Tokina 11-20mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro lens review with samples (APS-C & Full-frame)

[@marcopolopozzo]

Hi! Would like to see the latest version of this lens: the Tokina atx-i 11-20 2.8. Thank you very much.

[@dylantkl]

I seen the image quality in both old and new Tokina 11-20mm, and I can say it's about the same. This is why I bought the old version because the new one isn't alot better, not mentioning the old ones are about half or less than the new one.

[@YuriFineart]

That really looks like a great lens.. Personally I've been using the 600d and 18-55 kit for landscape photography for about 3 years now because I never had the money to upgrade properly and when I upgrade I want to go full frame anyways so I am always kinda split about paying that much money for a lens that works only on apsc.

[@kevindiossi]

I love your reviews. There were a few points I chuckled at your honesty and the pun in the library bokeh shot.

[@kevinoskar]

please kindly review and compare Tokina 11-16 vs 11-20. So many people are dying to watch

[@christopherfrost]

+Oscar Mahendra Take a look at my ultra wide-angle lens comparison video

[@kevinoskar]

+Christopher Frost Photography thanks for gettingback at me. I've watched it indeed but both has the same amount of stars. Shall I get the 11-16 instead of 11-20? or 10-18STM way better? but it's not fast and variable

[@christopherfrost]

+Oscar Mahendra Depends on your needs. I know it's not an easy decision to make. If you bear in mind the weaknesses of the Tokina 11-20, then if could yield good results for you, and is preferable to the 11-16

[@kevinoskar]

Very well noted. Thank you for your time to replied my comment. Seriously, I'm a fan of your channel here. Never bought any lense without checking your channel. Thanks for sharing with the world. Hopefully I can meet you in person one day

[@christopherfrost]

+Oscar Mahendra Cool! All the best

[@NikolaiAsdventure]

Ok I bought this lens to replace my Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 as the daily driver. I realized I use wider zoom for travel, landscape and family pics. I am sticking with APSC as FF is too much for portability and of course cost.

[@emiliomarin]

I shoot night photography and the 2.8 of the 11-16 is essential. I'll buy this one if i hadn´t had the 11-16

[@DieselDucy]

I am thinking about buying this for my 90d. will this work well?

[@TKC_]

Used copies of this lens in nice condition have dropped to like 150usd on eBay. This review is pretty fair for the price originally. The biggest negative for me is it’s very close range performance as it is something I have noticed in normal use. But at 150$ it’s a whole different equation for a lens that does if you know it’s limitations take very nice photos and has a wide aperture.

[@sakthivelj]

Chris Thank you for a wonderful review, it really helped me to make a decision.

[@sotgecho]

Great review; one of many on your channel! Look forward to more. Cheers!

[@rawalkiran1]

Hi can u please review the latest version of this lens atx-i and also compare with atx-i 11-16 ... Which one should I buy

[@KrystalMovies]

im dying to find out if i should buy the new 11-20 atx-i or the one presented in this vid.

[@QuicksilverSG]

@@KrystalMovies - Check out Tokina's website and you'll find the ATX-i versions of the 11-16mm and 11-20mm f2.8 zooms are built using exactly the same lens element configurations as the first generation models. That means both AT-X and ATX-i models will exhibit the same optical performance. What's different is the ATX-i lenses use modern built-in auto-focus motors, which should focus much quicker and quieter than the original models. Those who shoot only in manual focus mode may not see any significant improvement in performance.

[@KrystalMovies]

@@QuicksilverSG Thanks for the info. Taking into consideration that one can get a much cheaper used lens of the previous version and that a faster and quieter autofocus isn't really what I need when going wide, I'll be looking into getting a 11-20 of the previous version.

[@Unknownbrianzaste]

I reviewed that as well!

[@lordbasset2544]

Good review! One thing though: it's strange that you discover so much flaring/ghosting while other reviewers I've seen praise this lens for being very resistant to flaring ghosting.

[@christopherfrost]

+LordBasset It was a surprise to me - but the footage speaks for itself

[@Audimann]

Outside I set the exposure compensation at - 0.7.

[@cineformat6298]

@@christopherfrost As we know Sigma cine zoom lenses are made from the same glass as Sigma's 18-35 and 50-100mm still lenses have. So question is this, does Tokina Cinema 11-20mm T2.9 ATX and Tokina 50-135mm T2.9 Mark II Cinema ATX lenses are made from same glass as their still versions? If yes can you tell me the full name of that still version? Because there are ton of tokina still lenses and i couldn't figure out or you can share a b&h,amazon link. I am just doing some research, thanks.

