Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom

Comments about Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom:

This is not only a great fish-eye lens, but it has more practical uses as well. When shooting at 17mm the distortion on the perimeter is minimal allowing the user to go from a fisheye shot all the way to a decent portrait. Image quality is far greater than I expected and chromatic aberrations are minimal. Performs very well in low light as well. Despite warnings, this lens does fit fit on the 5D Mark II with no risk of cracking the mirror. However, you can only zoom out to about 14 - 15 mm before the built in lens hood becomes visible in the shot. Even However, since the 5D mark II is a full frame sensor, you get what appears to be fisheye effect equivalent to the 10 - 12 mm range when using it on a smaller sensor camera like the 7D. I have not compared it to any of the canon fisheyes, but for the extended range it offers and significant savings in price I am very happy I chose this lens instead. Note, you can not get a circular image with this lens, so if that is important try the new cannon 8 - 15 mm L series. Another great feature is the autofocus that is lacking on many other off brand lenses. Lastly, build quality is excellent. Much heavier than expected! The only thing that is on the down side is that it is slightly more difficult to attache/detach to the body than my canon lenses and there is no red dot visible on the exterior of the lens, just on the mount, but you get used to it quickly.

Comments about Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom:

Just purchased the Tokina for my Canon T3i. Mainly using it for video but also pictures. The images are crystal clear and so is the video. The only thing I saw that was on the lens that I didn't really see a need for was the zoom. It is nice to have a zoom on it so you can adjust the distortion, but the distortion doesn't really change that much going from 10mm-17mm. Although the f-stop only goes down to 3.5, it's really good for night shots, which I already experimented with and they came out great.

Overall I love this lens. If you have a T3i or any of the Rebel series this is the fisheye to go with...

Comments about Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom:

First I was confused about to what lens should I buy: Fisheye or Wide angle. So the salesman recommend this lens, it's like a combo lens, at 10mm it's fisheye and if you go up to 17mm it's a wide angle so it's a 2in1. Pretty good!
I tested it, and the quality is perfect, and the aperture size is also very well.

Comments about Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom:

Really good fisheye for shooting video. And a pretty darn good fisheye for photos. And to be able to short at 17mm switching it to a wide-angle type. SICK!

Comments about Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom:

I used this lense with my canon 7D for the first time last weekend and i LOVED it!! it takes really interesting pictures and was fabulous. SO excited to have it in my camera bag.

Comments about Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom:

I use The tokina 10-17mm fish eye for underwater photography and I am very pleased with the results!

Nice for both pelagic and reef action.

Comments about Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom:

Great, Grabs all the light

Comments about Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom:

Out of the box this little lens is one clever piece of hardware. Rugged, industrial looking and precise, but in the field the results have been haphazard. I work in nightclubs, getting shoved around, drunk patrons with no attention span, you need to get in and get the shot in one attempt. This lens will not Auto-Focus in low light at all, it just rolls past perfect focus. With about a 1/4 degree of rotation on the focus ring between a group of people at 4-6" and infinity, manual focus is difficult at best. Only solution is whipping out my not too bright DEK video light, AFing and shooting.

That said this lens has won me some friends for life from DJs, MCs and Bands and also captured some great club lighting and crowd shots (though mostly with the help of a monopod).

You can get the shot but you have to work for it.

Would try the Sigma 10mm if I had the chance.

Comments about Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom:

I cutted of the lens shade once I use on a full frame EOS camera.

The macro is amazing!!

Evaluating the image from this Tokina and from the 15 mm Canon 2.8f I have, the difference is on the shadows, where the zoom lens is not so great.

Comments about Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom:

I used this lens with my Canon 7d & Ikelite housing to take underwater video/photos during a recent scuba trip. The wide angle worked great both underwater & on land. Can't believe how close you can get to a subject to take a pic & great for group shots. Fabulous lens! Once my friends saw the results of the photos/videos, everyone wanted one!

Comments about Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom:

Great wide angle lens, without too much curvy distortion

Comments about Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom:

I was struggling trying to decide between the canon fisheye, the sigma, and this one. I ultimately choose this one because of the high ratings and good price along with the fact that it wasn't fixed. I couldn't be more happy with my decision. When I shoot with it at 10mm I really get the fisheye effect and when I zoom into 17mm it almost looks like I'm shooting with a wide angle. Best of both worlds! I've taken several wonderful photos with it already and I plan on taking many more.

Comments about Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom:

I am shooting video footage with this lens mounted on a Canon T2i. It produces images that are clear and sharp. I am using it inside an underwater housing with a dome port and I am getting great depth of field.

Comments about Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom:

Works excellent. Have had this product for 2 weeks and it has given me quality pictures and hasn't let me down.

Comments about Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom:

So far 100% happy with performance, does the job well.

Comments about Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom:

This lens is exactly what I needed! I do a lot of Urbex photos and this lens rocks in low light! I use a tripod at all times granted, but it's great! No more worries about being able to get the right capture in tight spaces or small rooms. I've used it for a couple wedding shoots as well. Nothing rocks a dance party like a fisheye does! It's super great! You should most definitely buy it!

Comments about Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom:

I purchased this lens specifially for using on my Caon 7D in an Ikelite underwater housing. I am very happy with my purchase.

The lens install is a little rough (compared to a Canon lens) which makes it a little difficult installing the lens with the camera in the U/W housing, before installing the lens port.

Comments about Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom:

I use this lens for underwater photography and it does a great job.

I can get very close to my subject and still capture much of the surrounding scenery.

Comments about Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom:

Super close macro function. 1 inch between the subject and the front element, real macro fisheye. Sharp and nice fisheye effect. Can be used for both APS and FF, back element is far away from the body mirro. Solid metal body. Pleasant outlook.
Focus motor is not untralsonic.

Comments about Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye Zoom:

this lens produces great images, and even with 3.5, plenty of light gets into the sensor. compact and fits perfectly in the last empty slot of my gear bag. love it, buy it.