What is going on with the Tokina 11-16?

[rob_hanssen]

<p>I've been looking at the Tokina 11-16 since it came out some years ago and I think I've convinced myself to trade in some of my other lenses for this one.</p>

<p>However, it seems to be an impossible lens to get. It's either insanely expensive (>$1000, via Amazon) or out of stock (B&H, Adorama). </p>

<p>What's going on here? Is the supply so low, demand real high or does Tokina have any problems that I should know about? Related to the lens: does anyone have experience with the 11-16 that should reinforce my desire to buy (or completely kill it)?</p>

<p>Thanks,<br>

Rob</p>

[tomweis]

<p>Keep trying... I think it's insanely popular that's all. The university I work for got one within a month of placing the order. It was purchased from either B&H or Calumet. I haven't done any empirical image quality tests with it, but it's built well (has that "Tokina feel").</p>

[yog_sothoth]

<p>Sign up for the email alert and buy one as soon as they are available. The lens is worth the wait. </p>

[funkag]

<p>I've been very happy with mine. </p>

[jennifer_henry]

<p>I bought one about two years ago. I think I paid at most about $700 brand new at a local camera shop. At the time I did a quick test of both the Tokina and the Canon 10-22 and preferred the Tokina images, plus it was about $100 less and constant 2.8. It is a limited range but I love the image quality and would not hesitate to buy again.</p>

[jeff_bubis]

<p>I love mine.. It's worth the wait, but it's always been hard to get. I agree with the others - email alerts and check the store sites daily. You should not have to pay over the MSRP, though.</p>