Just bought the Tokina 11-16

I finally pressed the buy-button on Ebay I payed it for $600.
I hope it will be here very fast! I was looking for that lens for ages...

What do you guys think of it?

You are going to be very happy with it. I have the Canon 10-22 and can say that the 2.8 aperture is the only thing I am jealous of. Tokina makes a nice product.

Its a very nice lens. I rented one last summer and loved it.

The only thing you will have to get used to is the focus clutch mechanism. I found myself forgetting the lens was in MF and trying to AF ('duh!), thats the only thing you'll need to get used to. Its an awesome lens.

-Alan

Jethro790 wrote in post #7343802
You are going to be very happy with it. I have the Canon 10-22 and can say that the 2.8 aperture is the only thing I am jealous of. Tokina makes a nice product.

That was the main reason to buy the Tokina.

nureality wrote in post #7343853
Its a very nice lens. I rented one last summer and loved it.

The only thing you will have to get used to is the focus clutch mechanism. I found myself forgetting the lens was in MF and trying to AF ('duh!), thats the only thing you'll need to get used to. Its an awesome lens.

-Alan

I keep that in mind

Nice choice Jelle! If you don't like it, I might buy it from u

Tokina came out with the 11-16 F/2.8 based on the success of their 12-24 F/4. Same design. I have the latter and love it. I previously had the Tamron 11-18 and sold it and went with the Tokina. Great, great lens.

I ultimately went with full frame but love the little Tokina so much I couldn't bear to sell it! Now when I am travelling, not shooting for hire but just for fun, to travel light, I will take the grip off my 40D. I take it, my Tamron 28-75 and the Tokina in my pocket. Tremendous walkaround combo.

You will love it!

My Tok 11-16 works with my FF 5D. Basically it's a 16mm prime.

Yes... very fine lens.

mellofelow wrote in post #7344029
My Tok 11-16 works with my FF 5D. Basically it's a 16mm prime.

Yes... very fine lens.

Yes I readed somewhere that they reached 13-16mm with it on FF.

Thanks all for the positive reactions!

MPCman, if I will, you're the first I'll contact

mellofelow wrote in post #7344029
My Tok 11-16 works with my FF 5D. Basically it's a 16mm prime.

Yes... very fine lens.

Understood. I have mounted the Toki 12-24 on my 5D. It is UUWA
But with what I shoot I haven't had the need for that and major vignetting.