Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M
Tokina has announced the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M, a new ultra-wide angle constant aperture zoom lens for the Sony E-mount. The new lens will be competing with the existing popular E-mount lenses such as the Sony E 10-18mm F4 OSS, Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD and Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G.
Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M Optical Structure
The new lens offers a roughly 16.5–27mm full-frame equivalent focal length range and is constructed of 13 elements in 11 groups, including two aspherical (ASPH) and two super low-dispersion (SD) glass elements. Tokina 11-18mm has a 19cm (7.5”) minimum focusing distance with a magnificationr ratio of only 0.1x, an aperture range of F2.8 through F22, a 67mm front-filter thread and a nine-blade aperture diaphragm.
Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M Key Specs
- 11-18mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 67mm
- Max Format: APS-C / DX
- Sony E Mount
- 13 Elements in 11 Groups
- 2 aspherical, 2 super low-dispersion glass elements
- 9-blade Diaphragm
- Weight: 335g
- Diameter x Length: 74mm x 71
- Min Focus Distance: 0.19m
- Max Magnification: 0.1x
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Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M MTF Chart Wide
Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M MTF Chart Tele
Price and Availability
The Tokina ATX-M 11–18mm F2.8 E is available starting September 16 for $699.