Tokina AT-X 12-24mm Pro DX

[itmfl]

hey guys, im considering this lens for my uwa zoom on my xti. i have a quick question...

is this lens sharp wide open? or does it need to be stopped down a little?

[morpheus6d9]

hey guys, im considering this lens for my uwa zoom on my xti. i have a quick question...

is this lens sharp wide open? or does it need to be stopped down a little?

mine is sharp wide open

[canonloader]

Mine is sharp wide open, although it gets a bit sharper at 5.6.

[itmfl]

excellent! thanks for your input

[primalcarl]

Used this lens for the first time this weekend <------- Love it already

[SALT]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3501/3800862821_fbf2d48499_o.jpg

[airbutchie]

^ Very nice Salt... Double Woof!!!

- airbutchie :)

[canonloader]

^ What he said. Excellent shot, very pretty. Love the colors. The colors of that 12-24 alone will keep me using it.

[origamione]

WOW!! Looking at this thread really makes me drool!

[GeneMan88]

10D/Tokie 12-24 combo at 12mm, Av=f/8, Tv=1/80, ISO=400.
http://geneman88.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p197639461-5.jpg

Taken with the same set-up at 12mm, Av=f/8, Tv=1/25, ISO=200.
http://geneman88.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p370081805-5.jpg

Shot these photos on a recent visit to Portland's Classical Chinese Garden.

[Angdvl089]

Shot these photos on a recent visit to Portland's Classical Chinese Garden.

Oddly enough, reminds me of a multiplayer level in Call of Duty 5.

[xknowonex]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/3073095825_9676b05978_o.jpg

Insane! They let you carry an SLR in there?

[GeneMan88]

Insane! They let you carry an SLR in there?

Disney has no problem with cameras of just about any type... even dSLRs. If you do a search, there is always someone asking "what/which/how many lens(s) should I bring?" I haven't been there in years (either Disney World or Disney Land), but my next trip will include some of my gear.

[ArthurH]

Hi!

I bought this lens today, but all pictures of anything more than 3 feet away are extremely out of focus, UNLESS I use the middle autofocus point. All other eight focus points on my 50D give out-of-focus shots, the whole picture is like bokeh.
Same with manual focussing, works until 3 feet away, but when set at infinity and shooting something far away, everything is out of focus. Apparently I can only use the middle focus point. Never experienced this with any lens before. Is this normal?
Thanks!

PS SALT that shot is magical...

[canonloader]

Hmmm, never thought of that being a problem. Because the lens has such a spherical contour, the focus points other than Center might give strange results. I only use center point focus for everything, so never noticed it.

It's still dark here, so I can't try it at any distance, but when it get's light, I will. :)

[ArthurH]

Returned it to the store, will try again with another one soon. Thanks.

[canonloader]

I did test mine and while it was not as sharp as usual, it was not like bokeh either, even at f/4.

[ArthurH]

Thanks, it appeared to be a camera issue, which must have occured at about the same moment I bought this lens. Now suddenly other lenses can't focus with outer focus points either. Camera is under repair.
Sorry for blaming the lens, just stupid coincidence...

[canonloader]

Ha, stuff like that happens to me far too often.

[viewfinder5]

Photos were taken with a polorized filter w/lens hood at Playa Del Carmen, Mexico (south of Cancun). The filter really brings out the blue in the photos.

[P1et]

My father was kind enough to lend this lens to me for the week...

http://www.southernsoot.com/A1.jpg

http://www.southernsoot.com/A2.jpg

http://www.southernsoot.com/A3.jpg

http://www.southernsoot.com/A4.jpg

http://www.southernsoot.com/A5.jpg

[Angdvl089]

My father was kind enough to lend this lens to me for the week...

Lend or borrow? Lending seems kinda mean...

Great shots nonetheless.

[runninmann]

My father was kind enough to lend this lens to me for the week...

http://www.southernsoot.com/A5.jpgI think you're overdue for a sensor cleaning ;):).

[runninmann]

Lend or borrow? Lending seems kinda mean...

