Tokina has recently shown remarkable success in controlling distortion at ultrawide focal lengths, while keeping prices low. This new 12–28mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX wide-angle zoom for Canon and Nikon APS-C bodies ($599, street) continues that fine trend.

Handling and features An ultrawide angle 2.3x zoom lens for crop sensor Canon and Nikon cameras, which costs around ￡540 and sports a constant maximum aperture of f/4 and virtually silent internal focusing.

On a Canon EF-S DSLR it operates with an effective focal length of 19-45mm, and on a DX format Nikon it's slightly wider at 18-42mm as a result of the different crop factors. It offers a constant maximum aperture of f/4 and 9 aperture blades help create smooth bokeh in out-of-focus areas.

The Tokina AT-X 12-28mmF/4lens has a super-wide to standard zoom range while maintaining a constant fast f/4.0 aperture. This makes ita very versatile lens for different photo applications such as scenery, street scenes photography and event coverage.