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Tokina opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF

opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF

Wide Zoom
16-28mm f/2.8 AF
Mounts: Canon EF, Nikon F
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Instruction Manual   PDF, 1.01 Mb
Full Frame
Sensor Size
940g
Weight
Accessories
Aspherical Optics Super Low Dispersion Glass Internal Focus System Multi-Coating One Touch Focus Clutch Mechanism
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Description

About opera Series

Tokina opera represents a series of next generation, premium full-frame lenses for high-end DSLR cameras. The new series perfectly matches recent high-resolution full-frame DSLR cameras that demand the highest quality optical designs. Built on the award winning heritage of Tokina's AT-X line, the new opera series will offer an ever-expanding, premium line of full-frame lenses that meet the growing demands of high-performance DSLR cameras.

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In modern society the word "opera" is commonly used to indicate stage art works that combine drama, music and dance. In Italian, it means work or work of art. As an omitted art genre definition, opera comes from "opera musicale", which means a piece of music work. In Latin, opera comes from "opus" that is still used in contemporary language meaning "great literary, artistic or intellectual work" (e.g. "magnum opus", "opera magna"). We chose the name opera for our new premium full-frame DSLR lens series with the idea that it will help the photographer in creating real "works of art".

"The most important challenge for every lens gear is going through extremely different and severe climatic conditions: whether it is crazy hot or freezing cold.

I tested opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF in quite severe cold conditions of Arctic and the lens showed great results. Fast and accurate focusing confronted low temperatures. Very high contrast and sharpness even at aperture wide open. The only thing that this lens faced difficulties with was manual switching from manual to auto focus modes. When shooting an aurora in the North Pole the One Touch Focus Clutch mechanism of the lens was moving tight, but that did not affect much my overall workflow."

Sergey Poproshaev

"An excellent all-around ultra wide angle lens, with bright constant f/2.8 aperture and a very usable focal length range that can be used with great results in many different genres of photography, packed in a premium and robust, although a little heavy, body."

Chris Anagnostopoulos

About the Product

Overview

opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF is a super wide zoom lens featuring super wide angle at 16mm and traditional wide angle at 28mm that stands at the border where the standard zoom angle range begins, thus providing the photographer practically full wide angle coverage with only one lens.

Super wide angle, superior resolving ability coupled with high contrast and beautiful bokeh rendering, fast f/2.8 constant aperture throughout the zoom range and accurate AF drive system make this lens attractive for photographers who specialize in landscape, interior architecture, street snap, documentary, environmental style portrait and night sky/time lapse photography genres.

opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF is available for Nikon F and Canon EF mounts.

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Optical performance

The new Tokina opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF incorporates a complex optical design with 15 elements in 13 groups, 3 of which are of aspherical type including large aspherical P-MO element and 3 are glass Low-Dispersion (SD) elements for effective suppression of chromatic and spherical aberrations.

LENS CONSTRUCTION MTF CHART
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This optical design performs just optimal resolution at the aperture wide open that greatly increases by stepping down to f/4 and narrower. To make the lens suitable for landscape shooting and BW photography, engineers made maximum efforts to realize high level of contrast and rich color gradation in the image.

The "bulb-like" shape front element cannot allow to attach photographic filter, but greatly contributes to low distortion and low light falloff. Superior color rendering will allow the photographer to capture the nature scenery in rich blue colors without using C-PL filter, and the in-built hood petals will serve as a protection from accidental damage of the front element.

Due to well handled spherical aberration, Tokina opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF creates gentle bokeh rendering at 28mm tele side, making this lens standing apart from other super wide angle lenses.

Ergonomics and exterior design

The new Tokina opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF has been designed to provide the photographer comfort and confidence during the shooting. The lens comes in a sophisticated, gorgeous but yet simple and slim housing with well balanced zoom and focus ring arrangement. opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF is designed to fit top class DSLR cameras and by no means meant to be light-weight and compact. It is the lens that, once hold in hand, makes the photographer realize himself involved into the shooting process and is suggested for those who are serious about photography.

The directional rotation of the focus ring matches the direction of proprietary Nikon and Canon lenses.

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Fast and accurate AF

The lens uses Silent Drive module that allows the lens to focus speedy and quietly. This DC motor, coupled with a new GMR magnetic AF sensor, works together to increase AF speed and accuracy.

One-Touch Focus Clutch Mechanism

Tokina's exclusive One-Touch Focus Clutch Mechanism allows the photographer to switch between AF and MF simply by snapping the focus ring forward for AF and back toward the lens mount for manual focusing.

