Tokina 35mm f/2.8 AT-X PRO DX Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
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Features
- Macro photography
- Its compact size makes it easy to carry
- Wide f/2.8 aperture allows for easier viewing in low light situations
- Optical construction: 9 element in 8 groups.
- Minimum focus distance: 5.5 in. (14cm)
Description
Autofocus Macro Lens From the Manufacturer When used on digital SLR cameras, the Tokina AT-X M35 PRO DX lens gives the same angle of view as a 52mm lens. The close focusing distance of the M35 is an amazingly close 5.5 in. (14cm), yielding a macro ratio of 1:1 or life-sized reproduction with excellent sharpness. Its compact size makes it easy to carry almost everywhere and the wide f/2.8 aperture allows for easier viewing in low light situations. The front element of the AT-X M35 PRO DX has a newly formulated WR or "Water Repellent" 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. Please note, the Tokina AT-X M35 PRO DX lens itself is not waterproof or water resistant. Tokina’s exclusive One-touch Focus Clutch Mechanism allows the photographer to switch between AF and MF simply by snapping the focus ring forward for AF and back toward the camera to focus manually. There is no second AF/MF switch on the lens for Canon, everything is accomplished by the focus ring. Tokina AT-X M35 PRO DX SpecificationsMount compatibility: Canon APS-C Focal length: 35mm Maximum aperture: f/2.8 Minimum aperture: f/22 Optical construction: 9 element in 8 groups. Coatings: Multi-layer Angle of view: 43° Minimum focus distance: 5.5 in. (14cm) Macro Ratio: 1:1 No. Aperture blades: 9 Filter Size: 52mm Lens width: 73.2mm Lens length: 60.4mm Weight: 340g Note: The lens is designed for digital cameras with APS-C sized CMOS and CCD sensors; it is not designed for cameras with Full Frame sensors.
Brand: Kenko
Focal Length Description: 35 mm
Lens Type: Macro
Compatible Mountings: Canon EF-S
Camera Lens Description: 9
Focal Length Description: 35 mm
Lens: Macro
Compatible Camera Mount: Canon EF-S
Maximum Focal Length: 35 millimeters
Minimum Focal Length: 35 millimeters
Lens Design: Prime
Focus Type: Auto Focus
Lens Fixed Focal Length: 35 millimeters
Image stabilization: digital,optical
Real Angle Of View: 43 degrees
Minimum Aperture: 2.8
Lens Mount: Canon EF-S
Color: black
Brand: Kenko
Camera Lens: 9
Model Name: macro lens
Manufacturer Part Number: ATXAFM35DXC
Global Trade Identification Number: 19
Built-In Media: Tokina AT-X M35 PRO DX Macro Lens - Metal Hood
Item Weight: 12 ounces
Manufacturer: Tokina
Warranty Description: Three years parts and labor
Model Number: ATXAFM35DXC
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Top Amazon Reviews
As a person who loves and uses a Tokina AT-X Pro Macro 100 F2.8D, I have been debating on purchasing a 35mm prime lens. I have been using my Canon 50mm 1.8 and I have taken thousands of shots with it and love it, but I was considering getting a 50mm 1.4 but decided to go with the 35mm because I am using a crop sensor Canon T3i. While there are other 35mm on the market, I chose the Tokina strictly for the quality that I have experienced with my 100mm. I figured that the 100mm was built like a tank and I expected the same quality from it's 35mm. It's important to note that I rarely use autofocus as I am mostly manual focus user but I did test the autofocus on this lens. I used a ES-62 hood (aftermarket) and a UV filter on this lens as well (tested with and without filter). Similar to my 100mm, autofocus takes a push up on the focus wheel and manual focus by pushing focus wheel down. I did some street shooting of live subjects and loved the look and clarity, great amount of bokeh! Pictures were very clear and captured a good amount of detail. Unlike the 100mm, for limit and full for Macro shots, the switch is an actual switch rather than a rotating switch that is used on the 100mm. I was quite pleased with the close-up shot I was able to achieve with this lens. Granted, it's 35mm but still, loved the amount of detail captured with this lens. Mr. Rorick gave the lens a 2 star for poor quality control. As for Tokina's push/pull clutch system, I can see where he is coming from but I haven't heard many people having problems with a Tokina lens because of their system. For me, I keep my Tokina lenses at manual...There is a difference with the focus wheel of the Tokina 35mm versus the 100mm which is bigger but during my tests, I was able to autofocus many times with no problems. But I can understand where he is coming from, the focus wheel is slimmer and seems a bit flimsier. AF is not that slow...my Canon EFS 18-55mm kit lens and Canon 50mm f/1.8 is much slower than this Tokina 35mm f/2.8. But I do agree that it is a little louder during AF. As for the low-light, because the aperture is 2.8 any indoor, low-light shot, will give poor results even on a 1.4 and iso boosted all the way up...the problem is not the lens, you have to use a flash. Having a flash is essential and I'm not talking about a pop-up flash on a