Tokina AT-X PRO lens club.

uttam.hathi · 06-30-2016, 07:19 PM

shoot out

repaap · 07-20-2016, 12:50 PM - **1 Like**

No shootout, since I don't own either one...

here is couple shots X-posted...I have loads of them, since 235 was almost clued to my K-1 on my holiday, but won't post them all here.

repaap · 07-21-2016, 01:41 PM - **2 Likes**

one try with inbuilt GPS...had to try several ways to shoot this, edges begins to trail but I still like it.

johnyates · 09-03-2016, 03:16 PM - **2 Likes**

A few from my recently sold ATX Pro 235 f2.8:

repaap · 09-04-2016, 04:43 AM

Originally posted by johnyates

A few from my recently sold ATX Pro 235 f2.8:

Nice captures!!

**Mapleleaf-Mick** · 09-23-2016, 10:39 AM - **1 Like**

Hi gang. I am thinking of buying a Tokina AT-X 24-70mm F2.8. Not the Pro version the earlier one. It has a better overall rating on the lens reviews versus the Pro model. There is another version that is not a 2.8 that is also rated. Does anyone own the non pro version and can give me their comments on it's pros and cons and their recommendation on it's purchase.

P. S. I recently purchased the Tokina AT-X 400 and just love it.

Thanks for reading my post.

Michael

repaap · 09-23-2016, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by Mapleleaf-Mick

Hi gang. I am thinking of buying a Tokina AT-X 24-70mm F2.8. Not the Pro version the earlier one. It has a better overall rating on the lens reviews versus the Pro model. There is another version that is not a 2.8 that is also rated. Does anyone own the non pro version and can give me their comments on it's pros and cons and their recommendation on it's purchase.

P. S. I recently purchased the Tokina AT-X 400 and just love it.

Thanks for reading my post.

Michael

Hi! Sorry, I don't really know if this is for pentax mount. I for one have no experience on other mounts than pentax..

**Mapleleaf-Mick** · 09-23-2016, 11:29 AM

Are you saying you have one for sale but you are not sure if it is Pentax mount? What camera does it fit on?

repaap · 09-23-2016, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by Mapleleaf-Mick

Are you saying you have one for sale but you are not sure if it is Pentax mount? What camera does it fit on?

Sorry..yes, and no. I'm not familiar wit 24-70 zoom for pentax. I have had 28-70/2.8, which I no longer have. But 24-70 for pentax K-mount I do not know of. Can you give information of this lens on K-mount?

**Mapleleaf-Mick** · 09-23-2016, 04:18 PM

My apologies. It is a Tokina AT-X 28-70mm F2.8 non pro lens that I am looking to purchase and request information on. Is that the one you had Repaap or did you have the pro version? I think the lens I am looking for is over 12 years old.

Michael

repaap · 09-23-2016, 11:49 PM

Yes, I had 270 pro II. I'd actually want to try it on FF again. There was some distortion at 28 even on crop and softnes @70 wide open completelly gone by F4. Best performance was from f3,5-8. My copy was actually 28-70/2.6-2.8. I needed some cash so that is why I sold it...I looked some shots taken with that lens and most of it is good.

**Mapleleaf-Mick** · 09-25-2016, 07:22 PM

I double checked my lens and it is an AT-X Pro 28-70mm F2.6. That 2.6 is on the barrel but I think it is really a F2.8. Heavy /built like a tank but in mint condition. So that would be 42-105mm on a cropped sensor camera like the K3. Could be a good walkaround lens but for its weight. Repaap do you think you think it produced good images? I am a fan of the AT-X Pro Tokina lenses. Heavy but excellent built quality and great glass. Great lenses at a reasonable price.

repaap · 09-25-2016, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by Mapleleaf-Mick

I double checked my lens and it is an AT-X Pro 28-70mm F2.6. That 2.6 is on the barrel but I think it is really a F2.8. Heavy /built like a tank but in mint condition. So that would be 42-105mm on a cropped sensor camera like the K3. Could be a good walkaround lens but for its weight. Repaap do you think you think it produced good images? I am a fan of the AT-X Pro Tokina lenses. Heavy but excellent built quality and great glass. Great lenses at a reasonable price.

Hi, yes. I think that it is quite good for it's prize and colors are nice too. It is big! And it needs a proper hood.

Here is my flickr album for 270II
Single in June | Flickr
I did shoot one month with it every day. Single in..take a look. There are for example Sigma 24-60 or 24-70 and Tamron 28-75 which are more modern, but this lens is sturdy, big and seems to work well too. I'm thinking of rebuying this one or 28-80/2.8, or then I'll get that Sigma...but before that I need to have some money...

**Mapleleaf-Mick** · 09-26-2016, 04:15 AM

What is the AT-X 270 II Pro? Is it 28-70mm F2.8?

repaap · 09-26-2016, 06:00 AM

Originally posted by Mapleleaf-Mick

What is the AT-X 270 II Pro? Is it 28-70mm F2.8?

It is second version of 28-70/2,6-2,8.

Third version is 28-70/2,8 SW, which is more light and some say it is not as high quality...
That is 28-70/2,6-2,8 is called as 270 pro. Ans second one 270 pro II, third 270 SW that much I can tell original version is most valued of these 3.

---------- Post added 09-26-16 at 16:03 ----------

And there is 20-35/2.8 PRO (235), and 28-80/2.8(280 PRO) there are also Tokina lenses with variable Aperture which are not marked as PRO.

