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Mar 1, 2022 5:00 AM

Tokina ATX-i 11-16mm CF F/2.8 Lens for Nikon F

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Adorama has Tokina ATX-i 11-16mm CF F/2.8 Lens for Canon EF or Nikon F for $299. Shipping is free.

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  • Tokina ATX-i 11-16mm CF F/2.8 Lens (Canon or Nikon)
  • Front & Rear Lens Caps
  • BH-77B Lens Hood
Features:
  • Zoom Focal Length: 11-16mm Lens
  • Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
  • Image Stabilization Type: No
  • Lens Series: Tokina DX Series
  • Special Features: Aspherical

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  • About this deal:
    • This price is $150 lower (33% savings) than the list price of $449
    • Please read the Forum Thread for more deal discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Tokina 3 Year Warranty
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Adorama has Tokina ATX-i 11-16mm CF F/2.8 Lens for Canon EF or Nikon F for $299. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Available


Includes:
  • Tokina ATX-i 11-16mm CF F/2.8 Lens (Canon or Nikon)
  • Front & Rear Lens Caps
  • BH-77B Lens Hood
Features:
  • Zoom Focal Length: 11-16mm Lens
  • Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
  • Image Stabilization Type: No
  • Lens Series: Tokina DX Series
  • Special Features: Aspherical

No longer available:

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $150 lower (33% savings) than the list price of $449
    • Please read the Forum Thread for more deal discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Tokina 3 Year Warranty
  • About this store:
    • Information about Adorama's return policy here.

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Mar 1, 2022 5:41 PM
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shaqweekMar 1, 2022 5:41 PM
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I hate that you posted this because I had to get it. Too good of a deal for the most recent version of a highly regarded lens.
Mar 1, 2022 6:06 PM
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mampakhaMar 1, 2022 6:06 PM
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Good for real estate phtoography if you have APS-C camera
Mar 1, 2022 6:41 PM
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riggedvedaMar 1, 2022 6:41 PM
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I just ordered a 'like new' DX-II version of this lens with hood for $260 last night. I saw a video that said that this new version is identical to the DX-II in every respect except minor cosmetic detail. This is an extremely tempting price for new, but considering the hood alone is $40+, I'm still not sure if I should cancel my order for the used version.
Mar 1, 2022 7:03 PM
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ash78Mar 1, 2022 7:03 PM
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Quote from mampakha View quoted comment :
Good for real estate phtoography if you have APS-C camera
Coming here to ask this and you already answered. That was going to be my guess. My wife is getting into RE photos and this seems like a perfect addition to get started.

Kenny Rockwell seems to have loved the earlier version of this lens.
Mar 1, 2022 7:25 PM
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shaqweekMar 1, 2022 7:25 PM
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Mar 1, 2022 7:44 PM
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Mar 1, 2022 7:44 PM
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Quote from ash78 View quoted comment :
Coming here to ask this and you already answered. That was going to be my guess. My wife is getting into RE photos and this seems like a perfect addition to get started.

Kenny Rockwell seems to have loved the earlier version of this lens.
This is a great lens almost bought the predecessor, but ended up with a used Sigma 10-20m for Real Estate. Paid used $180 pre-covid.
It does well for RE. Tokina 11-16 is faster better regarded but the Sigma has been great for RE.
Mar 1, 2022 7:51 PM
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aemMar 1, 2022 7:51 PM
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Quote from riggedveda View quoted comment :
I just ordered a 'like new' DX-II version of this lens with hood for $260 last night. I saw a video that said that this new version is identical to the DX-II in every respect except minor cosmetic detail. This is an extremely tempting price for new, but considering the hood alone is $40+, I'm still not sure if I should cancel my order for the used version.
I personally wouldn't pay $260 for a used DX II since you can get it for $200 fairly easily if you keep an eye out for one on eBay or closer to $150 if you put in more effort or get lucky.

I own II and not this newest version to personally compare them, but I'd definitely spend the extra $40 to buy new unless you want to find a better deal for II. It sounds like maybe you don't realize that this new version includes a lens hood?

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Mar 1, 2022 8:32 PM
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RockyMtnMamaMar 1, 2022 8:32 PM
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Quote from ash78 View quoted comment :
Coming here to ask this and you already answered. That was going to be my guess. My wife is getting into RE photos and this seems like a perfect addition to get started.

