Tokina AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8 PRO FX Lens for Nikon will be Released on June 12

The Tokina AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8 PRO FX Lens for Nikon F mount will be released on June 12, 2015, according to Tokina Japan.

Available for Canon EF mount and Nikon F mount, the new Tokina AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8 PRO FX Lens offers a bright maximum aperture of f/2.8 that will be constant throughout the zoom range.

And the Canon EF mount version will be released in July, 2015. The price for Tokina AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8 PRO FX lens is around $1,250 and it will be a serious competitor against the other popular third party standart zoom lenses like the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM ($799) and the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD ($1,199). You can check Tokina AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8 PRO lens price and pre-order links at B&H Photo.

Tokina AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8 PRO FX Lens Key Specs:

  • Focal length: 24-70mm
  • Open F value: f/2.8
  • Lens construction: 15 elements in 11 groups
  • Angle of view: 84.20° ~ 34.49°
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.38m
  • Macro maximum magnification: 1: 4.73
  • Maximum diameter × total length: φ89.6 × 107.5mm
  • Weight: approximately 1,000g

via Tokina Japan