trex1 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Hi all, <p> I am curious about the 17mm Tokina AF ATX lens. I have a few questions:<p> 1. How does it compare to the Pro version? It is my understanding that optically, they are the same lens. Is this correct?<br> 2. How does it compare to the 17-40 eos lens at that focal length, or to the 18mm EOS lens?<br> 3. How about to the 18-55 eos kit lens?<br> 4. At 90 bucks for the lens, is that good buy? 5. Anyone using this lens currently? <P>Thanks in advance for all replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel barrera houston, Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 <p>I do and love it, most of my architecture shots <a href="http://www.pbase.com/memejr1949/houston_architecture">http://www.pbase.com/memejr1949/houston_architecture</a> were with the Tokina. I sold my 17-40 L after finding the Tokina on ebay several years ago. I have the pro version so I don't know if there is a difference here are how they are reviewed at fredmiranda <a href="http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showcat.php?cat=41">http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showcat.php?cat=41</a> Not familiar with the 18mm eos lens never seen it and the only kit lens I have are the 24-105L and the 28-135 IS which I like for walk around. I don't think you can go wrong for $90 assuming it is working properly, make sure it is not the fd lens if you have eos, I would not mind paying $90 for the fd lens at that price.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trex1 Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 <p>Hey thanks Manuel. Actually I made a mistake. There is no 18mm eos lens. It's a 14mm. So you prefer the 17 to the 17-40 L?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel barrera houston, Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 <p>Yes I prefer the 17mm Tokina, less distortion, this coming week I intend to take my Canon 1V as the weather should be nice and do some downtown views, will take my 17mm one day and my 14mm another. I will be using Kodak Ektar 100.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trex1 Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 <p>Sorry Manuel, I meant to tell you that I really enjoyed your portfolio at pbase. That lens really comes into its own on a full frame camera. I wish I had a 5D. I could probably afford one, but I have become too attached to my 40D. I just wish the 40D was full frame.... So, you must really love wideangles to have the 14 as well.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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