camera, a real flash is essential. My feeling is if you are going to spend the money for a $300 lens and move away from a kit lens, then one who has done the research, should logically get a flash. Yes, for beginners, flashes from Canon and Nikon's are expensive, but you can find Yongnuo's, Neewer (via Godox) and other cheaper alternatives on Amazon and you can utilize this lens and take beautiful shots. I also tested this lens on video and was able to get a great amount of clarity with it as well. JUDGMENT CALL: For anyone who uses a crop sensor DSLR (I'm using a Canon T3i), it's important to note that with a 50mm prime lens, you are essentially using an 80mm lens and with a 35mm, you are getting a 56mm (note: multiply by 1.6 or 1.5 depending on your DSLR). For me, it was important to get a prime lens that was affordable but also was around 50mm. Having had amazing experience with my Tokina 100mm f/2.8, I am a proud owner of this Tokina 35mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX Macro Lens. While I do love the 50mm for portraits, at events that I have covered and models I have shot, many times I have wished I could get more of the body and this is where a 35mm became an important addition in lenses that I use. At $299, this is a fantastic price for this lens and I know by the reviews you are reading on Amazon, for those of you using autofocus, may feel weirded out about the focus wheel. For your peace of mind and if you use autofocus a lot, then I would look towards a Canon lens where everything is controlled not by pulling or pushing, but by a flick of a switch. But so far, I haven't had a problem with autofocus, but bare in mind, I primarily use manual focus when I shoot, so I don't worry about the push/pull wheel all that much. Tokina lenses are well-built and similar to my 100mm, the construction is great, the pictures are sharp and I haven't had any problems with this lens whatsoever. Portraits, close-up, it's been a solid performing lens for me so far. As for indoor use and low-light shots, once again...for any lens that involves low-light, I'm going to use a flash or go higher on my iso. But there's no comparing this lens to an L-lens. If you spend over $1000k for a lens, you are going to expect major performance in low-light and higher quality in construction. But for $299 (which I paid on Amazon), this is a solid lens! Definitely recommended!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2012 by KNDY
I was so excited to receive my first copy of the Tokina 35mm f/2.8 Macro for my Canon T2i a week ago. This would be my second lens after the 18-55mm IS that came bundled. I immediately attached it on and took some sample shots. After about ten shots on Aperture Priority Mode (taking sample shots in all the aperture settings), the camera had a communication error with the lens. It appeared that the aperture blades were stuck at the smallest (f/22) setting and would not open up. I tried to loosen it by pressing the aperture release button on the front to no avail. Thankfully Amazon has a great return policy and I requested a replacement the next day. During the days of waiting for the replacement, I was contemplating maybe going with a Canon lens if this second copy had issues. It also made me hesitant to purchase other Tokina lenses (I was considering the 12-24 f/4 II). The second copy has arrived today (3/29/11), and I have to say that now I can see what the other reviewers are praising: *Build quality is superb *For the price, this lens is a deal! *Sharp images even at the widest (f/2.8) aperture (Reviewers say this is a characteristic of Macro lenses) *Amazing out of focus blur (bokeh) *Narrow Depth of Field is possible with the wide aperture *Fast enough lens for low light photography- ideal aperture is f/1.4 *35mm is equivalent to 56mm on a full frame with the 1.6 crop factor of the T2i- perfect for indoor party (group) shots for the normal perspective *Macro capabilities an added bonus Some shortcomings: *slower and noisier focus motor compared to Canon's USM system *No Full Time Manual- you have to switch to MF by pulling the ring towards you to make manual adjustments *The mechanism of switching to AF/MF may take a while to get used to- it's not for everyone *35mm is too close a focal length for animal and flower (any moving objects) macro shots- go for 85mm or longer *Not for full frame cameras (Canon 1D or 5D) *according to reviews (lenstip.com and tokinalensreview.com) Chromatic Abberations and Flare are a problem, but as an amateur photographer with limited experience, I'm not that concerned. *the thought that this is a third party lens raises the concern of future compatibility Some things I noticed when playing around with this lens (tips): *Get a 52mm UV filter to protect the lens- you will be tempted to get super close to objects and may bump it *The FULL/LIMIT focus switch can honestly stay on LIMIT for normal shots to help quicken the focus speed *The only time the focus switch needs to be on FULL is if the focus is 5 inches or closer from the front of the lens *The manual focus got loose (I would turn the ring with no change on the focus). I "remedied" this by rotating towards infinity and went past by a bit to "tighten" it. I will add to this review if anything happens that changes this positive first impression.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2011 by Steven T. Elayda
