Tokina rolls out new AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 PRO FX zoom

Kenro, the distributor for Tokina in the UK, has announced the immediate availability of AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 PRO FX new pro-level zoom announced at Photokina. Available with either a Canon or Nikon fit, the AT-X 16-28mm is on sale now with an RRP of £1,072.

Press release:

New full frame zoom lens from Tokina

Kenro has announced the UK release of the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 PRO FX, the first in a new generation of full frame (FX) lenses designed for professional digital SLR cameras.

The 16-28mm zoom range offers the photographer a super wide angle view for dramatic close up effects or to take in entire scenes. The 16-28 uses a newly developed silent DC motor that allows the lens to focus faster and more quietly than previous generations. The DC motor coupled with a new GMR magnetic AF sensor work together to increase AF Speed.

A new 56mm diameter aspherical glass element is incorporated into the front lens group, while there are two more aspherical elements in the rear group. The lens also features three SD super-low dispersion glass elements throughout its optical design.

The lens uses Tokina's exclusive one-touch focus clutch mechanism that allows the photographer to switch between AF and MF simply by snapping the focus ring forward for AF and back toward the camera to focus manually.

The lens is designed for digital cameras with full frame (FX= 24mm x 36mm) sized CMOS and CCD sensors. It can also be used on digital cameras with APS-C (DX) sizes sensors. Available with either a Canon or Nikon fit, the AT-X 16-28mm is on sale now with an RRP of £1,072.

"This is a heavyweight lens for heavyweight photographers but, bearing in mind its excellent optics and build quality, it comes at a medium weight cost, says Kenro Managing Director, Paul Kench. „The AT-X 16-28mm is the ideal choice for anyone who is serious about landscape or architectural photography."

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Kenro is the official UK distributor for Tokina lenses. See here for details of your nearest stockist, or call Kenro on 01793 615836 for more details.

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Tokina update AT-X 12-24mm Pro DX

Release Date: 22 June 2009

New version of leading Tokina lens hits the shops

Kenro (the official distributor in the UK) has announced the Tokina AT-X 12-24 PRO DX II, the new version of the acclaimed AT-X 12-24 PRO DX .

The Nikon mount AT-X 12-24 PRO DX II features a built-in AF motor drive that operates smoothly and quietly due to a DC motor that uses a new AF control gear assembly. With the built-in motor, the lens can be used in AF mode with the Nikon D60 and D40 and other silent wave bodies. The Canon version of the lens already has a built-in AF motor.

The optical system of the original lens won awards for its sharpness and the new version has been improved further by the introduction of a new multi-coating system. This new coating helps reduce reflections that can cause flare and ghosting.

Like its predecessor , the AT-X 12-24 PRO DX II features the one-touch focus clutch mechanism. To use this feature the user simply moves the focus ring forward, towards the front of the lens, for AF or back for MF. This allows for a fast and easy manual over-ride in difficult lighting situations.

Further features include:
Focal length: 12-24mm
Maximum Aperture: F/4
Minimum Aperture: F/22
Optical Construction: 13 Elements / 11Groups
Angle of view: 99 - 61°
Minimum Focus Distance: 11.8 in. (30cm)
Macro Ratio: 1:8
Aperture blades: 9
Filter Size: 77mm
Lens diameter: 3.46 in. (84mm)
Total length: 3.5 in. (89.5mm)
Weight: 19.0 oz. (540g)
Included Accessories: BH-777 Star bayonet hood

An online forum for Tokina users can be found at, www.tokinausers.co.uk, this free-to-use online community allows all Tokina lens users to share their experience using the lenses and offer tips to their peers. There is also the facility for users to upload their photographs taken with Tokina lenses.

Kenro are the official UK distributors for Tokina lenses. See www.kenro.co.uk for details of your nearest stockist, or call Kenro on 01793 615836 for more details.

US links: AT-X 12-24 PRO DX II (new model), ( AT-X 12-24 PRO DX - old model)