Tokina AF 12-24mm f4 AT-X Pro SD DX II Applications: Greetings. I've inherited some gear and among the acquisitions is a Tokina AF 12-24mm f4 AT-X Pro SD DX II lens. Landscape and...

broncomaniac Loc: Lynchburg, VA

Greetings. I've inherited some gear and among the acquisitions is a Tokina AF 12-24mm f4 AT-X Pro SD DX II lens. Landscape and large group shots come to mind but I'd love to hear how others might employ this lens, were it included in their arsenals. Your thoughts would be much appreciated, unless of course "paperweight" or "I wouldn't" are your inclinations.

Thanks for any wisdom shared.

Cany143 Loc: SE Utah

broncomaniac wrote:

Greetings. I've inherited some gear and among the acquisitions is a Tokina AF 12-24mm f4 AT-X Pro SD DX II lens. Landscape and large group shots come to mind but I'd love to hear how others might employ this lens, were it included in their arsenals. Your thoughts would be much appreciated, unless of course "paperweight" or "I wouldn't" are your inclinations.

Thanks for any wisdom shared.

I have the lens, but have only used it for landscapes. See: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-566350-1.html and decide for yourself whether or not you'd consider it a paperweight.

broncomaniac Loc: Lynchburg, VA

Cany143 wrote:

I have the lens, but have only used it for landscapes. See: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-566350-1.html and decide for yourself whether or not you'd consider it a paperweight.

Wonderful captures and an enjoyable read. I'm more excited than I was before I created this thread. I've read nothing but terrific things about the lens (metal internal components, chrome plated brass mount, metal zoom ring etc.) and now I've seen terrific results. Thank you!

Grandpa Pete Loc: Western Finger Lakes (NY)

broncomaniac wrote:

Greetings. I've inherited some gear and among the acquisitions is a Tokina AF 12-24mm f4 AT-X Pro SD DX II lens. Landscape and large group shots come to mind but I'd love to hear how others might employ this lens, were it included in their arsenals. Your thoughts would be much appreciated, unless of course "paperweight" or "I wouldn't" are your inclinations.

Thanks for any wisdom shared.

I've had that lens since at least 2010. I took several shots with it on a D90 in June of 2011 pf a glacier calving about a half mile from a cruise ship at 7:30 AM (Dawes Glacier). Absolutely clear with every ripple of the water showing when enlarged to 12" by 18". Great for when you need it. It now travels with my D 7100. My son has the D90.

broncomaniac Loc: Lynchburg, VA

Grandpa Pete wrote:

I've had that lens since at least 2010. I took several shots with it on a D90 in June of 2011 pf a glacier calving about a half mile from a cruise ship at 7:30 AM (Dawes Glacier). Absolutely clear with every ripple of the water showing when enlarged to 12" by 18". Great for when you need it. It now travels with my D 7100. My son has the D90.

So good to learn that. Thank you for the testimonial!