Tokina AT-X 100mm f/2.8 PRO D Macro Lens for Nikon AF Digital and Film Cameras

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• ASIN: B000B7QNZI
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Tokina AT-X 100 PRO D lens for digital and film SLR cameras. The AT-X M100 PRO D is a new macro lens capable of life-sized (1:1) reproduction at 11.8 in. (30 cm). The lens' multi-coating have been re-engineered to match the highly reflective silicon based CCD and CMOS sensors in today's digital SLR cameras, while the optics still give full coverage and excellent sharpness on 35mm film. The AT-X M100 PRO D also has a very convenient focus limiter switch that can lock the focus out of the closes focus making it focus faster when used as a moderate telephoto or portrait lens. Other features of the AT-X M100 PRO D are: Tokina One Touch Focus Clutch Mechanism for fast easy switching between manual and Auto focus. 55mm non-rotating filter thread for use with macro ring flashes and special effects filters.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great lens for portrait, April 17, 2009

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Z. Cheng - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tokina AT-X 100mm f/2.8 PRO D Macro Lens for Nikon AF Digital and Film Cameras (Electronics)

I just received this lens this week. I would had thought that it was broken if I did not go through the instruction carefully. The aperture ring was set to the lowest f number when it arrived. I got the "FEE" message and my D200 will not take any picture after I attached the lens to the camera. I set the aperture ring back to the higherst f number and the camera recognize the lens perfectly. The pictures are crispy clear. This is a great lens for portrait. Other people already gave the good review already, and I am not going to repeat myself. I do want to point out a few concerns for this lens.
1. You have to have a very steady hand, especially when you are taking indoor pictures. A tiny movement will cause considerable blur, so a tripod is recommanded. I guess this is common for macro lens at 100mm.
2. You are not getting f2.8 everywhere. The aperture changes from different focal planes.
3. The lens is not a fast lens due to the long focal length. You will probably need a flash if you are taking picture indoor.
4. The lens feels heavy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Price verses Quality, March 16, 2007

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S. Hall "bookcraze" (South Pittsburg, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tokina AT-X 100mm f/2.8 PRO D Macro Lens for Nikon AF Digital and Film Cameras (Electronics)

For the price this is a remarkable lens. I really like the focus and the sharpness. I use it on a D200 and experienced great results. A must for the price conscience consumer who wants all the quality he can get for his bucks.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Pleased, March 25, 2009

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Thomas A. Holecek (Lexington, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tokina AT-X 100mm f/2.8 PRO D Macro Lens for Nikon AF Digital and Film Cameras (Electronics)

I was all set to go with the Nikon 60mm but after some discussions and online research I thought I would take the chance and get the Tokina instead. I am very pleased that I made that choice. Fist, having the longer lense has been very useful because it gets you a little further away from your subject. That is very nice if you are using a flash. I love the "feel" of the lens. It really works very well. THe most important thing is that my pictures look great. I'm sure if I were a pro I could find problems but as a serious amauter, I am very satisfied. The last thing I really like is the push/pull focus switch. Its easier to find by feel. I need to add that a couple of weeks ago I was able to borrow a Nikon 105mm Micro and I have to say, it is also a nice lens but I have no regrets, an I actualy the AF/MF switch on the Tokina. I could not tell the difference in the pictures I shot but a professional may.