Wide Zoom Range  
The new Tokina AT-X 12-28mmF/4lens has a super-wide to standard zoom  range while maintaining a constant fast f/4.0 aperture. This makes ita  very versatile lens for different photo applications such as scenery,  street scenes photography and event coverage. The lens is designed for  DSLR cameras with APS-C (DX) sized sensors.  
 
New Optical Design 
 A new optical design using aspherical elements and super-low  dispersion glass matches even the highest mega-pixel DX sensors cameras  available today.  
One asphericallenselement is positioned in the front group. This  together with another precision molded glass aspherical lens element  placed in the rear group ideally focuses marginal light rays  andmaintains sharpness at the edgeswhile also correcting distortion. The  use of two different SD(Super-low Dispersion)glass elements,typeFK01  and FK03,correctschromatic aberration. The combination of all these  specialized elements in the optical design yield excellent sharpness and  color.  
 
New auto focus mechanism 
 The new AF “GMR magnetic precision” control sensor is capable  offastauto-focus. Tokina placed the new sensor closerto the drive unit  in the lens for faster communicationbetween the controller and AF motor.  This combined with the motor's high-precision focus control yields  faster, more accurate auto-focus.  
 
Additionally, a brand new “SD-M” (Silent Drive-Module) has greatly  lowered the sounds emitted by the auto focusdrive system allowing for  much quieter AF. Both Canon and Nikon mounts have a built-in AF motor to  make them auto-focus compatible with all current camera bodies.  
 
Compact body design 
 The Tokin AT-X 12-28mmF/4 compact designmakes the lens easy to  carry and handle. Manual focus is achieved through Tokina's one-touch  focus clutch AF/MF mechanism. Simply slide the manual focus ring forward  for auto-focus or back for manual focus operation. The lens focus  ringis damped in the manual mode for smooth and precise focusing.  
In addition thelens has a 77mm filter size allowing filters such as the Hoya HD2low-profilecircular polarizer or UV to be used.
| Specifications | 
| Focal Length | 12-28mm | 
| Maximum Aperture | F/4 | 
| Minimum Aperture | F/22 | 
| Construction E/G | 14 Elements / 12 Groups | 
| Coatings | Multi-layer | 
| Angle of View | 99.37 to 54.73° | 
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.8 ft (0.25 m) | 
| Macro Ratio | 1:4.94 | 
| Zooming System | Rotary Type | 
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 
| Filter Size | 77mm | 
| Maximum Outer Diameter | 3.3 in (84mm) | 
| Lens Length | 3.6 in (90.2mm) | 
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (530g) | 
| Lens Hood | BH-77A | 
| Mounts | Canon APS-C, Nikon APS-C | 
| Warranty | 3 Year Limited Warranty | 
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