Tokina has announced the availability of their full frame AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO FX VCM-S telephoto zoom lens.
The prototypes of the lens first displayed at the CP+ Show 2012 and later on other prototypes shown during CP+ 2013. Now the lens officially announced for Nikon F-mount cameras.
The Tokina AT-X 70-200mm F4 PRO FX VCM-S telephoto zoom lens is designed for use with full frame SLRs. The lens has a ring-type ultrasonic motor for autofocus, and the voice coil motor-driven IS system promises three stops of stabilization. On APS-C / DX format SLRs it will offer a 105-300mm equivalent zoom range.
A tripod collar (TM-705) will be available as an optional accessory. TM-705 will be sold separately for ¥24,000 (around $230) and will start shipping on June 30th.
The lens will initially be available in Nikon mount, and will go on sale in Japan at the end of May for ¥150,000. Around $1,500 the US price will probably be lower, for comparison see the Nikon version which is currently priced for $1,400. Tokina AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO FX VCM-S sample images can also be seen here.
Tokina AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO FX VCM-S Lens Officially Announced
Tokina AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO FX VCM-S Lens Specifications
| Focal length | 70-200 mm |
|---|---|
| Angle of view | 34.45 ° ~ 12.42 ° (35mm full format) |
| Aperture | F4 |
| Lens design | 19 pieces of 14 group |
| Minimum focusing distance | 1.0 m |
| Maximum magnification macro | 1:3.57 |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Size | 82mm (maximum diameter) X167.5 mm (total length) |
| Weight | 980 g |
| Supported Formats | 24x36mm (35mm full format) |
| Corresponding mount | Nikon DSLR (full-size solid-state image sensor) JAN Code: 4961607 216 569 |
Tokina AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO FX VCM-S Lens Design
Tokina AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO FX VCM-S Lens MTF Chart
