Tokina broadcasts its first wide-angle lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras

Tokina has introduced its first-ever broad angle zoom lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras. The atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 X joins Tokina’s current 23mm, 33mm and 56mm X-mount autofocus lenses, and seems to be a mount conversion of its current E-mount 11-18mm APS-C lens – we have already reviewed this model, and relatively prefer it.

The lens includes a fixed f/2.8 aperture, 9-blade diaphragm, and a full-frame-equivalent focal vary of 16.5-27mm. Tokina is claiming picture high quality may have spectacular decision, excessive distinction and low distortion, in addition to low mild fall-off.

The 13-element optical stack is split into 11 teams, with high-grade optics together with 2 aspherical and a pair of tremendous low-dispersion glass parts to suppress chromatic aberrations. Components together with the entrance glass are multi-coated with Tokinaʼs “authentic mix formulation” to reduce ghosting and flare.

Measuring 74.4 x 74.4mm and weighing in at 320g, the atx-m 11-18mm is each compact and light-weight, making it ultimate for journey, particularly when paired with a regular zoom or superzoom lens. The lens can focus down to simply 19cm at its minimal focal size and 30cm when set to 18mm, enabling inventive wide-angle pictures with perspective results.

Tokina guarantees that the lens is totally suitable with Fujifilm cameras, together with picture stabilization, focussing modes, eye detection and optical corrections. The atx-m 11-18mm incorporates stepping motor autofocus which Tokina claims shall be silent, and that is coupled with a lens place sensor for quick and exact auto focusing operations, whether or not you are capturing stills or video. Lastly, the lens includes a USB port on the rear for making use of firmware updates, although curiously that is an older Micro-B port, relatively than Kind-C.