Heres the subject using converging verticals and a very close viewpoint, at f9 and 11mm, in nice sunny conditions. Every day we add the latest manuals so that you will always find the product you are. A versatile wideangle zoom for nikon dxformat dslrs, the atx 1120mm f 2. One pmo hybrid aspherical element and two glassmolded aspherical element work in tandem to minimize distortions and control various. Mar, 2015 ive been asking around and reading a ton on the sony a7, and trying to decide whether to buy one.
But once you decide you want or need an ultrawide zoom, i think that the tokina 1116 mm f 2. This tokina is 2 34 inches long, or 3 14 inches fully extended at 70mm macro. Sony alpha dslra580 sony a77 ii tokina atx pro 11 16mm f2. Tokina 1116mm on the a99 sony alpha slrslt amount talk. Inspirational in the name, opera new series of next generation premium fullframe lenses for highend dslr cameras aims to canalize the photographers creativity into real works of art. Weve already tested the 1116 mm model both versions and the 1228 mm one. Amount lenses are designed for the dslr style sony cameras like the a99 ii, a99, a77 ii, a77, a68, etc. The 1116mm range will complement an 18something mm lens very nicely. The price you pay for the extra speed is a more restricted zoom range compared to nikon or canons own lenses.
The competition includes the nikon afs vr micronikkor 105mm f 2. Post your photos or videos taken with this tokina atx 116 pro dx 1116mm f 2. Wonderfully wide introduction the wide angle of view makes the tokina 1120mm a useful lens for landscape, architecture, and interiors, as well as for shooting in restricted spaces. Rin series is an interchangeable lens group which is designed with highgrade mechanisms. Jan 21, 2009 this group is all about your best shots taken with the tokina 1116mm f 2. For the d40, d40x or d60, you still need the nikkor 1224mm for autofocus, and for canon, id get the. Feb 22, 2017 sony a7s ii tokina 1116mm f2, 8 qulle. The main update to this lens is in the nikon mount, the atx 116 pro dxii has an internal silent focusing motor to allow the lens to af on nikon bodies that do not have an af drive gear and motor.
Tokina thirdparty lens manufacturer tokina made a name for itself several years ago with the venerable 1116mm f 2. With its emphasis on value, its cornerstone is its heritage of tokina hld optical glass. View and download tokina atx 116 pro dx ii user manual online. The main update to this lens is in the nikon mount, the atx 116 pro dxii has an internal silent focusing motor to allow the lens to af on nikon bodies that do. A petalshaped lens hood is also part of the package. If you are using a sony emount mirrorless camera sony a9, a7r ii, etc, please keep in mind, all of these amount lenses will work if you use the sony laea3 or sony. In the photo below you see the tokina 1116 mm ii next to the 1120 mm model, tested here. The body is made of plastic, but the front part, where the lenses are fixed, is metal. At infinity focus you get the specified apertures of f 2. We would like to thank the next77 company, the sole distributor for tokina lenses in poland, for lending us a specimen for testing purposes. Owning an 1116 myself, and knowing that it works pretty well at 1516mm on ff, im really curious how it performs on the a7 series. I bought the 1116 mm long time ago before i got a full frame, probably the best lens ultra wide angle for a zoom. This new lens is digitally enabled in that it has new lens coatings, particularly on the rear element, to deal with the reflections from digital sensors.
What sets this lens apart from other wideangle zoom lenses is its fast f 2. My favourite features are the smooth rubber zoom ring, the tight fit lens hood and the sunstars it. The sun kindly disappeared for the straighton tests of wide open and f4 performance. For the most part, that initial impression stands firm this lens is a stellar performer. The new tokina atx 116 pro dx is an ultrawide angle lens with a fast f 2. The fist introduction is the atx 287 af pro sv, an exceptional 2870 f 2. The tokina reports effective aperture to the camera as required for proper exposure, and also shows you the effective aperture in the exif data and on the camera display. These lenses are specifically designed for crop factor apsc sensor cameras like the a77 ii, a77, a65, etc they will not work on the full frame amount cameras in full frame mode, but will default to crop factor mode when used. It comes in versions for nikon and for canon and others this new ii version is the same as the original tokina 1116mm lens, but with supposedly slightly better multicoating. For the most part, that initial impression stands firm this lens is a stellar performer, and a worthy update to the 1116mm.
The tokina 11 16mm has been a nice addition to my collection as a photographer and as a filmmaker. While this had some appeal a decade ago, it feels dated in an age when fulltime manual focusing is the standard. This page is systemrequired for presenting the valuable standard test results linked to above. Great for underwater, landscapes and long exposures. More importantly, the ii version adds an internal autofocus motor in the nikon version so it now autofocuses even on nikons cheapest cameras. The tokina performs superbly at the shorter focal lengths, with sharp centers that nearly match the midsections and corners when stopped down. If youve read our initial report on the tokina 1120mm f 2. Our database contains more than 1 million pdf manuals from more than 10,000 brands. Tokina atx 116 pro dx ii user manual 28 pages af1116mm f 2. I bought this superwide mainly to use with my sony a580 to take photos of interiors indoors of buildings for architectural photography for which focal distances in between 14 and 16 mm for apsc sensors work great. It does not go as wide and it goes no longer than any of the others. Believe me a nikkors 2470 is a dream lens but until i can find one that is reasonable ill be more than satisfied with this solid. In this sony alpha amount lens guide, you will find all the lenses available for the sony alpha amount camera system.
If you want an ultrawide zoom for your nikon dx dslr, this is my top suggestion as of 2008. The tokina 1116mm has been a nice addition to my collection as a photographer and as a filmmaker. Available for canon, nikon and sony digital slr cameras, this lens costs around. Slta77vq, dt 16 50 mm f2,8 ssm, akku npfm500h, akkuladegerat bcvm10. At one time, varifocal lenses were not actually called zooms. There was some sign of softness in the corners which was not fully removed even.
The direction of the manual focusing ring matches the proprietary direction of nikon and canon lenses. Tokina has officially announced the atx 1120mm f 2. Jan 08, 2008 post your photos or videos taken with this tokina atx 116 pro dx 1116mm f 2. Silent focus, silent a77 camera almost, 16mm and iso 800 at f3. Tokina atx 116 pro dxii is an update to the widely popular and award winning atx 116 pro dx, 1116 f2. Tokina 1116mm lens test on nikon d90 photoclubalpha. Sony alpha dslra580 sony a77 ii tokina atx pro 1116mm f 2.