Tokina Opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FF full-frame DSLR lens for Nikon F and Canon EF mounts to be announced on February 22nd
Tokina will officially announce a new Opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FF full-frame DSLR lens for Nikon F and Canon EF mounts on February 22nd. This lens was initially displayed at the 2018 Photokina show.
This will be the second Opera DSLR lens for Tokina after the 50mm f/1.4 FF.
Update #1 - The expected release date is March 15, 2019. The Japanese price is ¥94,500 including tax.
Update #2 - some additional info from a Japanese store listing (Google translation):
- Newly developed large-diameter 56mm P - MO Aspheric lens
- Improvement in surface accuracy reduces ghosts and flares
- Equipped with SDM (Silent Drive Module)
- The DC motor is sealed for quiet operation
- The GMR sensor (high precision magnetic sensor) is mounted in the immediate vicinity of the drive section
- It realizes quick AF speed by focus control with higher resolution and higher detection accuracy
- "One-touch focus clutch" with manual focus feeling
Via Nokishita