Also look for the "Photo of the Week" this is a feature that I plan on including in the blog each week to focus on a shot of mine and help explain where I was, and what I was thinking when I took the picture, as well as all the usual technical mumbo-jumbo.
As I mentioned in my previous post, the week before Thanksgiving I picked up a couple of new lenses. Today I am posting a review of the Tokina 100mm f2.8 Macro.
Click on any picture for a larger image
The full name of this beauty is Tokina AT-X PRO D 100mm f2.8 MACRO
For starters, this is a really great DX format aftermarket Macro lens. It focuses fast and sharp without a lot of in and out movement. At just 60% of a Nikon brand "Micro" lens, it is a bargain without giving up much in the way of features or performance. I have tried Tamron, Tokina, Nikon, and Sigma Macro lenses, and I will say that if you want f2.8 glass for less than $1000, this is your lens.
It feels substantial in your hand and couples smoothly and quickly to both my D90 and my D7000 bodies.
If there is a drawback, it could be that the focus is a little noisy, which I find with all Tokina lenses I have tried, but that is not a big deal, especially since the focus is so fast and accurate.
Here are a few sample shots I took of the box on my dining room table.
In Summary, this is a great lens for portraits and nature close-ups as well. Anyone looking to take their photography to the next level, should look into getting a really good macro lens, and the first place to look should be at the Tokina 100mm f2.8.
Visit my website: keithlewisphoto.com
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/KeithLewisPhotography
Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeithLewisPhoto
