2 more newbies from Tokina - 12-28 [DX] and 70-200 f/4 [FX]

Presumably the 12-28 is going to replace the 12-24? If not I can't help but wonder why they'd go to the trouble. If it improves on that lens it will be quite something. 70-200 will be interesting. I love Tokina's build quality but I don't remember any of their teles being particularly highly regarded.
 
The 70-200 f4 stabilised has been known about for a year as they displayed a prototype.

They have the 11-16 but that's a 2.8 lens this is an f4 so you would expect it be be priced accordingly. I'm looking at this with interest as I am trying to plan my lens purchases and a wide could be useful.

I agree with the sentiment on pricing and reviews though. To high priced and people will go for the Nikon 70-200 or maybe stick with the known good 11-16.
 
Now it seems official at least. They really needed to get it out before Nikon, it would have done well in that case.
 
Now it seems official at least. They really needed to get it out before Nikon, it would have done well in that case.

I suspect the price and quality will have more to do with it than which is in hands first, the nikon is still on pre-order isn't it?

At least the Nikon people now have the option of a f4, which for me will probably be enough. I don't use my 55-200 a huge amount so I can't see the value of spending a ton on one (yes I know the Sigma HSM lenses are selling VERY cheap used now)
 
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