Product Summary
- Model name: Tokina 100mm f/2.8 Macro AT-X M100 AF PRO D
- Focus Type: Autofocus / Manual
- Format : Full Frame / APS-C / Crop Sensor
- Purchase options: Amazon | Adorama | B&H
Overview
For true macro photography perspectives you would need a lens that gives you a 1:1 magnification ratio. With a close minimum focusing distance of 11.8” and a 1:1 magnification ratio the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 Macro AT-X M100 AF PRO D lens does just that. But that is not all that this sharp lens can do. Compatible for 35mm film and full frame DSLRs the lens can also work as a medium range tele-photo lens. All you need to do is to flick the focus limited switch and you’re ready to shoot. At f/2.8 the lens operates very well for fast action and even for shooting in difficult low light conditions. Tokina’s one touch clutch mechanism that segregates the manual and auto-focusing features ensures that the lens is easy to use.
The lens should suit any and all macro photography users wielding crop, full frame or even film cameras. Auto-focusing capabilities of the lens is good not excellent. Some users will find the manual focusing to be a much better option. Additionally during auto-focusing the lens makes considerable amount of noise that may be disconcerting for some users. This is generated by the AF motor inside the lens. This is not an Ultra-sonic motor.
On a crop DSLR the lens will provide the same field of view as a 150mm/160mm (Nikon/Canon) lens mounted on a full frame. The lens construction includes a total of 9 elements arranged in 8 groups. The lens takes a filter of size 55mm and weighs 540 grams. Available at Amazon | Adorama | B&H
Sample Images by Tokina 100mm f/2.8 Macro on Flickr
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Tokina 100mm f/2.8 Macro AT-X PRO D Lens Specifications
| Zoom Range | 100mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Construction E/G | 9 Elements in 8 Groups |
| Min Focus Distance | 1.0 ft (0.3 m) |
| Macro Ratio | 1:1 |
| Focus Limiter | 1.28 – ∞ |
| Zoom Range | 100 |
| Aperture Blades No | 9 |
| Filter Size | 55mm |
| Lens Width | 2.9 in (73.66mm) |
| Lens Length | 3.7 in (95.00mm) |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (540g) |
| Hood | Dedicated Lens Hood |
| Available Mounts | Canon Full Frame, Nikon Full Frame, Canon APS-C, Nikon APS-C |
More Info
- More info at Tokina
- Tokina Lens Catalog 2013
- Tokina Lens User Manual Download
- Tokina Tips & Technique
Purchase options
Tokina AT-X M100 AF PRO D available at Amazon | Adorama | B&H