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Tokina AT-X 280 PRO AF 28-80 mm f/2.8

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Manufacturer Tokina
Model AT-X 280 PRO AF 28-80 mm f/2.8
Lens style Universal zoom
Focal length 28 - 50 mm
Maximum aperture f/2.8
Angle of view 75.2 - 30.2 o
Closest focusing distance 0.5 m
Maximum magnification 1:5
Minimum aperture 22
Number of diaphragm blades 9
Auto focus type AF
Lens Construction 16 elements / 12 groups
Filter diameter 77 mm
Macro No
Available mounts Canon EF
Nikon F
Pentax K
Dimensions 120 x 84 mm
Weight 819 g
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Average rating (4 owners reviews)
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4.58 Good
Owners reviews (4)
  1. PapaMike
    PapaMike 1 April 2015, 02:07
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    IP 99.174.x.x
    Owner since: 2 years
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    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: Weight, this lens is very heavy

    Pros: Great build, very sharp after f4.5

    Summary: A very good value

  2. Dre
    Dre 11 September 2013, 17:31
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    IP 72.252.x.x
    Owner since: 4 years
    Price: 300 us
    User profile: Professional

    Cons: soft at 2.8, which kinda defeats its main purpose

    Pros: its a lense in a tank!!!! sharpens at f4 and beyond lovely colours plus good bokeh

    Summary: overall its a keeper till one can find better in the same price range, no problems here!!!

  3. rick
    rick 5 January 2012, 05:26
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    IP 75.9.x.x
    Owner since: 6 years
    Price: 300.00
    User profile: Professional

    Cons: A little soft @ f-2.8 but Sharpens up nicely around f4. The softness is not a bad thing for portraits! Prone to flare, which ca reduce contrast.

    Pros: Built to last, great manual focus-I use it with a Nikon adapter on my Panny GH1 It's a full frame lens, so can be used on crop cameras as well as full frame.

    Summary: Are ther better lenses, yes, but the Tokina can deliver professional results if you work within it's restrictions.

  4. archibal
    archibal 12 October 2011, 17:46
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    IP 95.69.x.x
    Owner since: 1 year
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    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: Heavy like a rock! Bad performance at 50mm 2.8

    Pros: Fast, constant f/2.8, comes with case and hood, very solid

    Summary: A great lens for studio or home photography. Too heavy to carry around mainly with a small body or a body without grip. Exceptionally sharp but bad at 50mm f/2,8. It is not as solid as previous models mas it's ok. I had the non "PRO" model, the MKI, the SV and ended with this because it sharper, lighter and faster.

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