tokina

2004-11-08 Thread Fiso_PENTAX
Hello Jens, > Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2004 16:33:57 +0100 > From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Thanks for answering JC, > I have no idea as to what series it may be. > I tried to find in various places, without any luck. I just mailed Tokina, > but I wonde

tokina????

2003-05-31 Thread KANGA
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2932155521&category=46 87 seems to have te same specs

Tokina

2002-01-26 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I went to Columbus Camera Group to evaluate the Tokina 80-200/2.8 AT-X manual-focus lens that they have on eBay. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1325843698 Here's what it's like: #1 It has the screw-on metal hood. (Mine has the plastic clip-on.) #2 Mechanic

Tokina Doubler

2006-02-08 Thread Don Williams
Some one mentioned this the other day. There are two -- one with seven elements and one other. Does anyone know these things well? I've seen one AF version on some US dealers page but now forget where. Zen would say: "If you don't use them is there any difference to the quality." Don -- Dr

Tokina/Pentax

2006-12-21 Thread Collin R Brendemuehl
The common corporate buyout is based on something of *particular* value to the purchaser. Often the remainder of the company of is little interest, unless of course it is a profit center. Since Tokina operates in more than one field, as does Pentax, I wouldn't anticipate that the photo im

Re: tokina????

2003-05-31 Thread Peter Alling
The tokina is a 28 to 200, (all four versions I think). It's as close to the sigma as to the tokina. At 10:45 AM 5/31/2003 +0930, you wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2932155521&category=46 87 seems to have te same specs Outside of a dog, a book is man&

Tokina lens

2001-05-29 Thread Emmanuel Ingelsten
Hi! I'm looking for a telephotolens in the range 70-200 or 70-300. But I've got a supergood deal on a new Tokina AF 35-300/4,5-6,7. Swedish listprice is: 460$ (US listprice:200) but I would only have to pay 180$. I would use it as a tele-zoom (I already have a Sigma 28-70/2,8 EX

Tokina lens

2001-05-30 Thread Joseph Tainter
> The seller also has a new Tokina AT-X 400AF 400mm f/5.6 for 250$. Seems like a good >price to me. Comments on the lens or the price? > I have this lens. It is lightweight (can be hand held) for a lens this long. I have always shot it at f8 and found it to be quite sharp. Others re

Tokina lens

2001-05-30 Thread Joseph Tainter
> I'm looking for a telephotolens in the range 70-200 or 70-300. But I've got a > supergood deal on a new Tokina AF 35-300/4,5-6,7. Swedish listprice is: 460$ (US > listprice:200) but I would only have to pay 180$. I would use it as a tele-zoom (I > already have a Sigma

Tokina Repairs

2001-03-24 Thread Mark Cassino
My Tokina 400 f5.6 seems to have developed a stuck aperture - stuck wide open! I want to make sure it is repaired at a reputable place (I had another lens with a stuck aperture come back from a local shop with oil and deep scratches on the rear element.) Tokina has a repair service - has

Tokina 400mm teleconverters?

2006-04-19 Thread Robert Soames Wetmore
Hello, list- I’ve seen some recent discussion on the list about some of the Tokina 400mm telephotos but have only caught a few of the messages (I usually follow the list via the archive which only seems to archive a small percentage of the messages for some reason), so I apologize if this

RE: Tokina Doubler

2006-02-08 Thread Don Sanderson
Adorama carries the Kenko, Tamron and Tokina. The Tokina is the lowest priced 7 element 2x. I have/have had the Tamron and Promaster 4 and 7 element ones, the 7 element are far better optically.(Tamron and Promaster are identical.) They are very usable but image quality still suffers noticably

RE: Tokina Doubler

2006-02-08 Thread Malcolm Smith
Don Williams wrote: > Zen would say: "If you don't use them is there any difference > to the quality." I think Zen ought to say if he's a Pentax user first. Malcolm

RE: Tokina Doubler

2006-02-08 Thread Jens Bladt
EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 8. februar 2006 14:24 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Tokina Doubler Some one mentioned this the other day. There are two -- one with seven elements and one other. Does anyone know these things well? I've seen one AF version on some US dealers page but now forget where.

