Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8

[cytan]

Yo bro,

seems ver cheap getting the lens from Hong Kong but anyone know warranty wise recognise in SG ?

if you happen to visit Hong Kong you can get one there at about HKD 4380. About S$760 based on current exchange rate.

 

[Cashmere]

Hey guys!
Found my list already.. The price list I got while I was hunting for this lens last month.
Price may differ ok.. This is for reference only. It may change.

CP - $1039
OP - $973 + 3.5% (CC)
PariSilk - $935 / $981 (CC)
MS - $950 + 5% (CC)
AP - $948 + 4% (CC)
TCW - $925 + 4% (CC)
John 3:16 - $969


I hope it helps..

Cheers!

 

[veloblur]

Yo bro,

seems ver cheap getting the lens from Hong Kong but anyone know warranty wise recognise in SG ?

No probs. Just got the 12-24 DXII for a friend. 3 years HK warranty and 2 years intl warranty for Tokina.

 

[KT1031]

Hi guys,

dunno if i'm OOTing.

But have any of the T116 user used it to take portrait shots?

I used it to take some grp photo. & found out the alot of them are oof.
especially so when i'm not using the centre AF pt. difference is v.distinct when i focus with the centre pt & those at the side. focusing at close range with my corner AF pt will definitely get a oof picture.

is it inherent with T116? or should i send my lens for a checkup?

 

[wlcling]

hi guys, i'm looking to rent a wide-angle lens (Nikon Mount) from 3rd October to 10th October as i have a holiday trip to Tokyo

rent for maybe $120? I'll give u a deposit of maybe $500 together with the rent. You can email me at wlcling@gmail.com if interested..

thanks!

 

[akagi07]

Hi guys,

dunno if i'm OOTing.

But have any of the T116 user used it to take portrait shots?

I used it to take some grp photo. & found out the alot of them are oof.
especially so when i'm not using the centre AF pt. difference is v.distinct when i focus with the centre pt & those at the side. focusing at close range with my corner AF pt will definitely get a oof picture.

is it inherent with T116? or should i send my lens for a checkup?

What's e aperture u used? mine with d90 using f8 to 11 also tend to b oof still.
I wonder how sharp is sharp in e global reviews.

But i have been told over n over due to its wide nature.. I can expect great sharpness only in e center.

 

[KT1031]

What's e aperture u used? mine with d90 using f8 to 11 also tend to b oof still.
I wonder how sharp is sharp in e global reviews.

But i have been told over n over due to its wide nature.. I can expect great sharpness only in e center.

f8 as well.

by sharpness, i'm only referring to the most basic one. those lvl achievable on P&S camera.

here's an example.
[/img]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs020.ash2/34362_438601964051_711379051_6014232_4437165_n.jpg
focus was on their face.

but the camera still perform well when taking landscape shot. :sweat:

 

[nkt]

f8 as well.

by sharpness, i'm only referring to the most basic one. those lvl achievable on P&S camera.

here's an example.
[/img]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs020.ash2/34362_438601964051_711379051_6014232_4437165_n.jpg
focus was on their face.

but the camera still perform well when taking landscape shot. :sweat:[/QUOTE]

Hi, the pic is OOF. The lens is capable of taking sharp pic(both portrait and close shot). Check this out.

F2.8, 1/40, ISO800

[IMG]http://lh6.ggpht.com/_mnf02lYNA9g/TH_KAJCu26I/AAAAAAAABoM/D-QM4kL-P0U/s720/IMG_9311_filtered.jpg

F2.8, 1/20, ISO400

 

[Cashmere]

f8 as well.

by sharpness, i'm only referring to the most basic one. those lvl achievable on P&S camera.

here's an example.
[/img]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs020.ash2/34362_438601964051_711379051_6014232_4437165_n.jpg
focus was on their face.

but the camera still perform well when taking landscape shot. :sweat:[/QUOTE]


I think the focus was on the red dress?
Both faces seems to be oof.
I had used the lens for portrait as well and have no prob so far.
Maybe its because you focus at the wrong points?

