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Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens
- Price: $449.00
- GBP 286.67
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DX lenses are NOT recommended for use with "full-frame" FX digital or 35mm film SLR cameras. AF not supported by D5000, D40 & D60 cameras.
The Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX lens is exclusively designed for use with Digital SLR cameras, and provides a super wide-angle zoom range, ideal for the tightest of interiors, as well as for dramatic landscape photography.
This lens features the exclusive "Focus Clutch Mechanism", a signature of the Tokina PRO series lenses which provides a faster, smoother autofocus operation with a smooth manual focus action not normally found in autofocus lenses.
Two Aspherical elements are incorporated in the lens design, to correct for spherical aberrations. It also incorporates internal focusing to prevent deterioration of the optical quality at close distances and to eliminate rotation of the front barrel during focusing.
Note: Equivalent focal length in 35mm terms when used on a digital camera is 18-36mm.
Note! DX lenses are NOT recommended for use with "full-frame" FX digital or 35mm film SLR cameras. AF not supported by D5000, D3100, D3000, D5100, D40 & D60 cameras.
- Fast, ultra-wide angle zoom lens with a constant f/4 aperture
- Two Aspherical lens elements minimize distortion, especially at the periphery, for superior optical performance
- Fast internal focusing with the one-touch Focus Clutch Mechanism
- Long focus travel for easy, accurate manual focusing
- The rounded diaphragm opening (9 blades) makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural
- Chrome plated brass mount plate and all-metal zoom unit
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12 - 24 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/4 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format Compatibility |
Nikon DX FX in DX Crop Mode |
| Angle of View | 99° - 61° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 11.8" (29.97 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.125x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:8 |
| Groups/Elements | 11/13 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 77 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.46 x 3.5" (8.79 x 8.89 cm) |
| Weight | 1.19 lb (540 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 210 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (163)
- Strong construction (139)
- Durable (111)
- Consistent output (101)
- Rugged (98)
Cons
- Heavy (47)
- Poor in low light (8)
- Slow focus (7)
- Blurry focus (6)
- Tough to attach (5)
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (95)
- Night photography (41)
- General purpose (39)
- Landscape photography (37)
- Weddings (32)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (57), Enthusiast (42), Semi-pro photographer (35), Semi-professional (19), Professional (10)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (62), Yes (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Don't waste any more time. Buy one immediately.
I spent 8 months agonizing about which wide-angle to get, Tokina or Sigma. I read every review and blog I could find. I finally ordered the Tokina from B+H and it was delivered...Read complete review
I spent 8 months agonizing about which wide-angle to get, Tokina or Sigma. I read every review and blog I could find. I finally ordered the Tokina from B+H and it was delivered to me in SE Pennsylvania the next day (with standard UPS shipping). Considered waiting for the 11-16 2.8 to come out but the zoom range is to small for a walk-around lens. I might buy that one too for weddings.I haven't had so much fun taking photos since I bought my D-80 + 18-135 kit lens in September 2006. The ability to shoot the same scene from different perspectives gives me the ability to shoot artistically right out of the box. With this lens creativity comes without effort or thought. I look through the viewfinder and can see the whole scene in one glance. I put the camera down and have to turn my head 90% and look twice to take it all inamazing! If I had it to do over I would have gotten this lens before I bought the 70-200 as simple cropping of images from the kit zoom can replicate that focal length but there is no way to get wider in post processing.I process all of my Tokina 12-24 photos (personal use and weddings) through DXO Optics. DXO corrects C.A. (purple fringing) automatically, even in Jpegs. DXO gives the ability to keep the semi-fisheye look for people photos (straight lines at edges are curved but people look fairly normal) or to completely correct distortion for landscapes (people at the edges of the scene get their faces stretched when distortion is corrected but straight lines are straight again). This gives me the option of printing two very different photos from every single image captured.FT Job is Probation/Parole Officer, I will use this lens for interior and location photos of search/seizure details. I was using 17-50 2.8 Tamron but it takes four shots to get an image of the whole room. The Tokina 12-24 4 does it in two. The loss of f-stop is no big deal b/c the Tokina can shoot at slower shutter speeds w/o blurring. It will be much less difficult to explain interior layout to the Judge/Jury now. Also the Tokina focuses close enough at 24mm to record images of seized contraband (guns, drugs,etc.) without cropping (can't do that for evidence photos). Can't use DXO for Forensic applications as all images must be un-altered originals. Picked the Tokina over Sigma because, even though the extra 2mm at the wide end would be nice, the Tokina has less distortion than the Sigma at the wide end and none at the long end (24mm).I bought the Hoya Pro1 digital UV filter. It is slim (no dark corners) and accepts the standard lens cap. I need to buy a split ND filter because there is so much sky in landscape images because it's wide-angle top to bottom as well as side to side. (If I had more to spend I would get a D300 instead as the Active D-lighting eliminates blown out sky in landscapes).Don't waste any more time trying to choose a wide-angle lens. Just get one and start having fun!