RE: Tokina Doubler

2006-02-08 Thread Rob Studdert
On 8 Feb 2006 at 17:09, Jens Bladt wrote: > It is probably the same teleconverter, that is KENKO MC7. It's excellent. (I > read test test). > I have the Tele Plus versione that is an adjustable Macro converter. It is > excellent too. > Regards I had one of these, the contrast reduction compared w

Tokina 135/2.8

2004-05-16 Thread Henri Toivonen
Okey, new question about a lens. :) I found a K-mount Tokina 135mm f/2.8 lens for a pretty small amount of money, in near-mint condition. But I can't really find much info about this lens. Here's a pic of it: http://images.tradera.com/484/5847484_1.jpg Anyone know this one, any good, i

Pentax/Hoya/Tokina

2006-12-21 Thread Walter Hamler
This all brings to rememberance a discussion at the PMA convention in Orlando back in Feb. It all started when I asked a Tokina rep why they did not make the 12~24 zoom in the PK mount. He indicated that it would not be sold in great enough quantities because Pentax was almost bankrupt and the

Tokina 300mm f2.8

2002-09-12 Thread Shaun Canning
Here are a couple of images that I shot with my new 300mm f2.8 MF. They are a bit soft being scanned at very low res, and shot wide open on Kodak Gold 400, handheld using a z-1 and 1.7x AF converter (effectively 510mm at f4.5), and an AF500FTZ for fill. If this is what this thing can do without tr

OT: Tokina Lenses

2002-10-14 Thread Shaun Canning
A couple of weeks ago I asked the list about a wide-angle replacement for my Tokina 19-35mm f3.5-4.5. Well, I have had to revise my desire to replace this little lens since getting some film back today. The trannies I have just got back are from a recent trip to Tasmania. I must say the little

RE: Tokina Lenses

2002-10-14 Thread Luke Johnson
Thought i would chime in on this one too. I have two tokina lenses the 28-70 26./2.8 and the 80-200 2.8 I cant say enough good things about these lenses. they are great performers in all conditions. i would highly recommend them. __ D O T E

Re: Tokina lens

2001-05-29 Thread Alan Chan
If you don't mind manual focus, the SMC PENTAX-A 70-210/4 is excellent yet affordable. regards, Alan Chan >I'm looking for a telephotolens in the range 70-200 or 70-300. But I've got >a supergood deal on a new Tokina AF 35-300/4,5-6,7. Swedish listprice is: >460$

Tokina wide primes?

2002-04-24 Thread Debra Wilborn
How does Tokina's 24mm 2.8 stack up against other primes? I was thinking about picking one up and obviously don't want a lemon. Thanks, Deb Yahoo! Games - play chess, backgammon, pool and more http://games.yahoo.com/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to htt

Tokina 24 F2.8

2002-05-31 Thread Reg Wiest
I notice there is a Tokina 24mm F2.8 lens for sale on eBay. With under three days left, it¹s at $75 US. I have one of these lenses and it¹s very, very sharp. Only negative I can think of is it takes 52mm filters instead of the 49mm that many Pentax lenses take. RW - This message is from the

Tokina 28-105 ??

2002-06-09 Thread chuck
Hey Gang, I recently read some online reviews of a Tokina 28-105 AF lens to fit Pentax AF cameras. It sounds like a really solid lens with a metal body. Problem is, I can't find one anywhere. Anybody have good "sources" for these older lenses? Where do old lenses go once the major

Tokina 300mm F2.8

2002-08-26 Thread Shaun Canning
Hi Gang, Has any ever used or actually own a manual focus Tokina 300mm F2.8 SD lens? I am interested in some comments on these thingy's. Cheers Shaun.

