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Review Date
January 5, 2010
Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
 5 of 5
Used product for
1 to 3 months
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Reviewed by
ncphotoman
, Expert
Price Paid
$450.00
at Ebay
Photography Experience
21+ years
, Other
Summary
Bought to replace canon 70-200 f/4L. Wanted to try a faster lens. Overall it is great. I have found it searches a little in dark situations but I think that is me getting used to it. Built like a tank.
Can anybody tell me about the metal shade cover. How does it come off etc?
Overall quality is high based on dollars spent.
Strengths
Build quality. Fast.
Weaknesses
Somewhat heavy. Shade is a pain.
Similar Products Used
Canon 70-200 f/4 L
Pentax 55-200
Nikon 70-300
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Review Date
June 3, 2009
Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year
Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 4 votes
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Reviewed by
davemc
, Expert
Price Paid
$0.00
at mail order
Photography Experience
21+ years
, Outdoor
Summary
Simply one of the best of my Canon lenses. I have been through many in the past 20+ years, and this lense has held up to the test of time.
I have watched other lenses hit the market with similar specs, at many times the price, and I have yet to find a more compelling piece of hardware. It simply "does the job" of etting the shot I want, when I want it. People say the f/2.8 is a little soft, but I have had no problems at that stop. The high speed gets the image for me.
Strengths
Fast lense and highly rugged and resiliant construction. Comes with a tripod mount on the lense.
Focus ring has solid feel and makes it easy to get to the settings you want. No slop or loose feeling mechanism, as I have experienced over time with more "name brand" lense setups. Nice size and configuration gives a good control of the lense during the shoot, even off a tripod.
I like to take nature shots, and this lense does it for me, even in less than perfect light levels.
Weaknesses
People clain a soft f/2.8, but I have not experienced it with mine. I have had mine for many years, but do not see any manufacturing changes since my purchase.
The only weakness is from purists who insist only "name brands" can curry their favor. Quite frankly, nothing will ever satisfy them. Let them spend 4 times as much for similar quality. I know what has worked for me, and done so for the long haul.
Similar Products Used
Canon
Nikon
Pentax
Customer Service
Never had occasion to use them. My lense has been the perfect companion.
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Review Date
April 12, 2006
Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year
Visitors rate this review
3.40 of 5, 5 votes
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Reviewed by
eonsum
, Expert
Price Paid
$400.00
at ebay germany
Photography Experience
6-10 years
, Outdoor
Summary
Of all lenses i have used, this is the one I trust the most. The build quality is superior to everthing I have come across, and it is allways with me on nature shoots.
Strengths
Build quality and optical performens!
Weaknesses
Like every other f 2.8 lens, it's better stoped down to f 4.
Similar Products Used
Nikon 80-200
Sigma 70-200
Customer Service
Never needed it!
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Review Date
December 1, 2005
Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
Less than 1 month
Visitors rate this review
2.77 of 5, 13 votes
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Reviewed by
kool100vr4
, Intermediate
Price Paid
$250.00
at ebay
Photography Experience
21+ years
, Outdoor
Summary
i have just sold both of my nikon g lenses to get this tokina atx pro f2.8 80-200mm..after a month of testing it out, i must say its the best lens in its range..no doubt, i love it..its beats all nikon in its price range..i sold my 3 nikon lenses. 24-120mm, 18-55mm, and 28-200mm, to replace with this tokina atx..its got all the beef i want..its got best build, quality, design, great optics, awesome results in pics, very sharp in all ranges, nice colors, very contrasty...what else does one can ask for? , its a perfect lens for my shooting..i use it on my fuji s2 pro, also , i have the tokina atx pro f2.8 28-70mm and the sigma 15-30mm too, its the best combo any fotoman can have..best buy, go out and buy all these 3 i mention here, u'll be 1 happy fotoman..and save money too.trust me..i give it a 6 stars.lol.
Strengths
best strong build, heavy, solid, great optics, best price, great looks, got tripod collar a big plus.comes with big hood and nice leather case.very pro feel and looks.
Weaknesses
only complain i have is for those whos bashing tokina atx.im pround to have replaced it with my others canons and nikon lenses.tokina is way of shooting.
Similar Products Used
canons and nikons
Customer Service
none so far..
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Review Date
May 18, 2005
Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
3 Months to 1 year
Visitors rate this review
3.21 of 5, 14 votes
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Reviewed by
simedarby
, Intermediate
Price Paid
$400.00
at Malaysia
Photography Experience
2-5 years
, Outdoor
Summary
The build quality is excellent, solid and you can feel the robustness of it. Optical quality is excellent, especially at F3.5 to F8. F2.8 tend to a little soft but acceptable up to 6R print. Good contrast at all range, and when i hooked this up with a 2x Tele converter (tamron), i can still take sharp image at F6.3 @400mm (equiv to 600mm on my Dynax 7D), with Anti-shake on.
Strengths
Optical sharp at F3.5 to F8, comparable to lens at 2x or 3x its price.
Solid, Well build
Price, affortable
Smooth zoom ring
Weaknesses
Some softness in F2.8 but consider the low price, it worth every penny.
Manual focus ring is not as smooth
Focus hunt especially at low light condition.
Similar Products Used
Minolta 70-210 F4
Customer Service
Excellent
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