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Jun 24, 2017 17:25:43   #
leftyD500 Loc: Ocala, Florida
 
Does anyone shoot with the Tokina 11-16mm, f2.8, AT-X Pro SD IF DX autofocus lens? Do you like it? Is it compatible with the Nikon D5600?

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Jun 24, 2017 19:07:38   #
WayneT Loc: Paris, TN
 
I have the 11-20mm and love it. Had a lot of good comments on the 11-16mm here on UHH.

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Jun 24, 2017 23:33:02   #
Erik_H Loc: Denham Springs, Louisiana
 
jradose wrote:
Does anyone shoot with the Tokina 11-16mm, f2.8, AT-X Pro SD IF DX autofocus lens? Do you like it? Is it compatible with the Nikon D5600?

I have that lens, and while it is a great lens, it is somewhat prone to flair. It will not autofocus on your D5600 as it does not have an internal focus motor, and the D5600 doesn't have a focus motor built in like the D7xxx and up cameras do. If you don't mind manually focusing I highly recommend it.

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Jun 25, 2017 07:05:22   #
minderz71
 
I just bought it and so far so good. I took some amazing photos of the Milky Way yesterday. It's a bit heavy

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Jun 25, 2017 07:20:18   #
mas24 Loc: Southern CA
 
jradose wrote:
Does anyone shoot with the Tokina 11-16mm, f2.8, AT-X Pro SD IF DX autofocus lens? Do you like it? Is it compatible with the Nikon D5600?


The Tokina 11-16mm and 11-20mm both f2.8, are both very good ultra wide lenses. The only differences IMO, are the zoom ranges and the prices. These two lenses have been greatly mentioned on this forum of late.

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Jun 25, 2017 08:23:41   #
ABJanes Loc: Jersey Boy now Virginia
 
I have the 11-16MM Tokina and like it a lot, it's a keeper. The build quality is very good--made in Japan. Using this lens can be tricky. I call it twisted fun and cropping can help with images that look so far away. The sharpness is exceptional. There are some excellent articles to be reviewed on "How to photograph with a super wide angle lenses" if you google as noted. When you think you are close, get closer. I correct flair using Elements 13--clone stamp tool. Yes ... it should work fine on your D5600.


jradose wrote:
Does anyone shoot with the Tokina 11-16mm, f2.8, AT-X Pro SD IF DX autofocus lens? Do you like it? Is it compatible with the Nikon D5600?


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Jun 25, 2017 08:40:25   #
bsmith52 Loc: Northeast Alabama
 
Here is a link to several discussions on the Tokina 11-16 in this forum:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/search-topic-list?q=Tokina+11-16&sectnum=0&username=

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Jun 25, 2017 08:45:54   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
A friend has this lens and I tested it against some others. It is a good middle-of-the-pack lens IMO. There are better !

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Jun 25, 2017 09:11:36   #
par4fore Loc: Bay Shore N.Y.
 
Great lens!

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Jun 25, 2017 10:11:01   #
Elsiss Loc: Bayside, NY, Boynton Beach, Fl.
 
jradose wrote:
Does anyone shoot with the Tokina 11-16mm, f2.8, AT-X Pro SD IF DX autofocus lens? Do you like it? Is it compatible with the Nikon D5600?

Wonderful lens. I used it on my D7000 in Costa Rica. Here is one of the images. This is one of the older 11-16's that doesn't have a built in auto focus motor. They now make one for your camera with the focus motor.


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Jun 25, 2017 10:22:33   #
Stats153
 
jradose wrote:
Does anyone shoot with the Tokina 11-16mm, f2.8, AT-X Pro SD IF DX autofocus lens? Do you like it? Is it compatible with the Nikon D5600?


I use it with D7000 and D7100 -- excellent lens. Solid build.

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Jun 25, 2017 10:54:48   #
stillducky
 
jradose wrote:
Does anyone shoot with the Tokina 11-16mm, f2.8, AT-X Pro SD IF DX autofocus lens? Do you like it? Is it compatible with the Nikon D5600?


Two versions of this lens exist: the older version doesn't have an internal focus motor, the newer (II) version does. Other than that, they're optically the same, and almost physically the same, too.

Your D5600 does NOT have a built in focusing motor so it is NOT COMPATIBLE with the older version of the 11-16. It could be used but manual focus only.

The Tokina 11-16 Version 2 is completely compatible, great lens. I have the Tokina 11-20 f/2.8 and really like the photo quality

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Jun 25, 2017 11:14:02   #
Nukepr Loc: Citrus County, FL
 
jradose wrote:
Does anyone shoot with the Tokina 11-16mm, f2.8, AT-X Pro SD IF DX autofocus lens? Do you like it? Is it compatible with the Nikon D5600?


I have owned and used this lens and it is a very nice wide angle. As many others have noted, the original version does not autofocus on Nikon cameras below the 7xxx series. The DX II version does autofocus on 3xxx and 5xxx Nikons. I used the 11-16 DX II on a D5100 and shot thousands of pictures, including some that won merit awards in local photo competitions. It is very solidly built and the autofocus was reasonably quick and accurate on my D5100. I now own the Tokina 14-20 f2, which I use on my D7200. It is also an excellent lens, though not as wide as the 11-16. Depending on your goals it might be worth consideration given the quality of the D5600 sensor, though it is a bit more expensive than the 11-16. It will focus on the D5600. In my opinion (shared by DXO Mark testing) the 14-20 is the sharpest of the Tokina wide angles along with being the fastest.

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Jun 25, 2017 11:18:56   #
byjoe Loc: Stillwater, OK
 
I shoot with this lens and I love it. A friend asked me to take a photograph of her carrying the U.S. flag while in a small parade. When I went to do so I was approximately 3 feet from her and she said stop and back up I want all me in the photo. I replied the ole "trust me" and a couple of days later gave her a print of all of her and old glory. I also use this lens for doing work for a realtor. Actually have 2 of this lens, one is for backup.

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Jun 25, 2017 11:20:28   #
bobgreen Loc: Maryland
 
Some nice shots folks! Lots of discussion on wider lenses. Any thoughts on the 12-24 or 12-28? I know they are a little slower but they also have a wider range which could be useful for landscape folks like myself.

I do need to check on this f2 though!

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