[@ismailm.5829]

i really enjoy you videos and thanks you for all the great reviews

[@dalilsouq]

comparing the photo from 5:04 which is DX and 7:47 FX the coverage is different, it is more wider on fx... so if we zoom more on fx getting the exact frame comparing to DX .. i think sharpness will be the same?... i want to hear it from u... im planning to get this 11 20 tokina.. so i need a good comparison ... thnx..

[@jcsteck1]

sammy francis Q. II diaz 11mm on an APS-C sensor would be 11x1.5=17.25mm, a little narrower than the 16mm you would get on a full frame.

[@PaulDickson7]

Thanks Chris once again for this

[@bryanbarajasBB]

Does the Tokina cine version have the same problem?🤔

[@milanradulovic3915]

I'm getting this one, instead of canon 11-18, that aperture had bought me. I can shoot some star. And I found it cheap, used, but in excellent conditions!

[@surjagain]

Thank you for the review. I already have the Tokina 11-16 and was thinking of going for this 11-20 only for more useful zoom range. Seeing your review made me realize that it would be a mistake to go for the more expensive 11-20. Thank you for saving my money :)

[@andyjgill5750]

Hi, just wondering if you’ve reviewed the updated version of this lens?

[@tenow]

I recommend you reviewing old Sigma 28mm f/1.8 Aspherical generation 1 lens for Cannon. It was made for film cameras and has problems controlling aperture on modern DSLRs, but auto-focus works perfectly, You can open it's back and adjust aperture to f/2.5 manually once, and leave it like that forever. At this aperture picture gets razor sharp on APSC cameras. I've never seen better bokeh and contrast and there are no longitude or corner chromatic aberrations. For me it's greatly superior to modern ART Sigma f/1.4 for much less money and normal focal length is very practical.

[@AntoineLamarre]

Great detailed and honest review

[@nineeast8730]

I've seen your review of the Tokina 11-16 mm as well. It was a good review. Looking at the review of this lens however, it would seem that you prefer the 11-16 mm over the longer and more recently produced 11-20 The 11-16 is great for photographic and video application. The 11-20 mm more for video.

[@emanuelefarnesi6044]

Thank you a lot for this awesome review!

[@JA_0143]

Can you review the Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 on an EOS R7? Would love to see that lens in action

[@yaorang]

Почему на полном кадре изображение с объектива 11-22 токина на максимальном отдалении - круг в черной рамке? Он не походит к полному кадру? что делать? другой объектив?

[@stmsaiya]

How about a review for the newer version Tokina atx-i 11-20mm F2.8 CF it is for ef as well.. it was released on 2020

[@TheEquinoxeHD]

Any chance for review of Tokina 14-20 f/2?

[@christopherfrost]

Maybe one day - I'm trying to get some money together to test more lenses at the moment

[@cineformat6298]

​@@christopherfrost This lens have the same glass as Tokina Cinema 11-20mm T2.9 ATX?

[@HarrysonSalwani]

MAKE A REVIEW OF NEW VERSION OF THIS LENS PlEASEEEEEE.... 🙏🏼❤️😭

[@Unknownbrianzaste]

I actually just made a review. It is my latest video.

[@janamielkamantigue1817]

very helpful review !! ♥♥

[@rmarinero]

thank you so much, very useful review!

[@mkhatri007]

what is difference between Tokina 11-16 old and new mark2 ? and which one is sharper and best in overall performance if you compare new Tamron 10-24mm. which one is worth buying among these 3?

[@Arreat11]

Your channel is one of the Best ! very helpful and Thank You so much.

[@AugerHybrid]

I have noticed autofocus issues when focusing to 2-5 m (6-16 ft). In most of cases lens focused to infinity. I returned lens because accuracy wasn't enough. Nikon D5300.

