Tokina atx-i 11-16mm CF f/2.8 Lens for Nikon F

What sets the Tokina atx-i 11-16mm F2.8 CF apart is its meticulous re-engineering for an enhanced user experience and superior image quality. This lens is a high-quality, versatile, and reliable choice for both photography and videography enthusiasts. Its constant F2.8 aperture ensures consistent brightness throughout the zoom range, delivering exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness and resolution that professionals demand.Crafted to combat flare and ghosting, this lens maintains excellent contrast and color fidelity, even in challenging lighting conditions. The innovative waterproof top coat adds to its durability, making it easier to clean and maintain, while also protecting the lens from the elements.Cinematographers will appreciate the wide cinematic feel that this lens provides, with minimized breathing and no edge distortion during panning shots. The overall weight and internal focus design of the lens make it an ideal companion for gimbal work, ensuring smooth and stable footage.The One-Touch Focus Clutch Mechanism is a testament to the lens's innovative design, allowing for a seamless transition from autofocus (AF) to manual focus (MF) with a simple snap of the focus ring towards the camera body. This feature provides photographers with a tactile manual focus experience, complete with hard stops at either end of the focus range, reminiscent of traditional manual lenses.The directional rotation of the focus ring is thoughtfully aligned with the proprietary direction of Nikon and Canon lenses, ensuring intuitive operation for users of these camera systems. The Tokina atx-i 11-16mm F2.8 CF boasts a complex optical structure with 13 elements in 11 groups, including two aspherical lenses - one of which is a large aspherical P-MO element - and two all-glass molded Low-Dispersion (SD) elements. This sophisticated design effectively minimizes chromatic and spherical aberrations.The front element of the lens is engineered to provide super-low distortion and minimal light fall-off, ensuring straight lines and reducing exposure vignetting. This makes it the perfect tool for architectural and landscape photographers, as well as astrophotographers and cinematographers seeking precision and clarity in their wide-angle shots.With its durable construction and performance, the Tokina atx-i 11-16mm F2.8 CF lens for Nikon F is a high-quality, versatile option for those looking to capture expansive landscapes, intricate cityscapes, and the night sky with unparalleled clarity and detail.