Nikon user: This lens now features a built in Motor, which means it will autofocus and will work perfectly when used with cameras with no internal focusing such as Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100 or D5000. This is why you’re paying $200 more than the old version.

Compatibility

This is an DX lens and that means it can only be used for a cropped sensor camera. You should not use this lens with a full frame camera such as the Nikon D3 or Canon 5D Mark II or a 35mm film camera.

Sample Image

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Below are some pictures that I took using the Tokina 12-24mm II lens:

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Conclusions

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I find the Tokina 12-24mm f/4 DX II a bit disappointing for an upgrade. All Tokina did was add built in motor which makes the lens compatible with Nikon entry level DSLR such as Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100 or D5000. The autofocus is now faster and silent, but I really don’t think it’s a necessary requirement for a ultra wide angle lens.

Optical quality remains relatively the same compared to the old version. The good thing is the sharpness are still there.

However, it seems Tokina did not make an extra effort to correct the chromatic aberration on this lens.

All in all, I don’t think the addition of a built in motor worth the extra $200. If you’re looking for a better value for money option, look at the old Tokina 12-24mm lens.

Below are the conclusions for Tokina 12-24mm f/4 DX II:

Drawbacks

• Chromatic aberration is apparent at all focal lengths at any aperture (can easily be corrected in post processing)
• Vignetting is a bit high on 12mm at f/4
• The addition of a built in motor raised the price significantly

Positives

• Very sharp at any aperture
• Good distortion control (except at 12mm)
• Excellent build quality
• Focusing is now faster and more silent
• Compatible with Nikon DSLR cameras that has no built in motor

Good For

Landscape shooters who uses cropped sensor DSLR.

Not So Good For

Low light interior or architecture photography (due to the max. f/4 aperture and barrel distortion at 12mm).

What Others Are Saying…

by “Orville Burgess”

I use a Nikon D90 and this lens is flawless with it. The auto focus is very quiet and responsive. My results indicate that it is a little soft wide open but quickly sharpens as you progress through the settings…
Click here to read the full review

by “W. Berger”

…After having used it now for a couple of weeks I find it quite outstanding. The build quality is first class it feels as smooth and solid as my 24-104mm L lens…
Click here to read the full review

Where to Buy

Support this site, buy the Tokina 12-24mm f/4 DX II from Amazon (cheapest price online):

Buy for Canon DSLR

Buy for Nikon DSLR

If Amazon doesn’t have it in stock, try B&H Photo (Canon, Nikon) or Adorama (Canon, Nikon).

See the related lens review below to see more options.

• Tokina 12-24mm f4 PRO II
• Tokina 12-24 Review
• Tokina 11-16 Review
• Tokina 16-28mm Review

There you have it, the complete Tokina 12-24mm f4 PRO II lens review!

Writing this Tokina 11-16 review is a pure joy for me because this is probably the best ultra wide angle lens that I have ever tested to date.

In fact, it is so good that Tokina even make the Sony mount (this is the first time Tokina ever made a lens for other company besides Canon or Nikon!)

I bought the Canon mount from Amazon. The Nikon mount is also available. I always put this lens on my Canon EOS 7D when I need an ultra wide angle lens.

Sweeping landscape shot. Tokina 11-16mm at 16mm with Canon EOS 7D.

I was a bit skeptical at first because Tokina is the first company to invent an f/2.8 ultra wide angle lens for cropped sensor DSLR.

I have a tendency to believe that the first, one of a kind product is usually full of flaws. However, in this case I was absolutely wrong.

Tokina got more things rights than expected.

It’s fast (f/2.8), sharp, solid, have good distortion and vignetting control.

The chromatic aberration is still there, but its better compared to other Tokina lens.

I’ve tested this lens both indoor and outdoors and the results always stun me. I just love the contrast and the color faithfulness that this lens gives. See the sample images on this Tokina 11-16 review below.

If you’re a landscape shooter or you often shoot indoor in dim light settings, this is the lens to get.

I can fully give 100% recommendation on this lens.

Read more my complete Tokina 11-16 review below.

