Can anyone here tell me more about the Tokina AT-XD 80-400mm F/4,5-5,6 Canon AF plz?

[BrewsterPilot]

I found this lense for about the same price as the Canon 70-300mm IS and Canon 70-200 f/4L.
Can anyone tell me more about it?
Obviously, it isn't an "L", nor does it have IS, but with +100/200mm focal length and Tokina's well known build quality I'm seriously glancing at this one...

More info, anyone???
Optical quality?
AF?


Thanks,
BrewsterPilot

[JNunn]

Someone did a review on that lens a short while ago. If I recall, they thought that it was pretty good. Do a search and I'm sure you'll find it.

[Tee Why]

I think there was a review by a member here. PopPHoto also tested it.
http://www.popphoto.com/cameralenses/3266/lens-test-tokina-at-x-80-400mm-f45-56-af-d.html

[condyk]

Good lens for the money. Small and compact but well made. Decent IQ.

I did a review here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=206338)

[BrewsterPilot]

Good lens for the money. Small and compact but well made. Decent IQ.

I did a review here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=206338)

Your review was about the older version, no? I hear IQ has been improved since then. Maybe someone can enlighten me on this matter?

[condyk]

There have been three versions. The first was not so good, the second is good and the new D model is unknown. I have seen no reviews of the D as it only came on the market a few months back.

[BrewsterPilot]

OK, thanks.
I've heard rumors that the D is supposed to be a goodie, what site do you think has the first review?

BrewsterPilot

[MillCreek]

In Condyk's original thread, I posted about my experiences with the new version, the ATX-D, that I purchased in September 2006. Sample shots are also there.