Tonkia 100mm 2.8 Macro
Jan 13, 2018 09:54:04 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Royce Moss wrote:
Hey Hoggers, been looking at reviews for a Macro for my 7100. Reading that the Tonkia 100 is outstanding. Anyone have or had this lens?
I have this "Tokina" for my D7000. I like it. Decent quality and decent price equal good value.
Jan 13, 2018 09:55:47 #
cmcaroffino wrote:
The 100mm Tokina when used on a D7100 is the equivalent of a 150mm which gives you more working distance.
Not so. Working distance is a factor of actual focal length, not equivalent focal length. Internal focusing lenses will give a slight increase in working distance though. If you peruse the true macro forum, you will see excellent examples of macro images with any number of different make macro lenses. As I said before, good images are depe on proper techniques, not the brand of gear. Yes, build quality can vary across brands but true macro is about optics.
Jan 13, 2018 10:49:07 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
Royce Moss wrote:
Hey Hoggers, been looking at reviews for a Macro for my 7100. Reading that the Tonkia 100 is outstanding. Anyone have or had this lens?
The Tokina AT-X 100mm f/2.8 macro is a fine, but simple and basic macro lens. It's also one of the most affordable macro lenses. In the Nikon mount it's motorless, so will be able to autofocus on your D7000-series camera but would be manual focus only on a D5000-series or D3000-series camera.
The Tokina 100 macro is not an internal focusing lens... it grows longer when focused closer. That eats up some working distance, especially at the highest magnifications/closest focus. It also is rather slow focusing. Not a problem for macro/close-up work or some other purposes, but won't be able to keep with faster moving subjects. It does have a focus limited that can be set to help a bit with focus speed at non-macro distances. Like most Tokina AF lenses, it uses a "focus clutch" mechanism, where you slide the focusing ring forward or backward to engage or disengage focus. It's a neat setup, but means you can't "fine tune/override" AF with manual focus. You have to first shift the lens to the MF setting, because the focus ring is completely disengaged when it's in the AF setting.
When it comes to image quality, no worries. In fact, most macro lenses are excellent in that regard and the Tokina is no exception. I also really like the 100mm focal length for use on both crop/DX and full frame/FX cameras. It's a compromise that gives adequate working distance, yet is still reasonably hand-holdable. This lens doesn't have image stabilization (which is of questionable value at high magnifications, anyway... simply doesn't help all that much).
Nikon users will be happy that Tokina uses the same FX and DX designations (this lens is FX, so will work fine on both FX and DX cameras). Tokina also rotates their focusing and zooming rings the same direction as Nikon (of course, only the focus ring is relevant in this case).
I use another system, but have used various Tokina lenses and still have one... their AT-X Pro series are quite well made, though I doubt they're weather sealed.
Jan 13, 2018 11:52:48 #
I have one... haven't used it much... In fact, I have two. I ordered one from Amazon while overseas and got home to find a Canon version... and too late to send back... and ordered another. So, if anyone wants a Tokina f/2.8 D in Canon mount- brand new; caps and hood but, no box- let me know.... Same circumstance with a Lowa 15mm w/a, close focus- again, in Canon mount, but with box and all paperwork.
Jan 13, 2018 11:58:36 #
Royce Moss wrote:
Hey Hoggers, been looking at reviews for a Macro for my 7100. Reading that the Tonkia 100 is outstanding. Anyone have or had this lens?
I've had mine for years and am very satisfied.
Jan 13, 2018 12:00:10 #
ToBoldlyGo
Loc: London U.K.
billnikon wrote:
It is not only the price, it is the build quality, the length of time a lens stays in tolerance (this is important, most 3rd party glass are not built to the same tolerances as Sony, Canon, or Nikon). And tolerances is just one piece of the pie, then their is the matter of the lenses themselves, Nikon and others manufacture there own glass (fact) third party glass is bought by the manufacture, goes out to the lowest bidder (fact). That is why the price difference.
Fair points. However, I'm unaware of quality issues with Tokina lenses in general. They actually have a good reputation in this regard. The macro lens in question is known to be a spectacular performer, and there is no reason to think it wouldn't last as long as any other lens. I still say it's a good recommendation.
Jan 13, 2018 12:30:22 #
Jan 13, 2018 12:34:12 #
Have one I use on my D7100... with good macro technique the results are spectacular... bad technique mediocre results!!! As in most photographic activity, know your gear, know what you want and bracket because we’re not as smart as we want!
Jan 13, 2018 13:14:25 #
Royce Moss wrote:
Hey Hoggers, been looking at reviews for a Macro for my 7100. Reading that the Tonkia 100 is outstanding. Anyone have or had this lens?
I have it. Great lens. Makes a great portrait lens too.
Jan 13, 2018 14:37:08 #
Jan 13, 2018 14:39:12 #
I bought this lens to try my hand at some macro photography on my D7000, got bored and found it makes for a fantastic portrait lens. a little noisy in AF mode and heavy but a super sharp lens. I also like the hood that comes with it.
Jan 13, 2018 17:20:49 #
Just so ya know, I have used my Tokina 100mm lens full time for several years. Have taken at least 60 thousand plus photos with it. I also used auto focus at close distances for almost a year. That means the lens was rattling back and forth to acquired focus, day in and day out..... It's taken a beaten and it stills works like new. It's less than half price of a Nikon Lens and it's Just as Good if not better. I'm a Nikon guy myself, but I will vouch for Tokina as well.
billnikon wrote:
It is not only the price, it is the build quality, the length of time a lens stays in tolerance (this is important, most 3rd party glass are not built to the same tolerances as Sony, Canon, or Nikon). And tolerances is just one piece of the pie, then their is the matter of the lenses themselves, Nikon and others manufacture there own glass (fact) third party glass is bought by the manufacture, goes out to the lowest bidder (fact). That is why the price difference.
Jan 13, 2018 20:52:23 #
Jan 13, 2018 21:26:21 #
Yes, I have the lens you mentioned & also match it with a D7100, great lens for the price..IâÂÂll enclose some photos
Jan 14, 2018 01:46:18 #
RonM12
Loc: Washington State
I own the Tokina for use on my D850, for the money it’s a great value, image quality is very good.
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