[@christopherfrost]

+AugerHybrid Lenstip just reviewed this piece of kit, and they had huge issues with the autofocus

[@aeldus66]

Hi I'm Italian and my English is not good enough. According to you, I have a canon 80d and a Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM I want to replace the 10-18 with a better but not very expensive lens. What do you recommend the tokina 11- 20 f2.8 or the used canon 16-35 f4? Thanks for your answer Bye from Italy

[@Trevtardius]

Thanks for the review! i was going to consider this lens, but after this video its clear that getting a used tokina 11-16/2.8 is much more "bang for the buck" Or what ultra wide angle lens for nikon (d7100) would u suggest? I want to be able to use filters on it, 2.8 is nice, but not really needed.

[@natieya]

I have this exact same question (and exact same camera)! :)

[@__-yp5bx]

Very Useful review, You just influenced my choice whether to buy tis lens or not

[@doros9.2]

Hello Christopher, thank you for another great review. If you consider reviewing the Tokina 14-20mm f/2, it would be great...

[@richmck007]

Have not seen a lens comparison between the Tokina 11-16 and 11-20 . Have you put a video up and / or will you? You have my interest sir !

[@christopherfrost]

Have a look at my ultra wide angle lens comparison video :-)

[@richmck007]

Christopher Frost Photography cheers!

[@TRILLG9]

does this work on the a6300 and does it need adaptar or not

[@christopherfrost]

I imagine with some sort of adaptor it might work - I don't know.

[@fauxit55]

Christopher Frost Photography r

[@certs743]

It is kind of sad to see that the current generation of these lenses are not holding up. I have an old FD mount Manual focus 24-40 from the original ATX line and it is one of my best lenses for both film and on my Olympus EM10.

[@mazurindependentfilmmaking2713]

What exact lens? Interesting to adap on m4/3 paired with focal reducer.

[@certs743]

@@mazurindependentfilmmaking2713 I have the 24-40 F 2.8 ATX Tokina lens in the FDn mount so 1980s era. Has a bright orange ring around the filter ring area. That is about all the info I have on it.

[@pll66]

Correct where I may be off base but a lens this wide would likely be used a lot for landscape shots...which are usually done with a tripod....which usually warrants turning off any image stabilization. If that is correct and the reason I would be buying this lens for landscape shots, then should there be any worry about it not having IS?

[@pll66]

Also forgot to ask with a 2.8f it should handle faster shutter speeds reducing mpneed for IS - this is the only thing holding me back from buying. Thanks for a great review.

[@christopherfrost]

Personally I find IS useful for landscape photography, but on the whole, if you're happy shooting with a tripod, then you don't need it

[@sandalf-the-grey]

Would you prefer older Tokina 11-16 DX II or this newer 11-20 ? (mostly for landscapes, and night photofraphy)

[@christopherfrost]

Actually, they're both very similar in picture quality - might as well go for the 11-2Omm version. Then again, it costs a lot more money. Well, my review copy is on sale, by the way, for anyone interested!

[@AdamUPNow]

Christopher Frost Photography Curious, how much?

[@christopherfrost]

AdamUPNow Currently £435 GBP plus shipping

[@biplavshrestha5272]

Christopher Frost Photography Will you consider reviewing sigma 105mm macro (newer version)?

[@WalterFerryDissmann]

Christopher Frost Photography So you would say if the extra zoom is not a dealbreaker go for the 11-16?

[@BCDKFS]

hi chris.. whats the difference between tokina 11-20 f/2.8 AT-X DX pro and tokina 11-20 f/2.8 AT-X DX II?

[@christopherfrost]

+Nicko Quezo The difference is that the second lens you mention does not exist

[@richmck007]

I actually wanted to see them side by side in a video of yours, and with images to show the CA and colours when wide open... Still, I will d my homework. Thanks once again sir!

[@MrEvanJ1]

Do you think you will review the sigma 10-20 f3.5? I see you have reviewed the older sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 but the faster 3.5 constant aperture version has many of the same useful features you raised with this tokina lens, such as a non-varying aperture for video zoom, quiet auto focus and a fast-ish max aperture for an ultra wide.

[@christopherfrost]

Evan James A review of that lens is coming very soon indeed!

[@jeroen1989]

I've seen a great review. Nice.

[@DarioB.]

hi cris congratulations for your very clear videos. I wanted to ask you what, do you think of this new generation of wide-angle tokina optics for full frame, won the TIPA AWARDS 2019 award? would you do a review? thanks dario

[@christopherfrost]

I would love to test them, but unfortunately I don't know any UK lens hire companies that stock them, and I've tried to get in touch with Tokina to review a sample copy but they won't reply to me.

