My New Tokina 11-16mm F2.8

[DesmondD]

I got rid of the Sigma 10-20mm some months ago because of 'softness' issues , and I didn't the like strange curved distortion either . I've done my homework and the Tokina gets good reviews and my new lens arrived today .
Don't attribute too much of the colours to the lens - I did a levels adjustment and a slight saturation bump on these images .all at F2.8

My house .
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Raglan/zDSC_1752.jpg

I just got back from a meal in town .... my Friday night 'treat' .
The Tokina 11-16 is already my favourite lens of all time , in less than a day .
Here are some shots at F2.8 , all iso 3200 on the D90 .

The one image I took at 16mm , my car parked outside the hotel ...

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Tokina%2011-16mm/zTokinaraglan020.jpg

Vinnies restaurant , where I enjoyed my lamb shanks ...[ the owner , Vito , is from NY ]

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Tokina%2011-16mm/zTokinaraglan006.jpg

Waiting for my meal

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Tokina%2011-16mm/zTokinaraglan017.jpg

one of the rooms in the restaurant ...

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Tokina%2011-16mm/zTokinaraglan016.jpg

and a few other snaps .....

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Tokina%2011-16mm/zTokinaraglan014.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Tokina%2011-16mm/zTokinaraglan013.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Tokina%2011-16mm/zTokinaraglan004.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Tokina%2011-16mm/zTokinaraglan003.jpg



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[Cage]

Looks like this lens is a keeper.

You have to be happy with what you've posted for a quick first run, although I can see a little curvature, top & bottom, on the last shot

Cheers

Kevin

[Astro]

Agree with trublubiker.

I do like it especially after seeing that quick run with it.

[DesmondD]

Looks like this lens is a keeper.

You have to be happy with what you've posted for a quick first run, although I can see a little curvature, top & bottom, on the last shot

Cheers

Kevin


Agree with trublubiker.

I do like it especially after seeing that quick run with it.

I put straight lines right near the edges to test it to the limits :) My Sigma 10-20 had horrible distortion around that area , a strange slightly curved line that dropped off suddenly near the edges . This lens has 'good' distortion that would be easier to fix if I cared enough to do it.

[Analog6]

Looks like a good 'un. Nothing wrong with those shots. Look forward to seeing more from you.

[Cage]

Hi Desmond

My comment was meant as an observation and certainly not as a criticism. The rest of the frame, and the other shots, were so impressive you've made me re-think having the 10-20 on top of my wishlist.

It occured to me after that the affect you achieved in the last post could be utilised as an effective framing tool.

Cheers

Kevin

[Darvidanoar]

I have this lens and I love it to bits. It's almost always on the camera :)

[DesmondD]

Looks like a good 'un. Nothing wrong with those shots. Look forward to seeing more from you.


I have this lens and I love it to bits. It's almost always on the camera :)

I think it's going to stay on my D90 for a long time !


Hi Desmond
My comment was meant as an observation and certainly not as a criticism. The rest of the frame, and the other shots, were so impressive you've made me re-think having the 10-20 on top of my wishlist.
It occured to me after that the affect you achieved in the last post could be utilised as an effective framing tool.
Cheers
Kevin

Yep , I didn't take it the wrong way [ I'm a South African , not a touchy Kiwi ;) ], but I did do some more tests today - the obligatory shots of a wall , just to see how well it performs in that aspect ....


http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Tokina%2011-16mm/ztokintests002.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Tokina%2011-16mm/ztokintests001.jpg

And a few 'snapshots' from this morning's drive ....

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Tokina%2011-16mm/ztokintests048.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Tokina%2011-16mm/ztokintests034.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Tokina%2011-16mm/ztokintests032.jpg

Just don't get too close to faces !

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Tokina%2011-16mm/ztokintests014.jpg

[DesmondD]

And a few from Rotorua this afternoon ....

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Tokina%2011-16mm/zrratok005.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Tokina%2011-16mm/zrratok009.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Tokina%2011-16mm/zrratok013.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Tokina%2011-16mm/zrratok025.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Tokina%2011-16mm/zrratok026.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/Tokina%2011-16mm/zrratok035.jpg



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[Captured Exposure]

I have the same lens. Takes great photos and very sharp, built solid as well. My favourite lens also.

[DesmondD]

I have the same lens. Takes great photos and very sharp, built solid as well. My favourite lens also.
I'm worried I won't use my other lenses in future :confused013 :)