Tokina adds focus motor to create AT-X 116 Pro DX II wide-angle for APS-C DSLRs
Published Jan 27, 2012
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dpreview staff
Tokina has announced an updated version of its highly-regarded 11-16mm F2.8 wideangle zoom for APS-C SLRs. The AT-X 116 PRO DX II adds a 'Silent Drive-Module' (SD-M) focus motor that enables it to autofocus on all Nikon SLRs. The latest version also includes improved surface coatings (which are particularly important for wide-angle lenses) and adds a 'GMR' sensor to locate the focus element's current position, to speed up autofocus - a technology first introduced on the AT-X 16-28 F2.8 PRO FX full-frame wide-angle. US distributor THK Photo tells us the Nikon version should be available around April with a Canon version following around August.
Unlike version 1 of the lens, there is no mention of a Sony version.
Click here for more detail (translated from Japanese)
| Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX II Specifications |
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| Focal length |
11 ~ 16mm |
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| Brightness |
F2.8 |
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| Minimum aperture |
F22 |
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| Lens Construction |
13 elements in 11 groups |
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| Coating |
Multilayer coating |
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| Angle of view |
104 ° to 82 ° (with Nikon) |
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| Minimum focusing distance |
0.3m |
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| Macro maximum magnification |
1:11.6 |
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| Filter Size |
77mm |
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| Zoom mode |
Rotating zoom |
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| Number of aperture blades |
Nine |
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| Greatest dimension |
84.0mm |
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| Full-length |
89.2mm |
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| Weight |
550g |
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| Accessories |
Flower-shaped bayonet hood (BH-77A) |
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| Compatible Mount |
Nikon digital (APS-C) :4961607-634349
Canon digital (APS-C) :4961607-634356 |
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