Tokina announces 16-28mm F2.8 lens for Canon & Nikon

Tokina has announced that its 16-28mm F2.8 ultra wide angle zoom lens will be available in Nikon and Canon full-frame mounts. Announced at PMA 2010, the AT-X 16-28 F2.8 PRO FX lens features the company's newly developed AF system that features a quieter Silent Drive-Module (SD-M) autofocus motor and promises more precise focusing. The weather-sealed lens comes with a fixed lens hood and does not incorporate a filter thread. Priced at ¥123, 900 (~ US $1400) the Nikon mount will start shipping From August 6, 2010 while the Canon version will ship from mid-September.







Focal length:16 ~ 28mm
Brightness:F2.8
Minimum aperture:F22
Lens constitution:13 groups, 15 lenses
Coating:Multilayer coating
Angle of view:゚ 107 11 ‘- 87 ゚ 76′
Minimum focusing distance:0.28m
Maximum magnification macro: 1:5.26
Number of diaphragm blades:Nine
Filter Size:Not installed
Diameter:90.0mm
Tamotsu Takeshi:133.3mm
Weight:950g
Accessories: Special lens cap
Compatible Mount: Nikon / Canon
Product Name: AT-X 16-28 F2.8 PRO FX 16-28mm F2.8 Only full-size digital SLR Lenses
Release Date: August 6, 2010 (Friday) (for Nikon); Mid-September 2010 (for Canon)
Suggested retail price: 118,000 yen (including tax ¥ 123.900) with a fixed hood ornament

Wow, alternative to the 17-35 f/2.8 and 14-24 f/2.8! Tokina's design seems to be a lookalike to the Nikon's lens. The gold ring!

FX lens? must be cheaper but.....

Simmon, this is gold ring lens leh!!!

cannot attach normal filter. just like nikon's 14-24mm. hmm... but it's a great alternative to choose from

CY wrote:Simmon, this is gold ring lens leh!!!

Gold ring?.....tokina gold ring has got nothing to do with the originated lens.

USD1400*3.8=RM5320
I better add abt 1k to get nikon 14-24..

weisheong wrote:USD1400*3.8=RM5320
I better add abt 1k to get nikon 14-24..

I fully agree with u, no point spending so much for 3rd party lens.