Posted by Mel Ladewig on October 16, 2006 at 11:02 PM
It looks like these two lenses have release dates for Novemeber 06. I was hoping to see the 16-50 f2.8 as I'd like to be able to replace my 17-40L with it for more all around use, but maybe it'll come in the spring.
The sample fisheye zoom image on their site looks really cool and it looks like the fisheye is built much like the 12-24.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on October 16, 2006 at 11:09 PM
BTW, their website is: http://www.thkphoto.com/products/tokina/index.html
Posted by Mel Ladewig on October 17, 2006 at 12:20 PM
That looks like a promising lens as well. 75-200 or 80-210 depending on the crop factor. It could be a really nice travel lens or portrait lens for APS-C. Finally the promise of APS providing smaller lenses is being realized. The lens is 3.07 diameter by 5.32" in length at 1.8 lbs. By comparison the Canon 70-200 f2.8 non-IS is 3.3" X 7.6" and 2.9 lbs. I'll look forward to seeing some reviews.
On a sad note, I noticed that they've taken down the 28-70 f2.8 AT-X Pro SV that I have. I know the Tamron 28-75 is the "in" lens, but this lens was such a good deal and so well built. A fine deal for $250 in the US. The flare coating left something to be desired, but mine is sharp with excellent color.
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3 repliesThe sample fisheye zoom image on their site looks really cool and it looks like the fisheye is built much like the 12-24.
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On a sad note, I noticed that they've taken down the 28-70 f2.8 AT-X Pro SV that I have. I know the Tamron 28-75 is the "in" lens, but this lens was such a good deal and so well built. A fine deal for $250 in the US. The flare coating left something to be desired, but mine is sharp with excellent color.