Tokina 11-16 Review -Specs

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Official Name:
Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX AF 11-16mm f/2.8

Focal Length Markings:
11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16mm

Features:
AT-X – Advanced technology that Tokina use to design and fabricate for the most advanced lens (this one is a marketing jargon, don’t pay too much attention)

AF – Allows the lens to focus automatically on your subject.

PRO – Professional build quality for enhanced durability.

DX – You can only use this lens with cropped sensor DSLR. You shouldn’t use it with a full frame DSLR camera.

Full Technical Specs (from Tokina’s website):

Technical Specifications
Groups / Elements	11 / 13
Angle of View	104 – 82°
Number of Blade Diaphragm	9
Minimum Aperture	f/22
Minimum Focusing Distance	11.8in.(0.3m)
Filter Thread	77mm
Weight	560g (19.8oz)
Dimension (Diameter x Length)	ø3.31 x 3.5” (84×89.5mm)
Macro Magnification Ratio	1:1
Available for	Canon, Nikon and Sony

Optical Performance

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Tokina 11-16 Review – Sharpness

This lens is remarkably sharp, even at f/2.8. So far, this is the sharpest ultra wide angle lens that I’ve ever tested.

This is true on both the center and on the borders. The optimal aperture is f/4, one stop above the maximum aperture.

Below are the full sharpness test result from this Tokina 11-16 review.

Sharpness Scale (from Best to Worst):
(5) Excellent
(4) Great
(3) Good
(2) Fair
(1) Poor

Center Sharpness

Border Sharpness

Distortion

For an ultra wide angle lens, the Tokina shows a very good distortion control.

There is a minor barrel at 11mm, but at the rest of the focal length, distortion is negligible.

See the distortion test chart below.

Vignetting

The vignetting control is especially good on this lens. Being a DX lens, vignetting is slightly apparent especially on 11mm at f/2.8.

Stopping down to f/4 will completely eliminate the problem. Tokina did a very good job with vignetting control in this lens.

You can see the result of the vignetting test on the chart below.

Chromatic Aberration

So far so good. Sharpness, distortion control and vignetting are all excellent.

Now here we are at the department that Tokina is known to be lousy at: Chromatic Aberration.

The chromatic aberration control is good compared to other Tokina lenses, but I still would consider it just slightly above average. However, I am glad to see that Tokina is finally making an improvement in the chromatic aberration department.

Note that all the chromatic aberration below can be easily corrected via post processing tools such as Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.

Chromatic Aberration Scale (from Best to Worst):
(5) Negligible
(4) Very Low
(3) Low
(2) High
(1) Very High

Chromatic Aberration

Build Quality

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Materials

The PRO designation indicates that Tokina used special finish to make the build more solid. The finish was excellent, similar to a professional grade Nikon lens and it was a joy to use the lens. Made in Japan.

Zoom Ring

Zoom ring is excellent. It is smooth with with no wobbling parts.

Focusing

The front element does not rotate during focusing so using a polarizing filter will not be a problem.

The Tokina features a focus clutch mechanism. This means you switch between autofocus and manual focus by pulling the focus ring back and forth.

The autofocus speed is fast and accurate.

For Nikon user: This lens does NOT have a built in motor which means it will not autofocus with Nikon’s entry level DSLR such as Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100 or D5000.

Compatibility

This is a DX lens and that means it can only be used for a cropped sensor camera. You should not use this lens with a full frame camera such as the Nikon D3 or Canon 5D Mark II or a 35mm film camera.

Sample Image

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Below are some pictures that I took using this fantastic Tokina 11-16 lens:

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Conclusions

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The Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 is possibly the best ultra wide angle lens that I’ve ever tested to date.

It’s sharp, has good vignetting and distortion control. The f/2.8 aperture is an excellent features to have. Now shooting in dim light inside a building will not be a problem.

Build quality and autofocus are both excellent. The lens was a joy to handle and I have no doubts on its durability.

If I can name one weakness, it would be the chromatic aberration control. Compared to other Tokina lens it is better, but still average when compared to other lens on the industry.

All in all, given the price, the Tokina is a must have for every ultra wide angle lovers (Facts: I have noticed that this lens is a bit hard to get nowadays due to its popularity and quality).

