I second that. I loved it with the film camera, even though I am
somewhat disappointed with its performance with all 3 digital bodies I've
tried it on.
Note, however, that IIRC, there were 3-4 different versions of that
lens. Mine is the older, ("the original"?) Tokina AT-X Pro 28-70
f/2.6-2.8.
Then there was the same lens with the designation "II"
The others were: Tokina AT-X 28-70/2.8 (not "PRO") and
Tokina AT-X Pro 28-80/2.8, and also
Tokina AT-X Pro 28-70/2.8 SV.
The non-PRO version had rotating front element, and IIRC, 72mm filter.
The rest had 77mm filter.
SV was lighter and not as good as the preceeding versions.
See, e.g. comments here:
http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/276-tokina-af-28-70mm-f28-26-at-x-pro-ii-lab-test-report--review?start=1
Cheers,
Igor
On Sep 8, 2013, at 20:02 , John wrote:
> I have been very satisfied with the Tokina AT-X Pro 28-70 f/2.8, but
> they're as scarce as hens teeth in Pentax mount. Understatement to say
> it has been my favorite lens ever since I acquired it.
>
...
> On 9/8/2013 10:33 PM, Mark C wrote:
> > Can anyone suggest any top-quality 3rd party lenses in the 28 - 100
> > range that I should take a look at? I am hoping for somehitng that is
> > faster than what I have (either f4 constant or f.35-f4.5), 24/28 mm -
> > 90/100 mm, non-rotating front element of very good optical quality (on
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