Jon,
Are you sure you had the newer Pro II model? According to my literature
the Minimum focusing distance is 2.3' from the film plane, that's 1.9'
from the end of the lens since it is 4.2" long. I wanted to confirm
this, so I broke out my trusty yard-stick and went to work. At minimum
focus and 28mm the front of the filter ring on my lens fell at 20.2"
which would make the MFG. specs right on. Just curious as the where
your info came from, maybe yours was defective or maybe it was a
different series from mine? But thanks for the message, because if it
were as you say I would have a problem.
Happy Shooting,
Wayne Jordan
Jordan's Photography
Trussville, AL USA
Psalm 8:3~4
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Wayne,
I also purchased a Tokina AT-X 28-70 2.6~2.8 Pro II after deliberations
very similar to yours.
I was impressed with the same aspects of the lens that you are,
especially the solid build quality. However, I returned mine to the
camera shop after owning it for about 1 week and traded it for a Nikkor
35-70mm f2.8.
The reason? MINIMUM FOCUS on the Tokina AT-X 28-70 2.6~2.8 Pro II is
about 4 feet! Who wants a 28mm that can only focus to 4 feet? I was
frustrated by this the first time I used the lens. I would think this
would also be a problem for a wedding shooter when time comes to shoot
close-ups of hands with rings, etc.