Great shots nonetheless.I don't get it :confused:.

[Angdvl089]

It's not that bad...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3507703393_99c37dc64e.jpg

[P1et]

Lend or borrow? Lending seems kinda mean...

Great shots nonetheless.

I meant brought it over to my house, and let me use it for the week.

I think you're overdue for a sensor cleaning ;):).

I wonder if that's my sensor, or the lens. Let's just say that my father uses his equipment. Bags and lens caps are optional for him.

:confused:

[runninmann]

Small aperture, bright sky - I'm betting sensor.

[Johnny Mango]

Took these at an anniversary meet for a friends car shop. Some PP done is CS4. Love the wide shots & perspective that this lens gives. It's build quality is also superb, feels like a tank... definitely deserves the name "Tankina"

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/3514281583_049294eaa9_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3596/3514281197_1efd3126ee_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/3514281135_3d51caf5e9_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3514280513_e8415c299f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/3515089128_a12da2ca81_b.jpg




Some more can be found @ my flickr! Thanks.

[Angdvl089]

There are two versions of this lens. Has anyone bought the new one after having the old one? Is it worth the extra $100?

[canonloader]

There are two versions of this lens.
What is the other version?

[hanzers]

hes talking about this version http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/594648-REG/Tokina_ATX124DXIIC_12_24mm_f_4_AT_X_124AF.html

and this version
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/360349-REG/Tokina_ATX124AFPROC_12_24mm_f_4_AT_X_124AF.html

[tkbslc]

What is the other version?

Tokina AT-X 12-24mm Pro DX II

[GeneMan88]

There are two versions of this lens. Has anyone bought the new one after having the old one? Is it worth the extra $100?

I've learned to give up "keeping up with the latest gear"... whether it's worth the extra $100 or not is up to you, but IMO, if you have the MkI version and it makes you happy, then why replace a perfectly good lens? Those who are now just looking into this lens, you have the option, buy a brand new MkI (as long as they are available) or MkII or buy a used MkI... as you can see from the samples here, the MkI performs great, but how much better does the MkII performs???

[900spg]

I think the difference between the new and old version is a motor for autofocus for the Nikon D40 and D60 which means nothing to us Canon owners and a new multi-coating to help with flare and ghosting.

[morepower4me]

Picked mine up (used) a few weeks back and love it. Very happy I didn't spend the extra $$$ on the 10-22.

Here's a couple from a local car show (vignetting done in PP - not in lens!)

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t282/morepower4me/Elgin017.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t282/morepower4me/Elgin035.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t282/morepower4me/Elgin043.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t282/morepower4me/DB018copy.jpg

[Hailwood]

Just got mine today from B&H and WOW!

All the comments/reviews were bang on. The colors, contrast, and sharpeness of this lens are even better than I was expecting, and the build quality is really great.

Couple that with the bargain price of the Mk I ($399 @ B&H) and I feel like I got a real deal.

Here's a shot of my favorite test subject taken 12mm 1/50 @ f4:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/Hailwood/IMG_4904a.jpg

And another of one of our miniature lemon tree 12mm 1/13 @ f4:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/Hailwood/IMG_4890a.jpg

I really like the mild perspective distortion and the fantastic center sharpness.

I can't wait until I go to Maine later this month to get some proper landscapes.

[canonloader]

Looks like your test subject is a real poser. :)

[borism]

These are really nice pics everyone

I'm getting interested in this nice lens

My question is
I've never had a UW lens, The wider lens I've used is my 17-55IS

Is 12 mm that much of a difference?
I love the perspective that one can get with this ultra wide approach, and I get close with my 17mm on my 40D

Will this Tokina accentuate this FX?

