Tokina announced a new stabilized telephoto zoom to the Japanese market – the AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO FX VCM-S for Nikon. The google translation for the announcement is a little clunky, but you can find it on Tokina Japan's website.
Specifications
Focal length | 70-200 mm |
Angle of view | 34.45 ° ~ 12.42 ° (35mm full format) |
Brightness | F4 |
Lens constitution | 19 pieces of 14 group |
Minimum focusing distance | 1.0 m |
Maximum magnification macro | 1:3.57 |
Filter Size | 67mm |
Size | 82mm (maximum diameter) X167.5 mm (total length) |
Weight | 980 g |
Supported Formats | To 24x36mm (35mm full format) |
Corresponding mount | Nikon DSLR (full-size solid-state image sensor) JAN Code: 4961607 216 569 |
Thoughts – I'm assuming Tokina will eventually come out with a Canon version of this lens. The price quoted for the Nikon version in the Japanese market is 150,000 yen, or roughly $1,480.00 USD. At that price, it would exceed the MSRP of the similarly spec'd Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM. The specs indicate Tokina will be built like a tank (as most Tokinas are), with a much heavier weight in comparison (980g vs 760g). [Sean]