Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 - Thoughts?

MDalby

I am a full frame shooter with a D700 and I was thinking about the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 for my wide angle solution. I would obviously only be able to use it as a prime at 16mm. I found one that is near mint at $550.

Is this a good option at that price?

Thanks for any advice.

MD

newb

I dont shoot full frame, but I hear it does good on full frame bodies. For $550 though, Id just get a new one. Only another 50 bucks. Theyre a trick to come by, but Ive found em at a few shops local to me.

MDalby

I countered for $475. We will see if he takes it. Thanks.

Qarik

works from 14.5mm and up..and yeah..excellent lens

A-1 Boss

I have that lens and love it. I have only shot a couple of hundred shots with it so far.

ImageX Photography

I have the Tokina 11-16 as well and love it. I shoot with a DX D300S though. As soon as Nikon releases the D800, I'll let ya know how I like it on FX!

Matthew Saville

Leave a thin UV filter on there, and shoot away at 16mm on your D700! I've got a handful of test shots with this exact combo, but can't dig them up right now. Suffice it to say that this is a GREAT way to hit 16mm on full-frame, especially if you don't really need a 16-35 or 17-35 range because maybe for example you already have a 24-70 that you use most of the time. There's no point in owning a 16-35 if you usually just use a 24-70 and only put the ultra-wide on to just shoot it at 16 or 17mm.

Also, if you EVER feel like getting a lighter weight D7000 or something for days when you'd like to shave a pound or so from your camera burden, you'll be oh-so-glad you got the DX lens. I've also done ultra-wide landscapes on the D7000, and found the sharpness and image quality to be extremely impressive right up to the extreme corners, even though I'm pretty sure I didn't even get the best possible copy from my rental source.

HOWEVER, if money is less of an issue and if your shooting style is often wide and not so much mid-range, I'd rather have a Nikon 17-35 2.8 AFS for SOME shooting styles. I go back and forth on that. Some weddings and jobs, I'd really use a 24-70 2.8, and sometimes I'd prefer a 17-35 2.8. So, definitely TEST, and gain experience, before buying. It is really difficult to know whether or not something is a good long-term investment, if you don't know how well you like those focal ranges!

Take care,
=Matt=

MDalby

I got outbid... Probably a fellow DGrinner.. I learned my lesson. I won't share until I finalize a deal.