Re: Tokina Repairs

2001-03-24 Thread Michael Bromm
March 24, 2001 2:41 PM Subject: Tokina Repairs > My Tokina 400 f5.6 seems to have developed a stuck aperture - stuck wide > open! I want to make sure it is repaired at a reputable place (I had > another lens with a stuck aperture come back from a local shop with oil and > deep scratche

Re: Tokina Repairs

2001-03-24 Thread GBaumg3568
Five or six years ago I sent one of my Tokina lenses in for minor repairs. The work was done fast the lens was given a general cleaning. I cannot address price as it was a warranty repair. George Baumgardner - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http

Tokina 50-135

2008-10-06 Thread Tom Lesser
Greetings: I hope I am not being sacrilegious asking here about the Tokina version of the 50-135/2.8, but I'd really like this range in a lens with a tripod mount. Does anyone know whether Pentax is planning to offer the lens with a mount, or if not, where I can buy a Tokina? Thank yo

RMC Tokina 17mm f/3.5 // Re: Tokina AT-X 17mm

2002-04-21 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 6:20 PM Subject: Tokina AT-X 17mm > Does the focusing turn in the same direction as pentax lenses? Is it a > rectilinear design? Is it available new? Ar

Re: Tokina 400mm teleconverters?

2006-04-19 Thread jtainter
Replies embedded: Hello, list- I’ve seen some recent discussion on the list about some of the Tokina 400mm telephotos but have only caught a few of the messages (I usually follow the list via the archive which only seems to archive a small percentage of the messages for some reason), so I

Tokina 800mm F8 screwmount

2005-01-25 Thread Reg Wiest
Does anyone have experience with the 800mm F8 screwmount? I could use it with the adapter on my K-mount cameras for wildlife, if it is sharp enough. I make 8x10s, 11X14s, occasional 16X20s. I might be a lot better off to get Pentax¹s 1,000mm SMC F8, even though it will cost a lot more. RW

Tokina Service Dept Response

2001-01-31 Thread Bucky
Here is the note THK sent me today when they sent the lens out. Thought it might be of interest to you all. Cheers, Mike -- > Glad we could be of service to you. We feel our current staff and service > policies can accomodate the need

Tokina 7--210mm lens

2005-05-08 Thread New Concepts
Hi, I've just picked the above lens for a small sum, prior to getting my ist*D - does anyone have any experience/information about it? It's 'K' mount - but I assume that it will be manual focus only? (sorry if that appears to be a typical 'noobie' question - but I am, at the moment, just a noob

Tokina 90mm macro price

2005-04-03 Thread Andre Langevin
How much does the Tokina 90mm macro goes on eBay (with 1:1 adapter) these days? Andre

questions about Tokina lenses

2004-03-19 Thread Steve Desjardins
I just picked up a used Tokina 80-200 f2.8 zoom. (Big tank of a thing. Now I know why so few complain about Tokina build quality. I still want the Pentax one, however.) Anyway, it has everything except instructions, so: 1. The focus ring seems to pull back (between AF and MF) only when the

Re: Tokina 135/2.8

2004-05-16 Thread Peter J. Alling
for this lens was $160.00 US so $35 is probably a fair price. Henri Toivonen wrote: Okey, new question about a lens. :) I found a K-mount Tokina 135mm f/2.8 lens for a pretty small amount of money, in near-mint condition. But I can't really find much info about this lens. Here's a pic o

Tokina 12-24 f4

2004-08-05 Thread Joseph Tainter
I can't read most of what is on this page, but apparently Tokina will offer this lens at some point. http://www.photosharp.com.tw/article/news.asp?Code=20040216000149 It would be nice if Tokina would start to play in the digital lens arena, especially for APS-sized sensors. They have i

shrinking Tokina lens line

2007-01-28 Thread Igor Roshchin
I just looked at the line of Tokina AF lenses and was surprised: they removed many good lenses from there: http://thkphoto.com/products/tokina/index.html I am not sure if this is a sign that they are soon to introduce "digital" versions of the older lenses (28-70 and 19-35), o