I was so excited to get this lens for my Canon 40D after reading positive reviews elsewhere -- but the copy I got was horrible. First, the lens wouldn't communicate with the camera -- a problem I've never had before. I cleaned the connection pins and got it to work when in manual focus. The pictures I managed to take while in an auto-shooting mode were all a bit overexposed. To switch to auto focus, you have to pop out the manual focus ring (i.e., grab that textured ring and pull)... which is kind of ridiculous. I really question how many times the ring can be pulled and pushed before something goes wrong. I was never able to take a photo with auto focus. The lens just hunted and hunted (and boy is the motor loud!). Given the weird manual/auto switch and the fact that others have complained about the hunting problem, I'm not inclined to order another copy of this lens.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2012 by Perpetual Student
My wife and I were looking for a nice, relatively inexpensive standard-ish prime for our T1i/T2i's. The nifty-fifty was way too narrow on the crop sensor, and a Canon 24/f2.8 we picked up proved too wide and had too much distortion for shooting people. Eventually I narrowed it down to the Canon 35/f2 & Sigma 30/f1.4. After an exhaustive search for reviews of both of these, I was just about to pull the trigger on the 35/f2, when I learned about this little gem from Tokina. While a little slower than the Canon, it offers true macro capabilities, a newer optical design than the venerable 35/f2, and actually costs slightly less. Encouraged by the positive reviews here and one or two other sites I was able to find user comments about it, we got the Tokina lens. Short verdict: best use of $300 on a piece of photography gear I can possibly think of. The lens proved to be incredibly sharp across the entire frame. The color rendition is very accurate, with great contrast and lots of "pop" (to use a technical term). AF is very accurate as well. Macro capability works really well, although with a focal length this short your depth of field becomes razor thin and it takes some getting used to, especially at wider apertures. The push/pull AF/MF clutch/ring works well, is well dampened, and has a nice and wide range for precise manual focusing, when needed. Lens is extremely well constructed, and feels very solid in your hand, yet remains compact and light. Overall, we are both extremely pleased with this lens. My wife has pretty much appropriated it by now and shoots almost exclusively with it. The only negatives we can think of are both minor: 1. The push/pull focus ring can sometimes get partially knocked out of its AF position while in the camera bag. This keeps AF from working properly when you take your first shot, unless you check and pop it back into its proper AF position when you first grab the camera. This is but a minor annoyance, and checking to make sure the focus ring is in AF as you pull the camera out of the bag became 2nd nature in no time. 2. Relatively slow AF micro-motor. It can take a little while for the lens to focus in low light if it starts hunting. The focus limiter switch becomes very useful for this, however - unless you're shooting macro, you can set it to its limited position, and this will speed up your focusing. Definitely helpful when you are dealing with moving subjects. So, to recap: PROS: - Very sharp across the frame - Great color rendition - Macro capability - Focus limiter switch - Relatively fast at f2.8 - Solidly built (with the exception of the easily dislodged AF/MF focus ring, see below) - Front element is deeply recessed, which keeps it well protected - no need for a protective filter, though it will still support it (52mm). - Amazingly inexpensive for the quality CONS: - AF/MF focus ring occasionally gets knocked out of AF mode while in storage - Slow to focus in low light
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Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2011 by Roman
I obtained this lens for use on my Canon 60D after reading some great reviews. After a few hundred shots with it and detailed analysis I found that the lens was front focusing. I tested various lenses to make sure it wasnt the camera but it wasnt. Photos look great in all other respects and build quality and ease of use of the lens are first rate. Mine must have been a bad sample of what looks like an otherwise great lens. This is disappointing for such a simple lens. ie fixed focal length, not super fast. I have had Tokina back in the film era and liked them. This was my first Tokina for a long time but I think I'll stick to the Canon range now.... I would love to see results from a good one though......
