Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX Lens?

[JHemdal]

Hi,

Have any of you used the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX Lens 12-24mm lens?

I found them new for $400 and have been thinking of getting it to take full-tank shots. The exhibits I want images of are 4'x4'x4' and it is difficult to get everything in focus, so I'm hoping the increased DOF on an ultra-wide might help.....I had been looking at a fisheye, but the distortion, while "artsy" just isn't what I'm looking for.
My walking-around lens is a 18-200 Nikon VR, will the extra width at 12mm versus the 18mm make a big difference? There isn't much difference between say, 90 and 96mm, so I'm hoping that the scale isn't linear...


Jay

 

[BlueCorn]

I owned the Canon version of that lens and really liked it. Yes, 12 vs 18 is quite a big difference.

 

[JHemdal]

Well,

So: I got the lens, very easy to use, anything over a few feet away is in focus - always! What I'm doing is photo-documenting the public aquarium that I curate prior to its complete renovation. That way, we'll have its history archived in some fashion. Here is an early image, just a hand-held snapshot, but it meets my needs:

Note: the extension cord running out of the upper window to the porch, and the two drain gutters are really distracting to me - but are both a result of why we need to renovate this building, they are "quick fixes" for building issues.

Jay

 

[90sShooter]

Very nice! I have heard great things about that lens! It is definitely on my wish list! Although I will probably go with the version II.

 

[iceemn360]

nice shot! indeed it looks sharp and I've heard good things. Darn! now its time for me to go out and buy the pentax clone!