For Sale - Sold: Tokina 19-35mm f3.5 - 4.5 Plastic Fantastic

Rykoh · 08-04-2008, 05:49 PM

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Item for Sale
Tokina 19-35mm f3.5 - 4.5 Plastic Fantastic

Item Description
The Tokina Plastic Fantastic, with front and rear caps and leather Tokina carrying case. Optically the glass is clear and bright, and mechanically the lens is top-notch. AF works great. Light used.

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition
Used
Excellent

Item Location
Corvallis, OR, USA

Asking Price
$120

Shipping Charge
$5 US, $15 Canada, $30 everywhere else

Shipping Services
USPS

Shipping Destinations
Worldwide

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Additional Details
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Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

Last edited by Rykoh; 08-09-2008 at 09:32 AM.

Rykoh · 08-04-2008, 05:59 PM

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JohnV3 · 08-04-2008, 08:05 PM

I have lens and it takes excellent photos. I bought it because one of the photography magazines had a short article about it claiming jokingly that it was discontinued maybe because the quality was too high for affordable price. That was about two years ago and I think I got one of the last ones from B&H.

I don't know about plastic but the lens seems way to heavy to have much plastic. It really has a solid feel.

John

tasha_22 · 08-04-2008, 08:41 PM

thanks,

Tasha

woof · 08-05-2008, 09:17 AM

Tasha, sorry to butt in here, but I noticed no response so I'll point you to the following link. There are pages and pages of photos, so make sure you click the "More" link in the purple bar... there are actually some very nice landscaped there...

Tokina 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 AF Lens Sample Photos and Specifications

woof!

Panagiotisdj · 08-05-2008, 11:02 AM

I also had this lens, and I do believe I was one of the very last ones to get it from BH. I recently sold mine due to the aquisition of the pentax 16-45mm. Some of my very best landscape shots were taken with that lens and a recent PPG accepted shot was with that lens. Very good lens for the price.

deejjjaaaa · 08-05-2008, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by woof

Tasha, sorry to butt in here, but I noticed no response so I'll point you to the following link. There are pages and pages of photos, so make sure you click the "More" link in the purple bar... there are actually some very nice landscaped there...

Tokina 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 AF Lens Sample Photos and Specifications

woof!

yeah, woof...

SIZZLING HOLLYWOOD LOVELIES at WET GROOVES L.A.! Photo Gallery by Michael Tullberg at pbase.com

hinman · 08-05-2008, 12:14 PM

I have positive experience with this lens. A lens hood is recommended as the lens front element is huge. I will later add review to our database in pentaxforums, you can see pictures and my impressions in here:

Tokina 19-35 f/3.5-4.5 Test Shots - Hin's Tech Corner

Aquarium with Tokina 19-35 f/3.5-4.5 - Hin's Tech Corner

pictures mixed with Vivitar 24mm f/2.8 and Pentax FA 28-105 f/3.2-4.5
Washington DC visit - Hin's Tech Corner

Thanks,
Hin

JohnV3 · 08-05-2008, 01:51 PM

Hinman:

You also mention Plastic Fantastic in your Tech Corner review. What is this in reference to? It doesn't feel like plastic. It's heavy.

John

hinman · 08-05-2008, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by JohnV3

Hinman:

You also mention Plastic Fantastic in your Tech Corner review. What is this in reference to? It doesn't feel like plastic. It's heavy.

John

The len's outside is all plastic and when I bought the lens from a good ebayer, he also uses that expression for the lens and I find it quite cute to call it that way. It may be misleading as the lens is heavy and you feel certain manhood in taking pictures with this lens.

This lens is not appreciated by many people. And in general, I don't think majority of Pentaxian are after the Tokina lens but rather the SMC and Pentax lens. I have a difficult time convincing others to pay attention to good gear from Tokina. I tried to sell my Tokina sz-x 287 28-70 f/2.8-4.3 with 'A' for two times with no interest at all. I suggest serious buyers to PM seller for a good deal. The price listed is already fair assuming it is good condition.

