Tokina 11-16mm ?

[Gary W]

Anyone using the Tokina 11-16 mm F2.8 lens I am thinking of getting one and would appreciate
some feed back from people who are using it with their FS100. Thanks in advance.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tokina/11-16mm.htm

 

[Chad Nikolaus]

I have not used it myself, but i can say it's a very popular lens. Any time i've seen people talking about getting a wide angle lens, The Tokina 11-16 2.8 seems to be the general favorite.

They have announced a Pro II version, but i'm not sure when it will arrive. Depends on which mount you'd need or if you want to wait for it, i think it will come in Canon and Nikon versions this fall.

 

[eheath]

Best wide lens for the fs100. check out my vimeo page and check descriptions, ive used my 11-16 alot www.vimeo.com/evanheath/videos

 

[Gary W]

Looks great, is the focus smooth?

 

[eheath]

Looks great, is the focus smooth?

What do you mean? It's an AF lens so the focus is pretty short, but its also an UWA so im guessing you're either gonna have it on/near infinity or at the closest focus possible (which is like 3-4ft? cant remember)

 

[NextWaveG]

I own the lens and love it. Used it on our last corporate shoot: http://www.vimeo.com/creativeedgepro/rgl

 

[thehadgi]

Sorry for a dumb question, btu what adapter would you use to attach it to the emount?

 

[NextWaveG]

Sorry for a dumb question, btu what adapter would you use to attach it to the emount?

I have the Canon version of the Tokina and use the Metabones adapter.

 

[Gene Sung]

I haven't got my FS700 yet, but I have used it extensively on my Canons, and I can say without any hesitation, that it's a great lens. Really well made, great optics. I think for the focal range, there is not a better lens IMO. A must have.

 

[joy new media]

Sorry for a dumb question, btu what adapter would you use to attach it to the emount?

You can also get a Sony adapter (LAEA1 or LAEA2) and use the Sony version.

 

[jetswing]

It's pretty much the go-to UWA lens for all super35 sensor cameras.

You can also get a cinema converted variation from Duclos. Though it's PL mount only and pricey.
http://www.ducloslenses.com/products/duclos-11-16mm

 

[Gary W]

What do you mean? It's an AF lens so the focus is pretty short, but its also an UWA so im guessing you're either gonna have it on/near infinity or at the closest focus possible (which is like 3-4ft? cant remember)

Sorry I thought they made a manual version of this lens.

 

[philiplipetz]

It's pretty much the go-to UWA lens for all super35 sensor cameras.

You can also get a cinema converted variation from Duclos. Though it's PL mount only and pricey.
http://www.ducloslenses.com/products/duclos-11-16mm

They also do an EF mount conversion.

 

[Scott F]

A must have lens!

 

[KMA_WWC]

It's one of the best wide lenses, I've used. Also works pretty well with fs100.

 

[cheaphat]

Sorry, to hijack the thread a bit, but I didn't want to start a new one. I've used the tokina and loved it, but I noticed Sigma has an 8-16mm f4.5-5.6. As an ultra-wide junkie that extra 3 mm is enticing... Does anyone have any experience with that lens on their fs 100?

 

[John Foundas]

I have not used it myself, but i can say it's a very popular lens. Any time i've seen people talking about getting a wide angle lens, The Tokina 11-16 2.8 seems to be the general favorite.

They have announced a Pro II version, but i'm not sure when it will arrive. Depends on which mount you'd need or if you want to wait for it, i think it will come in Canon and Nikon versions this fall.

I used it on the AF100 and it was fantastic!

 

[David W. Jones]

It has become my go to wide lens on a number of cameras. I have the Tokina 11-16 in Canon EF mount as well as the Duclos 11-16 in PL mount. There are a few other nice wide lenses but the dollar amount is a bit higher.

 

[Gary W]

I own the lens and love it. Used it on our last corporate shoot: http://www.vimeo.com/creativeedgepro/rgl

Nice work so which shots did you use it for?

 

[echo9]

Supposedly the Tokina 11-16 mark II is coming out this summer. You might want to hold off on a purchase until after that hits.