Expertise: Forensic Professional, Hobbyist and some weddings.
Problems Encountered: I have read that the lens doesn't extend when zooming (technically true) but the front element does move back and forward below the filter threads when zooming. I would definitely get a UV filter to keep dust from getting in to the lens interior surfaces when zooming. I got dust inside my Tokina and am greatly annoyed.
Previous Equivalent Item Owned: D80, Nikon 18-135 3.5-5.6 kit lens, Nikon 70-200 2.8, Nikon 50 1.8, Tokina 17-50 2.8
Items I Recommend: Hoya Pro1 UV filter.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Close down.....a lot.
[...]. My new Tokina ATX 124 lens is much better but it is still unsharp on the right side of the image when enlarged at 100% in the computer. I have noticed ...Read complete review
[...]. My new Tokina ATX 124 lens is much better but it is still unsharp on the right side of the image when enlarged at 100% in the computer. I have noticed that if I use a very small aperture (f/16 or smaller)the sharpness of this lens improves a lot and makes it a very sharp lens all around but...who shoots only at f/16 all the time !!! So, I may exchange it for the Nikon 12-24 f/4. No wonder the Nikon is twice as expensive...It has to be much better I'm sure. Otherwise, good construction, well built and easy to use. One other thing. F/4 at 12mm underexposes the image about 1/2 a stop when compared to F/4 at 24mm. I am very disappointed.
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Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens:
I was a bit skeptical buying a third party lens, but overall I am very pleased. The build quality is very good (better than some of my Nikkors, in fact), and I haven't noticed any optical deficiencies other than what is typical for ultra wide angle lenses (corners appear stretched out of course). This is my first non AF-S lens, so I was also worried about how loud or slow it might be. I was surprised that focus turned out to be faster than ANY of my Nikkor AF-S lenses (105mm f/2.8 macro, 35mm f/1.8, 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5) and dead-on accurate. Yes, you can hear the screw drive, but it's a very "smooth" sound (at least on my D300), which I can't really imagine being a problem for anyone. It's only slightly louder than the AF-S motors I've used, and much quieter than any SLR mirror slap I've heard. I've used it in the field for landscape photography a few times now with no significant problems. Setting the lens to 12mm and getting very close to your foreground subject (3 to 6 inches from the tip of the lens) can create some very dynamic compositions, but it definitely takes some practice to get just right. The only thing I don't like about the lens is the awkward method of switching from AF to MF (which is pulling the whole focus ring toward the camera), but that's something I can live with considering this lens is less than half the cost of the comparable Nikkor. One other thing worth noting is that the supplied lens hood is fairly large in diameter (it needs to be in order to avoid vignetting). It can be reversed and stored on the lens like most modern Nikkors, but that will definitely increase the amount of space the lens takes up in a crammed hiking backpack. If that's a problem for you, just do like I do and clip the hood to the outside of your pack.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens:
I thought a lot about this purchase, as it will probably be the last lens I buy.
