Lens Reviews - Tokina AF 35mm f/2.8 AT-X M35 PRO DX

Overview

When used on digital SLR cameras the AT-X M35 PRO DX lens gives the same Angle of view as a 52mm lens. The close focusing distance of the M35 is an amazingly close 5.5 in. (14cm) yielding a macro ratio of 1:1 or life-sized reproduction with excellent sharpness. Its compact size makes it easy to carry almost everywhere and the wide f/2.8 aperture allows for easier viewing in low light situations. The front element of the AT-X M35 PRO DX has a newly formulated WR or “Water Repellent" optical Coating on the glass. This new coating makes marks such as spots left by water or finger-prints much easier to clean than standard multi-coating.** Tokina’s exclusive One-touch Focus Clutch Mechanism allows the photographer to switch between AF and MF simply by snapping the focus ring forward for AF and back toward the camera to focus manually. There is no need to change the AF-MF switch on Nikon cameras*** and there is no second AF/MF switch on the lens for Canon, everything is accomplished by the focus ring.

Lens Specifications

Generic Lens Specifications

Lens Type: Prime
IS / VR / OS: None
Min Focal length (mm): 35
Max Focal Length (mm): 35
Number of Elements: 9
Element Groups: 8
Max Aperture: 2.8
Minimum Aperture: 22
Closest Focus Distance (m): 0.14
Filter Type: Screw In
Filter Diameter (mm): 52
Diameter at widest (mm): 73
Lens Length (mm): 60
Weight (g): 340
Release Date: July 08

Details

Mount availability: Canon and Nikon APS-C
Focal length: 35mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Minimum aperture: f/22
Optical construction: 9 element in 8 groups.
Coatings: Multi-layer
Angle of view: 43�
Minimum focus distance: 5.5 in. (14cm)
Macro Ratio: 1:1
No. Aperture blades: 9
Filter Size: 52mm
Lens width: 73.2mm
Lens length: 60.4mm
Weight: 340g
Accessories: Metal Hood (MH522)

The lens is designed for Digital cameras with APS-C sized CMOS and CCD sensors, not designed for cameras with Full Frame sensors.
** Please note, the Tokina AT-X M35 PRO DX lens itself is not waterproof or water resistant.
*** Will not AF when used on Nikon D40 SLR camera body.

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Average user rating from: 2 user(s)


Overall rating (weighted)		5.0
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		5.0

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful

Great "bang-for-the-buck" lens., Friday, 03 September 2010


Overall rating (weighted)		5.0
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		5.0

Bright, light, and easy to use. Easy pull out barrel to manual focus. Macro gives the lens more uses. Picture quality is excellent. I bought the Nikon model for my D90. Most of my other lens are Nikon, but once I got this Tokina, I bought another longer 2.8 Tokina lens soon after. Tokina took some bad raps for poor quality control a while back, but they are past it, and you should take a close look at this lens if you are even a little interested. You can't go wrong with Amazon, they want you to be happy. I've had them pay return shipping more than once with no augments, and a quick refund. Don't take a month to decide, take you pictures and make up you mind in a few days and you will have no hassle
I am shopping for another Tokina and I saw that this beauty had one one review on it. Since I own it, I thought it was my duty to tell you all how much I like it.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

Excellent lens for the price!, Friday, 02 April 2010


Overall rating (weighted)		5.0
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		5.0
AF Speed		5.0
Value for Money		5.0

I was all set to buy Canon's 60mm f/2.8 macro...but I was hesitant because I really wanted something in the 30-50mm range that I could double up with as a portrait lens. I didn't even know this lens existed until I randomly stumbled upon it at POTN....and the rest, as they say, is history.

For the price, the quality of photos is excellent on my 40D. Like most macro primes, it is excellent wide-open (f/2.8).

It's a true 1:1 macro....but the short focal length means you'll have a really tough time using 1:1 in the field (without a macro flash attachment). If you are really serious about macro shots, you may want to look at a 100mm or 150mm focal length macro (giving you more space between lens and subject). But I plan to use this lens a lot as a portrait lens as well as close ups, this is not a big problem. Just understand that a 35mm macro does bring some limitations....but it's perfect for what I wanted.

If you're use to Canon ring-motor auto-focus (and every other lens I own with AF have the Canon ring motors!), then the slower focus speed will take some getting use to. The range limiter helps, and the AF/MF switch is pretty easy to engage/disengage. MF using the live view works very well.

Build is excellent. Not quite L-quality....but then what is for the price?

All and all....well done, Tokina.