A sample picture to help the seller perhaps

Tokina 19-35 f/3.5-4.5 Test Shots - Hin's Tech Corner

#1
1/1250 sec, f/4.5, 28mm, iso 200, -3/10 Ev, K100D hand-held
The red dot comes as flare without lens hood

#2
1/60 sec f/4.0, 30mm, iso 400, K10D hand-held

#3
1/30sec, f/3.5, 20mm, iso 400, K100D hand-held
When I can brace my shot, I used it wide open in indoor

woof · 08-05-2008, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by deejjjaaaa

yeah, woof...

SIZZLING HOLLYWOOD LOVELIES at WET GROOVES L.A.! Photo Gallery by Michael Tullberg at pbase.com

Sigh... hoisted by my own link... again.

Rykoh · 08-05-2008, 06:38 PM

Thanks for the great pictures Hin man... I put up some new pics of the lens, trying to show that yes, it is in great condition.

mhertel · 08-05-2008, 06:40 PM

I just picked up the same lens last week.. Very nice glass.
Free bump

stevebrot · 08-05-2008, 06:53 PM

I bought this lens for my daughter. After "testing" it to make sure that it was ok, I was VERY hesitant to pass it on to her. There are reviews in the third-party lens database.

Steve

Rykoh · 08-09-2008, 09:33 AM

I guess most people have this lens, which is why nobody is interested... If you don't have a copy, here's your chance!

08-04-2008, 08:41 PM	#4
tasha_22 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 241 Feedback Score: 3 (80%)	Any pictures to see how it performs? thanks, Tasha

08-05-2008, 03:03 PM	#10
hinman Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,473 Feedback Score: 181 (100%)	Originally posted by JohnV3 Hinman: You also mention Plastic Fantastic in your Tech Corner review. What is this in reference to? It doesn't feel like plastic. It's heavy. John The len's outside is all plastic and when I bought the lens from a good ebayer, he also uses that expression for the lens and I find it quite cute to call it that way. It may be misleading as the lens is heavy and you feel certain manhood in taking pictures with this lens. This lens is not appreciated by many people. And in general, I don't think majority of Pentaxian are after the Tokina lens but rather the SMC and Pentax lens. I have a difficult time convincing others to pay attention to good gear from Tokina. I tried to sell my Tokina sz-x 287 28-70 f/2.8-4.3 with 'A' for two times with no interest at all. I suggest serious buyers to PM seller for a good deal. The price listed is already fair assuming it is good condition. A sample picture to help the seller perhaps Tokina 19-35 f/3.5-4.5 Test Shots - Hin's Tech Corner #1 1/1250 sec, f/4.5, 28mm, iso 200, -3/10 Ev, K100D hand-held The red dot comes as flare without lens hood #2 1/60 sec f/4.0, 30mm, iso 400, K10D hand-held #3 1/30sec, f/3.5, 20mm, iso 400, K100D hand-held When I can brace my shot, I used it wide open in indoor Last edited by hinman; 08-05-2008 at 03:11 PM.

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08-04-2008, 05:49 PM	#1
Rykoh Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 318 Feedback Score: 20 (100%)	[SOLD] Tokina 19-35mm f3.5 - 4.5 Plastic Fantastic PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale Tokina 19-35mm f3.5 - 4.5 Plastic Fantastic Item Description The Tokina Plastic Fantastic, with front and rear caps and leather Tokina carrying case. Optically the glass is clear and bright, and mechanically the lens is top-notch. AF works great. Light used. Are you the original owner of the item being sold? No Are you selling or trading this item? Selling Item Condition Used Excellent Item Location Corvallis, OR, USA Asking Price $120 Shipping Charge $5 US, $15 Canada, $30 everywhere else Shipping Services USPS Shipping Destinations Worldwide Accepted Payment Types PayPal Additional Details ----- Please send me a private message if interested in the item! Last edited by Rykoh; 08-09-2008 at 09:32 AM.

