Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D AF 100 mm f/ 2.8 Macro Lens

The Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D AF 100 mm f/ 2.8 Macro   

• diagonal angle of view 24°30'
• Equivalent focal length on APS-C cameras 150/160 mm
• minimum working distance 11 cm
• diameter 73 mm
• a hood and a case included.
• the filter does not rotate on focusing

The Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D AF 100 mm f/ 2.8 Macro is an inexpensive full-format macro lens, enabling 1:1 macro scalefrom the distance of 30 cm.

The multicoating of the front element has been reworked  and now meets requirements for digital SLR cameras. Besides, the lens can be easily used both on digital and on film SLR cameras.

The Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D AF 100 mm f/ 2.8 Macro  features a Full/Limit focus limiter, which enables faster focusing when used as a moderate telephoto lens, dividing focusing range from 30 to 37 cm or from 37 cm  to infinity.

The lens is equipped with the so called One-touch Focus Clutch Mechanism, i. e. the choice between manual focusing and auto-focusing modes with one touch.  In order to switch  autofocus mode you should slightly shift the focus ring  forward.  To engage manual focusing the focus ring should be shifted back to the camera.  Switching requires some effort and is followed with a click sound.

Pros: The Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D AF 100 mm f/ 2.8 Macro

• excellent image quality
• good correction of chromatic aberration
• no distortion
• insignificant coma
• slight vignetting
• many problems in bright back light
• high-quality build

Cons: The Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D AF 100 mm f/ 2.8 Macro

• slow autofocus
• average accuracy of autofocus

The lens comes in two variants:

• for digital and film SLR Canon cameras.
• for digital and film SLR Nikon cameras (when used on Nikon D40, D60, D3000 or D5000, autofocus unavailable).

Evaluation of  Tokina designations:

• AT-X (advanced technology extra) - the lens is designed by means of  advanced and new technologies and high-quality materials.
• PRO - models with this designation have an aluminum coating to improve its reliability and have an ergonomic look corresponding with its high quality.  
• AF for autofocus.
• D - for full-format digital and film SLR cameras.
• Macrography with a max. magnification ratio of 1:1. 

• Review on and photozone.de tests
• Review and test on LensTip
• Group at flickr.com (photo)
• Review of the lens Tonkina 100mm Macro ATX Pro-D in Russian from Eugene Pilat

• Instruction manual (views: 175)
• brochure AT-X M100 PRO D (views: 61)

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