auto focus works great than i expected. faster than NIKON D series lens. both lens don't have a internal motor. but this lens looks like toy..compared with nikon lens...cheap lens look...doesn't look like any nikon lens.. but it's ok... overall i can say OK..photo image is sharp and crisp.

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Sharp Focus

Slow Focus

The latter lens has been slightly modified by Tokina, the AT-X 12-24mm f/4 Pro DX II now includes an integrated motor that makes it compatible with all current Nikon DSLRs, including the entry-level models. In addition, the coatings of the lens have been updated to offer better flare protection.

Tokina's latest version of this classic wide angle optic for Canon or Nikon APS-C format DSLRs sports a fast, smooth autofocus motor in addition to the constant f/4 maximum aperture and costs around £500.

Excellent sharpness; especially at 12mm; Very good build quality; Fast to focus; Keenly priced

Chromatic aberrations towards the edges; especially at 12mm; Barrel distortion; especially at 12mm

The Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X PRO DX II provides a narrow field-of-view, and a full-frame equivalent of 18-36mm. The lens features 13 elements in 11 groups with two aspherical elements designed to reduce chromatic aberration. The f/4 maximum aperture is constant throughout the zoom range.

A wide-angle zoom lens designed for Canon and Nikon APS-C cameras, the Tokina 12-24mm offers good value and performance in a well-built package. Be prepared to engage in some post-processing work to eliminate a few of its flaws, however, like sporadic chromatic aberrations and slight distortion at...

Excellent build quality; Reasonably sharp throughout the focal range; Good colour balance

Not as wide as some other third-party (and first-party) lenses; Some chromatic aberration and halation issues

After much research and reading many online reviews I chose the Tokina over the Nikon. This decision was largely made because of cost with the Nikon lens being so much more expensive.

I've only used this lens for a week in New York and discovered that I enjoyed this lens more than th

Sharp contrasty photos

Slightly heavy; but who cares when it puts out great photos

rooms photography

Great lens. Have taken some long exposure night photos with this lens. Sturdy built. Will recommend this for all those who love photography.