User feedbacks on Tokina 11-16mm?

[CalvinDarius]

Any one using Tokina 11-16mm f2.8? Any feedback on this lens? Your views is much appreciated, thanks!


Kind regards,
CalvinDarius

[leechk]

I also thinking to buy this lens, very good review from here:

http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/37..._canon?start=2
wrote:
The Tokina AF 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX is currently the best ultra-wide angle zoom lens for Canon EOS APS-C DSLRs. The resolution is impressively high throughout the zoom range (albeit a short one) and across the image field. Vignetting is really only a problem at 11mm @ f/2.8 but otherwise the issue is very well controlled. The level of distortions is comparatively low. Typical for most Tokina lenses it has one weakness: lateral CAs which are very high at all settings. The build quality is on a very high level and its a joy to handle the lens out there. All-in-all a very sound package especially when considering the quite affordable price

[CalvinDarius]

Originally Posted by leechk I also thinking to buy this lens, very good review from here: http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/37..._canon?start=2 wrote: The Tokina AF 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX is currently the best ultra-wide angle zoom lens for Canon EOS APS-C DSLRs. The resolution is impressively high throughout the zoom range (albeit a short one) and across the image field. Vignetting is really only a problem at 11mm @ f/2.8 but otherwise the issue is very well controlled. The level of distortions is comparatively low. Typical for most Tokina lenses it has one weakness: lateral CAs which are very high at all settings. The build quality is on a very high level and its a joy to handle the lens out there. All-in-all a very sound package especially when considering the quite affordable price

I saw it here too:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tokina/11-16mm.htm

Sometimes, review by websites are to be taken with a pinch of salt... I rather hear the real feedback from the CS users who ever own or still owning this Tokina lens.

[CalvinDarius]

Sorry guys, i realise my own mistake, can a kind mod shift this entire topic to the Sigma/Tokina/Tamro Folder? Thanks!

[lightice]

I tested this in the shop on a 40D.

I'd say its a really sharp lens, very well built, feels very sturdy.

Its lighter than the 10-22, and much brighter in the viewfinder.

As compared to the 10-22, it'll allow you to take WA shots indoors without a tripod and flash much easier.

[CalvinDarius]

Originally Posted by lightice I tested this in the shop on a 40D. I'd say its a really sharp lens, very well built, feels very sturdy. Its lighter than the 10-22, and much brighter in the viewfinder. As compared to the 10-22, it'll allow you to take WA shots indoors without a tripod and flash much easier.

Yes, i was testing it with my 1000D just now and found that it is a fast lens.

[doodah]

Originally Posted by lightice I tested this in the shop on a 40D. I'd say its a really sharp lens, very well built, feels very sturdy. Its lighter than the 10-22, and much brighter in the viewfinder. As compared to the 10-22, it'll allow you to take WA shots indoors without a tripod and flash much easier.

Errrr.. the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 is 560 g and Canon 10-22 is 385 g.

I used to own the 11-16 AND 10-22 at one point.

I only use ultrawide lenses for landscape. With that in mind, I sold the 11-16 'cos (i) it is rather prone to flare (ii) does not focus as close as 10-22 for foreground coverage (iii) not as wide by 1.6 mm (35 mm equivalent) at the ultrawide end (iv) both lenses are equal sharpness at f/8. The Canon 10-22 does suffer more from field curvature than the 11-16 though.

[CalvinDarius]

Originally Posted by doodah Errrr.. the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 is 560 g and Canon 10-22 is 385 g. I used to own the 11-16 AND 10-22 at one point. I only use ultrawide lenses for landscape. With that in mind, I sold the 11-16 'cos (i) it is rather prone to flare (ii) does not focus as close as 10-22 for foreground coverage (iii) not as wide by 1.6 mm (35 mm equivalent) at the ultrawide end (iv) both lenses are equal sharpness at f/8. The Canon 10-22 does suffer more from field curvature than the 11-16 though.

Thanks for the feedback!

[lightice]

Oops, sorry my bad. I meant to say heavier.

[lightice]

Actually, what is ur intention of the lens?

You have a 1DSMKIII , maybe a 17-40 will suit you better than either the tokina or EFS 10-22.

Interchangable between the two bodies as well.

[Benosaurous]

Originally Posted by lightice Actually, what is ur intention of the lens? You have a 1DSMKIII , maybe a 17-40 will suit you better than either the tokina or EFS 10-22. Interchangable between the two bodies as well.

i wanted to ask the same question, just curious lol.

[cereal]

tested on a d300 in a shop.. the result is pin pin sharp..

will be testing it on my d80 this weekend.. probably i can contribute some sample pix

[CalvinDarius]

Originally Posted by lightice Actually, what is ur intention of the lens? You have a 1DSMKIII , maybe a 17-40 will suit you better than either the tokina or EFS 10-22. Interchangable between the two bodies as well.

17-40? I travel often for business trips and i prefer a wide angle lens for my landscape.... 17-40 to me so not wide compared to 11-16mm or 10-22mm and i hardly carry my 1Ds for travel.... Maybe i should rephrase it as a travel lens?

[CalvinDarius]

Originally Posted by cereal tested on a d300 in a shop.. the result is pin pin sharp.. will be testing it on my d80 this weekend.. probably i can contribute some sample pix

Cool, i'll go test it myself this weekend too....

[eugene_nyc]

Which shop have stock for Tokina 11-16?? Nikon mount.

[cereal]

Alan Photo

Originally Posted by eugene_nyc Which shop have stock for Tokina 11-16?? Nikon mount.

[CalvinDarius]

Originally Posted by eugene_nyc Which shop have stock for Tokina 11-16?? Nikon mount.

I think TCW also have.... Better call before u go down.

[calebk]

Originally Posted by eugene_nyc Which shop have stock for Tokina 11-16?? Nikon mount.

Its also in stock at John 3:16. Saw two pieces on Thursday

[cereal]

tested on my d80 on Friday.. seems that there's a AF problem with my D80, after probing further on the net, I also found that some D80 users have AF problem with the tokina 11-16.. anyone encounter this problem?

[eugene_nyc]

Originally Posted by cereal tested on my d80 on Friday.. seems that there's a AF problem with my D80, after probing further on the net, I also found that some D80 users have AF problem with the tokina 11-16.. anyone encounter this problem?

Is this true??