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The New Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX Lens Is For Landscapes

Chris Gampat
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02/02/2015
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Last Updated on 02/02/2015 by Chris Gampat

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A couple of days ago,Tokina announced a brand new 11-20mm f2.8 zoom lens for APS-CDSLRs. The new lens has 9 aperture blades, 14 elements in 12 groups, an 82mm front filter thread, and can render a field of view of a 16.5-30mm lens on a Nikon DSLR and 17.6-32mm on a Canon DSLR due to the 1.5x and 1.6x crop factors accordingly. According to the description, “A multi-layer lens coating has also been applied to further enhance overall light transmission and color accuracy by suppressing lens flare and ghosting.”

B&H Photo has them available for pre-order in both Canon and Nikon mounts for $599. The Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX Lens is expected to ship early next month. More tech specs are after the jump.

Specs taken from the B&H Photo listing.

Performance
Focal Length 11 – 20mm
Comparable 35mm Focal Length: 17.5 – 32 mm
Aperture Maximum: f/2.8
Minimum: f/22
Camera Mount Type Canon EF
Format Compatibility Canon (APS-C)
Angle of View 104.34° – 72.42°
Minimum Focus Distance 11.02″ (28 cm)
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1:8.62
Elements/Groups 14/12
Diaphragm Blades 9
Features
Autofocus Yes
Physical
Filter Thread Front:82 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 3.50 x 3.62″ (89 x 92 mm)
Weight 1.23 lb (560 g)
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