Tokina AT-X 70-200 F4 FX VCM-S: Review & Test

Amazon - https://amzn.to/3XHq5Vp (USA/Can/Europe) In this video I look at the less well known Tokina 70-200mm F4 telephoto lens. This model was released back in 2014 on F Mount only, as a more cost effective offering, though over time prices have fallen significantly. It's something of a bargain on the used market (and can still be found in some places new). I test the lens in depth, showing resolution, CA, distortion, and some real world samples. Is the Tokina a dud or is it a dark horse of the 70-200mm lens world? If you would like to help support the channel, you can do this in a few ways. I am on Patreon (this helps cover the production cost of videos and purchasing of review items), or you can use the affiliate links on Amazon. Any help is greatly appreciated. https://www.patreon.com/mrbazreviews Details from the maker: The Tokina AT-X 70-200 F4 FX VCM-S (70-200mm f/4) features a new Vibration Correction Module and ring-shaped ultrasonic style auto-focus motor. This lens is designed for digital cameras with full sized sensors as well as APS-C (DX) sensors. Image Stabilizer The Tokina AT-X 70-200mm lens is the first lens with Tokina's new proprietary VCM (Vibration Correction Module). This technology allows for up to 3 stops of vibration correction* to reduce the affect of camera shake in situations were a tripod or monopod cannot be used. Fast and Quiet Auto-focus Additionally the new 70-200 Lens features a complete ring-shaped ultrasonic motor for faster and quieter auto-focus. This new motor allows for the minute adjustments between AF and manual focus modes dramatically increasing operability. The "S" denotes the new ultrasonic motor. Super-low Dispersion glass elements The optical design of this lens has 3 SD (FK01) Super-low Dispersion glass elements to correct for chromatic aberration and maintain heightened optical quality throughout the zoom range. Tokina's announcement of the AT-X 70-200 lens expands the lens line-up to include a compact high-performance telephoto zoom lens that has great portability in a professional calibre telephoto lens. Timestamp: 00:00 - Start 00:13 - Specifications 00:24 - Physical Tour 01:37 - Lens Hood 01:59 - Autofocus Speed/Sound, VCM Sound 02:22 - Distortion 02:40 - Vignetting 03:03 - Resolution 04:34 - Flare 04:47 - Chromatic Aberration 05:33 - Exposure Variation 05:54 - VCM (Vibration Correction) 06:11 - Focus Breathing/Blur & Rendering 06:50 - Min. Focus 07:01 - Sample Photos/Final Thoughts #lensreview #tokina #70-200mm #nikon #nikonlens