Whats going on with Tokina lenses?

4 years 6 months ago #660243 by ShutterGuy
I remember 8-10 years ago, you heard about new glass coming out from Tokina.  These days I haven't heard squat on them.  Actually I can't remember the last time I heard about something new coming from Tokina.  Is there anything on the horizon for them?


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4 years 6 months ago #660250 by effron
Tokina is Kenko owned, neither is or was innovative.....

Why so serious?
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4 years 6 months ago #660268 by Sanford
What about 11-16mm?   That was a good lens. 


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4 years 6 months ago #660273 by effron
I didn't say they weren't fine products, but they don't
" innovate "...
verb
....make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products.

Why so serious?
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4 years 6 months ago #660363 by Happy-pixel

effron wrote: Tokina is Kenko owned, neither is or was innovative.....



Kenko makes a good variable ND.  I have one and love this thing. 


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4 years 5 months ago #660606 by Amy Porter
+1 their 11-16mm was an awesome lens.  I gave that lens to my sister who I know is still using it today.  


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4 years 5 months ago #660702 by Frost Photography
Still got one, actually I bought one new long ago, then sold it.  Then bought another used one 2 years ago.  It's a fun lens.  Lens cap does feel cheap on it though.  

"The quickest way to make money at photography is to sell your camera."
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4 years 5 months ago #660705 by effron

Happy-pixel wrote:

effron wrote: Tokina is Kenko owned, neither is or was innovative.....



Kenko makes a good variable ND.  I have one and love this thing. 


I've tried three and have yet to see a "good" variable ND.
I owned the Tokina 12-24, built like a tank, a solid performer. Maybe they're gearing up to make mirrorless glass? That's the obvious future.

Why so serious?
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