Thanks

[canonloader]

The Tokina 12-24 is a true Ultra-wide. On the 1.6 crop body, the 40D or 50D, it will not vignette at 12mm. The beauty of this lens over the Canon 10-22 or Sigma 10-20 is that the Tokina also fits the 1D and 5D bodies. However, you will see vignetting up to about 15mm. You can crop it out, but it's there. The real selling point for this lens though, is build and image quality. There is nothing third party about it. ;)

Oh, by the way, if you have seen the effect of buildings leaning in towards the top or out, that is caused by user error or on purpose. If the lens is held perfectly level, this does not happen. Buildings or trees leaning in at the top means you leaned the camera back to get more sky in. Leaning it forward produces the opposite. The same effect applies to subjects like long walls. Tilt to the right or left of perpendicular to the wall and one end will pinch down. :)

[runninmann]

The Tokina 12-24 is a true Ultra-wide. On the 1.6 crop body, the 40D or 50D, it will not vignette at 12mm. The beauty of this lens over the Canon 10-22 or Sigma 10-20 is that the Tokina also fits the 1D and 5D bodies. However, you will see vignetting up to about 15mm. You can crop it out, but it's there. The real selling point for this lens though, is build and image quality. There is nothing third party about it. ;)

Oh, by the way, if you have seen the effect of buildings leaning in towards the top or out, that is caused by user error or on purpose. If the lens is held perfectly level, this does not happen. Buildings or trees leaning in at the top means you leaned the camera back to get more sky in. Leaning it forward produces the opposite. The same effect applies to subjects like long walls. Tilt to the right or left of perpendicular to the wall and one end will pinch down. :)The Sigma will fit 1D and 5D as well.

[canonloader]

Never got to try one, but it's advertised as "Not compatible with 35mm or digital cameras with larger image sensor than APS-C size". Have you actually tried it?

[runninmann]

Never got to try one, but it's advertised as "Not compatible with 35mm or digital cameras with larger image sensor than APS-C size". Have you actually tried it?That just means it will vignette. If you go to the Tokina site, you'll see similar language there for the 12-24, "Digital single-lens reflex DX lens_ dedicated to digital SLR cameras with APS-C sized sensors."

[canonloader]

I did some searches for the Sig. The reason the EF-s lenses won't fit the 1D or 5D is the rear end stick out too far, hit's the mirror. The Sigma is like the Tokina, short, so I guess it fits. Just never tried it.

[borism]

This is great info guys
Thank you so much

I am very tempted to bite the bullet on this lens, more like experimenting with it than really need a UW

The price tag and performance ratio looks like a winer,

Will I miss having 10mm instead of 12mm? or is just not that big of a deal onece you get used to the 12mm?


Thank you ;)

[runninmann]

This is great info guys
Thank you so much

I am very tempted to bite the bullet on this lens, more like experimenting with it than really need a UW

The price tag and performance ratio looks like a winer,

Will I miss having 10mm instead of 12mm? or is just not that big of a deal onece you get used to the 12mm?


Thank you ;) Maybe this will help you answer that question: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3118373&postcount=

[morpheus6d9]

just move your feet :)

[hondafans]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/3073095825_9676b05978_o.jpg
Fantasmic! I think I'll use this for my desktop background.

[borism]

Maybe this will help you answer that question: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3118373&postcount=

Wow Thank you so much

Exactly what I needed to check

:D

[jdlloyd67]

I've been wondering whether or not the 28mm short end of my Tamron lens was enough for any landscape shooting that I might do. After this past weekend I found that it fell way sort and so I needed to get myself a good UWA lens. I've been watching this thread for a while and so it made the choice quite easy for me...I ordered one of these today. Can't wait to attach it to my 40D and see what it can do. :)

[runninmann]

I've been wondering whether or not the 28mm short end of my Tamron lens was enough for any landscape shooting that I might do. After this past weekend I found that it fell way sort and so I needed to get myself a good UWA lens. I've been watching this thread for a while and so it made the choice quite easy for me...I ordered one of these today. Can't wait to attach it to my 40D and see what it can do. :)Did you get the "Classic" or the "Mark II"?

[jdlloyd67]

Did you get the "Classic" or the "Mark II"?
Classic...I couldn't justify the extra $100

[tkbslc]

Classic...I couldn't justify the extra $100

What is funny is that the version II only added a motor for nikon. It is 99.9% the same lens as the v1 for Canon.