[@richmck007]

Now I have seen this as well as the 11-16mm version....pricing apart as well as the focal length, which would you choose over your favourite canon wide angle lens..? ( perhaps the 11-20mm due to the slightly extra distance, however heavy, plastic and extra cost for filters... Reason?

[@christopherfrost]

Take a look at my ultra wide angle lens comparison video :-)

[@richmck007]

+Christopher Frost Photography :(

[@richmck007]

That push pull thing is the deciding factor, me thinks!

[@christopherfrost]

The comparison video is specially there to help you decide :-)

[@richmck007]

Christopher Frost Photography yes. Thank you. They are both very similar, however your words determined my decision! I will test the 11-20 against the Sigma 10-20 f/3.5 as there really is not much more on the market for the price I want to pay..! Thanks again sir! Have a great blessed day!

[@cineformat6298]

This lens have the same glass as Tokina Cinema 11-20mm T2.9 ATX?

[@tylermason140]

Have you perchance ever got your hands on the Tokina 14-20 f/2? And if so, what are your thoughts on it?

[@christopherfrost]

Haven't tried it yet! I have a huge backlog of other lenses I'm testing at the moment

[@tattotoro]

On the 16mm mark on Full Frame is it the same perspective with a normal 16mm design for FF?

[@christopherfrost]

Yes

[@tattotoro]

that means I can use it on my 6D. Thanks and congrats!

[@joroBGsf]

Dear Chris, please say something about Tokina atx pro 28-70 2.8 for Canon 60d. Thanks

[@banerjeeankit2010]

Hi Chris, Would you recommend spending twice as much on this lens over the canon 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 for landscapes and architecture? I also plan on starting on astrophotography sometime in the future (probably get the samyang 14mm f2.8 for that). Given that this lens is faster and built better, is the more than double price over the 10 18 worth? Thanks!

[@christopherfrost]

Depends on you and your needs, really. If you want to do astrophotography then a lens with an aperture of f/2.8 or wider is pretty essential

[@sidarthrai9791]

hi between this and cannon 18-35 or sigma 17-50 which out of the three would you suggest for landscapes , night photography and some astrophotography. which would tick most boxes for a cropped sensor cannon 77d. thanks

[@christopherfrost]

For the astrophotography and landscapes, the 11-20. For more general Night time work, the Sigma 18-35

[@sidarthrai9791]

@@christopherfrost thank u 11-20 it is then. Wish u a happy new year

[@DATRecords604]

your review is very well done and thanks for showing me how slow and noisy it is when auto focusing. Have you ever tried the Samyang 10mm f2.8? I am puzzled between the two. Similar price, but i'd just need this lens for panoramas, and night star shooting. I know this one is not fixed, but maybe you have an opinion about it.

[@VijayShankarDwivedi]

Hi, if I get in similar price the following three than which one should I buy. Please help me to come out of confusion. I am using Nikon D5200. Tokina AT-X PRO 124 12-24mm F/4.0 DX AF Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 SP Di II LD IF Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X116 Pro DX II

[@lllIlI]

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X116 Pro DX II !!! :))

[@tanicadoliodavinci5709]

Hey Christopher Frost, if you have them, could you make a video comparing the "Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX", "Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX II", "Tokina AT -X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX", "Tokina ATX-I 11-16mm f/2.8 CF Plus" and "Tokina ATX-I 11-20mm f/2.8 CF Plus"? Because there are not many tests on the Internet and not even a single comparison between them. Also many photographers have called the AT-X pro 11-16 generation the best, but I haven't seen any specific comparisons or reviews. Thanks a lot!

[@ericfernando4296]

Is the flaring test done with the lens hood on?

[@siddharthverma1]

Tokina 11-20 vs Samyung 14 I'm really confused, which one should I buy? I need a wide lens for interiors, landscape and majorly architectural works for my Nikon D5300.

[@christopherfrost]

Might as well go for the 11-20, it's a lot wider

[@rickboellaard8470]

How about the samyang 10mm? Also is there one ultra wide angle lens that stands out for you? Thanks

[@ortegon777]

hi, Cristopher , i need your help , i have a camera canon 7d mark II and I want to buy a tokina lens,I want to know if that lens recommend me for night photography?

[@christopherfrost]

Sure

[@markmoody831]

would this lens be good for concert photography? I know the canon 24-70 f/2.8L is highly recommended but I'm looking for a lens that will work well in tight spaces with low light as well as big crowd shots?

