TOKINA ATX-i 100mm Macro F2.8 for Nikon F Mount

This review is more of a general heads up for those looking into a first "real" macro lens. They work a little differently than most of your other lenses because they get much higher magnification than other lenses. Basically, this is my attempt at a physics lesson that doesn't hurt. So, here goes. A common complaint with nearly all macro lenses capable of 1:1 or greater magnification that also focus to infinity is that they, "won't change the aperture to the f-stop on the box", and as you get closer to the maximum magnification, the closest the lens will focus, the aperture number gets even further away from the one on the box. Sorry, this explanation will be a bit long, so if you don't want to read all the way down the simple answer is: "This is working the way it should and is not broken, and is not a trick by Tokina. All macro lenses do this when magnification increases. It's the laws of physics. Relax and let it happen". The whole explanation is this. All macro lenses listed with a maximum aperture will operate at that maximum aperture from infinity focus to approximately 1:10 magnification (1/10th size projected onto the sensor). This should start happening just further away than arms length on longer lenses, and closer on wider angle macro lenses. It is around this point that the macro compensation for aperture will start telling your camera that the aperture maximum is less than printed on the body. This is because the lens is physically extending away from the sensor, like a built in macro tube / bellows, and causes the light to travel further to hit the sensor. Because it has to travel further it becoames dimmer (inverse square law - look it up on the internet). The further out the lense goes the higher the magnification and the dimmer the image. The physical aperture is still the same f/2.8 (or whatever your macro lense lists), but, to pass the camera body the correct compensation for exposure the sensors in the lens will start reporting smaller and smaller apertures, like f/3 or f/4.5, and up to f/5.6 or smaller on some macro lenses. This is to make your life easier so you don't have to mess with magnification compensation tables like we used to have to in the pre-computerized photography days. So, yes, the reported aperture of the lens will always be a smaller aperture as you focus closer and closer until reaching the maximum magnification of the lens. This is the correct behavior of the lens. This is what you want the lens to do automatically. All the macro lenses capable of near life size to larger than life do it. Enjoy the lens and don't let this worry you. It's a fantastic piece of glass and engneering! (get a tripod and cable release for sharpest images, really!) Good shooting, and, thank you for hanging in with me during this lesson in the physics of light! It's amazing stuff! :)

Came a few days earlier than expected, Well packed, complete with USA warranty. Lens is sharp. Older tech, no weather sealing, but colors are vibrant, both in photos and videos taken with this lens. Good for macro shots and portraits. Does not work on all Nikon F mount cameras without a screw drive between the body and the lens, Check with the list on the lens on the bodies it does on. Meant for Full Frame cameras like the D610, D750, D810 for example.

I love this lens. It’s great for clinical photography at a good price. I highly recommend it if you are a health professional student in need of a macro lens. The price to performance is great. I couldn’t afford a more expensive macro lens. And having compared it with friends that have more expensive lens, there are minimal differences. I love how smooth the manual focus adjustment is. I love that you can manually adjust the aperture. All in all. Fabulous lens. Just note that the AF does not work with adapters for mirrorless Nikon cameras. Or at least the one that I have.

Having had the lens for only 48 hours and shot about 100 images I think it's safe to say this is a very sharp lens. The image is uncropped, unedited shot hand held in very light breeze with Nikon D500, f25, 1/1000, ISO 3200. Pros- light weight so it will be in the backpack all the time; auto focus/manual focus clutch is fast to activate and easy to use, compact size; focus index is clear and easy to read; good build quality; focus ring movement is smooth and not to fast or too slow to move elements. Cons- will not work with D5X00 or D3X00 cameras due to lack of camera internal motor; no pouch for when it is not on the camera. (I know, waaaaaa) Like I said, I've only had it for 48 hours but I'm impressed with the build quality and images. Manual focus is easy as the ring has a smooth throw...roughly 245 degrees from infinity to 0.3 M (11.75 inches). For $350 I think you would be hard pressed to find a better value.

It works great. I am not a professional photographer, but as far as I can see quality is great. It works perfectly with my Nikon D3100. All functions I use operate. It is too heavy for me to hold steady for long. I use a sturdy tripod exclusively.

I wanted a good macro lens to help take better photos of insects, flowers, etc. at closer range. Took it out today for a couple of hours at a nature sanctuary and had great success. Taking pictures of small bugs on leaves can be quite challenging, but I'm very happy with the quality of the photos with this lens..

Very sharp, fast focus and a great lens for portrait and macro work.

Exceeding quality picture

Lo primero es decir que hay un error en el nombre que aparece en la descripción del producto. Dice "Canon EF", pero este modelo en particular tiene montura para Nikon F. (Claro que también existe para Canon, pero no es éste) Es un objetivo de gran calidad con una nitidez brutal, por la mitad de precio que algo similar de Nikon o Canon. Excelente reproducción de color y prácticamente nulas aberraciones. Muy buena construcción. El autofoco es rápido y el enfoque manual es suave y preciso. Además de para macro, también sirve como teleobjetivo de uso general y para retrato (aunque produce un bokeh un poco nervioso, pero es de esperar). Execelente relación calidad-precio.

Ottimo qualità elevata consiglio ha tutti.

ミラーレスのfujifilm X-E3でフォーカルレデューサーを介し基本MFでの利用です。 個人的に主な用途としてMFで時計回りの100mmマクロが欲しくて購入しました。 マクロプラナーも悩みましたが価格のこともありこちらを購入しましたが大正解！ コスパはすごくいいと思います。 中古のmicro af nikkor 100mmも以前購入したのですが MF操作に引っかかりがありどうにも納得できずすぐに手放してしまいました。 が、こちらはフィーリング抜群です。 af nikkorはMFにあまりの引っかかりが、、という記事をいくつも見かけたのでそういうものなのかもしれませんが、、 こちらは、フィーリングも抜群ですし、写りも申し分ありませんでした。

OK, so first of all... this is a great lens! - Very good image quality (Very sharp / Nice colors) - Very good build quality - Nice "touch and feel" But... - One-Touch Focus Clutch Mechanism is a bit "odd" - It doesntt have image stabilization - For the price, you may want to consider other options Verdict: While I like the image quality, sharpness and color reproduction of the Tokina lens (and think that the price is "fair" for what you get), I would nevertheless consider the following alternatives and compare before buying: - Laowa 100mm (like the Tokina, it doesn't have image stabilization... BUT it allows magnification up to 2:1) which is quite handy! I own this lense as well and while the image quality of the Tokina lens may be slightly better the 2:1 factor adds some nice creative possibilities. Both lenses are great, for different uses! - Tamron SP AF 90mm (like the Tokina it only allows 1:1 reproduction... BUT it has image stabilization - and apparently the image quality is good too). I cannot judge about this lens because I have never used it but critics are pretty positive and I have seen some nice sample images.

Really superb lens. Light weight with a good built quality. You can we very sharp pics. Focussing is little slow. Good for both macro and portraits. Worth buying.