the Tokina SL 28mm performs quite well and it´s a good lens. Stopped down you will not see any difference to *brand" lens.
I am collecting issues of german (ColorFoto and Fotomagazin) and american (Popphoto) photo magazines of the last 30 years and so I am able to compare the test results - so I can tell you one thing:
Prime lenses will beat every zoom lens in optical performance, except it´s an expensive pro-level zoom.
Yes, older primes are vulnerable to flare a.s.o - but then you have to use a lens hood. What´s the problem?
I got my Tokina SL 28mm for 43 Dollar (inclusive shipping) in new condition and I am quite happy with the results.
The older Tokina RMC are not so good, but the Tokina SL is very good in price and performance.
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Hello,
the Tokina SL 28mm performs quite well and it´s a good lens. Stopped down you will not see any difference to *brand" lens.
I am collecting issues of german (ColorFoto and Fotomagazin) and american (Popphoto) photo magazines of the last 30 years and so I am able to compare the test results - so I can tell you one thing:
Prime lenses will beat every zoom lens in optical performance, except it´s an expensive pro-level zoom.
Yes, older primes are vulnerable to flare a.s.o - but then you have to use a lens hood. What´s the problem?
I got my Tokina SL 28mm for 43 Dollar (inclusive shipping) in new condition and I am quite happy with the results.
The older Tokina RMC are not so good, but the Tokina SL is very good in price and performance.
regards
Aykman