Tokina 12-24/4.0 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Zoom Lens f/ Canon EOS Digital USA by Tokina
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Digital camera reviews of Tokina 12-24/4.0 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Zoom Lens f/ Canon EOS Digital USA
Digital camera Review: Excellent wide angle
Summary: 5 Stars
I never thought that I would say this about a non-Nikon lens, but this is one of my favorite lenses to use. You can easily save the hundreds of dollars by purchasing this one instead of the Nikon/Canon equivalent and feel comfortable about purchasing a quality off-brand lens.
The images are sharp at both ends and quite crisp and clear. The lens feels solid and is built to last. This is definitely one of the best wide-angle zoom lenses that I've ever used. Very good buy.
Digital camera Review: Fanstastic lens!
Summary: 5 Stars
This lens is super sharp, has great color and contrast, and the ultra wide angle is fun to shoot with, all at a bargain price! Has just enough weight to feel solid, but not too heavy. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.Digital camera Review: Fantastic Glass!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you want a lens that is sharp and contrasty then this is a good choice. I have been very impressed with the quality of the images taken with my XTi when using this lens. Recently, I took it on a trip to Utah and we stopped briefly in Arches NP where I got to use it at Double Arch. My images are superb. If you want a good wide angle zoom then I think you cannot go wrong with this lens. It's not perfect but nearly so. Works great with the new Cokin Wide Angle P Series holder as well.Digital camera Review: Great lens at a great price...
Summary: 5 Stars
I have used this lens for several years now and I am extremely satisfied with it. I consider the image quality excellent and it is built like a tank. I have to admit that I do not use this lens for the majority of my photography but, only when I need an ultra wide lens for my Canon 1.6x cameras.
Here are rebuttals to two complaints I have seen regarding this lens (BTW, the complaints were regarding this lens in a Nikon mount, not for the Canon mount Tokina)
1. I have not been troubled with flare - possibly because I always use a lens hood and seldom shoot into the sun...
2. Any CA I have experienced is quickly and easily corrected with Photoshop...
Here are things I like about the lens that are seldom mentioned in other reviews:
1. The 1.6x equivalent focal range of about 19-38mm "COULD" be used as a "NORMAL ANGLE" lens in a pinch. I brought 3 lenses on a trip to China: 17-55mm f/2.8 IS, 70-200mm f/4L IS and the Tokina 124X. If my 17-55mm had gone down - I could have manage to salvage the trip by using the 12-24mm as my "NORMAL ANGLE" lens. The 12-24mm provided me with an UWA lens as well as a normal angle back-up. BTW: I had no worries about my 70-200mm f/4L IS going down from anything short of a nuclear blast.
2. The 12-24mm Tokina is "DESIGNED FOR CROP CAMERAS" however, it is "NOT AN EFS LENS" this means that I can use it on my Canon D60 which has been reworked for full-time infrared photography as well as on my back-up Canon 10D.
Digital camera Review: Great wide view
Summary: 5 Stars
The Tokina lens arrived at noon today. I have had a ball shooting wide pictures.17th Street provided good service. I will order from them again because of their courtesy. They refuuded my shipping cost when my package arrived late.