Tokina 11-16mm USA model vs. Japanese model. Difference? at DVinfo.net

Kelly Langerak · July 3rd, 2010, 12:30 PM

Hi, anyone use the Tokina 11-16mm Japanese model? Does it perform just as good? Do you need an adapter for the 7D to fit the lens? And what do you use it for? (weddings, events, film)

Thanks.

James Strange · July 3rd, 2010, 04:50 PM

Just got the Japanese version deliverd today (UK eBay)

Can;t compare it to the US version as I've never used it, but ut seems great to me.

Built like a tank, not too heavy, slightly smaller than my 17-55, nice crisp images, and very wide (wider than I was expecting it to be)

USed it at a wedidng today on my 550d while my 7d had hte 17-55. seemed like a good combo.

Bill Pryor · July 3rd, 2010, 10:30 PM

I don't see why it would be any different, except maybe the markings on the lens. You don't need an adapter if the lens has the Canon EOS mount.

Bryan Cantwell · July 6th, 2010, 09:32 AM

I'd imagine the biggest difference would be the warranty (or lack of).

July 3rd, 2010, 12:30 PM	#1
Kelly Langerak Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 522	Tokina 11-16mm USA model vs. Japanese model. Difference? Hi, anyone use the Tokina 11-16mm Japanese model? Does it perform just as good? Do you need an adapter for the 7D to fit the lens? And what do you use it for? (weddings, events, film) Thanks.

July 3rd, 2010, 04:50 PM	#2
James Strange Major Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK Posts: 309	Just got the Japanese version deliverd today (UK eBay) Can;t compare it to the US version as I've never used it, but ut seems great to me. Built like a tank, not too heavy, slightly smaller than my 17-55, nice crisp images, and very wide (wider than I was expecting it to be) USed it at a wedidng today on my 550d while my 7d had hte 17-55. seemed like a good combo.

July 3rd, 2010, 10:30 PM	#3
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	I don't see why it would be any different, except maybe the markings on the lens. You don't need an adapter if the lens has the Canon EOS mount.

July 6th, 2010, 09:32 AM	#4
Bryan Cantwell Major Player Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 277	I'd imagine the biggest difference would be the warranty (or lack of).