Tokina has officially announced the Tokina AT-X 70-200mm F4 PRO FX VCM-S lens, which is first shows up in at CP+ 2014. This lens is Tokina’s first optically-stabilized lens. Designed for use with full frame SLRs, it has a ring-type ultrasonic motor for autofocus, and the voice coil motor-driven IS system promises three stops of stabilization. When used on APS-C / DX format SLRs, the lens will offer a 105-300mm equivalent zoom range. A tripod collar (TM-705) will be available as an optional accessory.
Tokina AT-X 70-200mm F4 PRO FX VCM-S lens is available for Nikon mount, in stock at the end of May, price for JPY ¥150,000.
Full Specs:
| Principal specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF |
| Focal length | 70–200 mm |
| Image stabilisation | Yes (3 stop claimed) |
| Lens mount | Nikon F (DX) |
| Aperture | |
| Maximum aperture | F4.0 |
| Minimum aperture | F22.0 |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Optics | |
| Elements | 19 |
| Groups | 14 |
| Focus | |
| Minimum focus | 1.00 m (39.37″) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.28× |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Motor type | Ring-type ultrasonic |
| Full time manual | Yes |
| Focus method | Internal |
| Distance scale | Yes |
| DoF scale | No |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 980 g (2.16 lb) |
| Diameter | 82 mm (3.23″) |
| Length | 168 mm (6.59″) |
| Zoom method | Rotary (internal) |
| Filter thread | 67 mm |
| Hood supplied | Yes |
| Hood product code | BH-672 |
| Tripod collar | Yes |
| Optional accessories | Optional tripod collar TM-705 |
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