The new
Tokina AT-X 165 PRO DX makes an excellent standard lens giving the digital
photographer the equivalent of a 24-75mm lens in terms of film. From the nature
enthusiast to the portrait artist to photojournalist, everyone will be able to
appreciate the AT-X 165’s bright F/2.8 constant aperture. This wide aperture
allows for faster shutter speeds in low-light conditions or a more shallow depth
of field for more pleasing portraits. The out of focus background from a wide
aperture setting concentrates attention on the subject giving the photo more
strength and intimacy.
Tokina’s exclusive One-touch Focus Clutch Mechanism allows the photographer to
switch between AF and MF simply by snapping the focus ring forward for AF and
back toward the camera to focus manually. There is no need to change the AF-MF
switch on Nikon cameras*** and there is no second AF/MF switch on the lens for
Canon, everything is accomplished by the focus ring.
The front element of the AT-X 165 PRO DX has a newly formulated WP or “Water
Proof” optical coating on the glass. This new coating makes marks such as
spots left by water or finger-prints much easier to clean than standard
multi-coating.**
The rear optical group of the lens contains 1 SD (Super-Low Dispersion) glass
element to reduce the number of elements (pieces of glass) in the optical design
in order to make the lens more compact, light-weight and faster focusing.
