Looking for the Tokina 11-16 f2.8 at DVinfo.net

Steve Witt · March 25th, 2010, 02:38 PM

I hear so much about this lens and I'm trying to get one but cant find it in stock anywhere. Anyone know where they have it??? Tried all the regular places with no success!!!

Brian Brown · March 25th, 2010, 03:06 PM

It's "unobtainium" for sure. Seems they can't make 'em fast enough for Canon shooters. Best chance is to get on an auto-notify list or pre-order.

I got tired of waiting myself for the 11-16 and ordered a Tamron 17-50/2.8 VC this morning. Hardly the same lens, but a good stop gap for me.

Kin Lau · March 25th, 2010, 03:27 PM

Tokina just can't keep up with the demand. I got mine used of Ebay.

Liam Hall · March 25th, 2010, 03:28 PM

It's definitely worth reserving one. The supplies come regularly, but sell out fast. Well worth the trouble though, the lens is super sharp.

Steve Witt · March 25th, 2010, 03:33 PM

I put myself on the BH notification list.....but I think half the 7D owners in the world have too....wish they would accept downpayment or something to assure I get one but I understand that they won't.

Jon Braeley · March 25th, 2010, 05:19 PM

B & H is still the best bet. Just keep checking in with them - thats what I did 3 months ago, and suddenly they are instock .... and then out of stock!! It's like waiting beside an ice hole trying to catch a fish!

Corey Benoit · March 26th, 2010, 07:10 PM

whats better between these lense for sharp picture with video as well..

tokina 11-16mm
tamron 17-50mm
canon 17-85mm

heres a canon i just found...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/351548-USA/Canon_9517A002BA_EF_S_17_85mm_f_4_5_6_IS.html

Régine Weinberg · March 26th, 2010, 08:43 PM

once u got it
u can use any nikon lens
Nikon G - Canon EOS Adapter
anything like sigma that does not go on a canon
can work and as it is film
a follow focus is a must....

Stan Chase · March 26th, 2010, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey Benoit

whats better between these lense for sharp picture with video as well..
tokina 11-16mm
tamron 17-50mm
canon 17-85mm
heres a canon i just found...
Canon | EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens | 9517A002BA

The Tamron 17-50mm is the sharpest of the three for a general purpose lens. The Tokina is nearly impossible to get. The 17-85mm Canon is a discontinued lens..replaced by the new 15-85mm.

Corey Benoit · March 27th, 2010, 12:52 AM

i found a new one on b&h and they have a used one for 329 in a 9 condition....

is the new 15-85mm a better buy than the other 2 wide lenses?

Stan Chase · March 27th, 2010, 12:13 PM

The Canon 15-85 has variable aperture but is wider and longer than the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8. If you really need the ultra wide angle of the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 and have found one in stock, then that's what you should get. Canon makes a 10-22 variable aperture in the same price range. My personal favorite is the Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS.

Kin Lau · March 27th, 2010, 12:45 PM

Sigma also has a 10-20mm with a constant 3.5 aperture, it's an update of the 10-20/4-5.6. It seems to be more available, but it's more expensive than the Tokina.

Mike Dulay · March 27th, 2010, 05:37 PM

I took a chance and bought it from Ebay. Granted no warranty but the canon mount is just much harder to find. As I write this I see three international sellers, which is even more of a risk.

Paul Frederick · March 28th, 2010, 06:19 PM

I bought mine here a month ago:
Tokina AT-X AF 11-16mm 2.8 PRO DX Zoom Digital Camera Lens for Canon EOS - Canoga Camera
It was in stock at the time when NO ONE else had it! Looks like it is temporarily out now though. Plus the price is $599 and free shipping! VERY good experience ordering from them, complete with an associate calling me up (after online ordering) to verify everything. Highly recommend Canoga camera now!

Jon Braeley · March 29th, 2010, 06:36 AM

I have used many of the "chinese" ebay sellers for accessories - step down rings, filters, etc and it's been fine. They offer free shipping usually but this does take 3 weeks or so. Some are Hong Kong some are mainland.
A friend ordered a Canon lens and it arrived no problem - in Japanese packaging. Check with paypal to see of you are covered by them first.

March 25th, 2010, 02:38 PM	#1
Steve Witt Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: kentucky, USA Posts: 429	Looking for the Tokina 11-16 f2.8 I hear so much about this lens and I'm trying to get one but cant find it in stock anywhere. Anyone know where they have it??? Tried all the regular places with no success!!!

