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Gear Talk => Lens Talk => Topic started by: Vincenzo101 on November 25, 2017, 14:33:56

Title: Tokina 11-16 mm does anyone have it? Opinions?
Post by: Vincenzo101 on November 25, 2017, 14:33:56
As in the subject.
I have used it with infrared filters on a Fuji IS-Pro (a Nikon 200 without UV-IR blocking filters), and it worked well, if the Sun was away of the image.
Title: Re: Tokina 11-16 mm does anyone have it? Opinions?
Post by: beryllium10 on November 25, 2017, 20:01:15
I have the original version, bought new in late 2008.  Tokina has since released a second 11-16 mm version and an extended range 11-20 mm f/2.8.  I used mine first with a D200, then a D7000.  I think you'd be able to get a used copy of the first version very cheaply now.  It is an outstanding lens, with a nice point of view.  Mine is very sharp, even wide open, though best a little zoomed in from the 11 mm limit.  Two limitations to be aware of: (i) The sun striking the front element at a glancing angle produces an ugly, elongate green ghost. Watch out for this. (ii) Noticeable lateral chromatic aberration in the corners, but easily corrected in post-processing.

Mine doesn't get too much use nowadays, but for many years it was an excellent workhorse lens.  Two photos from the D7000 attached.

Cheers,  John   
Title: Re: Tokina 11-16 mm does anyone have it? Opinions?
Post by: gryphon1911 on November 25, 2017, 23:25:11
I love the Tokina 11-16!  I think the Tokina lenses can be underrated.

I used mine for an event that required me to shoot in some pretty low light.  I also used it quite a bit at Yellowstone National Park this year.   On the D500, it has pleased me every time I've used it.  I'm planning on using it for shooting a Chinese Lantern Festival here in a few weeks.

Here are some samples of what I've used it for:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/gryphon1911/albums/72157679701069741
Title: Re: Tokina 11-16 mm does anyone have it? Opinions?
Post by: longzoom on November 26, 2017, 15:04:29
Beautiful and very interesting images were posted here by you, Gentlemen! THX! LZ