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06-30-2016, 07:19 PM	#316
uttam.hathi Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 621	shoot out

07-20-2016, 12:50 PM - 1 Like	#317
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242 Original Poster	No shootout, since I don't own either one... here is couple shots X-posted...I have loads of them, since 235 was almost clued to my K-1 on my holiday, but won't post them all here.

07-21-2016, 01:41 PM - 2 Likes	#318
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242 Original Poster	one try with inbuilt GPS...had to try several ways to shoot this, edges begins to trail but I still like it.

09-03-2016, 03:16 PM - 2 Likes	#319
johnyates Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Saskatoon, SK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,345	A few from my recently sold ATX Pro 235 f2.8:

09-04-2016, 04:43 AM	#320
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242 Original Poster	Originally posted by johnyates A few from my recently sold ATX Pro 235 f2.8: Nice captures!!

09-23-2016, 10:39 AM - 1 Like	#321
Mapleleaf-Mick Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Canada Posts: 299	Hi gang. I am thinking of buying a Tokina AT-X 24-70mm F2.8. Not the Pro version the earlier one. It has a better overall rating on the lens reviews versus the Pro model. There is another version that is not a 2.8 that is also rated. Does anyone own the non pro version and can give me their comments on it's pros and cons and their recommendation on it's purchase. P. S. I recently purchased the Tokina AT-X 400 and just love it. Thanks for reading my post. Michael

09-23-2016, 11:11 AM	#322
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mapleleaf-Mick Hi gang. I am thinking of buying a Tokina AT-X 24-70mm F2.8. Not the Pro version the earlier one. It has a better overall rating on the lens reviews versus the Pro model. There is another version that is not a 2.8 that is also rated. Does anyone own the non pro version and can give me their comments on it's pros and cons and their recommendation on it's purchase. P. S. I recently purchased the Tokina AT-X 400 and just love it. Thanks for reading my post. Michael Hi! Sorry, I don't really know if this is for pentax mount. I for one have no experience on other mounts than pentax..

09-23-2016, 11:29 AM	#323
Mapleleaf-Mick Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Canada Posts: 299	Are you saying you have one for sale but you are not sure if it is Pentax mount? What camera does it fit on?

09-23-2016, 02:22 PM	#324
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mapleleaf-Mick Are you saying you have one for sale but you are not sure if it is Pentax mount? What camera does it fit on? Sorry..yes, and no. I'm not familiar wit 24-70 zoom for pentax. I have had 28-70/2.8, which I no longer have. But 24-70 for pentax K-mount I do not know of. Can you give information of this lens on K-mount?

09-23-2016, 04:18 PM	#325
Mapleleaf-Mick Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Canada Posts: 299	My apologies. It is a Tokina AT-X 28-70mm F2.8 non pro lens that I am looking to purchase and request information on. Is that the one you had Repaap or did you have the pro version? I think the lens I am looking for is over 12 years old. Michael

09-23-2016, 11:49 PM	#326
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242 Original Poster	Yes, I had 270 pro II. I'd actually want to try it on FF again. There was some distortion at 28 even on crop and softnes @70 wide open completelly gone by F4. Best performance was from f3,5-8. My copy was actually 28-70/2.6-2.8. I needed some cash so that is why I sold it...I looked some shots taken with that lens and most of it is good.

09-25-2016, 07:22 PM	#327
Mapleleaf-Mick Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Canada Posts: 299	I double checked my lens and it is an AT-X Pro 28-70mm F2.6. That 2.6 is on the barrel but I think it is really a F2.8. Heavy /built like a tank but in mint condition. So that would be 42-105mm on a cropped sensor camera like the K3. Could be a good walkaround lens but for its weight. Repaap do you think you think it produced good images? I am a fan of the AT-X Pro Tokina lenses. Heavy but excellent built quality and great glass. Great lenses at a reasonable price.

09-25-2016, 11:18 PM	#328
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mapleleaf-Mick I double checked my lens and it is an AT-X Pro 28-70mm F2.6. That 2.6 is on the barrel but I think it is really a F2.8. Heavy /built like a tank but in mint condition. So that would be 42-105mm on a cropped sensor camera like the K3. Could be a good walkaround lens but for its weight. Repaap do you think you think it produced good images? I am a fan of the AT-X Pro Tokina lenses. Heavy but excellent built quality and great glass. Great lenses at a reasonable price. Hi, yes. I think that it is quite good for it's prize and colors are nice too. It is big! And it needs a proper hood. Here is my flickr album for 270II Single in June \| Flickr I did shoot one month with it every day. Single in..take a look. There are for example Sigma 24-60 or 24-70 and Tamron 28-75 which are more modern, but this lens is sturdy, big and seems to work well too. I'm thinking of rebuying this one or 28-80/2.8, or then I'll get that Sigma...but before that I need to have some money...

09-26-2016, 04:15 AM	#329
Mapleleaf-Mick Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Canada Posts: 299	What is the AT-X 270 II Pro? Is it 28-70mm F2.8?

09-26-2016, 06:00 AM	#330
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mapleleaf-Mick What is the AT-X 270 II Pro? Is it 28-70mm F2.8? It is second version of 28-70/2,6-2,8. Third version is 28-70/2,8 SW, which is more light and some say it is not as high quality... That is 28-70/2,6-2,8 is called as 270 pro. Ans second one 270 pro II, third 270 SW that much I can tell original version is most valued of these 3. ---------- Post added 09-26-16 at 16:03 ---------- And there is 20-35/2.8 PRO (235), and 28-80/2.8(280 PRO) there are also Tokina lenses with variable Aperture which are not marked as PRO.