[jdlloyd67]

What is funny is that the version II only added a motor for nikon. It is 99.9% the same lens as the v1 for Canon.
Tokina also says they added some lens coating to correct for flare and vingetting (sp?). Not a big priority for me and definately not worth $100.

[runninmann]

Tokina also says they added some lens coating to correct for flare and vingetting (sp?). Not a big priority for me and definately not worth $100.And not something I've had any problem with in 3 years of using the "Classic".

[benee]

Happy July 4th - - a quick shot of our Nation's Capitol.

[Rafromak]

A lake a few miles away from my home in Alaska:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/Rayfromalaska/Summit5615B.jpg

[canonloader]

Great shot of the capital dome. Did they allow you a tripod, or is that hand held?

[benee]

Great shot of the capital dome. Did they allow you a tripod, or is that hand held?


Thanks - this was handheld. F 4.5, 1/40 ISO 400 24mm. I love the Tokina for handheld interior shots. One the wide end you can handhold it to 1/15 or 1/10, provided decent technique. The only fault I would say is that you're not going to get great shots of people at that speed, but if you're focusing on architecture, no worries!

[canonloader]

It really came out nice and sharp for such a slow speed. :)

[Hailwood]

I used this lens extensively for my recent trip to Acadia and absolutely loved it.

Here's one of the better shots I got while hiking:

http://dangerwillrobbins.smugmug.com/photos/588266878_UioAy-XL-1.jpg

[GeneMan88]

Photo shot with 10D/Tokie 12-24 f/4 combo at 24mm, Av=f/4, Tv=1/125s, ISO=100

http://geneman88.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p893400743-5.jpg

[RaKLeZ]

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/1346/fon1.jpg


http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/7794/aa1.jpg

[canonloader]

Nice. Number 1 is outstanding.

[P1et]

My father took these with his 40D.

http://www.southernsoot.com/LakeTahoe1.jpg

http://www.southernsoot.com/LakeTahoe2.jpg

[ExpensiveHobby]

wow those are really nice... i like it =]

[FatCat0]

Has anyone compared this to the 11-16? I really want this lens in the near future, but I also saw the 11-16 which is oodles more expensive for some reason. Is it just the bigger aperture?

[airbutchie]

^ For the most part, yes... But shooting landscapes don't require such a large aperture... So it will depend on your shooting needs if you need the f/2.8...

- airbutchie

PS. Wonderful shots, everyone... This was my go-to landscape glass when I had it in my inventory... Slap on a CPL and you're good to go!!!

[borism]

Just wanted to chime in , I got this lens a few days ago and I am having so much fun

Here is a token

[Cerbera LM]

http://alhibma.smugmug.com/photos/597265959_XQZpN-XL.jpg

30D | 12mm | iso 100 | 30 s | f8

[borism]

Very nice

[Andy_Cam]

I love my copy, I am just debating on whether keeping it with the new 5DII.

One of recent favourites out of this.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/3461087436_a438c6eb51.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/monk3y/3461087436/)

[canonloader]

Is that from the 5D2? Very nice. Where does it start to vignette on the 5DMkII?

[Andy_Cam]

Nope, I ordered the 5D today. Have a painstaking week and a bit to wait. :D

From what I have read, it starts around 16mm but will do some testing as soon as the package arrives!

[canonloader]

Well, in the 1.3x crop of the 1D, it starts at about 15.5mm. I'd just like it confirmed though, that it will fit the 5D. It should, but never got an answer from an owner. :)

[Andy_Cam]

Give me a week or so and you'll have one. :D

[canonloader]

I'll be waiting, and post some pics too. :)

[RaKLeZ]

Nice. Number 1 is outstanding.Thanks, unfortunately my lens had so called "decentering defect" (left corner was very soft) so I sent it back.

[barqy]

im planning on buying a filter for this

will this lens vignette on a regular sized CPL filter? or do I need a slim filter?



im shooting with a canon 40d

thanks!

