I really doubt anyone has it, but if you do, please post some sample shots. Thanks.
jcw122 Goldmember ![]() 1,940 posts Joined Jul 2006 Location: West Chester, PA More info       | Jun 06, 2007 12:47 | #1 I really doubt anyone has it, but if you do, please post some sample shots. Thanks. "Ill show you."-John Hammond
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AngryCorgi -Bouncing Boy- a POTN peion ![]() 11,537 posts Likes: 2 Joined Aug 2005 Location: Surrounded by bunnies, squirrels and a couple of crazy corgis in NoVA... More info       | Jun 10, 2007 11:09 | #2 There are some shot samples (Nikon D200) and a review up now on Photozone. Obviously, there will be some differences between it and the copies for EF mount, but this at least gives a starting point. AngryCorgi
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LightRules "flat out embarrassing" ![]() 9,909 posts Joined Jun 2005 More info       | Jun 10, 2007 11:13 | #3 We need to see the Canon-mount/USA-release of this lens. That's where the money is for me.
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CountryBoy "Tired of Goldmember label" ![]() 5,168 posts Joined May 2006 Location: Okie More info       | Jun 10, 2007 11:20 | #4 LightRules wrote in post #3353026 ![]() We need to see the Canon-mount/USA-release of this lens. That's where the money is for me. I have a feeling you're going to make me regret getting the Tamron 17-50. Hi
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      | Jun 10, 2007 12:16 | #5 Looking at those Nikon sample photos from Photozone...the Tokina is wonderfully sharp in the center but it gets yucky on the outer parts. "Ill show you."-John Hammond
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ed rader "I am not the final word" ![]() More info       | Jun 10, 2007 12:18 | #6 jcw122 wrote in post #3353283 ![]() Looking at those Nikon sample photos from Photozone...the Tokina is wonderfully sharp in the center but it gets yucky on the outer parts. it'll be a "cracker" in EF mount. i can almost guarantee it http://instagram.com/edraderphotography/
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condyk Africa's #1 Tour Guide ![]() 20,886 posts Likes: 17 Joined Mar 2005 Location: Birmingham, UK More info       | Jun 10, 2007 12:39 | #7 I can see ya upgrading Ed lad ... you know you want to and you're willing to hammer and nail it to the front of that 5Drool to make it work for ya http://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php?t=1203740
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Tsmith Formerly known as Bluedog_XT ![]() 10,428 posts Likes: 24 Joined Jul 2005 Location: South_the 601 More info       | Jun 10, 2007 15:55 | #8 Not looking that smurffy handling the CA on the wide end, at least with the Nikon mount.
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Tee Why "Monkey's uncle" ![]() 10,596 posts Likes: 4 Joined Feb 2006 Location: Pasadena, CA More info       | Jun 10, 2007 23:35 | #9 Look at the barrel distortion at the 16mm and CA. Gallery: http://tomyi.smugmug.com/
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LightRules "flat out embarrassing" ![]() 9,909 posts Joined Jun 2005 More info       | Jun 10, 2007 23:39 | #10 Tee Why wrote in post #3356371 ![]() Look at the barrel distortion at the 16mm and CA. I hate CA! I would not sacrifice optics for a better build and pay extra for it over the tammy. Too early, Tom. Too early to tell. Besides, some fine glass (e.g., 35L, 85f1.8, 100f2) have some pretty harsh CA and they are quite beloved nonetheless. But I still say the jury hasn't even convened.
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Tee Why "Monkey's uncle" ![]() 10,596 posts Likes: 4 Joined Feb 2006 Location: Pasadena, CA More info       | Jun 10, 2007 23:51 | #11 CA is not an absolute deal breaker, but not when cheaper alternatives exist that are better optically with less distortion and less CA. Gallery: http://tomyi.smugmug.com/
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LightRules "flat out embarrassing" ![]() 9,909 posts Joined Jun 2005 More info       | Jun 10, 2007 23:55 | #12 Tee Why wrote in post #3356462 ![]() CA is not an absolute deal breaker, but not when cheaper alternatives exist that are better optically with less distortion and less CA. But that's the issue here: we don't know how it does "optically" quite yet. We know the Tokinas 12-24 and 100 Macro are excellent mechanically and optically, even with their CA numbers, yet they are solid lenses with quite the following. I think it's a good idea about waiting for the sharpness issue, but I think tokes have been consistent between nikon/canon mounts in terms of CA and distortion. I don't use normal zooms much so I wouldn't get the Toke b/c it's expensive anyway but I really think it's not worth it. But we can wait for the Canon mount version to see It is priced a little high, but they market their glass accordingly and for $650 (or thereabouts), generally you get what you pay for. So prima facie, I'm thinking it will be solid all-around. But we do need to wait for Canon-mount and see. *****
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AngryCorgi -Bouncing Boy- a POTN peion ![]() 11,537 posts Likes: 2 Joined Aug 2005 Location: Surrounded by bunnies, squirrels and a couple of crazy corgis in NoVA... More info       | Jun 11, 2007 00:46 | #13 LightRules wrote in post #3356485 ![]() It is priced a little high, but they market their glass accordingly and for $650 (or thereabouts), generally you get what you pay for. So prima facie, I'm thinking it will be solid all-around. But we do need to wait for Canon-mount and see. Well.......no one should expect centering issues with a $650 lens. You could pay a $250 premium for IS and USM (i.e. 17-55 IS USM), and you'd whine and complain like a little girl if it had manufacturing faults. There is no excuse why any sample, regardless of mount, of a lens at this price point should exhibit serious mechanical/optical problems due to QC problems. I didn't get the impression from the article that photozone broke into Tokina and stole a pre-release test sample. I also do not believe anyone needs to wait for an EF sample or a US sample to comment on apparent manufacturing QC issues in tested Nikon samples. Furthermore, while CA may vary in amplitude between cameras/sensors, the general characteristic, for the most part, will not. AngryCorgi
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poah Goldmember 1,003 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow More info       | Jun 11, 2007 02:55 | #14 the current sigma 18-50 f2.8 macro is getting the best results in the mags i the UK at the moment along with the tamron particularly for price and optics. Free printer profiles PM me for info
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thedjo Senior Member ![]() 318 posts Joined Nov 2006 Location: Behind EOS More info       | I got samples!! XTi, EF-S 17-55 f/2.8IS, 30mm f/1.4EX, Domke F-2, Contax T2, Olympus OM2 w/ 50mm, 24mm
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