Showcase Tokina 50-250mm f/4-5.6 AT-X

[eno789]

Quite overlooked, probably because it's not very fast. But a good lens IMHO.

















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[NickCyprus]

Beautiful photos!!!

Got a pic with the lens mounted on the Nex? (to get an idea of the physical size)

 

[eno789]

For a 5x zoom, the lens is relatively slim and light, with a 55mm filter thread. Part of the reason I bought this lens.





I think you can usually find it around $50-60, even cheaper if you look on eBay.

 

[NickCyprus]

^^Thanks

 

[eno789]

One more thing, it has a macro setting at 50mm that goes to 1:1.4 magnification.

 

[Ad Dieleman]

Beautiful colours! Do you use the lens hand-held also at 250mm and what shutter speed do you need to get sharp pics?

 

[eno789]

I have a monopod attached to the camera, it can help some shots, such as the daffodil and mushroom ones.
But more than half of the times, I use it just handheld, even at 250mm, the butterfly shot definitely was just handheld at 250mm.
The shutter speed ranges from 1/640 to 1/80s, this butterfly shot was at 1/640s. (By clicking on the image, you should be able to see EXIF and enlarged size).

 

[Bimjo]

Very nice results from a vintage lens. Nicely done Brian.

 

[davect01]

Well done. I have two Tokina's that I just love.

 

[Bugleone]

This is a hand-held shot taken quickly with my Tokina 100-300 f5.6, a similar lens to 'ENO789's.....These lenses effectively have no real monetary value but are good peformers and not bulky to carry about.

NEX-3    ---    0mm    f/1.0    1/320s    ISO 800

 

[davect01]

This is a hand-held shot taken quickly with my Tokina 100-300 f5.6, a similar lens to 'ENO789's.....These lenses effectively have no real monetary value but are good peformers and not bulky to carry about.

I agree, a hidden gem.

 

[eno789]

Just to add a link Tokina ATX 525 50-250 mm f/4-5.6 Lens Reviews - Tokina Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database
There's spec (weight, length) for this lens.

 

[eno789]

A few from my recent trip to New England.

 

[davect01]

A few from my recent trip to New England.

Nice, love this time of the year.

 

[Bimjo]

Really like the first one Brian.

 

[WoodWorks]

Really like the first one Brian.

Yeah, me too!

 

[alaios]

Hi can you share dimensions and weight of the 50-250mm tokina lens?
Regards
Alex

 

[eno789]

Hi can you share dimensions and weight of the 50-250mm tokina lens?
Regards
Alex

https://www.talkemount.com/showthread.php?t=1900&p=23624#post23624 Post #12 in this same thread.

 

[Ad Dieleman]

Can you please share some shots of the 50-250 too?

I only did some test shots with it and I wasn't particularly impressed so I didn't put it to use. The test pictures came out a bit dull to my taste though sharpness is OK.

 

[alaios]

Thanks so is 725grams.... I am wondering if this is a bit bulky for travelling and I can try as alternative this:
http://adaptall-2.org/lenses/46A.html