Specifications
General info
Model
opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF
Model Description
Tokina opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF
Series
opera
Type
Wide Zoom
Sensor Size
Full Frame
Mount
Canon EF, Nikon F
Color
Black
Country of Origin
Japan
Main specifications
Focal Length
16-28mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Automatic Aperture
Yes
Angle of View
107°6'-76°52'
Minimum Focusing Distance
0.28m
Macro Ratio
1 : 5.26
Focusing Mode
Automatic
Manual Focusing Ring
Yes
Autofocus Switch
Clutch Ring
Focusing Type
Internal Focus
Coating
Multi-coating
Construction
Construction E/G
15 Elements in 13 Groups
Aperture Blades
9
Electrical Contacts
Yes
Additional info
Dimensions
89x133.5 mm
Weight
940g
Package
Carton Box, Front Lens Cap, Instructions Manual, Rear Lens Cap, Warranty Sheet
Warranty
2 Year Limited Warranty
Useful Information
The design and size of the hood for Tokina AT-X 16-28 F2.8 PRO FX (16-28mm
f/2.8) and Tokina opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF is the same.

Therefore, filter holders that are compatible with Tokina AT-X 16-28 F2.8
PRO FX (16-28mm f/2.8) can be also compatible with the Tokina opera 16-28mm
F2.8 FF model.
Gallery
Video
Tokina opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FF test (Spanish)
Tokina ambassador's voice: Alessandro Di Lago (Italia)
Tokina opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FF: Photographing Acadia National Park
Tokina opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FF review
"Forest of tranquility" by Christophe Anagnostopoulos
Tokina ambassador's voice: Muhammad Abu Bakar (Pakistan)
Into the Mountains" by Christophe
Anagnostopoulos.
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The joy of photographing comets (without telescopes)
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Why you must visit Muscat, Oman?
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Visit Sultan Qaboos Mosque of Sohar, Oman
2022/12/25 by Muhammad Abu Bakar
Taking photos of the Desert
2022/12/8 by Muhammad Abu Bakar
How to Improve the Star Trail Shooting
2022/08/28 by Brian Kim
Manila - journey by a travel photographer
2022/07/8 by Muhammad Abu Bakar
Preparation for Astrophotography
2022/04/22 by Christopher Anagnostopoulos
opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF review
2021/05/9 by Muhammad Abu Bakar
The history of Tokina 1950-2020
2020/05/31
Amazing photos you can shoot while staying at home
2020/04/24
About opera 50mm F1.4 FF
2019/09/18 by Muhammad Abu Bakar
Photographing the US East Coast with a opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF lens
2019/09/11 by Harry Collins
A trip to the Arctic with opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF. Russian North
2019/04/21 by Sergey Poproshaev
opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF review
2019/03/16 by Christophe Anagnostopoulos
opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF: First impressions
2019/03/13 by Michael Burnham
In the field: The new opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF ultra-wide zoom lens
2019/02/23 by Allan Weitz
News
Tokina Monthly Photo Contest – April 2024 winner announcement
2024/05/27
We are glad to announce the winner for Tokina Monthly Photo Contest 2024 April edition that we are running inside Facebook Tokina Lens Photo Community!
Recently released award winning short film "Into the Mountains" from Christophe Anagnostopoulos
2022/04/20
Presenting the recently released award winning short film "Into the Mountains" from Christophe Anagnostopoulos, which was shot exclusively with Tokina lenses.
Tokina Monthly Photo Contest – December 2020 winner announcement
2021/01/25
We are glad to announce the winner for Tokina Monthly Photo Contest 2020 December edition that we are running inside Facebook Tokina Lens Photo Community!
Photos of NEOWISE comet
2020/08/19
NEOWISE comet is known for being the brightest comet in the northern hemisphere that could be seen in the end of June, this 2020.
Receiving TIPA World Award for Tokina atx-i 11-16mm F2.8 CF as the BEST DSLR WIDE ANGLE ZOOM LENS
2020/04/15
We proudly announce that following opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF in May 2019, atx-i 11-16mm F2.8 CF ultra-wide angle lens received TIPA World Award 2020 as the BEST DSLR WIDE ANGLE ZOOM LENS.
Documentary film "Forest of Tranquility" totally shot with Tokina lenses is officially released
2020/02/25
Tokina Global ambassador Christophe Anagnostopoulos (Greece) released his newest non-narrative documentary film "Forest of Tranquility", capturing the serene atmosphere inside the forests of Epirus, Greece.
Tokina Monthly Photo Contest – September winner announcement
2019/10/15
We are glad to announce the winner for September Edition Tokina Monthly Photo Contest that we are running inside Facebook Tokina Lens Photo Community!
Receiving TIPA World Award for opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF as the BEST DSLR WIDE ANGLE ZOOM LENS
2019/05/24
We would like to share with you some happy moments from The TIPA World Awards Ceremony 2019 that was held on May 20 at HYATT REGENCY TOKYO (Tokyo, Japan).
Tokina opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF has received TIPA World Awards 2019
2019/04/4
Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that Tokina opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF has received TIPA World Awards 2019.
New Tokina opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF
2019/02/22
Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. is proud to announce the sales release of Tokina opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF. Tokina opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF is the first super wide angle zoom lens in Tokina's premium lens series "opera" for top class DSLR cameras.
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