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Tokina AT-X 235 AF PRO 20-35mm f/2.8

Tokina AT-X 235 AF PRO 20-35mm f/2.8
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May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 reviews of Tokina AT-X 235 AF PRO 20-35mm f/2.8. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

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Expert review by : Ken Rockwell (kenrockwell.com)

Tokina 20-35mm f/2.8 AT-X PRO AF

 

The Tokina 20-35mm f/2.8 AT-X PRO is for people needed a tough, inexpensive and practical ultrawide FX zoom. Its optics are not for people who count their pixels — those people need the Nikon 16-35mm VR .

Jan, 2012

Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Tokina AT-X 235 AF PRO 20-35mm f/2.8

 

I really like this lens. I use it on a Nikon D200 and am quite pleased. Every lens has it's own characteristics. Some have more contrast, some are sharper than others...on and on. I've found the same is true for photo software. The same exact picture...

Great optics, great build quality, great value.

The focus clutch mechanism on this particular model requires you to find a particular spot in the turning radius to allow you to move the unit into the manual focus mode. This "spot" changes...so you have to search a bit to find it. You also need to...

Feb, 2009

Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Tokina AT-X 235 AF PRO 20-35mm f/2.8

 

This is a ATXpro lens and hence has very good finishing appropriate for a pro-level equipment. Weight and size has complemented both digi-bodies as well as film bodies very nicely. Feels more expensive than it is.

Fine sharpness and contrasty. Lens is very well built and markings on body is clear, finished with a touch of class on tenture ; Nothing is better for a f2.8 spec-ed lens at this price. Of course nikkor 17-35mm/f2.8 rules but how many times more do you...

got to master the MF/AF switch ; lens hood can be better

Sep, 2006

Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Tokina AT-X 235 AF PRO 20-35mm f/2.8

 

It is an extreamly sharp lens (or at least mine is). It is not quite as sharp as my 20mm Nikkor prime but it is FAR sharper than than my 24-85mm 2.8-4 and my 24-120mm 3.5-5.6 VR on the 24mm end of things. Even at 2.8 the lens is more than acceptable...

Sharp ; Build quality is second to none! It doesn't feel like a toy ; The bokeh is beautiful

It is extreamly heavy! No joke. Pick up your camera and try to hold a 32oz glass jar of manaise in the same hand and you'll have an idea how heavy it is. Its over one and a third pounds! Two wide Nikkor primes would be lighter ; Focus Clutch really...

Apr, 2006

Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Tokina AT-X 235 AF PRO 20-35mm f/2.8

 

I bought this len simply because I need a wide zoom len and hesitate to pay more than 1200 for Nikkor 17-35(though I think it worth this price.) The focus speed is fast on my F100. The image is blur at wide opened aperture. It becomes better at f3.3...

zoom, low price, fast focus, construction quality

blur at f2.8

Dec, 2005

Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Tokina AT-X 235 AF PRO 20-35mm f/2.8

 

I purchased this lens used on eBay as a replacement for three prime lenses I was tired of lugging around. THIS WAS MY FIRST NON OEM BRAND LENS PURCHASE EVER! I had heard about Tokina's reputation for good glass, so for less than $200.00, I decided to...

SOLID BUILD QUALITY sharpness contrast weight

weight does not focus quite as close as the 20-35mm nikkor

May, 2005

Consumer review (fredmiranda.com)

Tokina AT-X 235 AF PRO 20-35mm f/2.8

 

Good value, pretty well built

MF clutch

Mar, 2005

Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Tokina AT-X 235 AF PRO 20-35mm f/2.8

 

A well-built, good looking lens (if that's important to you) that optically just doesn't cut it when measured against the cheap, second-hand wide angle primes that are available in the Pentax mount. Think hard about whether you actually need a zoom at...

Well-built, looks good? Flare control and vignetting on a par with primes I have used, best performance at 20mm

Muddy contrast from wide-open to f8 throughout zoom range ; unacceptably soft and low-res at 'long' end even on 4x6 machine prints

Mar, 2004

Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Tokina AT-X 235 AF PRO 20-35mm f/2.8

 

I bought this lens as a all-in-one solution for the wide angles. I am very happy with the construction and prestation of this lens. It is built heavy, and comes with a nice hood and pouch (which I don't use). I tested the lens lately and was surprised...

Performance: sharp, no noticeable distortion Build quality: as a rock.

Weight: just too heavy for me to have on my camera the whole day Size and apperance: it shouts 'PRO'

Mar, 2003

Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Tokina AT-X 235 AF PRO 20-35mm f/2.8

 

I have been very pleased with this lens and have had no major problems to date. I use it with my Nikon F100. The images do very well in comparison with those from the Nikkor 20-35 2.8.

picture quality, good contrast,low price in comparison with the equivalent Nikkor model, and fast autofocus

a little weighty, a lot of distortion, the switch to manual focus is not so smooth.

Nov, 2002

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