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Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2011 by rawpictures
I bought this lens because it was extremely cheap and looked like it would work for a set of macro shots. It is definitely a sharp lens and the shots ended up coming out great. you can literally touch the object(in this case it was a ring) with the lens, and it gets it in focus. This would be good for some smaller gigs, and to experiment with macro photography. It would be nicer to not have to be so close to the object, but for that kind of luxury the 100mm L canon lens is the only other one that provides such a nice picture quality that I've found, but it costs double the price of this lens. The construction in this lens is solid it feels very good in the hand and has some weight to it. The only thing that doesn't sound very good is the autofocus motor, but I don't use that so it was not an issue for me at all.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2011 by Brian McLaughlin
This Tokina lens takes very sharp pictures. The maximum aperture of 2.8 is not bad for indoor shooting, but not spectacular. For low-light shooting you will need faster glass. This lens makes a fine walk-around lens for a crop-sensor DSLR. The bonus macro feature is useful, but requires getting so close to the subject that lighting can be a problem. I had to return this lens after less than a week because the focus mechanism failed. The manual focusing bound up. It appeared that the gears inside simply didn't line up properly. The push-pull clutch system used to switch from manual to auto focus seemed a bit kludgy even before it failed, for what that's worth. I am not taking a chance on exchanging it. I chose to spend the extra money to replace it with the Sigma 30mm f1.4. While Sigma is known to have issues with focusing accuracy, I am not aware that their lenses are prone to outright mechanical failure. (The Sigma is also two stops faster - but no macro feature.)
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Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2011 by Dave R
Firstly, I love this lens! The results are simply amazing. I have 6 lenses, and this is my favorite. This is an excellent choice if you were looking to get a standard lens. It offers excellent image quality at a low price. But let us establish this lens in the context of the other comparable choices. The fact of the matter is, that when you consider all the approximately standard prime budget lenses on a crop, i.e., approximately ~30mm, you have a number of options, such as the Canon 28mm f/1.8, 28mm f/2.8, 35mm f/2 or the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 and the choice at hand, the Tokina 35mm f/2.8. Each is unfortunately flawed in some way. The most common flaw is horrible edge sharpness, but other issues include slow AF, inaccurate AF, chromatic aberrations, just plain soft, high minimum aperture or combinations thereof. Of the choices available, what tokina offers is good edge to edge sharpness, with an excellent center sharpness, at the expense of a slower AF and higher minimal aperture. That said, the AF is incredibly fast, albeit insignificantly more noisy, but most importantly, the sigma and canon options have also been known to be inaccurate, despite USM/HSM, where the tokina seems to be pretty much dead on each time, and quickly. So the choice becomes where your priorities lie. Image quality to me is of paramount importance, and this is why I got the tokina. As with most macros, a typically conservative aperture makes this lens very sharp, even wide open. In fact, MTF results suggest it is sharper (generally border to border) at mimimum aperture than the competitors above at f/2.8, which is stopped down for its competitors. If your stopping down beyond f/2.8 with other lenses to achieve a certain quality, you wont need to for this lens, making it faster in practice than a faster lens you need to stop down with. The image quality is comparable to my canon 60mm f/2.8 which is a massive claim for those who know the 60mm macro, and an impressive result for a lens in this price class. However, the 60mm is insignificantly sharper, and even more so at the edges, but the contrast and colours of the Tokina are absolutely amazing. The build quality is superb, featuring a metal construction that is usually reserved for lenses well outside this price class. It's a joy to use. One reason I gave it 4/5 and not 5/5 for ease of use is an issue I have with the AF/MF switch and the focus limiter. The switch to AF/MF is a little clunky as you move the ring around the frontal barrel towards the camera for MF and away for AF. Also, while the focus limiter works excellently, it is too easy to move the switch to half way between full and limited focus, which is not a valid setting and the lens wont AF at all. Overall, as a standard lens, it may not be the best in low light conditions, but the image quality is absolutely fantastic. Contrast, colours, sharpness and even AF are just done better than other budget options. Edit: For full frame users, or those who are thinking of going full frame, while this lens is marked as a "DX" or crop only lens, IT DOES WORK ON A FULL FRAME CANON CAMERA (tested on a 5D and 6D) as a 35mm lens, there is more vignetting than usual, but when mounted on a full frame, there is NO REDUCED IMAGE CIRCLE. ps. Almost all crop-only lenses have a reduced image circle, so this is an unusual feature of the lens. In general, mounting some crop only lenses may be long enough to interfere with a full frame mirror, potentially damaging it. I tested on a old full frame film camera before trying on a full frame digital camera.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2011 by 5hogun