All my other lenses are Nikkor FX, but I needed just a bit more wide angle for interiors and narrow streets while traveling.
The quality and performance are what I expected, having had some Tokinas from the early 1980s: nearly as good as Nikkor, for a fraction of the price. I'm glad I got this screw-drive before they discontinued it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
- Max f4
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Interesting perspectives
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens:
bought this lens at [$], which was a good $250 less than its much highly regarded counter part 11-16.although it lacks 1mm at the wide end, is only f/4, tends to have more CA and is generally less sharp as a lens, i have no regrets and absolutely love this gem. i tried the 11-16 before buying the 124, and truth be told, apart from those differences i stated above, the 11-16 didn't hold anything over the 124. in fact, the 11-16 was prone to glare, and its colours were never saturated enough - there was not one photo i didn't have to post process heavily.perhaps i got a dud copy of the 11-16, maybe its because of the lighting in my photos (they were takin outdoors at 6pm in the evening), but i'm still perfectly happy with the 124. so if you're broke or on a major budget, and you dont need crystal clear clarity, AND if you've got an AF motor in your camera... this lens is the one for you.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Lens Creep
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens:
Lens operates as advertised would recommend to others very satisfied with purchase
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens:
I have used this lens for a couple weeks now and so far am quite pleased by the performance. No surprises, from my perspective sharp, clear to edge and well made. A bit of a flare problem when pointed towards the sun but that was expected.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens:
You will not regret of having this lens! I waited for 2-3 rounds (due to shortage of not manufacturing Version 1) and finally B&H have them in stock! I went to Hong Kong but all the shops did not have it and only version 2 was available. Better get it before Tokina decides not producing it anymore!
It produce shape images any where from F5.6 onwards. Range is wide enough for any landscape, group pictures etc. I am not a pro but now I do feel like when you have excellent quality pictures produced from this lens!
I have an D90 and Auto Focus is very fast, don't consider about of buying Version 2 unless your body has no built-in motor.
I would like to give Tokina 5 stars of having such quality lens while keeping the price low. Thank you so much!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens:
I've been wanting a super wide lens for my Nikon D7000 but didn't want to spend the big bucks for a Nikkor lens. I'd heard good things about the Tokina from friends and decided to give it a try. It's just what I needed since my other wide angle zoom starts at 18mm. It was priced right and the quality is great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens:
Very good quality lens
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens:
Incredible lens. Great contrast, color and the build quality is top notch. I know the 11-16 2.8 is the lens everyone lusts after, but the price, useful zoom range and image quality of this original Tokina ultrawide makes it the lens for your bag!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens:
This is probably the best value in lenses today. I bought this instead of the second generation and am very happy with the purchase. I used this lens in Yellowstone national park and got some excellent pics. The camera used, Nikon D200 and D300.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Affordable
- Good build quality
- Great picture quality
Cons
- Back-focus
- Chromatic aberration
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens:
Bought this lens a few weeks ago. It was out-of-stock for quite a while; as soon as B&H notified me that it was available, I ordered one. I chose the older version because of the significant price difference, and my Nikon D7000 camera has an auto-focus motor.
As most user comments point out, the build quality of the lens is very good. It feels very solid. The zoom ring and the focus ring operate smoothly. The image quality is very good - very sharp, good contrast and color. I have noticed some chromatic aberration in the corners, but I have not encountered any flare (yet).
The only flaw in my lens is back-focus at the wide end (12mm). First time I put the lens on my camera, I took a picture of my room, and the focus indicator on the lens was beyond infinity. I need to use AF fine-tune of about -15 to fix this. Problem now is that at 24mm, it causes front-focus. So, I've set AF fine-tune to -10 as a compromise. Note that I have several Nikon lenses, and none of them have back or front focus issues on my D7000. Having said that, auto-focus is not critical in an ultra-wide lens because of the generous depth of field. I have used the lens in manual focus mode with great results.
I was very happy to find out that my D7000 will auto-focus in live-view with this lens, if it is not too dark. Slow, but very accurate.
