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Tokina Announces 16-28mm Opera Zoom
22 February 2019
Inspired by the focal length and aperture of the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX lens, Tokina has announced its Opera 16-28mm f2.8 FF will join the already released Opera 50mm f1.4 FF in the company's premier lens line.
"Super wide-angle, superior resolving ability coupled with high contrast and beautiful bokeh rendering, fast f2.8 constant aperture throughout the zoom range and accurate AF drive system make this lens attractive for photographers who specialize in landscape, interior architect, documentary, environmental style portrait and night sky/time lapse photography genres," the company said.
The fast f2.8 maximum aperture is constant throughout the zoom range. Three aspherical elements reduce spherical aberrations and distortion and three glass-molded low dispersion elements reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the 16-28mm zoom include:
- Full frame format in Canon, Nikon mounts
- Aperture range: f2.8 to f22
- Three aspherical elements
- Three low dispersion elements
- Multi-coated lens elements
- Silent drive DC motor autofocus system
- 9-blade diaphragm
- Built-in lens hood
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the Opera include:
TOKINA 16-28mm OPERA LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Canon, Nikon full frame Focal Length 16mm to 28mm Aperture f2.8 to f22
9 diaphragm bladesAngle of View 107.1° to 76.87° Minimum Focus 11.02 inches Magnification 0.19x Optical Design 15 elements in 13 groups
3 aspherical elements, 3 low dispersion elementsAutofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread None Dimensions 3.5 x 5.26 inches Weight 2.07 lbs. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Tokina said the new Opera zoom would be available March 15 for $699. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.