![]() Nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.Extending lens barrel does not rotate in order to retain the ability to work with polarizing and graduated filter types.Focus range limiter switch can lock the focusing range to a macro range for faster close-up focusing and to avoid unnecessary AF hunting.Autofocus is not supported by DSLRs lacking an autofocus motor, such as the D3000-series, D5000-series, D40, D40X, and D60, where the lens may be used with manual focus only.Equipped with a manual aperture ring based on the Ai standard to permit using this lens with a variety of Nikon F-mount cameras, including film cameras.When set to manual, focus response is especially smooth and benefitted by hard stops at the ends of the focusing range. Autofocus system offers fast, precise focusing capabilities and a One-Touch Focus Clutch Mechanism avails quick switching between autofocus and manual focus settings by either pushing or pulling the focus ring.Also, this flat-field design enhances clarity and sharpness over the entire focusing range. ![]() The Tokina ATX-I 100mm f/2.8 features a unique flat-field optical design which makes it yield realistic rendering without the field curvature. Multilayered coating helps to alleviate lens flare and ghosting when working in strong lighting conditions. Best Autofocusing Macro Lens for Nikon: Tokina ATX-I 100mm f/2.8.Flat-field optical design helps to greatly reduce field curvature in order to realize consistent, edge-to-edge sharpness and illumination throughout the aperture and focusing ranges.True macro design affords a life-size 1:1 maximum magnification along with an 11.8″ minimum focusing distance to suit photographing close-up subjects.This short-telephoto prime is designed for FX-format Nikon F-mount cameras, however can also be used with DX models where it provides a 150mm equivalent focal length.But for a similar price range, we would recommend grabbing the newer model. We haven’t tested the new version ourselves. The Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF MACRO Nikon F mount is equipped with manual aperture ring based on Ai AF Nikkor D-Type lens standard that allows to use this. Legendary “Tokina AT-X Pro 100mm f2.8 Macro” is now replaced with a new improved version “Tokina ATX-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro”. Tokina ATX-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro was announced in November 2019. The interesting fact is that this lens is even better and does not feel like low price lens. You don’t hear a lot of people raving about it on photography sites. Which is amazing as it is like almost half the price offered by other manufactures for their macro lenses. This Tokina 100mm f/2.8 macro lens review is not sexy, which is fitting considering the lens itself it’s very sexy. You can get one at $399 (below 30,000 INR) from Amazon. It is perfect for macro shooting and portraits. It is capable of reproducing things at real life sizes (1:1). The optics is also flawless and outruns any macro lenses from Nikon or Canon. The lens weighs around 540g and the build quality is superb. But that is not going to be a deal breaker since you won’t be depending much on AF in macro shooting, would you? The only thing you should keep in mind before you buy this lens is that it does not have an AF motor on board (in the Nikon version) and so will not autofocus on cameras with no built-in autofocus motor (like the D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100, D5000 etc). There is a focus limiter on the side to cut short the focus range which allows you to focus faster. Another thing to be noted is that the focus ring does not rotate in the autofocus mode which allows us to handle the lens better. You don’t have to search for the usual tiny switch to change from autofocus to manual. The AF-MF switching clutch system is brilliant (but users who do a lot of switching, complaint about it loosening up a little bit afterwards). The lens works well with all FX, 35mm and DX Nikons.
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