Tokina 28-70mm Versions

[Kho King]

Spec of the new AT-X 287AF PRO SV:

Focal length 28 - 70 mm
Brightness F2.8
Smallest to squeeze F22
Lens constitution 12 groups 16
Coating Multilayer membrane coating
Angle of view 75°20' - 34°20'
Shortest photographing distance 0.7m
Zoom system Rotary type zoom
Contraction feather quantity 8
Filter size 77mm
Largest diameter 84mm
Total length 108.5mm
Weight 715g
Accessory Star bayonet hood
(BH-776)
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Price is about S$700.

(Nikon mount)

Available end of May 2002.

 

[Minimalis]

ok i need to ask 2 questions.

What are the differences between the Tokina 28-70mm F2.6-2.8 Pro and Tokina 28-70mm F2.6-2.8 Pro II apart from the finishing of the barrel (Crinkle vs ordinary), the lens hood (screw-in standard vs bayonet flower hood) and the II designation? Any optical difference? How much better is the Pro II?

And also, on a Nikon camera, in order for the focus clutch mechanism to work properly in manual mode, I will still have to switch the M,S,C switch on the camera to M?

 

[YSLee]

Eh, the f/2.6-2.8 has a bayonet hood lar.

You don't have to swtich to M on the 28-80mm f/2.8

 

[ziploc]

Originally posted by YSLee
Eh, the f/2.6-2.8 has a bayonet hood lar.

You don't have to swtich to M on the 28-80mm f/2.8

But you'll have to switch to M on the camera for the 28-70/2.8 Pro/Pro II to be in manual mode. Hopefully the new 28-70 Pro SV will have the same clutch design as the 28-80.

 

[Bean]

Does anyone know the price ranges of the different versions? New and 2nd-hand.