[@christopherfrost]

It might perform quite well with your wide angle shots. I'd prefer to give the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 or Samyang 16mm f/2 a go, though

[@Bevieevans8]

Chris, may I ask where you purchased this lens as the majority of camera shops in the UK I've looked at don't stock it

[@christopherfrost]

+Beverly Evans I got mine from DigitalRev

[@marielouisehiggins1910]

Hi Christopher, We love your reviews and always watch them before buying a lens. At the moment we are looking for a wide angle lens for a Canon 80D. We have watched all your reviews on the wide angle lenses but still can't make a decision. Sharpness is our biggest requirement. We have narrowed it down to the following: Sigma 8-16 F4.5/5.6 Sigma 10-20 F3.5 Tokina 11-16 F2.8 Tokina 11-20 F2. 8 We would really appreciate your advice please as we value your opinion. Take care & keep safe Many thanks

[@AugerHybrid]

Tokina 11-16mm had too little zoom range. I just ordered Tokina 11-20mm but decision was very difficult because lack of image stabilization. It is sad that manufacturers won't put image stabilizers to wide angle lens.

[@AugerHybrid]

+MrRichiehamburg Yeah. Stabilizer helps a lot when shooting handheld video. f 2,8 is quite good but it needs longer shutter than f 1,4 which is so much better when taking photos in low light and there is no f 1,4 wide angle lenses.

[@lewisjmkennedy01]

Do you plan on doing a review on the new Tokina 14-20mm F2. Also your videos are amazing man. Thanks Please keep them coming!

[@christopherfrost]

I want to one day, but no immediate plans at the moment

[@kimberlynorton]

Excellent, excellent, excellent video. Outside of the focal length being different, Is there a difference between the Tokina 11-16 DX II and the Tokina 11-20?

[@christopherfrost]

I don't think there is much difference really :-)

[@ajfotofilmagem]

I really like the tests that you make. You tested the Tokina 11-20 in full frame in 20mm as well? How does this compare to the model 11-16 in 16mm?

[@christopherfrost]

AJ Foto I only tested on FF at 16mm. Compared to the 11-16...they're both broadly as bad as each other!

[@lisagreenhalgh141]

I watched your review on the sigma 8-16mm lens for Nikon and I am considering that, however I would like a lens that has a lower fstop of 2.8 as I am going on a trip to Iceland and hope I can capture the northern lights, stars in general. Are there any wide angle lenses you would recommend for low light situations? Thanks, Lisa

[@christopherfrost]

This Tokina lens, or possibly the Samyang 16mm f/2

[@Noppanman]

Great review, i'm in the market for a wide angle lens for landscape, architecture and overall photography. What would be a good alterantive though for a lens like this? I want to use a polariser on it as well.

[@christopherfrost]

Noppanman Take a look at my ultra wide-angle lens comparison video, that will help you if you're looking for ultra-wide. The new Canon 10-18 STM might be just what you need :-)

[@manilama17]

Which lens should I go for should I go for tamron 15-22 or tokina

[@senormassao]

Please, review Tokina AT-X M35 PRO DX 35mm f/2.8 AF Macro. It's an old lens, but how does it perform on modern sensors?

[@konsamprincesingh7763]

I have seen your other reviews onTamron and Sigma of the same f lengths. Could you give me a clear verdict on which one is the best.

[@christopherfrost]

I made a comparison video ages ago, called the best ultra wide lens for APS-C cameras, or something like that

[@xoerlingas]

Do you recomend the canon 10-18 or either of the tokinas for still photography?

[@christopherfrost]

They're not bad - take a look at my reviews

[@xoerlingas]

Christopher Frost Photography I've already and I think for the prize that the canon will be good but de F2.8 of the tokina is something to consider

[@YoungTheFish]

I have the 10-18, using it mainly for urban landscape, therefore the slow aperture is off no problem. Unless you're doing indoor real estate videos, the wider aperture isn't that important.

