Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX Lens for Canon Digital SLR by Tokina
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Digital camera reviews of Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX Lens for Canon Digital SLR
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: Seemed great but had to return
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this lens from beach Camera on Amazon. When the package arrived i could hear a rattling in the package. The lens cap wasn't on. And after looking at the glass in sunlight i could see a defect on the outer edge of the glass. My guess is the lens cap did it. I emailed Beach Camera and they are taking it back. I did take the camera out for a few shots and was impressed. The sharpness and color saturation was very nice.
But i think i will get the Canon lens after reading the June 2. 2006 review above. It costs a lot but they do demand a much higher value when selling used.
I think many people would be happy with the Tokina lens that's why i gave it five stars.
Digital camera Review: Pro quality at an amateur price
Summary: 5 Stars
This lens is astonishingly good value. Price, build and optical quality really shine with this beauty.
Normally I am less than impressed with zoom lenses, I prefer primes. However I had owned Tokina lenses before with total satisfaction and so bought the 12-24mm for ultrawide shots on my Canon 400D.
Quite honestly I am hugely impressed with this lens. In my opinion it is very sharp over the whole frame by f5.6 (all my photography is done on a tripod for maximum sharpness). The build quality is easily as good as the best maker's lenses, the whole package exudes confidence and quality. At this price point the lens is a serious bargain, a keeper for sure.
Digital camera Review: EXCELLENT LENS, BEATS THE HECK OUT OF A NIKON VERSION
Summary: 5 Stars
I am not impressed by Bryan Thornhill's review, either he does not know how to use his camera or he is blind!, this lens is sharp sharp sharp! The only place it is not sharp is on the border at 100 percent! This lens compares very nicely with the Nikon version at half the price! Buy it!!Digital camera Review: outstanding
Summary: 5 Stars
I lowered my pride and bought a third party lens. I have been horribly dissapointed with third party lenses in the past, but this lens is increadible! its very sharp and has less distortion than my 18-70mm nikkor AF-S DX lens! this lens has permanantly replaced the kit lens on my D70. I have been using this lens for about a month now and I the only complaint i have is minimal ghosting in direct sunlight. this is easily cured with a well placed hand. I can block all ghosting without getting my hand in the picture even at 12mm. i dont use the lens hood, so I dont know how effective it is. this lens is large and it will cause horrible shadows with the built in flash or an attached speedlight. it will also cause shadows while in commander mode with a wireless set up. this is not a concern for me. I simply hold my speedligh in front of my built in flash in commander mode when ever I need a flash. I have used a nomal thickness UV filter with this lens (hoya 77mm) and i could see no distortion at all at any settings. I am a diehard nikkor fanantic, however, I am very impressed with this lens. I would definently recommmend this lens over the poorly built $1000 nikkor version.