[canonloader]

A slim filter is recommended, even better is to buy an adapter ring so you can use an even bigger size filter.

[leoni]

hello!
nice lens:)

what can you say about the new version?

i didnt see any thread with Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X124 PRO DX II

[jdlloyd67]

A few from a shoot I did for my mom's neighbor...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/misc/MecedesSL63AMG_1sm.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/misc/MecedesSL63AMG_2sm.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/misc/Porsche_4sm.jpg

[morpheus6d9]

nice pics
wth who is your mom's neighbor lol...lol

[asay82]

woow your mom's neighbor has a wonderful house.

[jdlloyd67]

woow your mom's neighbor has a wonderful house.
What you don't see is the BMW SUV & Jaguar convertable in the garage that accompany the Mercedes and Porsche in the pictures above. Must be nice to be loaded!!!

[Andy_Cam]

I'll be waiting, and post some pics too. :)

Apologies for the delay, the camera was on back order for ages!

18mm seems to be where the vignette starts on this. I dont think that I'll bother keeping the lens for the 5D TBH.

Samples (Click for the larger image):

12mm http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3945215053_576df1b274_m.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3945215053_66f53cc531_o.jpg) 14mmhttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3945997826_75d077e3c3_m.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3945997826_bf020201b0_o.jpg)

18mm http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/3945214693_aaee97a01f_m.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/3945214693_a56623d235_o.jpg) 24mm http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2438/3945214369_9f7e1937e1_m.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2438/3945214369_d055c35e41_o.jpg)

[Albeert]

I took it last year

[Albeert]

I took it last year

[evilryu530]

i just bought this lens. i am excited to go shoot with it.

[canonloader]

Albeert, you need a GND filter for shots like that. It will really help.

[itmfl]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3466/3855029104_8df1ddff4b_b.jpg

[drummerhc]

My lens suddenly has aperture sticking. It's stuck at f/5 and won't open up or go smaller aperture.
Took it to the THK at Huntington Beach, CA two weeks ago to get it fixed. Cost about $75 total.

[peterbj7]

What you don't see is the BMW SUV & Jaguar convertable in the garage that accompany the Mercedes and Porsche in the pictures above. Must be nice to be loaded!!!
Speaking as an Englishman I find such ostentation rather gross. Good pictures though.

[vseth24]

one of my favorites...Lake Bierstadt - Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

[chris21908]

had this lens and makes me cry when remembering the day i sold it. im planning on buying it again. excellent physical and optical quality!!

[quachified]

i own the 2nd version and from the looks of my first few pictures, i like it a lot more than my brother's 17-40L. obviously it fits my aps-c sensor better as an ultra wide angle, but the color, contrast, sharpness are as good as the 17-40 except maybe in the extreme corners. really happy with this lens!

[GeneMan88]

A couple of photos taken at my recent visit to Portland's Classical Chinese Garden. Both taken with 10D, and post processed via Aperture + Nik Software.

at 12mm, Av=f/8, Tv=1/500s, ISO=100, Exp. Comp=-2/3
http://geneman88.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p584936462-5.jpg

at 12mm, Av=f/8, Tv=1/30s, ISO=400, Exp. Comp=-1 1/3
http://geneman88.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p548581100-5.jpg

[Tolan]

Hello

Wondering if this lens AF is fast enough to take motorcross pics & should I go for the 11-16 2,8?

[canonloader]

AF on this lens is not the fastest. I use a Sigma 105 Macro lens for MX, which is not Canon fast either but might be a bit faster than the Tokina. I was just at a MX race last weekend and used it all day. It takes great shots and is fast enough to catch them in the air as seen here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=765400). These were shot from about 15-20 feet away, too far for the Tokina.

[Tolan]

AF on this lens is not the fastest. I use a Sigma 105 Macro lens for MX, which is not Canon fast either but might be a bit faster than the Tokina. I was just at a MX race last weekend and used it all day. It takes great shots and is fast enough to catch them in the air as seen here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=765400). These were shot from about 15-20 feet away, too far for the Tokina.