[@antoniuswido2954]

I just learn about landscape photography and I struggle choosing between this and Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD. can you give me suggestion to pick? thank you. PS: i just watch this video

[@elbowroomtube]

I have been considering the Tokina 11-16mm 2.8 for my Canon 7D. I now have an opportunity to photograph the giant California Redwood trees which can grow to heights of over 120 meters. (My only other lens is the Canon 24-70 2.8.) Which lens would you recommend between the 11-16 or the 11-20 and why? Thanks

[@Gamebred-Nightmare]

elbowroomtube 11-16 because it is cheaper and 11-20, (whose 16-20 is quite pointless imo with lousy bokeh)

[@Gamebred-Nightmare]

Get the 11-16 because it is cheaper. The 11-20 even though it can focus just a little more is quite pointless IMHO.

[@elbowroomtube]

Beefslap Thanks

[@kiyashko86]

+elbowroomtube 11-20 have less CromaticAberation and corners little bit sharper, but it depends what you need: save a money or receive little bit better result.

[@savnacmusic2123]

what do you prefer?? the 11-16, or the 11-20? for sharpness and performance?

[@christopherfrost]

They're quite similar within the 11-16 zoom range

[@dibyaroop89]

So what super wide angle lens do you suggest that I can use on my D3300 but with a lower aperture value like 2.8 at the reasonable budget?

[@christopherfrost]

Take a look at my ultra wide angle lens comparison video

[@dibyaroop89]

Can you share the link to the video! Would be much appreciated.

[@christopherfrost]

It's on my channel under Recommendations and Comparisons

[@Razor0485]

I really wonder what is it like, when put this lens to fuji system,. Can you control aperture using viltrox ef-fx

[@kamalavenkatesh7573]

Is there a big difference between a f3.5 and a f2.8 wide angle lenses 10-20?

[@christopherfrost]

Not huge

[@cscchua]

Dear Christopher, thanks for the wonderful review. If compare the image quality of this lens with the Sigma 17-50 f2.8. I belief the Sigma has better sharpness, contrast and less chromatic aberration from your review right? Btw, I am interested to know how which lens perform well on cityscape. I looking for good lens that can give excellent sharpness and the nice sharp star effect. Which type of lens would you recommend? Thanks a lot. God Bless!

[@christopherfrost]

csc chua Well, it depends on the focal length you want. 10-20mm, or 17-50. The 17-50 is more versatile, but the 10-20 will obviously go much wider. God bless

[@TatzkaTube]

If i can get Tokina 11-16mm and 11-20mm with a same price, which one to take? 16-20mm isn't super important to me, but does the 11-20mm one have worse image quality?

[@christopherfrost]

+minepate I'd probably go for the 11-20

[@VitorSFotografias]

between this lens and the canon 10-22mm, which one should I buy?

[@christopherfrost]

Vitor Sampaio If sharpness and wide aperture are important to you, the Tokina. If build quality and other optic qualities are important, the Canon. Watch my review of the Canon lens, or my 8x ultra wide-angle zoom lens comparison video

[@richmck007]

...Thought carefully about what your cons are with this lens! And I agree, to part with so much money especially when I will eventually go fullframe makes me think again... For video this would be better, me thinks... So then, what would you suggest as an alternative? I have considered a prime lens, but all the L glass seems to be a tad costly :( Taking into account wide angle and lots of light are the key factors which I want from a lens. Manyt thanks once again for your expert advice in all your videos :)

[@AdamskiPCUK]

Hi, I just got this lens but all my pictures (day & night) seem to be very grainy? Can anyone help?

[@christopherfrost]

You're probably using your camera wrong. Try using a lower ISO level, or ask a local photographer friend for advice

[@AdamskiPCUK]

Ive been using the Nikon 35mm for over a year which is awesome. ISO is at its lowest (100) in my case ive tried nearly all FStops. its not noticeable but once on the computer if you zoom in once it becomes visable. Thnaks for reply

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

Would love to know your thoughts on the 14-20 f2 Didn't even know that existed!

[@christopherfrost]

A review of that lens is coming :-)

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

@@christopherfrost awesome!! Looking forward to it.:)

[@jeremiaszabala219]

how do u zoom with this len?? I have the same len but I cant zoom

[@christopherfrost]

Use the zoom ring, as you see me doing in the video

[@nohaalghalib8800]

I have D200 Nikon full frame and I have lenes 24-70 mm Tammron I need your help to buy which lens is good for landscape Tokina 16-24 mm or 11-16 mm or 11-20 mm ? please I do not want to west my money I need your advice

[@christopherfrost]

+Noha Alghalib If you have a full-frame camera then you'll need an ultra wide angle lens that's suitable for full-frame. Try the Tamron 15-30 f/2.8 VC USD, it's very good

[@marekvanmnkeberg3916]

Hi Chris! I really need your help... I don't know if you made the experience. But i got the Tokina 11-20mm for my Canon 6D and i'm not sure if i should buy a 16-35mm 2.8.. What would you do?

