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The Tokina AT-X PRO 28-70mm f/2.8 is a standard lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 1992 to 2001 (discontinued). The focus is done by In-camera AF motor, it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 180 €;
20 users have given it an average vote of 9.1 out of 10.
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Cons:Loss of contrast at 2.8 and 70 mm., weight, deterioration of performance over time, now poor value for money on second-hand goods.
Opinion:I smile in recent times because I often read (especially in sales) the usual refrain: "Angenieux-derived lens". Well, many who write this do not even know the French maison Angenieux, which was at the time of the film a noble manufacturer of very expensive lenses for cinema with a superlative quality of the same. I have owned an Angenieux 28-70 2.6 for several years and I am sorry that it needs to be overhauled as it has a very hard zoom, and the aperture stop that no longer locks. I didn't even try to find out how much the repair costs since it should take place in France. In any case, the photos he takes both on aps-c and ff are superlative and veer towards amber. They have a certain amount of poetry and do not need pp. Well, going back to Tokina (28-70 2.6 2.8), I had this one for 4 years and, although the project is the same (it is not clear if originally Tokina or Angenieux) the performance and consistency are NOT the same as the Angenieux! The Tokina suffers much more from loss of contrast at 2.8 and 3.5, flare and ghost, fog and loss of focus in some extreme circumstances and images than at 70mm. they cannot compete with the French goal. However, it remains very, very pleasant at F8 especially for landscapes and skin color. I also noticed that the Tokina in the long run (perhaps due to a misalignment of the lenses) suffers a deterioration in the quality of the images, tending to overexpose and flatten the subjects. It is still a trinket but I have noticed that many people "rinse" their mouths when they sell it with the Angenieux paternity, pulling a lot on the price that from 250 euros a few years ago now sometimes aligns with 400, thus losing the fateful q/p ratio. That sum is dangerously close to the cost of a Nikkor 28-70 2.8 (without VR) which is a completely different story and which was born for digital, unlike the Tokina born for film. Translated: if you find it in excellent condition for 250 euros, take it. Otherwise, forget it. In the meantime I will continue to use, even with all the limitations of the case, my Angenieux and the Nikkor 28-105 3.5 4.5..
Opinion:An optics that was actually conceived by Angenieaux who gave the construction under license to Tokina, who actually put only the brand, in fact internally the quality of the optical glasses and mechanisms is sublime incomparable to any optics I have ever tried. In extreme conditions, with very clear subjects or reflecting light to TA suffers from typical aberrazons . I use it only on FF where it gives the best, with a dense sensor like that of the a900 or a850 the yield looks like that of the old films for which it was designed, from what I noticed it is also sealed so it also has a minimum of resistance to bad weather at least in the two versions I own (all with Sony A attack)
Pros:Optically valid at all focal lengths. granitic construction.
Cons:Considering the value for money... none!
Opinion:I owned version II of this beautiful lens, little known and sometimes snubled. Let's do some order: there are four versions of the Tokina 28-70mm 2.8. First version: It is not initiated Pro. Optically modest. Second version: It does not carry the mark of the Tokina but, hear hear, Angenieaux 28-70mm 2.6/2.8. Angenieaux commissioned the Tokina to assemble the optics and Tokina took over the rights (the blue sheets on which it was designed) at the expiration of the lens. Extremely good optical quality, good contrast, excellent color restitution, and very rare to find. It costs around 1500.00 euros. Third version: (actually second marked Tokina) appears the abbreviation PRO. It's the exact same lens as before, optically. What changes? Fixed aperture at 2.8, different barrel shape. Tokina, acquired the rights, decided to give him the current form and the actual aperture of the diaphragm (also in the version Angenieaux the actual aperture was 2.8). Fourth version (third marked Tokina): the abbreviation SV (Special Value) appears. Those marked with this abbreviation, represent the economical version before the scene output of the zoom in object. In What it consisted of the cheapness I do not know, I have never owned the SV version and therefore I am silent. Final considerations: The second version, the one marked Pro, is the best version. If found in good condition you buy with 250, 00euro and it really represents a great deal. Try to believe!
Pros:Excellent sharpness, solid construction, 77 mm filters.
Cons:Some Tokina glare "at maximum aperture, it solves closing a bit.
Opinion:A splendid lens sharp and well-built. All known to be used to the fullest. Great bokeh, great sharpness at all focal lengths. I have the pro I got it used like new at a great price. I honestly don't think there is anything better among the best canvasses under 300 tamron 28-75 mm, the euro also f 2.8 and old sigma. The only con is the usual effects Tokina glare at maximum aperture, which forces you to study well the lights and the effect you want to achieve.
Cons:Too soft (unusable) to 2.8; excessive vignetting and barrel distortion on the wide-angle side and open diaphragms
Opinion:I had the AT-X PRO I version for the Japanese domestic market, the one marked 2.8 instead of 2.6-2.8.rnrnBought in August and resold in December ... The vignetting and softness to f / 2.8 were too excessive for my taste ... was usable by f / 4 or better f / 5.6 ... Not to mention the distortion barrel on the wide angle ... if not the front focus, always on the wide angle.rnrnInsomma super very cool very elegant to see each other ... a ' emotion when I arrived and I took it in my hands ... but then in the use that I did it and for my standards there were too many faults.
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