Old Tokina lens on modern Nikon digital bodies

[ted_raper1]

<p>I have a chance to pick up an old Tokina 24-40 ATX 2.8 really cheap. The lens appears to be in excellent condition, but my concern is that according to my research, it's about 23 years old! The designation is just "ATX", not G, or DG, just plain old "ATX". Does anyone have any experience - or thoughts - about using such an old lens on modern Nikon bodies (D80, D200)? I already have a 50 1.8 and don't really need the Tokina, but for what it will cost me I'll probably get it. Even if it's not good on digital, I can use it on my 8008s.</p>

[Peter_in_PA]

<p>It will meter on the D200 most likely, but not the D80. Obviously, it won't auto-focus.</p>

<p>Not a great focal length for DX, though. 24 isn't wide enough to be really wide, and 40mm is a little short.</p>

[carl_becker2]

<p>That may be AF. KEH lists one for $126 that is AF. If so it should work on all your bodies. </p>

[tri-x1]

<p>It should meter on the D200. I use a Tokina 80-200 f2.8 ATX manual focus lens on my D300 and it produces great images.</p>

[tommyinca]

<p>IMHO, Some old 30 years lens are still really good on digital if not better. ie: If you can find an old Tokina 90/2.8 macro or old Tokina 60-120/2.8. That said, not too many 23 years old "ultra wide zoom" are better. This is where newer mass produced aspherial, ED lens and high compute cycle design can help. Hey it is till f2.8 and full frame :-) </p>

[rjm photo]

<p>I use a 17mm Tokina "SL", which I think predates an "ATX", on my D200. Results are excellent.</p>

[john_lynch5]

The ATX was a more expensive series than the SL series of Tokina lenses.