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Tokina AT-XAF124DXC 12-24mm Wide-Angle Lens for Canon | 
| Brand: Tokina
Category: Photography
Buy Used: $447.97
New (6) Used (1) from $447.97
Rating:  7 reviews
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Focal Length: 24
Minimum Focal Length: 12
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 5.3 x 5.2
MPN: AF 12-24mm
Model: AF 12-24mm
EAN: 4961607633915
ASIN: B00099XTKA
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Optimized for Canon Digital SLR Cameras | | • | F/22 to F/4 Aperture | | • | 13 Elements in 11 Groups Optical Construction | | • | Macro Ratio - 1 - 8 | | • | 11.8 (30cm) Minimum Focus Distance |
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Product Description
The Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX lens is Tokina's first lens designed with an APS-C sized sensor. This lens gives the Digital Photographer an ultra wide-angle zoom lens that has the equivalent of an 18-36mm zoom range on a 35mm film camera while maintaining a bright constant aperture of f/4. Non-rotating 77mm filter threads mean special effect filters will not change when the lens' focus is changed. Fast internal focusing with Tokina's One-Touch focus clutch mechanism allows the lens to AF focus faster and switching between auto and manual focus is as easy as snapping the focus ring back and forth. 2 sharp-cut aspherical elements accurately correct aspherical aberration usually associated with ultra-wide angle lenses. Bright, constant f/4 aperture allows plenty of light to enter the camera for shooting in a wide variety of photographic situations. A chrome-plated brass mount plate and all-metal zoom unit can stand up to regular use, while an advanced polycarbonate outer lens barrel reduces the weight of the lens, making it a pleasure to carry. Dimensions - 3.3 x 3.5 (84x89.5mm) Weight - 20.1 ounces (570 grams)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 tokina 12-24 October 28, 2008
Kenneth Richardson (Silsbee, TX)
I bought the Tokina 12-24mm Lens for my Canon Rebel XSI, and I love it. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! Best investment I've made since I bought my XSI.
Although I haven't messed with it much, it is much wider then the kit lens. I now have three lenses in my kit, the Tokina 12-24, Canon 18-55 and Canon 55-250, and I am looking for a good inexpensive 500mm lens.
WILL UPDATE after I have used the Tokina for awhile
 Good lens but very heavy October 3, 2008
Joel Arker (Harrisburg, Pa.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've used this lens for two years now. I am using it on a Canon 40D digital SLR. It is sharp but not as sharp as the Canon equivalent lens. It is very wide and works well for very wide dramatic shots but its focal length range isn't great enough to keep me from constantly wanting to switch lenses. The next lens up that I have is a Canon 28-135mm and I find myself constantly switching between them. The one real problem I have with it is that it is very heavy.... much heavier than the Canon but much less expensive. If you can afford the Canon then I'd definitely recommend it over the Tokina. If not and you don't mind the weight then it is not a bad pick.
EXCELLENT!!! May 2, 2008
Robin G. Cook (Eatonton, GA, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love this Tokina 12-24 UWA lens. It not only is very clear and bright, but also produces beautiful sharp quality photos. I would highly recommend this lens to others!
 Tokina 12-24 December 9, 2007
Messenger (Boston, MA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
It's a very good lens! I can't give five stars because nothing is perfect. (If you have the sun in front of you the lens it does some lens flares... more than a Canon L series lens, that's the single problem) Otherwise, it's a very sharp lens, and the mechanical construction is very solid!
Great at f/8! November 11, 2007
Coronet Blue (California)
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
I was looking for a really good wide angle to use with my Rebels. I'd been using my old 18mm Olympus lens with an adapter. Unlike "modern" lenses the OM 18mm is tiny, light, entirely metal and almost free of barrel distortion. But of course on a Canon body, focus and f-stop setting are strictly manual.
I tried the Canon 10-22 and to be polite, it was poor. Several people emailed me saying that buying a Canon lens these days is a two stage process where you purchase and then send it in, for "adjustment". I went back to using the Olympus 18.
Then I saw a link to this Tokina and figured, what the hell. All I can say is, this ain't your dad's Soligor. If you can live with its limitations, this lens is exceptional.
I put the camera on a heavy Gitzo tripod, set the lens to 12mm and shot my Linhof test chart. First the bad news. At the 12mm setting and at f/4, the lens is dismal. Not as bad as the Canon 10-22 but only the center is really usable. The good news is that things improve dramatically at f/5.6 and at f/8 it just pops. I mean, like a fixed focal length lens. Its that good.
So, if you expect to use this lens wide open, either because you have to or because you don't know any better, this lens is not for you. Also, it has wicked chromatic aberration, which can be dialed out in Photoshop or better, with DxO. But at f/8, its a killer lens.
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