Tokina AT-XAF124DXN 12-24mm Wide-Angle Lens for Nikon
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- Our Price:
- $459.50
- Average Customer Rating:
- 5.0 out of 5
- Manufacturer:
- Tokina
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Features
- Optimized for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
- F/22 to F/4 Aperture
- 13 Elements in 11 Groups Optical Construction
- Macro Ratio - 1 - 8
- 11.8 (30cm) Minimum Focus Distance
Description
The Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX lens is Tokina's first lens designed with an APS-C sized sensor. This lens gives the Digital Photographer an ultra wide-angle zoom lens that has the equivalent of an 18-36mm zoom range on a 35mm film camera while maintaining a bright constant aperture of f/4. Non-rotating 77mm filter threads mean special effect filters will not change when the lens' focus is changed. Fast internal focusing with Tokina's One-Touch focus clutch mechanism allows the lens to AF focus faster and switching between auto and manual focus is as easy as snapping the focus ring back and forth. 2 sharp-cut aspherical elements accurately correct aspherical aberration usually associated with ultra-wide angle lenses. Bright, constant f/4 aperture allows plenty of light to enter the camera for shooting in a wide variety of photographic situations. A chrome-plated brass mount plate and all-metal zoom unit can stand up to regular use, while an advanced polycarbonate outer lens barrel reduces the weight of the lens, making it a pleasure to carry. Dimensions - 3.3 x 3.5 (84x89.5mm) Weight - 20.1 ounces (570 grams)
Spotlight customer reviews
Optical Empathy
[ Posted: 2008-12-01 ]
I do mostly night and low light photography - hand-held. I hardly ever use anything other than the Tokina 12-24 on my Nikon D300. Not only is it technically superb, but the focal range is extremely useful for the shots I like to get.
The 11-16mm f/2.8 may go a smidge wider and have an extra stop of light, but 12mm is wide enough for me when needed, and with the great image quality at high ISO's on a Nikon DSLR, f/4 is enough. Besides, I very often use the 17-24 range. I would miss it with the newer Tokina.
The way I see the world and the way the Tokina 12-24 sees the world are fast becoming one and the same. That's exactly what I want from a lens.
Great Wide-Angle Lens
[ Posted: 2008-09-27 ]
This is a great lens. I use it with a Nikon D300, taking pictures of landscapes and portraits. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a wide-angle lens at a decent price. It is built like a tank.
Sharp, Built Well
[ Posted: 2008-09-15 ]
This excellent lens by Tokina is well worth the 470 price tag. Capture extremely wide angle photographs for half the price of the Nikon 12-24. It is sharp, reliable and built incredibly well.
Great third party lens!
[ Posted: 2008-07-11 ]
I think this is great product for 3rd party lens. I used it for Nikon D300, and it works great. When I bought this lens, the 116 was not released yet, but even for now, I think I still buy this instead. Because this one can use for FX camera, and it has better range. This is great for travel, but you do need the 24-70 with you when you travel, because sometime you are just too far from the object, and 70-200 is too heavy for travel.
Tokina 12-24
[ Posted: 2008-05-14 ]
Tack razor sharp where it counts even on the high res D300. Corners are a little soft at wide open, but not enough to even take notice unless you pixel peeping. Solid and robust build. Feels like I'm holding one of my $$$$ Nikkor pro lenses. Finally super wide on DX.