Tokina expands its new Opera line of premium lenses with the release of this new 16-28mm f/2.8 zoom lens. After the initial Tokina Opera branded lens, a 50mm f/1.4 prime, this is the first zoom lens of the Opera line. With a fast aperture of f/2.8 and a rather complex lens design, this new lens looks very appealing for both still photographers and indie filmmakers. The lens features a zoom range from 16mm to 28mm and the fast f/2.8 aperture which stays constant throughout the whole zoom range. Fast (and silent) AF is also on board plus a so-called One-Touch Focus Clutch Mechanism for switching between AF and MF. This lens is designed for high-end DSLRs and offers a whooping 15 elements in 13 groups, including 3 aspherical and 3 low dispersion elements. Tokina Opera 16-28mm This first Tokina Opera branded zoom lens is not meant to be super compact. It’s meant to be a lens without optical compromises, a true performer. It’s 3.50″ x 5.35″ (89mm x 136 mm) in size and it’s not a lightweight lens either but a serious tool: It weights 2.09 lbs (950 g)! On thing to mention: It does not offer image stabilization. Lens design of the Tokina Opera 16-28mm f/2.8 zoom lens. The front element is a bit oddly shaped for this focal length range and it actually comes with a downside: You can’t use srew-in filters with the Tokina Opera 16-18mm. But, again, the design serves a greater purpose: Tokina claims that the bulbous front element helps achieving very even illumination and...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 25 February, 2019