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.

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.

Originally posted 2010-03-29 on Optyczne.pl In September 2008 Tokina announced the launch of a new AT-X 124 PRO DX II AF 12–24 mm f/4 lens. The II symbol in the name meant that we deal here with a new version of a well-known and thoroughly tested by us AT-X 124 PRO DX AF 12–24 mm f/4 model.

monstrous chromatic aberration; noticeable coma

With a fixed f/4 maximum aperture and an AT-X Pro designation it would be reasonable to expect a lot of the Tokina 12-24mm. What Digital Camera sees if it lives up to the self-proclaimed hype...

This new version of Tokina's 12-24mm super wideangle lens incorporates an autofocus motor in its Nikon version, so it's now compatible with Nikon cameras which don't have a motor in the body, including the D40/D40x and D60.

The 12-24mm Tokina is an ultrawide angle lens intended for DX sensor format cameras. It gets the job done, although it's not perfect. (Mine's is for a Nikon.) The build quality is good, and reliability wise I've had no problems in 3 years of service.

at F4 (constant) it's reasonably fast; Allows pictures to be taken that simply could not be done otherwise; Nice color rendition; contrast doesn't seem noticeably different from my other DX lenses; Autofocus is acceptably fast; but see below; Zoom scale is evenly and widely spaced; this is good...

As with all ultrawides using the sun hood is required; and it is a very big lens; Distortion is also an issue; which is common to ultrawides; The autofocus is a screw drive; so cameras lacking an internal focus motor (D40) are out of luck; No aperture ring for manual work; Past about 14mm the lens...