Is the Tokina 11/16 A good lens?

Is the Tokina 11/16 A good lens?

This Tokina 11-16mm is the world’s fastest and sharpest ultrawide lens for small format digital cameras (Nikon DX and Canon 1.6x). Considering its bargain price of under $600, its the world’s best ultrawide lens for digital SLRs. It is very well made. Its distortion is much easier to correct than the Nikkor’s.

Does the Tokina 11-16mm work on full frame?

The Tokina 11-16mm isn’t the only DX crop sensor lens that can be used effectively on full-frame, either. One other crop-sensor lens that works fantastically well on full-frame is the Nikon 12-24 f/4 DX. Again, with just a little horizon-fixing or cloning in photoshop, images are usable all the way to 16-17mm! …

What is the filter size for the Tokina 11 16?

77mm
For many more comparisons, review the complete Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX II Lens Specifications using the site’s Lens Spec tool. The 11-16mm II lens’ 77mm filter size is a common one.

Is full frame or crop sensor better?

Full frame cameras contain the largest standard sensors you can buy (aside from highly specialised medium format cameras). Their larger size means a full frame sensor can capture more detail and greater sharpness than a crop sensor camera, making them the most popular sensor for professionals.

Do you really need a full frame camera?

In general, a full-frame sensor will produce higher-resolution images than crop sensors because they let in more light and detail. And for the same reason, they’re also better in low-light conditions. They provide sharper, clearer images without having to set higher ISOs and therefore have less noise.

Do professional photographers use crop sensors?

Many professional photographers choose to use crop sensor cameras. Similarly, many amateur photographers use full frame cameras. It’s virtually impossible to distinguish between the image quality of a photograph shot in good light using a full frame or a crop sensor camera.

Is a crop sensor bad?

Although some people argue that a crop sensor has its downsides, it can actually prove to be a beneficial feature of your camera. For example, it can be very effective for telephoto photography due to the extra reach gained from the crop sensor multiplier.

Is full frame better for portraits?

Portraits: The larger size of a full-frame sensor will result in a shallower depth of field. For portraiture, this means the backgrounds can feature more blur and make the subjects stand out better.

Do I need a full frame camera to be a professional photographer?

Professional photographers can get the best out of any camera regardless of sensor size. There are many non-Full Frame cameras on the market, specifically APS-C and Micro Four Thirds (and Medium Format, but that’s for another article) which are more than suitable for professional photographers and professional use.