GH2 Which Tokina 11-16mm lens? Which adaptor?

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sawmac

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I've heard great things about the Tokina 11-16mm, and have read that you should get the Nikon version, but I see that there are two versions for Nikon:
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Autofocus Lens for Nikon DX-Format DSLRs: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554036-REG/Tokina_ATX116PRODXN_11_16mm_f_2_8_AT_X_116.html
and the
Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 Lens for Nikon Mount http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/882236-REG/Tokina_atx116prodxn_ii_AT_X_116_PRO_DX_II.html
which version should I get for a GH2.

Also I've read that you need an adaptor with aperture control (for G mount lenses) but it appears that these lenses are F mount, so an adaptor WITHOUT aperture control (like this Rainbow Imaging adaptor http://www.amazon.com/RAINBOWIMAGING-Nikon-Micro-Thirds-Cameras/dp/B002U4QP9O/ref=pd_cp_p_2) should work.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks

-- Dave
 
The adapter you linked to won't work. Has no aperture control. Here's what you need. Works great with my original 11-16 and Nikkor 17-55 2.8. Really the only negative would be that you can't finely adjust the aperture. The adjustment range is extremely limited, and there are no markings, but works fine if you're just exposing by eye. Considering the price, it's a steal.

Pretty cool that the new Tokina is only slightly more expensive than the old one, considering it has a focus motor now. Love the way you can instantly engage and disengage autofocus by just pulling the focus ring back. Never had any major issues with flare on the original one, even shooting with the sun in the frame.
 
Blue Bomber said:
The adapter you linked to won't work. Has no aperture control. Here's what you need. Works great with my original 11-16 and Nikkor 17-55 2.8. Really the only negative would be that you can't finely adjust the aperture. The adjustment range is extremely limited, and there are no markings, but works fine if you're just exposing by eye. Considering the price, it's a steal.
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Thanks for the info.

Anyone tried the Kipon adaptor for Nikon G lenses: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kipon-Nikon...unts_Tubes&hash=item5198a074d9#ht_2818wt_1118

I wonder if it's any better than the Fotodiox.
 
Unless it has some kind of gearing inside the silver ring, it'll have just as short a travel for aperture adjustment. The reason for this is because the lever on Nikon G lenses for aperture control has a super short throw. I know for Canon, some company makes an adapter that has a screw going along the side of the adapter for fine aperture tuning. Haven't seen anything like that for Nikon yet.
 
I was considering this lens but the DX-II + Rayqual G adapter is $900+. Is it worth the $200 savings to lose the extra reach, autofocus, image stabilization and weatherproof body of the 12-35 X lens? Does anyone happen to have or have used both lenses?
 
To David, or anyone else who has experience with the 11-16: How well might the Tokina cut with older lenses like FDs or Takumars? I watched some footage that shows it's a well performing lens and sharp, but I am a bit concerned about "video harshness". Same thoughts about the Panny Leica 25mm 1.4 actually. The Voigtlander 0.95 seems to be a nicer choice but i'd prefer to have a little more depth wide open so the Leica it is. If these newer lenses aren't perfectly matched up aesthetically to the vintage primes, what are some ways perhaps they can be softened? A 1/4 ultra con for the slightly higher contrast, comes to mind.

The Tokina would be a nice lens to have if it could be matched well, since I can have my wides covered, but since it extends to 32mm equiv. I can skip buying a 35mm equiv. lens.
 
snipe2k5 said:
The Tokina would be a nice lens to have if it could be matched well, since I can have my wides covered, but since it extends to 32mm equiv. I can skip buying a 35mm equiv. lens.
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I don't think in lens equivalents to a full frame since I'm never trying to match footage shot with a full frame camera. Instead I know how a lens looks on a M4/3 camera. At times I match footage shot with a S35mm sensor, so for example if I were to grab my 50mm on the Red One, I would use my 35mm to match framing with my GH2. At any rate I cut the Tokina 11-16 and Duclos 11-16 with a number of different lenses, both new and vintage without issue. I generally shoot a little chart at the head of each lens change to insure color match, but it's not that big a deal.
 
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