Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX AF 11-16mm F2.8 Nikon Fit

+ surprisingly low distortion. Great build quality. Neat A/MF toggle.

- none overall considering price

+ All of the above say`s it all really.

- Nit picking but CA in extreme corners only visible in big enlagements and can be removed with Photoshop or Nikon software. If you have the Nikon D300 i believe it takes it out automatically.

+ This is a fine lens. I have also owned the Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 and I very much prefer the Tokina. We can talk about sharpness (the Tokina is sharper) and colour (the Sigma gives warm yellow tones; the Tokina gives is more neutral, much like a Nikkor lens). That is interesting, but what is really important is this: the Tokina lens just makes better images. Build quality is hight and, because it's f2.8, you also get a bright viewfinder.

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+ The good points: GREAT quality - visibly better than the Nikon. However, this is because Tokina have sacrificed the zoom range to maintain great image quality and low distortion. In fact, most of the photos I took I could hardly notice the distortion. Simplyelectronics were surprisingly cheaper than everyone else.

- Only one - the limited Zoom range. If it went to 24, then I wouldn't have to swap lenses often and this would be my walk about lens... in hindsight, I may have got the 12-24 because the 1mm would be hardly noticable... however, I cannot vouch for the image quality of the 12-24 and as Image quality is at the forefront of my priorities, this lens has been a great and worthwhile purchase.

+ This lens is not only on a par with its much more expensive Nikkor equivalent, it's actually better optically, and at least as well-constructed. No contest - it's the best Nikon-fit superwide zoom at ANY price.

- Would have been even better with built-in A/F, but in practical terms the depth of field with a lens this wide means that you barely need to focus at all. And the push-pull manual focus switch is simplicity itself.

+ Quality built lens with F2.8 aperture

- Difficult to get and quite expensive

+ Perfect lens. You get amazing images using it.

- Not really a problem, but it would be nice if auto focus was working with my camera (D40x)

+ wide angle with not too much distortion

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+ fast and sharp

- none found

+ Does exactly what it is supposed to - a fabulous wide-angle, wide aperture lens. Solidly built, intuitive controls and an excellent price.

- The finish feels a little plasticy, but in reality is quite hardwearing. 11-16mm doesn't give you a great range, but that's also not the point of this lens.

+ Robust, high-quality build. Resolution & contrast both excellent and consistent across the frame, with slight deterioration wide open. Great value.

- Tendency to produce highly-coloured flare shooting into the light and there is some chromatic aberration.

+ Easy to use.

- A bit heavy.

+ Exceptionally sharp. Nice and fast at f/2.8. A very well built lens - slightly heavy but reassuringly so. Great value compared to the equivalent Nikon 10-24.

- I have noticed some flare on occasion, but that's to be expected with a lens this wide. At the time the sun was directly in the frame but diffused by clouds, so I was surprised to see it.

+ An excellent lens. Sharp images and surprisingly little distortion.

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+ A solid well made product at a very good price. Good reviews but I have not had an oppertunity to test the lens yet.

- No auto focus on Nikon starter camera's.

+ Great performance wide open, edge sharpness far better than the Sigma 10-20mm it replaced.

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+ Wonderfull build
Sharp even at f/2.8 but better at f/3.5
Usefull range

- Too expensive
12-24 f/4 is much cheaper and equally sharp at 12-18mm (but useless from 18-24mm)

+ Marvelous value for money. I was very hesitant to buy initially as it is the first "non-Nikon" Lens I've used on my cameras. However, I was very impressed with both the optical and build quality. I've yet to get use to the push pull switching between manual and automatic focus but this is actually very handy, I'm just so used to the conventional sliders. I'd recommend this lens highly. Distortion is pretty much as you would expect from a lens classified as bordering on "ultra-wide" and is quite acceptable. Image is crisp, bright, and clear although better stopped down a little. All in all tremendous value for money.

- Nothing really to mention so far. . Time will tell....

+ Very easy to operate maual/auto focus, nice and smooth zoom ring, bright viewfinder being f2.8 aperture, feels very good quality

- lens cap ok without lens hood but difficult to use with hood on

+ The lense is great make no mistake. Build quality ia good. I like it to feel like I am holding a proper peice of equipment in my hand, and with this lense its all very good. Check out the youtube clips of it for better understanding.

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- Big problem at 16.
Big problem with the aufocus, very very noisy and rough

+ This lens is simply the best ultrawide for Nikon cameras. Other more competant technical reviewers, Ken Rockwell etc have proven this. My experience using this lens confirms it. Spend twice the money on a Nikon lens if you must, but there is nothing to be gained.

- None, except dont be tempted to use a polariser with it, strange results.

+ Excellent resolution, great color rendition. Excellent build quality. Autofocus is quiet and fast. Fast maximum aperture which is completely usable.

- Slightly restricted zoom range.

+ Probably the best price/performance super-wide on the market. Good, (but not outstanding) build quality. A clever manual/auto focus selector. Reported to be as sharp and as good as the Nikkor - which I belive could be the case, according to my test shots.

- Well, it's not a Nikkor, so it will probablu depreciate a little faster. It doesn't have a focus motor, which may make it a little less sought after as well (No can do with D3000, D5000, D40 and D60).

+ Image quality and value of money.

- Autofocus won´t work with Nikon D40.