Tokina 12-24

ray · 13-05-2008, 11:22

Has anyone got firsthand experience about this lens, after all the searching ive done
i cant find one negative comment about it, it seems to be loved by a lot of people, anyone please

silkstone · 13-05-2008, 11:47

I used to know someone who had one and he thought very highly of it.

The only slight downside is that it doesn't go quite as wide as the competition (e.g. Sigma 10-20), and although 2mm doesn't sound a lot it does make a noticeable difference to the field of view.

ray · 13-05-2008, 12:00

Thanks Paul, i had the canon 10-22 and i thought it a tad too wide for me, but i think i may have a go at this tokina

VinnyP · 13-05-2008, 17:35

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Originally Posted by ray

Thanks Paul, i had the canon 10-22 and i thought it a tad too wide for me, but i think i may have a go at this tokina

Too wide ??? Have the man lie down in quiet room. I have the 10-20 and am waiting on a Tokina 11-16 2.8 to arrive from Japan, I am concerned that the loss of 1mm will be an issue. I had a Nikon 12-24 and was not impressed, the Tokina gets a better press. It's only issues are flare, CA and no internal focusing motors.

***Dave*** · 13-05-2008, 18:05

I considered it , but went for Sigma 10-20mm as it gave an extra 10 degrees view

stupot · 13-05-2008, 18:20

I have it and i love it, its built like a tank and produces some great shots, i have reviewed it in the equipment review section for a more in depth review.

ray · 13-05-2008, 18:57

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Originally Posted by VinnyP

Too wide ??? Have the man lie down in quiet room. I have the 10-20 and am waiting on a Tokina 11-16 2.8 to arrive from Japan, I am concerned that the loss of 1mm will be an issue. I had a Nikon 12-24 and was not impressed, the Tokina gets a better press. It's only issues are flare, CA and no internal focusing motors.

Vinny im new to all this what does CA mean

ray · 13-05-2008, 19:00

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Originally Posted by stupot

I have it and i love it, its built like a tank and produces some great shots, i have reviewed it in the equipment review section for a more in depth review.

Well what do you say about what Vinny has wrote stupot, Quote It's only issues are flare, CA and no internal focusing motors.

billz · 13-05-2008, 19:57

A great lense, as said built like a tank. It`s good and sharp, definately have to watch out for flare but have had no problems with CA.

ray · 13-05-2008, 20:00

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Originally Posted by billz

A great lense, as said built like a tank. It`s good and sharp, definately have to watch out for flare but have had no problems with CA.

Cmon guy's dont keep me guessing what is CA

VinnyP · 13-05-2008, 20:03

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Originally Posted by ray

Vinny im new to all this what does CA mean

Sorry Chromatic abberation the (usually purple) colour fringes that appear around fine detail. It's usually easily fixed in photoshop or automatically in the latest Nikon SLRs.

ray · 13-05-2008, 20:16

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Originally Posted by VinnyP

Sorry Chromatic abberation the (usually purple) colour fringes that appear around fine detail. It's usually easily fixed in photoshop or automatically in the latest Nikon SLRs.

Thank you vinny

stupot · 13-05-2008, 20:17

Yes i have noticed some CA in a few shots and as vinny has said its very easily corrected in PS as for flare well i haven't noticed any more flare than any of my other lenses!

ray · 13-05-2008, 20:24

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Originally Posted by stupot

Yes i have noticed some CA in a few shots and as vinny has said its very easily corrected in PS as for flare well i haven't noticed any more flare than any of my other lenses!

Stupot can you give me a link to your review i cant find it thanks...Ray

stupot · 13-05-2008, 20:51

Pixalo Photographic Equipment Reviews - 12-24mm AT-X AF Pro DX - there you go

13-05-2008, 11:22	#1 (permalink)
ray Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,017	Tokina 12-24 Has anyone got firsthand experience about this lens, after all the searching ive done i cant find one negative comment about it, it seems to be loved by a lot of people, anyone please

13-05-2008, 11:47	#2 (permalink)
silkstone Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Silkstone Common, Yorkshire, UK Posts: 3,387	Re: Tokina 12-24 I used to know someone who had one and he thought very highly of it. The only slight downside is that it doesn't go quite as wide as the competition (e.g. Sigma 10-20), and although 2mm doesn't sound a lot it does make a noticeable difference to the field of view.

13-05-2008, 12:00	#3 (permalink)
ray Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,017	Re: Tokina 12-24 Thanks Paul, i had the canon 10-22 and i thought it a tad too wide for me, but i think i may have a go at this tokina

13-05-2008, 18:05	#5 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,826	Re: Tokina 12-24 I considered it , but went for Sigma 10-20mm as it gave an extra 10 degrees view

13-05-2008, 18:20	#6 (permalink)
stupot Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset Posts: 1,317	Re: Tokina 12-24 I have it and i love it, its built like a tank and produces some great shots, i have reviewed it in the equipment review section for a more in depth review.

13-05-2008, 19:57	#9 (permalink)
billz Been here a while Join Date: May 2007 Location: bradford Posts: 263	Re: Tokina 12-24 A great lense, as said built like a tank. It`s good and sharp, definately have to watch out for flare but have had no problems with CA.

13-05-2008, 20:17	#13 (permalink)
stupot Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset Posts: 1,317	Re: Tokina 12-24 Yes i have noticed some CA in a few shots and as vinny has said its very easily corrected in PS as for flare well i haven't noticed any more flare than any of my other lenses!

13-05-2008, 20:51	#15 (permalink)
stupot Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset Posts: 1,317	Re: Tokina 12-24 Pixalo Photographic Equipment Reviews - 12-24mm AT-X AF Pro DX - there you go

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stupot Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset Posts: 1,317