Re: Pentax/Hoya/Tokina

2006-12-21 Thread Mark Roberts
Walter Hamler wrote: >Now that Tokina and Pentax are cooperating in the fisheye lens and probably >others as well, I see the potential for lots more of the same. I also see >lots of good coming from the Hoya deal as well. Between the influx of cash from Hoya and the conti

Re: Pentax/Hoya/Tokina

2006-12-21 Thread Tom C
> >From reading the articles, they're claiming that Hoya mentioned this >deal over a year ago and Pentax turned them down. My suspicion is that >Hoya wasn't that eager until they saw the success of the K100D and K10D. > >I think both companies stand to benefit enormously from this deal :) > > > >Ma

Re: Pentax/Hoya/Tokina

2006-12-21 Thread Tom C
t;From: "Tom C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >To: pdml@pdml.net >Subject: Re: Pentax/Hoya/Tokina >Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:17:41 -0700 > > > >From reading the articles, they're claiming that Hoya mentioned this > >deal over a

Re: Pentax/Hoya/Tokina

2006-12-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Dec 21, 2006, at 5:38 PM, Tom C wrote: > Also this would indicate that Hoya was not THAT interested in the > camera-side of Pentax... > - > ''To reveal the secret, we had a dinner together about two years > ago and discussed possible synergies on our medical operations,'' > Urano s

Re: Pentax/Hoya/Tokina

2006-12-22 Thread Mark Roberts
Tom C wrote: >> >From reading the articles, they're claiming that Hoya mentioned this >>deal over a year ago and Pentax turned them down. My suspicion is that >>Hoya wasn't that eager until they saw the success of the K100D and K10D. >> >>I think both companies stand to benefit enormously from thi

Two new Tokina lenses

2007-11-17 Thread Adam Maas
ch is what it does for Tokina). And Tokina did have their versions of the DA*'s out much earlier. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Tokina 50-135 F2.8

2007-03-16 Thread Joseph Tainter
There is a wonderful test of this lens in the April Popular Photography. The results are very good. Very, very good. Pentax has designed another great lens. It is sharp across the board, even sharp wide open at all focal lengths. You can't ask for more. I guess the DA* 50-135 F2.8 will have to

Tokina 80-200 2.8

2003-07-13 Thread Okipentax
this: Should I save the money for the Pentax, or get the Tokina. I have always steered clear of third-party lenses, but I have heard good things about this one, and the price is right. Any thoughts? Thanks, Pete.

Re: Tokina 300mm f2.8

2002-09-13 Thread Kathy L
Wow, Shawn, great photos! I'm impressed. I think I'll put that lens on my wish list. Kathy L - Original Message - From: "Shaun Canning" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 10:17 PM

Re: Tokina 300mm f2.8

2002-09-13 Thread Keith Whaley
To: "Pentax-Discuss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 10:17 PM > Subject: Tokina 300mm f2.8 > > > Here are a couple of images that I shot with my new 300mm f2.8 MF. They > are > > a bit soft being scanned at very low res, and shot wide op

OT: Tokina 24mm 2.8?

2002-09-22 Thread David Chang-Sang
Hi folks, I'm looking to expand the wide angle for my LX and I'm curious to find out if anyone's tried this Tokina brand lens and if so, what are the results ? I've been hunting for off-brand 24mm lenses as I know it'll be hard to find the Pentax one. Thanks, Dave

Re: OT: Tokina Lenses

2002-10-14 Thread Fred
> I think Tokina lenses are at the top of the class. My only three > non-pentax lenses are Tokina — 100-300ATX/f4, 90/2.5ATX macro and > a 24mm. My own non-Pentax lenses tend to be either Tokina AT-X or Vivitar Series 1, and (when the choices are essentially identical, as with the AT

Re: OT: Tokina Lenses

2002-10-14 Thread Fred
> [snip] I must say the little Tokina performed really well. [snip] > I shot an all Tokina kit on this trip, other than an FA 100mm f2.8 > macro (which as anyone who has one knows is a stunning lens). I am > really impressed with the Tokina glass I took along (28-80 ATX-Pro > f2.8

