Description
Tokina AF 11-16mm f/2.8 - The new Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm
f/2.8 is an
ultra-wide angle lens with a
fast f/2.8 aperture for better photography in low-light situations. Many
photojournalists consider having an f/2.8 aperture a must for any lens in their camera bag.
Based on the award-winning optical design of the AT-X 124 PRO DX (12-24mm f/4) lens, the new AT-X 116 PRO DX has a
slightly shorter zoom range to maintain optical quality at wide apertures.
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 cameras** and there is no
second AF/MF switch on the lens for Canon, everything is
accomplished by the focus ring.
Features
The new Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX is an ultra-wide angle lens with a fast f/2.8 aperture for better photography in low-light situations. Many photojournalists consider having an f/2.8 aperture a must for any
lens in their camera bag.
Based on the award-winning optical design of the AT-X 124 PRO DX (12-24mm f/4) lens, the new AT-X 116 PRO DX has a slightly shorter zoom range to maintain optical quality at wide apertures.
Please Note
The lens is designed for
Digital SLR cameras with
APS-C sized
CMOS and
CCD sensors, not designed for cameras with
Full Frame sensors.
Will not AF when used on Nikon D40, D40X, D60, D3000, D3100 and D5000 SLR camera bodies
Item Includes
Front & Rear Lens Caps, BH-777A Flower design Bayonet lens hood, 3 Year Warranty
Reviews
Great Lens, January 2, 2009
By Sammy (San Francisco, CA)
This is the best wide-angle lens around for cameras with Nikon DX sized sensors. It's got great optical quality, and with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 it's faster than competing wide-angle lenses.
The only cautionary note I would add is that although the Tokina lens itself is built like a tank, Tokina lens caps seem to be less sturdy. At least, that's the conclusion I reached after the lens cap on my Tokina broke after my camera dropped a few inches onto a tatami mat in Japan. In looking at the broken cap, I wasn't too impressed by its construction with its tiny fragile looking, broken plastic clips. I now have a Nikon lens cap on the lens. If you get this lens, I suggest protecting your investment by buying a Nikon 77mm lens cap for it and ditching the one that comes with the camera.
Great lens, December 3, 2008
By Dean Grant (Burlington, VT United States)
You've read all about this lens, you know you want one, the problem is finding one for sale! I just started checking Amazon early every morning for about a week... suddenly there it was. 17th Street Photo shipped it to me, and I had it in two days. I cancelled my back orders at two other places. I've found Amazon frequently will have an item unexpectedly sooner than anticipated, just ignore their 'ships within' time and keep checking. And the lens is super wide, super sharp, super fun.
