Tokina 17-35

[pipflash51]

Has anyone got experience of this lens? How does it compare to the Canon 17-40? Initially to use on a 7D but shortly going FF so have to replace my Sigma 10-20.

[Hereford_EOS]

Re: Tokina 17-35

Go with the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L or the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L

[Nathaniel]

Re: Tokina 17-35

I do not have the Tokina lens but I have the Canon 17-35mm f2.8L (not in production now). I suggest you go with Stephen's suggestion with the Canon 16mm- 35mm lens f2.8 lens.

[Wayne Els]

Re: Tokina 17-35

I'm getting concerned there'll be no reasonably priced 5DII's left for me at this rate, everyone seems to be going FF!

I've been looking at the same sort of thing and whilst the 16-35L seems great it is considerably more expensive than the 17-40L. So I'd temper Nathaniel's suggestion with how much do you need the extra stop and how deep are your pockets?

[Nathaniel]

Re: Tokina 17-35

I'm getting concerned there'll be no reasonably priced 5DII's left for me at this rate, everyone seems to be going FF!

I've been looking at the same sort of thing and whilst the 16-35L seems great it is considerably more expensive than the 17-40L. So I'd temper Nathaniel's suggestion with how much do you need the extra stop and how deep are your pockets?

Wayne,

I am quite sure there will be many 5D MK2's coming on the market with the 6D coming on stream. Agree with Wayne re the extra stop and deep pockets. I would certainly say that the 17-40 f4L is a very good alternative, and cheaper than the 16-35mm f2.8L lens

Nathaniel

[pipflash51]

Re: Tokina 17-35

Well I certainly can't afford the Canon 16-35 f2.8 but can get the Tokina 17-35 f4 for about £100 cheaper than the Canon 17-40 f4. I have read a couple of reviews of the Tokina and it scores very highly. One review I read of the Canon 17-40 suggests that it could be time for a Mkll version as some of the latest model FF cameras with their higher resolution performances may require it. If I go for a 5D Mk lll do you think that this might indeed be the case?

[S_J_P]

Tokina 17-35

When researching potential purchases like this I'm often frustrated by the professional (and amateur) review ratings which seem to focus on value for money and not optical quality. What I'd prefer is an honest appraisal of optical quality, and then I can decide whether the extra-stop or five-star optics are worth the premium over the lessor product rather than bundling everything up in an interrelated mess.

I personally have little doubt that the Tok's optical performance is inferior to that of the Canon glass, but VFM wise that's for you to decide!

[Emile Cilliers]

Tokina 17-35

Another vote for 17-40l. I just got one a week ago and £55 cash back. Amazing lens.

[Hereford_EOS]

Re: Tokina 17-35

Well I certainly can't afford the Canon 16-35 f2.8 but can get the Tokina 17-35 f4 for about £100 cheaper than the Canon 17-40 f4. I have read a couple of reviews of the Tokina and it scores very highly.

The centre resolution on the TOKINA is very good but the edges are quite poor even when stopped down.
If the Canon 16-35mm is too expensive then get the Canon 17-40L but only if you really need an UWA lens as the Canon 24-105mm on the 5D series is quite wide.

[pipflash51]

Re: Tokina 17-35

Yes, I did wonder if the 24-105 would do a good job in most circumstances. I am also pretty sure that when I do get my UWA it will be the Canon 17-40.

[colin C]

Re: Tokina 17-35

I am using the Canon 17 - 40mm on a full frame body and am very pleased with it. It gives an angle of view equivalent to the 10 - 20mm on a crop camera.

[pipflash51]

Re: Tokina 17-35

Okay everyone. Have gone for the Canon 17-40 so thanks for your inputs.

[Hereford_EOS]

Re: Tokina 17-35

Okay everyone. Have gone for the Canon 17-40 so thanks for your inputs.

Great choice

[S_J_P]

Tokina 17-35

Okay everyone. Have gone for the Canon 17-40 so thanks for your inputs.

I'm sure you won't be disappointed!