Tokina RMC 400mm F5.6

2002-11-21 Thread J. C. O'Connell
Recently bought a screwmount Tokina RMC 400mm F5.6 lens even though I already had the Pentax Tele-Takumar 400 F5.6. The main attraction for me was for the auto aperture ( The Pentax is manual aperture). To my surprise it's very compact and doesnt get longer as you focus close. I guess the

Re: Tokina 35-300

2001-05-29 Thread RDJ92807
It's an awful lens! They had to give them away for $99-$149 here in the US. Don't bother. The British mags called it "a bit of a stinker". Robert James - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to vi

Re: Tokina 24-200

2001-08-25 Thread Mark Roberts
> The wide-angle zoom race continues, with Pentax trailing -- at least in > length. Actually, Contax has only a 24-85 so *they're* trailing. Not that that means anything. More isn't necessarily better. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net

Re: Tokina 24-200

2001-08-26 Thread David A. Mann
Mark Roberts writes: > > The wide-angle zoom race continues, with Pentax trailing -- at least in > > length. > > Actually, Contax has only a 24-85 so *they're* trailing. Not that that means > anything. More isn't necessarily better. Well if it's pure length you're after Pentax *does* have both

Re: Tokina 24-200

2001-08-26 Thread Robert Harris
"David A. Mann" wrote: > > Mark Roberts writes: > > > > The wide-angle zoom race continues, with Pentax trailing -- at least in > > > length. > > > > Actually, Contax has only a 24-85 so *they're* trailing. Not that that means > > anything. More isn't necessarily better. > > Well if it's pure

Tokina 24-200mm zoom

2001-08-28 Thread James and Kristin
Anyone have this lens yet? www.photographyreview.com has some very glowing endorsements for it and it sure is an attractive focal length. Just curious, James - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget

Re: Tokina 24 F2.8

2002-05-31 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Many, many Pentax lenses use 52mm filters. Reg Wiest wrote: > > Only negative I can think of is it > takes 52mm filters instead of the > 49mm that many Pentax lenses take. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discus

Re: Tokina 28-105 ??

2002-06-09 Thread Mark Roberts
you're interested. It >is very well built and produces good images. Speed is 3.5-4.5. > > >Bruce > > > >Sunday, June 09, 2002, 7:45:26 AM, you wrote: > >c> Hey Gang, > >c> I recently read some online reviews of a Tokina >c> 28-105 AF lens to fit

Re: Tokina 28-105 ??

2002-06-09 Thread chuck
Only Tokina like it on B&H I could find was a 28-105 Manual Focus (not AF). Maybe I'm jes' not searching right? Mark Roberts wrote: > B&H has these on their web site (assuming it's the current version you seek). > www.bhphotovideo.com > > Bruce Dayton &l

Re: Tokina 28-105 ??

2002-06-09 Thread chuck
ck left if you're interested. It > is very well built and produces good images. Speed is 3.5-4.5. > > Bruce > > Sunday, June 09, 2002, 7:45:26 AM, you wrote: > > c> Hey Gang, > > c> I recently read some online reviews of a Tokina > c> 28-105 AF lens to fit Pent

Re: Tokina 28-105 ??

2002-06-09 Thread Joseph Tainter
It went out of production a couple of years ago. It was pretty well regarded - sharp images, well built. You might still find a new one somewhere, or check KEH. I had one, but sold it for the following reasons: 1. Lack of close focus. 2. Not as contrasty as Pentax lenses. 3. Images seemed actuall

Re: Tokina 300mm F2.8

2002-08-27 Thread John Mustarde
On Tue, 27 Aug 2002 09:07:46 +1000, you wrote: >Hi Gang, > >Has any ever used or actually own a manual focus Tokina 300mm F2.8 SD lens? >I am interested in some comments on these thingy's. It is an excellent lens in every respect - build quality and optical quality an

