Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Check out the Tokina UWA lenses. I shoot Canon but I recently picked up the 11-16f2.8 and I love it.
I've found the camera manufacturers show no real love to the UWA crowd. The Tokina products are built like a tank and quite good...better than the other stuff I've seen.
You can also check out the Sigma UWA lenses. Very good but I feel Tokina makes a better product (slightly).
Check out the Tokina UWA lenses. I shoot Canon but I recently picked up the 11-16f2.8 and I love it.
Tokina just announced a new version of their 11-16mm f/2.8 lens, labeled the "AT-X 116 PRO DX II". It uses an Internal Focus design, with a 9 blade diaphragm and has an aspherical element, a new coating, and what they call SD-M (Silent Drive-Module) that is the equivalent of Nikon's AF-S auto focus motor built into the lens. It will cover an APS-C size sensor, not a full frame sensor.
The Nikon version will ship in March, while the Canon version will not be available until July. Also, Tokina has a $40 mail-in rebate for the older 11-16mm f/2.8 lens.
Price is listed as 90,000 yen, but I don't know what that is in US dollars.
Tokina just announced a new version of their 11-16mm f/2.8 lens, labeled the "AT-X 116 PRO DX II". It uses an Internal Focus design, with a 9 blade diaphragm and has an aspherical element, a new coating, and what they call SD-M (Silent Drive-Module) that is the equivalent of Nikon's AF-S auto focus motor built into the lens. It will cover an APS-C size sensor, not a full frame sensor.
The Nikon version will ship in March, while the Canon version will not be available until July. Also, Tokina has a $40 mail-in rebate for the older 11-16mm f/2.8 lens.
Price is listed as 90,000 yen, but I don't know what that is in US dollars.
Hmm, that's interesting. About 3 months ago, Tokina jacked the prices on the 11-16 and the 12-24 (is it?) over night. I was wondering why and thought it was just the fact that there just aren't many UWA lenses available and they (arguably) make the best. But, with this announcement, that doesn't make sense.
btw, 90,000 yen is about $1160 so not cheap for sure. It would have to be one heckuva lens to get that kind of money for it. I'll pay that for L glass but not usually something like this...especially when their previous model is so darn good.
The Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 ... Ken Rocwell states that this is the best Ultra Wide lens available for Nikon DX cameras under $600 in 2008 You can buy it now today on E-Bay for under $700 ...
I have the DX Pro for Canon, and it's a superb little lens. Solidly build, and a great performer, so I can only assume that the DX II is a great lens.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