 

[cytan]

Hi Guys,

Have anyone sent Tokina Lens with international warranty over for service locally before ? Cos i head there was a additional svc charge to repairs with international Warranty .

Cheers
CY

 

[forgetor]

mmmm...
tokina 11-16 @ F8 compared to sigma 10-20 @ F8? tokina sharper? i not tested on tt..
anyone know which one will be a better choice lens to take wide angle shot wif sharpness???
Thanks

tokina 11-16 should be sharper, but with CA problems.

 

[forgetor]

thanks bro... will try it out soon.. anyway anyone know the latest price ? thanks

should be around 900 @ funan

 

[KT1031]

Hi Guys,

Have anyone sent Tokina Lens with international warranty over for service locally before ? Cos i head there was a additional svc charge to repairs with international Warranty .

Cheers
CY

trying call cathay photo? there are the official dealer.

 

[cytan]

yup Called them and they mentioned for international warranty need to charge a svc fee for repairs .

Parts wise also subjective pending management decisions . Wonder Any guys experience this before ?
:dunno:

trying call cathay photo? there are the official dealer.

 

[quizesilver]

yup Called them and they mentioned for international warranty need to charge a svc fee for repairs .

Parts wise also subjective pending management decisions . Wonder Any guys experience this before ?
:dunno:

wah lau.. .then for wat got warranty...
sian

 

[Daoyin]

yup Called them and they mentioned for international warranty need to charge a svc fee for repairs .

Parts wise also subjective pending management decisions . Wonder Any guys experience this before ?
:dunno:

This is as good as no international warranty. Not an unusual stance since CP didn't get any revenue from the sale and doing the extra work to claim back from the manufacturer for material etc may not be worth their while. Also another way to influence potential customers to buy locally.

 

[nkt]

This is as good as no international warranty. Not an unusual stance since CP didn't get any revenue from the sale and doing the extra work to claim back from the manufacturer for material etc may not be worth their while. Also another way to influence potential customers to buy locally.

Hi, I suggest that u write to Tokina Japan directly and ask for their support (preferably with CP reply). Depending on CP dealer contract agreement with Tokina, they might be committed to service all Tokina w/ warranty in their agreement. It should not be base on "CP management decision".

Go directly to the principle.

 

[TheStig]

Hey all,

I just bought the Tokina 2 days ago. I haven't really tested it for landscape shots, but I did test the sharpness by photographing still objects. From what I found out (btw I used flash because my room is very dim and I didn't want to shoot beyond ISO 400, which would defeat the main purpose here hehe), the lens is extremely soft at f2.8, but it improves greatly when stopped down. It's very sharp at f8. Is this really the case? It's soft even at the center. If it is the way it's supposed to be, it's fine because I will use this lens mostly at f8 or smaller. But it did bother me a bit. The pic at f2.8 is still usable, but if you zoom it in, you can see that it's really soft. I thought I might use this lens to take environmental portraits and use the wide aperture to give shallow DOF. Is my lens defective?

Edit: My camera is 40D btw. Thx

 

[Jango]

I've read many mixed reviews on the sharpness of the Tokina used wide-open. Some claim good sharpness while most reviews I read is similar to TheStig's experience. Hence till now I still can't decide which UWA to get.

 

[nkt]

Hey all,

I just bought the Tokina 2 days ago. I haven't really tested it for landscape shots, but I did test the sharpness by photographing still objects. From what I found out (btw I used flash because my room is very dim and I didn't want to shoot beyond ISO 400, which would defeat the main purpose here hehe), the lens is extremely soft at f2.8, but it improves greatly when stopped down. It's very sharp at f8. Is this really the case? It's soft even at the center. If it is the way it's supposed to be, it's fine because I will use this lens mostly at f8 or smaller. But it did bother me a bit. The pic at f2.8 is still usable, but if you zoom it in, you can see that it's really soft. I thought I might use this lens to take environmental portraits and use the wide aperture to give shallow DOF. Is my lens defective?

Edit: My camera is 40D btw. Thx

Do u have some pic to show?