RE: Tokina 300mm F2.8

2002-08-27 Thread Shaun Canning
Thanks John, that is precisely the combination I am looking at using on my z-1. I also have a 1.7x that I am busting to try. Cheers Shaun -Original Message- From: John Mustarde [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, 28 August 2002 10:27 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Tokina

Re: Tokina 300mm F2.8

2002-08-28 Thread David A. Mann
John Mustarde wrote: > On Tue, 27 Aug 2002 09:07:46 +1000, you wrote: > > >Hi Gang, > > > >Has any ever used or actually own a manual focus Tokina 300mm F2.8 SD > >lens? I am interested in some comments on these thingy's. > > > It is an excelle

Re: Tokina 300mm F2.8

2002-08-28 Thread collinb
I've seen them with both screw-on and snap-in hoods. The snap-in mounts in reverse for storage. Collin At 08:10 PM 8/28/02 +1200, you wrote: >John Mustarde wrote: > > > If thats the one Cotty has, its a great lens. The focusing is really >nice. The hood is a bit of a pain to get on & off at f

FS: Tokina ATX Zooms

2002-03-14 Thread Bruce Dayton
Based on the underwhelming response to my offering of the FA 135, I'm guessing that the 135mm focal length has fallen from popularity. I am considering putting up for sale my Tokina ATX 20-35 f:2.8 and Tokina ATX 80-200 f:2.8. Both are in mint condition and have seen little use. Both come

Re: Tokina´s_80-400_growing_bayonet

2002-04-14 Thread Andreas Wirtz
First inspect if anything is wrong with aperture lever and then clean carefully bayonet portion of lens and everything should work OK! Andreas Wirtz Emilio Puga <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey, I think I have to change my name, for “the trouble boy”. I´ve got a tokina 80-400 for 3 year

Re: Tokina 150-500

2002-04-17 Thread Fred
> << Does anyone else have the Tokina 150-500mm f5.6 ATX ? If so, > what do you think of it? >> > A wee beastie. I am waiting to hear about your results. I used a Tokina AT-X 150-500/5.6 for a PUG shot one time, using an A 2X-L TC (zoomed out to 500mm, for a 1000/1

Re: Tokina 150-500

2002-04-18 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 17/04/02 23:10:35 GMT Daylight Time, Fred writes: << A wee beastie. I am waiting to hear about your results. I used a Tokina AT-X 150-500/5.6 for a PUG shot one time, using an A 2X-L TC (zoomed out to 500mm, for a 1000/11 combination). http://pug.komkon.org/

Re: Tokina 150-500

2002-04-18 Thread Fred
> I used a Tokina AT-X 150-500/5.6 for a PUG shot one time, using > an A 2X-L TC (zoomed out to 500mm, for a 1000/11 combination). > http://pug.komkon.org/00marc/turtle1.htm >> > Not too shabby at all. Why did you have to be so far away, though? > Are they timid creatur

Re: Tokina 150-500

2002-04-18 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 18/04/02 14:50:07 GMT Daylight Time, Fred writes: << And, I didn't want to get my tripod's feet wet (not to mention my own - ). >> Here comes a prospective Benbo owner.. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdm

Re: Tokina 150-500

2002-04-18 Thread Fred
> << And, I didn't want to get my tripod's feet wet (not to mention > my own - ). >> > Here comes a prospective Benbo owner.. Hrrumph... You must be a photo gear retailer or something... ;-) Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http

Re: Tokina 150-500

2002-04-18 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 18/04/02 18:03:01 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << << And, I didn't want to get my tripod's feet wet (not to mention > my own - ). >> > Here comes a prospective Benbo owner.. Hrrumph... You must be a photo gear retailer or something...

