I bought a Tokina 28-80 f/2.8 ATX Pro and its 80-200 counterpart via B&H.
The 80-200 had problems with its AF on my PZ1ps. I sent it back to the US
distributor, who couldn't get it to fail on any other AF camera body, but
needed to bring in a Z1p to test it on. I needed the lens back for a job
before they could get the body, so they just replaced it on faith.
I don't think the comparable Pentax options are reasonably priced next to
the Tokinas, which offer excellent optical performance. I also could have
gone with Sigma, and they seemed quite plentiful in town, but I didn't think
their build quality would take hard use. I am satisfied both with the
lenses and the service department of the US distributor.
DO NOT under any circumstances buy Tokina from the Canadian distributor,
whose name I forget. They are terminally disorganized and were unable to
provide the lenses, even two months after I paid a $500 deposit with a local
dealer!
Cheers,
Mike
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Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 9:33 PM
Subject: Question re Tokina &KEH
>
> I was wondering if I could benefit but again from the "lists" experience?
>
> I recently visited a local camera shop in Vancouver, BC because I'm trying
> to decide between a new Sigma/Pentax/Tokina lens in the 24-70/80 range (at
> least 2.8). Anyway, the guy told me they have experienced service problems
> with Tokina. Barring all other considerations (and there are many), has
> anyone had service problems with Tokina? After visiting this particular
> shop, I stopped by Kerrisdale Camera who indicated the opposite.
>
> Second queston: a number of you have made reference to using KEH. Are they
a
> good outfit? (e.g. are their ratings of used gear accurate? How are they
> with returns?)
>
> Thanks
>
> Karen
>
>
>
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