Thanks but are there any wide-angle lenses who is fast.

I,am thinking of

Sigma 10-20
Canon 10-20
Tokina 11-16
Tokina 12-24
Tamron?

[canonloader]

I have only tested the Canon 10-20 for a few minutes, a couple years ago and on an older 30D. It was not as fast as a prime lens, but faster than the Tokina. However, let me explain about the tokina 12-24. When I said it's not the fastest I meant it will take a second or so to focus from minimum to maximum focus. If your shooting at the races and you pre focus to the distance your going to shoot at, the small change you will need to focus on a bike going by will be quite fast enough. I did use my Tokina at the races, but the wide angle made the bikes look too far away, which is why I used the 105.

[Tolan]

I have only tested the Canon 10-20 for a few minutes, a couple years ago and on an older 30D. It was not as fast as a prime lens, but faster than the Tokina. However, let me explain about the tokina 12-24. When I said it's not the fastest I meant it will take a second or so to focus from minimum to maximum focus. If your shooting at the races and you pre focus to the distance your going to shoot at, the small change you will need to focus on a bike going by will be quite fast enough. I did use my Tokina at the races, but the wide angle made the bikes look too far away, which is why I used the 105.

Ok thanks, I got a racetrack were one of the curves I can get very close about 1meter. I tested my Sigma 18-50 2,8 but with fast shutter. but I want more wide-angle not fisheye.

[canonloader]

Well, my Tokina was definately fast enough to catch a passing bike, as long as the lens was already focussed at the point on the track the bike would pass. :)

[Tolan]

Well, my Tokina was definately fast enough to catch a passing bike, as long as the lens was already focussed at the point on the track the bike would pass. :)

Many thanks, I will try a 12-24 when I got the many at the end of this month!

[habsfan93]

Craving something wider than my 18-55 IS kit lens, I bought a used Tokina 12-24 f4 for my Rebel XS last week. Have to say, its pretty awesome!

Here are some early shots. One thing I really like about the UWA is that you can handhold at relatively low shutter speeds and get good results.


@22 mm, ISO 100, f8, 1/200
http://www.viewfound.ca/images/20091014-killarney-provincial-park-george-lake-sunrise.jpg (http://www.viewfound.ca/96/george-lake-sunrise)


@12 mm, ISO 1600, f4, 1/30 (handheld)
http://www.viewfound.ca/images/20091008-nuit-blanche-toronto-2009-blinking-eyes-of-everything-church-of-the-holy-trinity.jpg (http://www.viewfound.ca/90/blinking-eyes-in-the-church-of-the-holy-trinity)


@12mm, ISO 400, f4, 1/15 (handheld)
http://www.viewfound.ca/images/20091006-nuit-blanche-toronto-2009-rabbit-balloon-eaton-centre.jpg (http://www.viewfound.ca/88/rabbit-balloon)


@12 mm handheld (can't recall the exact settings)
http://www.viewfound.ca/images/20091005-nuit-blanche-toronto-2009-wrestling-bus-terminal.jpg (http://www.viewfound.ca/87/cage-match)

[canonloader]

Very nice shots. I especially love the color saturation I get from mine, with no filters or saturation added in PP.

[MackDaddy1962]

Some long exposure, and Topaz adjust work with this lens..

http://images41.fotki.com/v305/photos/2/17642/7200394/IMG_2389-vi.jpg

http://images41.fotki.com/v305/photos/2/17642/7200394/IMG_2391-vi.jpg

http://images41.fotki.com/v305/photos/2/17642/7200394/IMG_2387-vi.jpg

http://images19.fotki.com/v18/photos/2/17642/7200394/IMG_2395-vi.jpg

http://images41.fotki.com/v305/photos/2/17642/7200394/IMG_2396-vi.jpg

http://images51.fotki.com/v750/photos/2/17642/7200394/IMG_2397-vi.jpg

http://images41.fotki.com/v305/photos/2/17642/7200394/IMG_2402-vi.jpg

[peterbj7]

On a suitable camera that can take both lenses, how does the Tokina compare with the Sigma 12-24? Do they both give the same angle of view? I have the Sigma, but having a FF camera I can't use the Tokina.