Kenny Rockwell seems to have loved the earlier version of this lens.
I would not give Ken Rockwell's opinion any weight at all. Reading his reviews about throw me into a fit with all the misinformation!

Also please make sure your camera is an APS-C sensor (cropped, and not full frame or mirrorless) if you buy this. It would only work on two of my seven Canon cameras, and those are the two I loan to anyone and don't care what happens to them!

At the same time, I would not recommend a crop sensor camera for real estate photos. it makes cramped interiors very difficult.

By all accounts this lens is sharp, which is incredibly rare in this price category.
Last edited by RockyMtnMama March 1, 2022 at 12:38 PM.
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Mar 1, 2022 8:47 PM
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riggedvedaMar 1, 2022 8:47 PM
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Quote from aem View quoted comment :
I personally wouldn't pay $260 for a used DX II since you can get it for $200 fairly easily if you keep an eye out for one on eBay or closer to $150 if you put in more effort or get lucky.

I own II and not this newest version to personally compare them, but I'd definitely spend the extra $40 to buy new unless you want to find a better deal for II. It sounds like maybe you don't realize that this new version includes a lens hood?
I did not know that the lens hood is included. Thanks for that info.

The DX-II is definitely available even cheaper used, but I just prefer to buy used lenses that are in new condition. But with hood included spending the extra $40 for new is a no-brainer.
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iconianMar 1, 2022 9:12 PM
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Quote from shaqweek View quoted comment :
I hate that you posted this because I had to get it. Too good of a deal for the most recent version of a highly regarded lens.
Of all the reasons to be hated, i'll wear this one with honor Smilie
Mar 1, 2022 9:57 PM
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EdgarVeronaMar 1, 2022 9:57 PM
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One of my favorite lenses. I have an older version of this same lens, and it's well worth this price. Great for DX format, and if you set it to 16mm it actually works perfectly well as a full frame lens without any significant distortion or vignetting.

Ken Rockwell doesn't have a review I can find for this specific version of it, but supposedly the lens is functionally identical to the last version, and there's great info here:

https://www.kenrockwell.com/tokin...6mm-ii.htm
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Mar 2, 2022 4:06 PM
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hjliiiMar 2, 2022 4:06 PM
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Quote from RockyMtnMama View quoted comment :
I would not give Ken Rockwell's opinion any weight at all. Reading his reviews about throw me into a fit with all the misinformation!

Also please make sure your camera is an APS-C sensor (cropped, and not full frame or mirrorless) if you buy this. It would only work on two of my seven Canon cameras, and those are the two I loan to anyone and don't care what happens to them!

At the same time, I would not recommend a crop sensor camera for real estate photos. it makes cramped interiors very difficult.

By all accounts this lens is sharp, which is incredibly rare in this price category.

Can you explain what you mean when you say "I would not recommend a crop sensor camera for real estate photos. it makes cramped interiors very difficult." Are you referring to the crop factor making this lens behave like a 16 - 24 mm lens? Are there other reasons for avoiding CF cameras for RE.
Mar 2, 2022 4:13 PM
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gnawrotMar 2, 2022 4:13 PM
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Not for a full-frame sensor so pass. I am so glad that I bought my Canon 6D FF DSLR back in 2015 and never looked back.
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Mar 2, 2022 5:20 PM
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JumpingJack502Mar 2, 2022 5:20 PM
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Quote from ash78 View quoted comment :
Coming here to ask this and you already answered. That was going to be my guess. My wife is getting into RE photos and this seems like a perfect addition to get started.

Kenny Rockwell seems to have loved the earlier version of this lens.
Just also came here to say that Ken Rockwell has been around for a long time and his opinions should be taken with a grain of salt. There are several other objective ways to evaluate lenses since he started decades ago.

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Mar 2, 2022 5:23 PM
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reronMar 2, 2022 5:23 PM
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I have an old D7100 DX I recently started using again with trusty 35mm 1.8 as a webcam. Quality is amazing (and overkill). I have a small room so I'm thinking of picking this up for a wider FOV. Keep it at 16m and 2.8 for a nice bokeh.

Still trying to justify the orice

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