Definitely worth every penny.

You should be getting one if you see one available.

Drawbacks

• Average chromatic aberration control (can be easily corrected in post processing)

Positives

• Very sharp at any aperture
• Large f/2.8 aperture
• Good vignetting control
• Good distortion control
• Excellent build quality
• Excellent value for money

Good For

Landscape shooters who uses cropped sensor DSLR, photographer who often shoots indoor under dim light condition.

Not So Good For

Walk around lens. The 11-16mm zoom range is a bit limiting.

What Others Are Saying…

by “Chris Aschenbrener”

What more could you want. I’ve used Canon’s great 10-22mm and it is a nice lens but as a comparison here is what I found: Sharpness goes to the Tokina hands down…
Click here to read the full review

by “Jeff Beard”

From the moment I pulled the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 out of the box from the rental store, I wanted to keep it. The build quality of the Tokina is far and away better than the popular Canon EF-S 10-20mm f/3.5-4.5 lens. It’s built more like my Canon L lenses…
Click here to read the full review

Where to Buy

Support this site, buy the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 DX from Amazon (best price online):

Buy for Canon DSLR

Buy for Nikon DSLR

Buy for Sony DSLR

If Amazon doesn’t have it in stock, try B&H Photo (Canon, Nikon, Sony) or Adorama (Canon, Nikon, Sony).

Do check out the related lens review below.

• Tokina 11-16 Review
• Tokina 16-28mm Review
• Tokina 12-24mm f4 PRO II
• Tokina 12-24 Review

Hope you enjoy this Tokina 11-16 review and can make a good choice!

*UPDATE* This is the old Tokina 12-24 review. Tokina released an update to this lens called the Tokina 12-24mm II lens. The update features a built in motor which allows the lens to autofocus with Nikon’s entry level DSLR. However, if you’re not using Nikon’s entry level DSLR, I’d suggest you keep reading on this page.

For anyone looking for an alternative to Nikon’s Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G DX AF-S Lens, be sure to read this Tokina 12-24mm review in-depth.

I have the Nikon mount that I used on my Nikon D300s DSLR for this test. The Canon mount is also available.

For the money, it will give you the same sharpness and distortion control. It also offers better build quality compared to the Nikkor.

Wide angle snow landscape. Tokina 12-24 with Nikon D300s.

What’s the catch then?

Chromatic aberration. It’s noticeable in every focal length at any aperture.

This should not be a problem since most post processing software can fix this issue easily.

For me, I’d rather save the money and spend it on the Tokina because I personally think the Nikkor is overpriced (given it’s build quality).

On to the the full Tokina 12-24 review…

Tokina 12-24 Review – Specs

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Official Name:
Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX 12-24mm f/4

Focal Length Markings:
12, 15, 18, 20 and 24mm

Features:
AT-X – Advanced technology that Tokina use to design and fabricate for the most advanced lens (this one is a marketing jargon, don’t pay too much attention)

AF – Allows the lens to focus automatically on your subject.

PRO – Professional build quality for enhanced durability.

IF – Internal focusing mechanism. This will allow the lens to maintain its dimension during autofocus.

SD – Super Low Dispersion Glass. This is Tokina’s technology to minimize chromatic aberration.

DX – You can only use this lens with cropped sensor DSLR. You shouldn’t use it with a full frame DSLR camera.

Full Technical Specs (from Tokina’s website):

Technical Specifications
Groups / Elements	11 / 13
Angle of View	99 – 61°
Number of Blade Diaphragm	9
Minimum Aperture	f/22
Minimum Focusing Distance	11.8in.(0.3m)
Filter Thread	77mm
Weight	570g (20.1oz)
Dimension (Diameter x Length)	ø3.3 x 3.74in. (84 x 89.5mm)
Macro Magnification Ratio	1:8
Available for	Canon and Nikon

Optical Performance

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Tokina 12-24 Review – Sharpness

The Tokina 12-24mm f/4 is a sharp lens. Both on the center and on the borders.

The optimal aperture is f/5.6, one stop above the maximum aperture.

See the full sharpness test of this Tokina 12-24 review below.