March 25th, 2010, 03:28 PM	#4
Liam Hall Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 969	It's definitely worth reserving one. The supplies come regularly, but sell out fast. Well worth the trouble though, the lens is super sharp. __________________ Writer-Director-DOP www.liamhall.net

March 26th, 2010, 08:43 PM	#8
Régine Weinberg Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bordeaux, going to Bangkok, 2011 Posts: 232	take a look once u got it u can use any nikon lens Nikon G - Canon EOS Adapter anything like sigma that does not go on a canon can work and as it is film a follow focus is a must....

March 27th, 2010, 12:13 PM	#11
Stan Chase Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 75	The Canon 15-85 has variable aperture but is wider and longer than the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8. If you really need the ultra wide angle of the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 and have found one in stock, then that's what you should get. Canon makes a 10-22 variable aperture in the same price range. My personal favorite is the Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS. __________________ [T2i/550D] [17-55 IS USM] [Zoom H2] [HoodLoupe/HoodMAG 3.0]

March 27th, 2010, 05:37 PM	#13
Mike Dulay Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Somerville, NJ Posts: 304	I took a chance and bought it from Ebay. Granted no warranty but the canon mount is just much harder to find. As I write this I see three international sellers, which is even more of a risk. __________________ DIY, 35mm, HV20: http://www.primitivebuteffective.net

March 25th, 2010, 03:06 PM	#2
Brian Brown Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Estes Park, CO USA Posts: 426	It's "unobtainium" for sure. Seems they can't make 'em fast enough for Canon shooters. Best chance is to get on an auto-notify list or pre-order. I got tired of waiting myself for the 11-16 and ordered a Tamron 17-50/2.8 VC this morning. Hardly the same lens, but a good stop gap for me.

March 25th, 2010, 03:27 PM	#3
Kin Lau Major Player Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 385	Tokina just can't keep up with the demand. I got mine used of Ebay.

March 25th, 2010, 03:33 PM	#5
Steve Witt Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: kentucky, USA Posts: 429	I put myself on the BH notification list.....but I think half the 7D owners in the world have too....wish they would accept downpayment or something to assure I get one but I understand that they won't.

March 25th, 2010, 05:19 PM	#6
Jon Braeley Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 528	B & H is still the best bet. Just keep checking in with them - thats what I did 3 months ago, and suddenly they are instock .... and then out of stock!! It's like waiting beside an ice hole trying to catch a fish!

March 26th, 2010, 07:10 PM	#7
Corey Benoit Major Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: www.faymusmedia.com Posts: 203	whats better between these lense for sharp picture with video as well.. tokina 11-16mm tamron 17-50mm canon 17-85mm heres a canon i just found... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/351548-USA/Canon_9517A002BA_EF_S_17_85mm_f_4_5_6_IS.html

March 27th, 2010, 12:52 AM	#10
Corey Benoit Major Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: www.faymusmedia.com Posts: 203	i found a new one on b&h and they have a used one for 329 in a 9 condition.... is the new 15-85mm a better buy than the other 2 wide lenses?

March 27th, 2010, 12:45 PM	#12
Kin Lau Major Player Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 385	Sigma also has a 10-20mm with a constant 3.5 aperture, it's an update of the 10-20/4-5.6. It seems to be more available, but it's more expensive than the Tokina.

March 28th, 2010, 06:19 PM	#14
Paul Frederick Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: WestChazy, NY Posts: 291	I bought mine here a month ago: Tokina AT-X AF 11-16mm 2.8 PRO DX Zoom Digital Camera Lens for Canon EOS - Canoga Camera It was in stock at the time when NO ONE else had it! Looks like it is temporarily out now though. Plus the price is $599 and free shipping! VERY good experience ordering from them, complete with an associate calling me up (after online ordering) to verify everything. Highly recommend Canoga camera now! __________________ www.paulfrederickproductions.com

March 29th, 2010, 06:36 AM	#15
Jon Braeley Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 528	I have used many of the "chinese" ebay sellers for accessories - step down rings, filters, etc and it's been fine. They offer free shipping usually but this does take 3 weeks or so. Some are Hong Kong some are mainland. A friend ordered a Canon lens and it arrived no problem - in Japanese packaging. Check with paypal to see of you are covered by them first.