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Next PZ lens test report: Tokina AF 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX - mst - 08-07-2011
Attractive on paper. Less so in the lab. And the field.
Just for the record: went through two units, first one was heavily decentered, second one was good (regarding centering).
http://www.opticallimits.com/nikon--nikkor-aps-c-lens-tests/654-tokina16135dx
-- Markus
Next PZ lens test report: Tokina AF 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX - Guest - 08-07-2011
[quote name='mst' timestamp='1312749500' post='10469']
Attractive on paper. Less so in the lab. And the field.
Just for the record: went through two units, first one was heavily decentered, second one was good (regarding centering).
http://www.opticallimits.com/nikon--nikkor-aps-c-lens-tests/654-tokina16135dx
-- Markus
[/quote]
What were they thinking? They know what a good lens looks like (11-16/2.8 DX, 12-24/4 DX, 100/2.8 Macro). All they'll do is damage brand reputation...
Next PZ lens test report: Tokina AF 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX - Klaus - 08-08-2011
[quote name='BG_Home' timestamp='1312752563' post='10471']
What were they thinking? They know what a good lens looks like (11-16/2.8 DX, 12-24/4 DX, 100/2.8 Macro). All they'll do is damage brand reputation...
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Well, let's face it - they all produce crap designs at times. Tokina's problem is not this but QC and especially service quality.