Tokina has announced the atx-m 11-18mm f/2.8, an ultra-wide zoom lens designed for FUJIFILM X-mount (APS-C) cameras. Originally released for Sony E-mount, this lens has now been adapted for FUJIFILM X-mount, offering a 17-27mm full-frame equivalent focal range and a constant f/2.8 aperture in a compact design suited for photography and video. Tokina has come a long way since releasing their first zoom lens, the 90-230mm f/4.5, back in 1967. After recently introducing the Tokina Cinema Vista-C series and expanding their Cinema Vista-P Prime lineup, the company is now adding the atx-m 11-18mm lens, an ultra-wide zoom for FUJIFILM X-mount cameras to its roster. The compact, light atx-m 11-18mm f/2.8 lens. Source: Tokina Compact wide-angle option for mirrorless Weighing 320g/11.2oz and measuring 82.7mm/3.2in, the Tokina 11-18mm f/2.8 is 40% lighter than its DSLR counterpart, the atx-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF. Its lightweight build should make it well-suited for gimbal work, travel, and handheld video setups. Despite its compact size, the lens maintains a wide f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range, providing better low-light performance and exposure consistency compared to many f/4 alternatives. Close focusing and filter compatibility With a minimum focusing distance of 19cm/7.4in at 11mm and 30cm/11.8in at 18mm, this lens enables close-up compositions with an exaggerated wide-angle perspective. It also features a 67mm front filter thread, making it compatible with standard filters – a useful addition for landscape and video shooters. In addition, Tokina states that the lens operates nearly silently, minimizing the risk of lens noise being picked...
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