Overall, this Tokina lens is a great performer. At an unbeatable price for this focal range, it gives great pictures for landscape and interiors.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens:
Excellent, esp. for the price. I also bought the HMC UV filter and a Nikon CL-S2 soft lens pouch and they both are good matches for this lens. [...]. Very happy with this purchase.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
- Very Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Video
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens:
Excellent for landscape or group shot. It is very well built and even better than Nikon 12-24 for 1/2 price.
If you're using filters, get those with slim mount.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Sharp at all focal length
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Candids
- Landscape/Scenery
- Street photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens:
I have always wanted an UWA lens as 18mm isn't always wide enough for DX. Reviews around the web over the years have consistently been positive for this lens so I finally ordered one - think it was the last one in stock since the inventory status became "temporarily unavailable" after placing my order. I have a D70s and D7000 so didn't need the more expensive Ver. II that replaces this lens.
I am very glad I bought this lens as it takes some amazing photos. The many web reviews are pretty bang on - images are very sharp, colours are bright, and distortion is minimal and easily correctable with software if it really bothers you. At 12mm F4, about 70% of the frame is extremely sharp. A little softness remains on a small section of the extreme left side of my lens even at F11 but this is only visible if I pixel peep at 100% - I would never print anything this large so it doesn't bother me. Some reviews also say that the CA is "hideous" but i can only see a little CA if I look really hard at 100%. THe D7000 gets rid of CA automatically so it's nothing to worry about.
This is a fun lens to use. Using F11 at 12mm, pretty well everything in the frame is sharp without too much effort on your part. If it ever comes back in stock, just buy it as it is a steal for the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens:
I bought the original AF version since both my cameras have an AF motor. VERY pleased. Good heft without being obnoxiously heavy. Hood is a nice plus.
Constant f4.0 max aperture is nice.
Best results seem to be f5.6 - 11 (surprise!!).
Would definitely recommend if, like me, you can't spring for the Nikon$$. Some reviews I've read state difference between this & Nikkor are marginal. Someday I may know for sure, but in the meantime...love it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens:
Tis lens is very sharp at 12mm even wide open. At 24mm it's not bad but this lens definitely excels at the wider settings. Stopping down some helps. Construction is very good. Zoom and focus rings are super smooth. Focus is fast on my D7000 and it isn't too noisy either unless the lens is really hunting for focus (like when you use the live view contrast detect focusing). Maybe the lens with the built in motor and improved coatings is a tiny bit better but for $150 more it wasn't worth my money to find out!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Architecture interiors
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens:
This is an exceptional lens especially considering the price. I've used the Nikon 12-24 and this lens seems just as sharp and has less distortion at half the price. It's somewhat heavy but the weight doesn't bother me since the majority of professional grade lenses are going to weigh more than consumer grade lenses. This thing is built like a tank, it should stand up to professional use for years to come.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens:
Upon first handling the lens I noticed that it was pretty heavy. I like this; to me it not only is one sign of solid construction, but also could help in dampening any vibrations from the shutter or iris. As for image quality, it seems great to me, no initial complaints.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens:
After a weeks worth of testing this lens I have found it to be solid addition to my tool bag. It is real solid and the focus is real quick on my D-7000- It does require some detailed testing to find its "sweet spots" Mine have proven to be f8 - f13 through out the range < Mine seems to get real soft at either end of the f-stops which didn't surprise me at f4 but smaller stops
I find it counter intuitive> I haven't found the CA issues others have found to be way out of line . Specular highlights do tend to blow out in the extreme case but nothing I haven't been able to fix in post. Overall this lens is perfect on price points and the weight balances perfect on the camera The plastic filter ring is my only negative If you are changing out filters on a frequent basis be careful not to cross thread them The lens covers that extra wide range I have been missing till now-
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX Lens:
Professional or aspiring photographer, this lens will fit your wide angle needs. Not only will it get the job done, the price is unbeatable!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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