Tokina AT-X 17mm

2002-04-21 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Does the focusing turn in the same direction as pentax lenses? Is it a rectilinear design? Is it available new? Are there any photos around that were made using this lens? K is good Thanks! Bob Rapp wrote: > Further comment. The Tokina manual focus is > Metal and very well const

Re: Tokina 50-135

2008-10-06 Thread Adam Maas
Tokina versions of Pentax lenses are not available in K mount. The only way to get the Tokina is to switch to Nikon or Canon. Also the lens is small enough that there is no advantage to a tripod mount. It's really a very compact lens for its range. -Adam On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 7:17 PM

Re: Tokina 50-135

2008-10-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
I would second that. I like tripod mounts on lenses that need them. I have this lens and can't think of any need for one. It is small and light enough that it would only get in the way. -- Best regards, Bruce Monday, October 6, 2008, 5:16:03 PM, you wrote: AM> Tokina versions o

Tokina lenses and Pentax?

2012-01-28 Thread Igor Roshchin
Does anybody know what happened with Tokina lenses for Pentax? I very much like my Tokina ATX Pro 28-70/2.6-2.8. This was my first lens for Pentax cameras that I bought with Zx5n. When Hoya bought Pentax, Tokina stopped producing any lenses in Pentax mount, and as far as I understood, started

Tokina 50-135/2.8 pics

2006-10-01 Thread Alan Chan
Not a DA*, but might be an indication. http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/other/2006/09/29/4734.html Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Pentax & Tokina (for Ken Takeshita)

2006-03-03 Thread Joseph Tainter
Mail-Archive.com (where I read PDML) always goes off to la-la land at critical moments. It hasn't updated in the past 24 hours, so I don't know what follow-up there was to the important questions about Pentax and Tokina. Ken, I posted the following yesterday, just before Mail-Arch

Re: Tokina zoom from eBay

2006-01-11 Thread Jon Myers
I had a similar deal a while back with a whole camera bag full of goodies. I may sell some of it to fund further gear aquisition. :) --- Don Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I received, in the mail today (8:00am), a lens > that was posted in the UK on Monday afternoon. Its &

Re: Tokina zoom from eBay

2006-01-11 Thread Vic MacBournie
I saw that one go on ebay... I think a lot of people underestimate the quality of Tokina lenses. I would go out on a limb and say Tokina lenses for the most part are as good and in many cases, better than Pentax lenses when everything is taken into consideration and that includes build quality

OT: Tokina RMC 17/3.5

2006-02-04 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I picked up this lens in the Fall. With film it's really pretty mediocre. But with the DS it's a really outstanding performer. Surprizing. They show up as e-fodder for about $100 on occasion. Recommended. Collin mail2web - Che

FS: Tamron and Tokina lenses

2006-02-09 Thread Richard Chu
Tamron SP AF 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 autofocus lens for Pentax in excellent condition. It comes with case, box, manual, hood, front and rear caps. Asking $200 plus shipping. Tokina AT-X 270 AF Pro II 28-70mm f/2.6-2.8 autofocus lens for Pentax in excellent condition. It comes with case, hood, front

Tokina Lens Woes (the resolution)

2001-01-30 Thread Bucky
Some of you may remember (and/or care) that I had problems with the AF on my Tokina 80-200 f/2.8 AT-X Pro on the PZ1p. I thought I had fixed the problem with a little Cramolyn on the lens contacts, but it wasn't gone. I subsequently bought a second PZ1p, so I could go on jobs with 2 iden

Re: Tokina Service Dept Response

2001-01-31 Thread Darren & Tara Sutherland
as well as the SMC-A 70-210 f4.0 (not bad...but not extraordinary). If ya still need'em let me know! Darren PS. hope your lens comes in for ya though. -Original Message- From: Bucky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Pentax Peepl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: January 31, 2001 5:37 PM S

Re: Tokina Service Dept Response

2001-01-31 Thread Darren & Tara Sutherland
Oops...should've gone to Bucky direct...sorry folks Darren -Original Message- From: Darren & Tara Sutherland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: January 31, 2001 10:58 PM Subject: Re: Tokina Service Dept Response >Mike, I hav