[@christopherfrost]

Marek Van Mønkeberg If you're shooting on a full-frame camera like the 6D, then just get the Tamron 15-30 VC lens

[@marekvanmnkeberg3916]

Christopher Frost Photography What does speak against the Canon 16-35mm? :)

[@christopherfrost]

+Marek Van Mønkeberg I heard it's not very sharp in the corners at all, and I have no idea if it's sharp on APS-C

[@christopherfrost]

+Marek Van Mønkeberg I just checked on the-digital-picture and the APS-C image quality looks not great

[@marekvanmnkeberg3916]

+Christopher Frost Photography Yeah heard about that as well. But i'm shooting on fullframe ;) But i think i'll use my Tokina 11-20 for astro & nightphotography, and i'll buy a Canon 16-35 f4 for daytime while shooting landscapes and stuff.. Can you also say the Canon 16-35 f4 is sharper than the Tamron 15-30 and the Canon 16-35 f2.8?

[@jolebole-yt]

Thank you for reviewing this lens. However I would not consider this lens "expensive". Canon and Nikon's 2.8 wide angle lenses are $1500+. Will you consider doing a comparison review for the Tokina 11-16 vs 11-20. It will help a lot of people with the decision which one to get. Thanks!

[@christopherfrost]

+Goran Jordanov The Canon and Nikon lenses you refer to are for full-frame cameras, so they are naturally a bit more expensive

[@90make]

+Christopher Frost Photography Nikkor 10-24 f3.5-4.5 is meant for APS-C Nikons and it still costs at least 200€ more than the new Tokina.

[@medstud]

Great review. I'm considering this lens for night/landscape/Astro since its predecessor the 11-16 is well regarded in that field. Since flare wouldn't be relevant then (correct me if I'm wrong), how would you regard its sharpness/coma for the job? Seems only some softness in the extreme corners as opposed to the 11-16mm is the difference. Thanks!

[@christopherfrost]

+medstud I can't remember how the coma looked I'm afraid! The review over at Lenstip should talk about it

[@medstud]

Thanks. There only seems to be 3-4 reviews of varying quality -yours being the most exhaustive in my opinion- online between blogs and KZbin. Ken Rockwell had a similar review to yours, and then there's SLRlounge whose video and article seem to think it's the best thing since sliced bread. In reality I'm only spolitting hairs because if I want a fast uwa for a cropped sensor there's simply nothing else on the market except its 11-16 sibling.

[@Nottoday3033]

Would this work on a Nikon z6II?

[@ChanseyhaEng]

I have sony a65 and looking for ultra wide angle lens hope you can give me advice which ultra wide angle lens you recommend. I found a few Tamron 10-24mm, Tokina 11-16mm AT-X Pro, Sigma 8-16mm,Sigma 10-20mm f3.5. if there anyone other wide angle len please let me know. I want to use lens to take wedding picture.

[@satishkumar90]

How can you shoot at F4 when it has fixed f of f2.8?? I am confused, help me

[@christopherfrost]

If you read your camera's instruction manual you will see how to darken the lens's aperture

[@Tbeezer7]

It has a fixed aperture of f2.8. Meaning, if you open the aperture up to 2.8, it will stay at that aperture no matter what you change the focal length to. So if you’re at 11mm at f2.8, it will stay f2.8 even at 20mm. Constant aperture doesn’t mean you can’t use the typical apertures (f4, 8, 11, 16, so on)

[@JamesStringer212]

I'm torn between this and the Nikon 10-24, both seem very close in terms of quality. Any thoughts?

[@christopherfrost]

+James Stringer I don't use Nikon so I can't help you there, unfortunately

[@JamesStringer212]

No worries! Thanks for the reviews anyway :)

[@KaiHinLkh]

I started out with a Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for my astrophotography. Believing this lens is sharper and I had extra money, I "upgraded" to this lens. Unfortunately, at 11mm, while the centre of the frame is to a small extent sharper, the extreme corners are disastrous, especially for me as a Nikon user as it is 1 mm wider compare to Canon's. In the end I sold the lens and bought another second hand 11-16 mm... Lost some money but consider the price, this lens really doesn't worth it.