Sharpness Scale (from Best to Worst):
(5) Excellent
(4) Great
(3) Good
(2) Fair
(1) Poor

Center Sharpness

Border Sharpness

Distortion

There is an apparent barrel distortion at 12mm (which is typical for an ultra wide angle lens).

At 18mm the distortion is significantly less and at 24mm, it’s virtually gone.

See the distortion test chart below.

Vignetting

Since this is a DX lens, vignetting is apparent especially at 12mm f/4 (widest angle, widest aperture).

At 12mm, you might have to stop down to f/8 to completely eliminate vignetting. At other focal length, vignetting is greatly reduced and won’t be noticeable even if you’re at the widest aperture.

You can see the result of the vignetting test on the chart below.

Chromatic Aberration

Chromatic aberration is pretty high on this lens on all aperture and all focal length.

This is quite a common problem for an ultra wide angle lens and not Tokina’s fault.

Please note that all the chromatic aberration below can be easily corrected via post processing tools such as Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.

Chromatic Aberration Scale (from Best to Worst):
(5) Negligible
(4) Very Low
(3) Low
(2) High
(1) Very High

Chromatic Aberration

Build Quality

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Materials

The PRO designation indicates that Tokina used special finish to make the build more solid. The finish was excellent, similar to a professional grade Nikon lens and it was a joy to use the lens. Made in Japan.

Zoom Ring

Zoom ring is excellent. It is smooth with no wobbling parts.

Focusing

The front element does not rotate during focusing so using a polarizing filter will not be a problem.

The Tokina features a focus clutch mechanism. This means you switch between autofocus and manual focus by pulling the focus ring back and forth.

The autofocus speed is fairly fast (although unnecessary for an ultra wide angle lens) and accurate.

For Nikon user: This lens does NOT have a built in Motor, which means it will NOT autofocus when used with cameras with no internal focusing such as Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100 or D5000.

Compatibility

This is an DX lens and that means it can only be used for a cropped sensor camera. You should not use this lens with a full frame camera such as the Nikon D3 or Canon 5D Mark II or a 35mm film camera.

Sample Image

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Below are some pictures that I took using this lens:

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Conclusions

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The Tokina 12-24mm f/4 DX is a strong wide angle lens, definitely giving the Nikon 12-24mm f/4G DX AF-S a tough competition for the price.

The only problem with this lens is on the chromatic aberration control. However, given the price, this is not a show stopper as chromatic aberration can be easily corrected inside Adobe Photoshop CS3 or Adobe Lightroom.

Given the $400 price, this lens can definitely substitute the much more expensive Nikon.

Below are the conclusions:

Drawbacks

• Chromatic aberration is apparent at all focal lengths at any aperture (can easily be corrected in post processing)
• Vignetting is a bit high on 12mm at f/4

Positives

• Very sharp at any aperture
• Good distortion control (except at 12mm)
• Excellent build quality
• Great value for money

Good For

Landscape shooters who uses cropped sensor DSLR.

Not So Good For

Low light interior or architecture photography (due to the max. f/4 aperture and barrel distortion at 12mm).

What Others Are Saying…

by “Robert Brody”

Like many folks, I was a bit shocked at the price of Nikon’s 12-24mm lens. I was willing to pay it, but not if Tokina’s version was close, better or equal! My shots were handheld, but just about every shot from the Tokina was sharper, especially at the edges at 12mm…
Click here to read the full review

by “Listenwithwolves”

Save yourself a lot o money. You will be happy with this glass. The build has a classic feel and is excellent, and the photos are great. DONT PAY TWICE AS MUCH FOR THE NIKON…
Click here to read the full review

Where to Buy

Support this site, buy the Tokina 12-24mm f/4 DX from Amazon (cheapest price online):

Buy for Canon DSLR

Buy for Nikon DSLR

If Amazon doesn’t have it in stock, try B&H Photo (Nikon) or Adorama (Nikon).

Also check out the related lens review post below.

• Tokina 12-24 Review
• Tokina 12-24mm f4 PRO II
• Tokina 11-16 Review
• Tokina 16-28mm Review

Thanks for reading my Tokina 12-24 review!