[canonloader]

I have the Sigma, but having a FF camera I can't use the Tokina.
The Tokina 12-24 for Canon uses an EF mount, not EF-s. It will fit the 5D.

[peterbj7]

Yes, but it'll vignette badly in the wider half of its range. The Sigma works throughout its range. I just wondered if anyone had tried both on the same compatible body?

[nazpicman]

Looking at this lens to be my gap filler between 16-24mm. Have considered the 17-40L also but the overlap seems too great with my 24-70. From what I see the two have similar performance, being both f/4 lenses. Have the faster 11-16 for any low light needs, and know that this is also a quality lens to compliment it with a bit longer reach.

[ajayclicks]

Orchard road, Sinagpore- took this lens for a break in, a few mins after buying a used copy.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/4034735199_fa516c2e7f_o.jpg

Cheers
Ajay

[Hailwood]

I continue to enjoy this lens for landscapes and as a wide-ish walkaround.

Here's some I've taken in the last month:

http://dangerwillrobbins.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Northeast-Ohio/Brandywine-Falls/IMG8459/688553131_nfCKZ-L.jpg

http://dangerwillrobbins.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Northeast-Ohio/Brandywine-Falls/IMG8469/688562578_GjpcY-L.jpg

http://dangerwillrobbins.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Out-and-About/Southern-West-Virginia/IMG8427/685120102_ZivPV-L.jpg

[canonloader]

I should get mine out and give it a go on the new 7D. I've used it on 1.3x crops bodies for so long, I don't know what wide angle looks like. :)

[binlerne]

This thread is in need of some late night lovin'. (It's 3am for me. lol)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2724/4056713799_ffe553beef_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4047724581_7cf1875a4b_o.jpg

[kronuz0422]

i am getting this lens next week just in time for my birthday and a shooting event that i'll be participating into

[MackDaddy1962]

Downtown Columbus, Ohio

http://images52.fotki.com/v729/photos/2/17642/8145758/IMG_3761-vi.jpg

[MackDaddy1962]

Another from the same series, COSI building:

http://images53.fotki.com/v431/photos/2/17642/8145758/IMG_3764-vi.jpg

[kronuz0422]

finally i have this lens in my possession, will be uploading pix after i get to test it tomorrow

[Cerbera LM]

http://alhibma.smugmug.com/photos/712773455_g9vVx-XL.jpg

Stripping Cotton 7D | 1/1000 | f4 | iso 100 | 12mm

[canonloader]

Stripping Cotton 7D | 1/1000 | f4 | iso 100 | 12mm
Hey, you dropped some. :)

[drummerhc]

One from tonight :D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2632/4132500903_bb4576a6b1_b.jpg

[MackDaddy1962]

Nice!

[MackDaddy1962]

Another:

http://images53.fotki.com/v426/photos/2/17642/8145758/IMG_3835-vi.jpg

[kronuz0422]

here's my share of this great lens
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh120/technoviper/IMG_6660a.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh120/technoviper/IMG_6675a.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh120/technoviper/IMG_6670a.jpg

[C1rrus]

http://www.paulwhittaker.net/Cars/2009-12-05-NW-Toy-Run/MG2239/734501995_dsiG6-XL.jpg
http://www.paulwhittaker.net/Cars/2009-12-05-NW-Toy-Run/MG2248/734501806_7bBfj-XL.jpg
http://www.paulwhittaker.net/Cars/2009-12-05-NW-Toy-Run/MG2249/734501781_xGYEZ-XL.jpg

[JayStar86]

Is this lens full frame compatible? are any Tokina lens full frame compatible for that matter?

[canonloader]

I know that it does fit on a 5D. It's probably not going to be very useful though, as on my 1D 1.3x crop, it showed vignetting below about 15.5mm or so.

