Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 Pro DX APO Auto Focus Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR's

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000LRL3DU
• Item model number: AF 50-135mm
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,984 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Product Description
The new Tokina AT-X 535 PRO DX lens is a 50-135 with a fast constant aperture of f/2.8. This lens gives digital photographers the similar to the industry standard 80-210 telephoto zoom lens in 35mm camera terms but is much more compact and lightweight. The lens features SD glass lens elements to correct for chromatic aberrations and focuses all colors accurately at the film plane, making the AT-X 535 PRO DX an APO lens. The front element has a newly formulated WP or "Water Proof" optical coating on the glass. This new coating makes marks such as spots left by water or finger-prints much easier to clean than standard multi-coating. Other features include a built-in tripod collar and One-touch focus clutch mechanism for fast switching between auto focus and manual focus modes.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Portrait Lense with Some Issues, October 27, 2008

By	Michael Sibley "BearTracksMedia" (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this lense specifically for shooting portraits. For that use it's a wonderful lense. Very sharp and easy to focus. I really like the tripod mounting ring because it allows me to switch between portrait and landscape with just a flip of the lense without moving the camera.

One issue I have is that when I mount it on a tripod using my Nikon D300 my quick release base blocks access to the wired remote shutter release socket. The only other issue I have is with the butterfly lense hood. It cannot be rotated so the large leafs are at the top when in the portrait orientation. So when I shoot verticals I have very little lense protection from my top light (Hair Light). I replaced the supplied hood with a third party hood which works no matter which way the lense is oriented.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great lens, May 19, 2009

By	Ferdinand T. Siagian (Orono, ME) - See all my reviews

This is a great lens. Very sharp with beautiful creamy bokeh. AF is fast and it's built to last. Highly recommended for portrait, wedding, people, street, sport photography. The focal length is perfect. It's not heavy compared to Nikon 70-200 or 80-200.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tokina 50-135 review, April 19, 2009

By	Chris Draper (St. Louis) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is my second Tokina lens, my first was the 12-24mm. Folks if your considering a "daily driver" type lens, this is a good one. I really considered a sigma which would give me up to 150mm and I already have a sigma tele-converter. But, if I want a Zoom, I have one.

I needed a lens for everyday use and this is a Great lens and not just because of the cost savings. The 50-135mm is sharp, very sharp, great detail and built to last.

If you're into name brand products, you know who you are, because you're reading this in Nike Shoes this lens may not be for you. If your not driven by branding, this is a must have for the Bag. 5 out of 5 stars.