[@KaiHinLkh]

Yes, I did make a comparison of the two lenses. These are right at the corners, 11 mm @ f/2.8. I would say they are basically the same, if not a little bit worse for the 11-20 mm. Since I don't need the 17-20 mm range, my decision was to trade it for the 11-16 and save some money insread. goo.gl/photos/AzPXMEJXVXZaLHAQ8

[@morpheusmorph13]

Kai Hin Lkh i rented 11-16 2.8 before. it is so unsharp at 2.8 especially low light. im not sure whether its bad copy or not. do you satisfied with yours?

[@KaiHinLkh]

To eznymorpheus: It is mediocre at best, but the fact is none of the ultra-wide lenses for aps-c are sharp in the corners, and this is the one with the widest aperture thus it's the best option for astrophotography consider its price is low as well. On the other hand, Tamron just announced the 10-24mm 3.5-4.5 G2, let's hope it's optics would be better. Though, if you are serious about astrophotography, maybe going full frame would be the best option. I once considered the tokina 14-20mm f/2 but then i realise I can get a second hand D610/ 6D for that price...

[@morpheusmorph13]

Kai Hin Lkh why dont you get sigma 10-20 3.5 instead?

[@KaiHinLkh]

eznymorpheus The corner sharpness is not that much better for the sigma but you lose 2/3 stop of light. Might not seem that much but I consider ISO 1600 to be the 'breaking point' of aps-c sensors (for astrophotography at least). When using the tokina, I can barely use ISO 1600 to shoot and still get usable images. I also have the sigma 8-16 mm for years, however using that with ISO 3200 is basically unusable. The colour of the milky way faded and noise mixed with the stars making NR impossible. I was using a D7200 by the way, which already has one of the best aps-c sensors.

[@mastermaiksen]

I guess, the Nikkor 12-24 f4 or even Nikkor 10-24 are optically better than this tokina, am I right? I'm planning to get a wide angle zoom for my D90.

[@xpynuker]

mastermaiksen no

[@createdfilms]

hey Christ, i have one question,.. how fast and good is the Auto focus and does it focus fast and as good as my canon kit lens???

[@christopherfrost]

Take a look at this video. I cover that about 4 minutes in

[@bobopinkrabbit]

Would you recommend this instead of the Tamron 10-24mm? thanks

[@christopherfrost]

+bobopinkrabbit Yup

[@foravis]

Hello, I very much appreciate your videos and I have a question. I know you're a Canon shooter (I have a D7100) so I'm asking for an APS-C camera, what wide angle zoom lens do you recommend... There is Sigma, Tokina... I know a Tamron in that range... Thanks

[@christopherfrost]

It's a slightly tricky question because I tend to recommend the Canon ones! In about a week, I'll be uploading a major video comparing a large number of different ultra wide-angle lenses - that will help you.

[@foravis]

Christopher Frost Photography Thanks, I'll wait

[@MrIliya1977]

Hi Chris. I like your reviews,always checking with you before buying a new lens :) Do you think that you can make one review for Tokina 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 AF DX Fisheye? I really want to hear your opinion on it,before I spend 530 dollars :) Thanks A Lot!Keep making great reviews.

[@christopherfrost]

Reactor77 I was thinking about it, but it's a bit of a weird lens idea. I don't see the point of it zooming in to 17mm, because all you're left with at that point is a wide angle lens with a lot of ugly barrel distortion

[@vrstoslav]

Hey Chris. First I must say that your reviews are really great and help people like me, beginners, decide what to buy. Can I ask you for your valuable recommendation... I got an APS-C and am buying a "universal" lens for street photography (mainly night photo, portrait, close-ups and occasionally landscape and architecture). I already got my nifty fifty, now I'm deciding between TOKINA 11-20/2,8 DX and SIGMA 17-50MM F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM. First I wanted to go with Tokina but after seeing both of your reviews Sigma looks so much of a better choice, even though it's quite cheaper at my local dealer. Am I missing something or is SIGMA 17-50MM F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM in this case a clear favorite?

[@christopherfrost]

I would go for the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 OS HSM, yes

[@vrstoslav]

@@christopherfrost thank you so much. I bought the sigma today.