[JayStar86]

I know that it does fit on a 5D. It's probably not going to be very useful though, as on my 1D 1.3x crop, it showed vignetting below about 15.5mm or so.

gotcha.... so not really. thanks!

[canonloader]

Well, it fits the hole and won't hit your mirror, but that's better than a Canon 10-22 or Sigma 10-20, which won't fit at all.

[peterbj7]

That's why I went for the Sigma 12-24.

[Radiohead369]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4190924599_ffd16a5e0a_b.jpg

[peterbj7]

What is that car?

[justmatthews]

A Nissan 370 Z

[primalcarl]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4200942881_3db801fa0f_b.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4200942761_406056c36b_b.jpg



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2766/4200942521_5a284487a2_b.jpg

[Tolan]

Wow primalcarl

Did you use any pol filter?

[Tolan]

Wow primalcarl

Did you use any pol filter?

First one was excellent!

[primalcarl]

Thanks Tolan. No filters, just shot in raw and then gave the first one a bit of a tweak to get that slightly surreal effect

[900spg]

A couple along the Bitterroot River between Lolo and Missoula, Montana. Both taken from a tripod and with a polarizer.
1. http://jpsphotos.net/potn/20091219_Bitterroot.jpg
2.
http://jpsphotos.net/potn/20091219_Bitterroot_2.jpg

[madhatter04]

Just re-bought this lens (version II this time) after going FF and back to crop. Can't wait! These are from round 1 in the UK in January 2009. Loved every minute of it:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3458/3216602131_4cf112e6bc_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/3217458114_d41aa48ee4_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3453/3217457774_575dc8133f_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3404/3217459154_1e2949db56_o.jpg

[peterbj7]

Can you say where those are please?

[madhatter04]

1) Edinburgh from the castle
2) Bath
3) Bath Abbey
4) London- Tower Bridge

[canonloader]

I haven't used my Tokina since I got the 7D. Last night I did get it out and took a couple shots in the house, just to make sure it would work though. I need to get out and play. Some of these pics here are really great. All of them are. :)

[Tolan]

Finally I decided to buy a wide angle. It will come next week and it,s a Tokina but took the 11-16 2,8 instead. I don,t know how many times I looked at pics with Tokina 12-24 & 11-16 :roll:

[peterbj7]

1) Edinburgh from the castle
2) Bath
3) Bath Abbey
4) London- Tower Bridge

Thanks. If you're ever up that way, visit Lincoln Minster and photograph the fan vaulting in the ceiling. Ideally after dark when the exterior floodlights shine through the clerestory windows. It's truly ethereal. I used to sing there many years ago and had the run of the cathedral, and I have photos I took back in the '70's either in spaces closed off to the public which you wouldn't even suspect existed, or inside the nave late in the evening when I'm the only person there. Just me and my camera. I'd LOVE to be able to do that again.

[madhatter04]

Thanks. If you're ever up that way, visit Lincoln Minster and photograph the fan vaulting in the ceiling. Ideally after dark when the exterior floodlights shine through the clerestory windows. It's truly ethereal. I used to sing there many years ago and had the run of the cathedral, and I have photos I took back in the '70's either in spaces closed off to the public which you wouldn't even suspect existed, or inside the nave late in the evening when I'm the only person there. Just me and my camera. I'd LOVE to be able to do that again.
I shall keep that in mind! I do hope to visit the UK again soon, but I think Italy may be next on my list, followed by Turkey. Who knows, though…

[habsfan93]

http://www.viewfound.ca/images/20091228-toronto-distillery-district-monster-sculpture.jpg (http://www.viewfound.ca/171/koilos)

[primalcarl]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/jaffacake71/tn_IMG_1458.jpg

[runninmann]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/jaffacake71/tn_IMG_1458.jpgSnow...man?:lol::lol:

[cfurlo]

I think i'm going to get this lens, to fill in some missing FL's, once BH has it in stock

[canonloader]

Have you looked in the Sell forum?