Tokina 12-28mm f/4 AT-X Pro Review
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The Tokina 12-28mm f/4 AT-X Pro lens has a unique zoom range that can be used for both APS-C and full-frame cameras. The build quality is fairly tough, but the focus system is dated. Picture quality is sharp in some instances, but suffers from softness and chromatic aberration issues. Distortion is well controlled, but the lens struggles with bright light, and the background blur is not very pleasing. Overall, this lens has a mix of good and bad qualities.
The Tokina 12-28mm f/4 AT-X Pro lens has a unique zoom range that sets it apart from other ultra wide-angle lenses. However, it suffers from softness and severe chromatic aberration issues, especially in the corners. In conclusion, it has a mix of good and bad qualities, making it a somewhat unreliable investment for wide-angle enthusiasts.
Pros
- Unique zoom range for both APS-C and full-frame
- Fairly tough build quality
- Well controlled distortion
- Capable of focusing relatively close to the subject
Cons
- Dated focus system
- Softness and chromatic aberration issues in picture quality
- Produces lots of flaring and a big drop in contrast in bright light
- Busy and unpleasing background blur
The build quality of the lens is fairly tough, with a metal lens mount and a sealing gasket for protection against dust and moisture. However, the focus system feels dated and is not as smooth or accurate as expected for a lens of this caliber.
The Tokina 12-28mm f/4 AT-X Pro lens has a unique zoom range that sets it apart from other ultra wide-angle lenses. It can be used with both APS-C and full-frame cameras, with a zoom range from 12mm to 28mm. The build quality of the lens is fairly tough, with a metal lens mount and a sealing gasket for protection against dust and moisture. However, the focus system feels dated and is not as smooth or accurate as expected for a lens of this caliber. When it comes to picture quality, the lens delivers sharp images in some instances, but it suffers from softness and severe chromatic aberration issues, especially in the corners. Distortion is well controlled, and the lens is capable of focusing relatively close to the subject. However, it struggles with bright light, producing lots of flaring and a big drop in contrast. The background blur, typical of a wide-angle lens, is generally busy and not very pleasing. In conclusion, the Tokina 12-28mm f/4 AT-X Pro lens has a mix of good and bad qualities, making it a somewhat unreliable investment for wide-angle enthusiasts.
The lens struggles with bright light, producing lots of flaring and a big drop in contrast. The background blur, typical of a wide-angle lens, is generally busy and not very pleasing.
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