Tokina AF 300mm f/4 AT-X (FX) - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Sample Shots
The following sample shots were taken with a D3x and RAW-converted via CaptureOne.
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Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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Model |
NIKON D3X |
ISO Speed |
200 |
Focal Length |
300.0mm |
Aperture: |
f/5.0 |
Exposure |
1/1250s |
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Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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Model |
NIKON D3X |
ISO Speed |
200 |
Focal Length |
300.0mm |
Aperture: |
f/6.3 |
Exposure |
1/500s |
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Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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Model |
NIKON D3X |
ISO Speed |
200 |
Focal Length |
300.0mm |
Aperture: |
f/4.0 |
Exposure |
1/500s |
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Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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Model |
NIKON D3X |
ISO Speed |
200 |
Focal Length |
300.0mm |
Aperture: |
f/4.0 |
Exposure |
1/1000s |
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Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
|
Model |
NIKON D3X |
ISO Speed |
200 |
Focal Length |
300.0mm |
Aperture: |
f/5.6 |
Exposure |
1/500s |
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Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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Model |
NIKON D3X |
ISO Speed |
200 |
Focal Length |
300.0mm |
Aperture: |
f/5.6 |
Exposure |
1/640s |
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Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
|
Model |
NIKON D3X |
ISO Speed |
200 |
Focal Length |
300.0mm |
Aperture: |
f/4.0 |
Exposure |
1/640s |
|
Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
|
Model |
NIKON D3X |
ISO Speed |
200 |
Focal Length |
300.0mm |
Aperture: |
f/4.0 |
Exposure |
1/800s |
|
Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
|
Model |
NIKON D3X |
ISO Speed |
200 |
Focal Length |
300.0mm |
Aperture: |
f/4.0 |
Exposure |
1/400s |
|
Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
|
Model |
NIKON D3X |
ISO Speed |
200 |
Focal Length |
300.0mm |
Aperture: |
f/7.1 |
Exposure |
1/500s |
|
Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
|
Model |
NIKON D3X |
ISO Speed |
200 |
Focal Length |
300.0mm |
Aperture: |
f/4.0 |
Exposure |
1/800s |
|
Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
|
Model |
NIKON D3X |
ISO Speed |
200 |
Focal Length |
300.0mm |
Aperture: |
f/5.6 |
Exposure |
1/1000s |
|
Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
|
Model |
NIKON D3X |
ISO Speed |
200 |
Focal Length |
300.0mm |
Aperture: |
f/8.0 |
Exposure |
1/400s |
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Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
|
Model |
NIKON D3X |
ISO Speed |
200 |
Focal Length |
300.0mm |
Aperture: |
f/5.6 |
Exposure |
1/1000s |
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VerdictThe Tokina AF 300mm f/4 AT-X delivers very good resolution across the frame straight from the maximum aperture. Distortion and vignetting are no issues for most subjects, while CAs are a bit on the high side when stopped down.
The bokeh quality is very smooth, however background highlights (and high contrast subjects in general) suffer a bit from rather high bokeh fringing.
The build quality is excellent, even though the lens is rather compact and light-weight for a 300mm f/4 prime. AF requires a camera with built-in screw drive. The AF speed is quite fast.
So, in summary, a very well performing lens and, given the usually very low prices, no doubt a bargain. If you can find one...
Mechanical Quality:
★★★★★
Price/Performance:
discontinued
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