posted Monday, February 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM EST
Tokina has introduced the SZ 8mm F2.8 Fish-Eye lens for Fujifilm X and Sony E (APS-C) cameras. The compact, light-weight, ultra-wide prime lens is a handbook focus optic. It is designed for varied photographic genres, together with panorama, nightscape, inside, structure and avenue pictures, plus it is an fascinating perspective for video purposes.
The lens weighs solely 280 grams (9.87 ounces) and it is simply over 50mm (2″) lengthy. The lens has a bulbous entrance component, so it does not settle for screw-on filters. The lens features a focus ring with a painted-on focus scale and a click-less aperture ring. F2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11 and 22 apertures are marked on the lens.
The lens has a seven-bladed aperture diaphragm. Its optical formulation contains 11 components in 9 teams. There is no phrase on what particular lens components are included, however the lens does embody multi-coated components.
When the lens releases quickly, it should promote at a steered retail worth of $300. If you would like to see the lens in motion, Christopher Frost has printed a hands-on evaluate with a pre-production pattern of the lens. Frost’s evaluate contains hands-on evaluation and check photos.