Re: Tokina 7--210mm lens

2005-05-08 Thread P. J. Alling
Wow, impressive zoom range 7mm - 210mm. Seriously there are lots of different Tokina 70-210's we'll probably need more information than that. New Concepts wrote: Hi, I've just picked the above lens for a small sum, prior to getting my ist*D - does anyone have any experience/in

Re: Tokina 7--210mm lens

2005-05-08 Thread New Concepts
- Original Message - From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 4:36 PM Subject: Re: Tokina 7--210mm lens Wow, impressive zoom range 7mm - 210mm. Seriously there are lots of different Tokina 70-210's we'll probably need more inf

RE: Tokina 7--210mm lens

2005-05-08 Thread Jens Bladt
I recently sold a Tokina 80-200mm which was excellent: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3879991116 I guess yours is different. You must give us exact name, focal length, and lagest aperture(s) to enable exact identification. Regards Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Tokina 7--210mm lens

2005-05-08 Thread Fred
> It's says 'Tokina SD 70-210mm 1:4-5.6 Japan It's a very compact 70-210 zoom, manual focus only (as far as I know, at least the one I'm referring to is manual only). It's supposedly a decent enough zoom, although the larger Tokina 70-210/3.5 (optically identic

Re: Tokina 7--210mm lens

2005-05-08 Thread P. J. Alling
I believe that it was also sold as a Vivitar, I think a friend has a copy in K mount. Maybe I'll try to borrow it and shoot some comparisons with my SMCP F70-210. It would probably be best to try it on film but I'll get feedback faster in digital. Fred wrote: It's says 'To

Re: Tokina 7--210mm lens

2005-05-08 Thread Fred
> It would probably be best to try it on film but I'll get feedback faster > in digital. Cheaper, too - . Fred

RE: Tokina 7--210mm lens

2005-05-09 Thread Markus Maurer
;-) thanks Markus >>-Original Message- >>From: P. J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 2:45 AM >>To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net >>Subject: Re: Tokina 7--210mm lens >> >> >>I believe that it was also sold as a V

Re: Tokina 7--210mm lens

2005-05-09 Thread P. J. Alling
me to see the results at 420mm. I would prefer to see something more beautiful and less meaningful than a brick wall ;-) thanks Markus -Original Message- From: P. J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 2:45 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Tokina 7

Tokina 28-70 ATX question

2005-02-18 Thread Frantisek
Hi, I have one question about this lens, the first version (ATX 2.6-2.8/28-70, not the later 2.8/28-70 or the last more plasticky 2.8/28-70 ATX SV). I have borrowed it for a while from a friend, and after shooting some with it, it seems this sample is very best corrected for close fo

Re: Tokina 90mm macro price

2005-04-03 Thread Fred
> How much does the Tokina 90mm macro goes on eBay (with 1:1 adapter) these > days? I'm assuming that you mean the AT-X 90/2.5 Macro. It's not overly common, and is a desirable manual focus lens, as the (newer) optical twin of the VS1 90/2.5 Macro (although these twins are se

RMC Tokina 400mm F5.6 image

2003-01-29 Thread J. C. O'Connell
For those curious about the RMC Tokina 400mm F5.6 lens, here's a sample image I shot a coupla days ago: http://jcoconnell.com/temp/bird012703.jpg Looks pretty good to my eye. Not bad for a lens which cost me only $125 This lens has one big advantage over the also excellent SMCT 400,

FS: Tokina SD 28-70

2003-02-19 Thread Fred Lahuis
I have a Tokina SD (means low density glass is used) 3.5-4.5 28-70 zoom with K-A mount. The lens has not been used much and has always been kept in the original tempex case and it looks and feels like new. If you're interested mail me offline and I can mail you foto's. I'm as

Re: Tokina SD 28-70

2003-02-19 Thread Dr E D F Williams
[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 5:02 PM Subject: FS: Tokina SD 28-70 > > I have a Tokina SD (means low density glass is used) > 3.5-4.5 28-70 zoom with K-A mount. The lens has not > been used much and has always been kept in the original > tempex case and it lo

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