Tokina 35mm f/2.8 DX Macro

Tim Rock · Issue 61, Jul/Aug 2011 · pp. 32–34

Products mentioned: Tokina 35mm f/2.8 AT-X M35 Pro DX Macro, Nikkor 60mm Macro, Sigma 50mm, Tokina 10-17mm, Aquatica flat port, Ikelite strobes

Tokina 35mm f/2.8 DX Macro by Tim Rock Before the days of various sized sensors, I used to like using my Nikkor 60mm Macro for fish and macro subjects. I still use a Sigma 50mm underwater as it is close to the 60mm focal length. But I also like to shoot models observing macro subjects and have wanted something with macro capability but wide. Until now I have been forced to use the Tokina 10-17mm at 17mm and crop or hope for clear water and use the 50mm Sigma with the model very close to the subject. Although I haven’t tried it yet, I am pretty sure the 35mm Tokina will now fill that void. It certainly works well for regular macro subjects. The Tokina 35mm f/2.8 AT-X M35 Pro DX Macro is a macro lens capable of life-sized (1:1) reproduction at an amazingly close 5.5” (14cm). Designed exclusively for use with digital SLR cameras, this lens features a fast constant aperture of f/2.8, and pro…