FS5: Tokina 17mm 3.5 on a Sony fs5
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andykwilkinson
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I don't see any reason why it should not work mechanically/optically BUT I very much doubt autofocus will work (or if it does it will likely be so slow as to be unusable). But then I only ever use manual focus - so personally don't see this as a limitation.
After looking for a fast ultrawide with very good optics I have just bought the Tokina 14-20mm F2 (Canon mount) and will know how that performs on my FS5 via Metabones Mk IV when it arrives next week. Again, I am not expecting AF to work but I will let you know if it does!
After looking for a fast ultrawide with very good optics I have just bought the Tokina 14-20mm F2 (Canon mount) and will know how that performs on my FS5 via Metabones Mk IV when it arrives next week. Again, I am not expecting AF to work but I will let you know if it does!
andykwilkinson
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More info on the 17mm lens you mention here. As you did not highlight it, I assume it is the older version you are asking about, not the more recent PRO version?
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tokina/17mm.htm
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tokina/17mm.htm
andykwilkinson
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Just to update this.
My new Tokina 14-20mm F2.0 AT-X Pro lens arrived about an hour ago.
It's a truly lovely lens, nicely damped zoom ring and good focus ring (which is easier to move than the former, just like on my mates Tokina 11-16mm F2.8 which I tried in London last week). The focus ring has good travel for use in manual (how I'll use it) and it does not have the annoying play and very little, almost knife edge movement that my Canon 10-22mm F3.5 to F4.5 needs for focussing.
This F2.0 lens is going to be a joy to use in video...sure the zoom range is more for fine reframing before you take the shot and if I really want more range, especially the extreme 10mm end, then I can always just put the old Canon 10-22mm back on.
As predicted, whilst the lens "autofocusses" just fine on my Canon 7D, all I get with my FS5 via Metabones Mk IV is "cannot execute operation due to the condition of the lens" - if you try to use it that way!
When I get time (and we get nice weather here in the UK) I'll shoot a short test video with this new fast Tokina and put a mini-review/my views of it on my website.
Review and detailed technical comparison to Tokina's other current/recent ultrawide angles (and other makes) on this website: https://www.dxomark.com/Reviews/Tokina-AT-X-14-20mm-PRO-f-2-Canon-lens-review-Top-of-the-tree
Incidentally, I tried the lens on my Canon C100 just now. Push Autofocus works just fine (perhaps a little slower than with most of my Canon lenses - which I prefer). I also tried DPAF Continuous Autofocus (as I had that upgrade done when it became available) and that works really well with this 14-20mm F2.0 - perhaps a little slower/more natural than with most of my Canon lenses. Works very quietly. Interesting!
Hope this info is of some use to someone - and sorry for hijacking your thread!
My new Tokina 14-20mm F2.0 AT-X Pro lens arrived about an hour ago.
It's a truly lovely lens, nicely damped zoom ring and good focus ring (which is easier to move than the former, just like on my mates Tokina 11-16mm F2.8 which I tried in London last week). The focus ring has good travel for use in manual (how I'll use it) and it does not have the annoying play and very little, almost knife edge movement that my Canon 10-22mm F3.5 to F4.5 needs for focussing.
This F2.0 lens is going to be a joy to use in video...sure the zoom range is more for fine reframing before you take the shot and if I really want more range, especially the extreme 10mm end, then I can always just put the old Canon 10-22mm back on.
As predicted, whilst the lens "autofocusses" just fine on my Canon 7D, all I get with my FS5 via Metabones Mk IV is "cannot execute operation due to the condition of the lens" - if you try to use it that way!
When I get time (and we get nice weather here in the UK) I'll shoot a short test video with this new fast Tokina and put a mini-review/my views of it on my website.
Review and detailed technical comparison to Tokina's other current/recent ultrawide angles (and other makes) on this website: https://www.dxomark.com/Reviews/Tokina-AT-X-14-20mm-PRO-f-2-Canon-lens-review-Top-of-the-tree
Incidentally, I tried the lens on my Canon C100 just now. Push Autofocus works just fine (perhaps a little slower than with most of my Canon lenses - which I prefer). I also tried DPAF Continuous Autofocus (as I had that upgrade done when it became available) and that works really well with this 14-20mm F2.0 - perhaps a little slower/more natural than with most of my Canon lenses. Works very quietly. Interesting!
Hope this info is of some use to someone - and sorry for hijacking your thread!
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avp
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Thanks for the update and I don't consider this thread hijacked at at all. I really do need something wider than my current selection. I have the Sony 18-105 (mixed feelings about that one), a couple old Canon FDs (28mm 2.8, the ubiquitous 50mm 1.4) and misc other zoom/telephotos...
So perhaps the 17mm Tokina would fill that gap at the wide end but your take on the Tokina 14 - 20 sounds tempting and more appropriate (wider/faster) for my needs.
Aside from the function of the lens, how does it look? Any issues with CA, distortion, softness and so forth?
Best, Jeff
So perhaps the 17mm Tokina would fill that gap at the wide end but your take on the Tokina 14 - 20 sounds tempting and more appropriate (wider/faster) for my needs.
Aside from the function of the lens, how does it look? Any issues with CA, distortion, softness and so forth?
Best, Jeff
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andykwilkinson
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It looks great from quick casual tests - not had time to do anything proper with it yet as I'm very busy with edit deadlines and new client storyboards etc.
If you study the detailed charts in the DXOMark link that I posted you'll see it's optically superior to all the other Tokina ultra-wide angles, including the well loved 11-16mm F2.8 and the newer 11-20mm F2.8 for things like sharpness and minimal chromatic aberration etc. Tons of technical detail in their analysis for anyone to study.
If you need 14mm at F2.0 it's, as far as I know, the only game in town at this price point! Sure the zoom range of 14 to 20mm is more for fine tuning of the framing rather than a hugely useful range but I'm very happy, especially since its at a constant F2.0.
Still hoping to find time later this month to shoot a short test video with it and another one of my fav lenses, my Canon 35mm F2.0 IS.
If you study the detailed charts in the DXOMark link that I posted you'll see it's optically superior to all the other Tokina ultra-wide angles, including the well loved 11-16mm F2.8 and the newer 11-20mm F2.8 for things like sharpness and minimal chromatic aberration etc. Tons of technical detail in their analysis for anyone to study.
If you need 14mm at F2.0 it's, as far as I know, the only game in town at this price point! Sure the zoom range of 14 to 20mm is more for fine tuning of the framing rather than a hugely useful range but I'm very happy, especially since its at a constant F2.0.
Still hoping to find time later this month to shoot a short test video with it and another one of my fav lenses, my Canon 35mm F2.0 IS.
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andykwilkinson
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Still not had time to do a proper video test of the Tokina 14-20mm F2 lens yet but here's a couple of pictures of it on my FS5.
http://www.shootingimage.co.uk/AndyKWilkinson/files/Tokina 14-20mm F2 UltraWide.html
http://www.shootingimage.co.uk/AndyKWilkinson/files/Tokina 14-20mm F2 UltraWide.html