| Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2,8 DX |
This is a zoom lens manufactured by Tokina and the model was launched 2008.
The lens belongs to the category
wide angle zoom lenses, a wide angle lens where you have the possibility to zoom in and out.
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| Compability, auto focus and focal length |
| The lens is available for both Canon and Nikon cameras, but there are two different versions of this lens (one for each brand and mount) so it is important that you ask for and choose the right version when bying the lens. |
| This lens is designed and meant for Canon and Nikon cameras with a smaller sensor (often referred to as 'APS-C') which means that the lens does not fit all camera models. By clicking on the link below you can make sure that the lens works with your camera model and you should do an additional check with your local dealer as well, before you buy the lens just to be sure.
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Here it is the only Canon version of the lens that has a built-in auto focus (AF) motor. The possibility to use auto focus (AF) is available for Nikon cameras but only if the camera itself has a built-in auto focus (AF) motor. Some cheaper and budget camera models from Nikon lacks a built-in auto focus motor, and we at Lensora appreciate auto focus, so in the list of compatible cameras we have chosen to display only the cameras that you can get autofocus with.
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| The lens has a focal length of 11-16 mm.
Since the lens is designed to be used on a camera with smaller sensor ('APS-C') the focal length will be equivalent to 18-26 mm if you have a Canon camera or 16-24 mm if you have a Niko camera.
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| Lens brightness and image stabilizer |
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The lens brightness and aperture value is f/2,8.
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This aperture value indicates that the lens is very bright.
This will make it so much easier shooting in darker environments where you do not want or can use flash lighting, for example in churches or at different sports venues.
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| A feature worth commenting, which is also related to lens brightness, is that the brightness and maximum aperture-value remains constant regardless of focal length used. This makes it easier for you as a photographer. No matter if you are have the focus ring and focal length at 11 mm or at 16 mm the aperture value can be f/2,8. |
| The lens lacks image stabilization, which otherwise os good for avoiding the blur that can occur when using slow shutter speeds. Since the lens is bright, with good aperture value, the lack of image stabilization might not be that big of a deal, although a image stabilizer is always an advantage to have.
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| Filter and Lens Hood |
| The lens has a traditional filter thread on the front and its measuring 77 mm which also the filter you will use must have. If you use for example an UV filter can be a cheap insurance against scratches and dust.
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If you buy this lens it will come with a lens hood, whose model name is "BH77A".
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| Things to consider before buying |
| Below you will find some summarized points and facts that can be considered as the 'pros and cons' of this lens. These are based entirely on the facts and values that are accessible through the lens specification, so we highly recommend that you also read the reported reviews available (see tab 'Reviews'); this in order to get a more complete view of the lens and its capabilites. Reviewer opinions reflect the lens, its use and its optical performance in a more accurate way, but any way - here a few different points to consider before buying this lens. |
 | The lens brightness, f/2,8 |
| Constant maximum aperture value regardless of focal length |
| A lens hood is included |
 | No built-in auto focus motor (the Nikon version) |
| Works only on cameras with APS-C sensor |
| The lens is not sealed against moisture and dust |
| Heavy (560 gr) |
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