08-04-2008, 05:59 PM	#2
Rykoh Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 318 Feedback Score: 20 (100%) Original Poster	Attachment 16622 Attachment 16623 Attachment 16624 Attachment 16625 Last edited by Rykoh; 09-01-2008 at 08:17 AM.

08-04-2008, 08:05 PM	#3
JohnV3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ USA Posts: 165 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	I have lens and it takes excellent photos. I bought it because one of the photography magazines had a short article about it claiming jokingly that it was discontinued maybe because the quality was too high for affordable price. That was about two years ago and I think I got one of the last ones from B&H. I don't know about plastic but the lens seems way to heavy to have much plastic. It really has a solid feel. John

08-05-2008, 09:17 AM	#5
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Posts: 1,870 Feedback Score: 40 (100%)	Tasha, sorry to butt in here, but I noticed no response so I'll point you to the following link. There are pages and pages of photos, so make sure you click the "More" link in the purple bar... there are actually some very nice landscaped there... Tokina 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 AF Lens Sample Photos and Specifications woof!

08-05-2008, 11:02 AM	#6
Panagiotisdj Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 44 Feedback Score: 7 (100%)	I also had this lens, and I do believe I was one of the very last ones to get it from BH. I recently sold mine due to the aquisition of the pentax 16-45mm. Some of my very best landscape shots were taken with that lens and a recent PPG accepted shot was with that lens. Very good lens for the price.

08-05-2008, 11:23 AM	#7
deejjjaaaa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: steel city / rust belt Posts: 2,043 Feedback Score: 15 (100%)	Originally posted by woof Tasha, sorry to butt in here, but I noticed no response so I'll point you to the following link. There are pages and pages of photos, so make sure you click the "More" link in the purple bar... there are actually some very nice landscaped there... Tokina 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 AF Lens Sample Photos and Specifications woof! yeah, woof... SIZZLING HOLLYWOOD LOVELIES at WET GROOVES L.A.! Photo Gallery by Michael Tullberg at pbase.com

08-05-2008, 12:14 PM	#8
hinman Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,473 Feedback Score: 181 (100%)	I have positive experience with this lens. A lens hood is recommended as the lens front element is huge. I will later add review to our database in pentaxforums, you can see pictures and my impressions in here: Tokina 19-35 f/3.5-4.5 Test Shots - Hin's Tech Corner Aquarium with Tokina 19-35 f/3.5-4.5 - Hin's Tech Corner pictures mixed with Vivitar 24mm f/2.8 and Pentax FA 28-105 f/3.2-4.5 Washington DC visit - Hin's Tech Corner Thanks, Hin

08-05-2008, 01:51 PM	#9
JohnV3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ USA Posts: 165 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	Hinman: You also mention Plastic Fantastic in your Tech Corner review. What is this in reference to? It doesn't feel like plastic. It's heavy. John

08-05-2008, 05:43 PM	#11
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Posts: 1,870 Feedback Score: 40 (100%)	Originally posted by deejjjaaaa yeah, woof... SIZZLING HOLLYWOOD LOVELIES at WET GROOVES L.A.! Photo Gallery by Michael Tullberg at pbase.com Sigh... hoisted by my own link... again.

08-05-2008, 06:38 PM	#12
Rykoh Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 318 Feedback Score: 20 (100%) Original Poster	Thanks for the great pictures Hin man... I put up some new pics of the lens, trying to show that yes, it is in great condition.

08-05-2008, 06:40 PM	#13
mhertel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vernon, BC Posts: 274 Feedback Score: 14 (100%)	I just picked up the same lens last week.. Very nice glass. Free bump

08-05-2008, 06:53 PM	#14
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Posts: 42,007 Feedback Score: 18 (100%)	I bought this lens for my daughter. After "testing" it to make sure that it was ok, I was VERY hesitant to pass it on to her. There are reviews in the third-party lens database. Steve

08-09-2008, 09:33 AM	#15
Rykoh Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 318 Feedback Score: 20 (100%) Original Poster	I guess most people have this lens, which is why nobody is interested... If you don't have a copy, here's your chance!