Who Has The Tokina AT-X 280 f2,8 AF PRO Lens?

Inukshuk · 8th January 2008

I'm thinking of getting this one to fill in the gap between my 12-24 f4 and 70-200 f2.8. I've read a lot of revues but all out of date since it's no longer made. So I'd like to know who has it along with your thoughts and experiences. Also if anybody knows where I can find a good one used or new please let me know.

tsjcsl · 20th January 2008

slightly off topic. I have the 28-70mm, love it. Very cheap nowsadays ($200+?)

I read somewhere that the 28-80 has better handling, but cannot remember the details. much more expensive though.

Inukshuk · 20th January 2008

I just found one new for a very good price. Now just waiting for it to arrive. Got it here

http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog/...ephoto-for-nik

nightwolf75 · 20th January 2008

u mean the gold-ring version of the 28-80/2.8?

i've used both the canon and nikon version b4. built like a tank and reliable. AF speed is a bit slow since it is screw-motor driven. some softness at f2.8, but gets better at f4 onwards.

for my canon version, i had to go through 2 sets. 1st set has horrible backfocusing. had to bring it back to CP to change. remember i had to argue with them cos they din believe it backfocus. had to show them sample pics from my 10D b4 they grudgingly change it for me. strangely enough, i had no such problems with the nikon set.

Inukshuk · 20th January 2008

What is backfocusing?

8th January 2008	#1
Inukshuk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where there' 7 months of snow Posts: 134	Who Has The Tokina AT-X 280 f2,8 AF PRO Lens? I'm thinking of getting this one to fill in the gap between my 12-24 f4 and 70-200 f2.8. I've read a lot of revues but all out of date since it's no longer made. So I'd like to know who has it along with your thoughts and experiences. Also if anybody knows where I can find a good one used or new please let me know. __________________ Andre To Go Where No Man Has Gone Before :cool: Last edited by Inukshuk; 8th January 2008 at 10:04 PM.

20th January 2008	#2
tsjcsl Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Simei Posts: 227	Re: Who Has The Tokina AT-X 280 f2,8 AF PRO Lens? slightly off topic. I have the 28-70mm, love it. Very cheap nowsadays ($200+?) I read somewhere that the 28-80 has better handling, but cannot remember the details. much more expensive though.

20th January 2008	#3
Inukshuk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where there' 7 months of snow Posts: 134	Re: Who Has The Tokina AT-X 280 f2,8 AF PRO Lens? I just found one new for a very good price. Now just waiting for it to arrive. Got it here http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog/...ephoto-for-nik __________________ Andre To Go Where No Man Has Gone Before :cool:

20th January 2008	#4
nightwolf75 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in bet MORE diaper changes... Posts: 14,587	Re: Who Has The Tokina AT-X 280 f2,8 AF PRO Lens? u mean the gold-ring version of the 28-80/2.8? i've used both the canon and nikon version b4. built like a tank and reliable. AF speed is a bit slow since it is screw-motor driven. some softness at f2.8, but gets better at f4 onwards. for my canon version, i had to go through 2 sets. 1st set has horrible backfocusing. had to bring it back to CP to change. remember i had to argue with them cos they din believe it backfocus. had to show them sample pics from my 10D b4 they grudgingly change it for me. strangely enough, i had no such problems with the nikon set. __________________ When did ignorance become a point of view? - Dilbert budget AD/ROM shooter, anyone?

20th January 2008	#5
Inukshuk Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where there' 7 months of snow Posts: 134	Re: Who Has The Tokina AT-X 280 f2,8 AF PRO Lens? What is backfocusing?