Comments about Tokina Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 Pro DX APO Auto Focus Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR's:

I haven't gotten to shoot anything with it yet but a few portraits and some product shots but I am REALLY impressed with it's quick focus and tack sharp focusing with the aperture wide open. I expected some softness and was pleasantly surprised when it didn't rear it's ugly head. I'm surprised this lens doesn't get more great reviews. The only other con besides the tripod mount being unable to be removed would be the lack of some type of VR/IS/OS. If tokina released a lense with some type of image stabilization, I'd have to trade up! I was looking at the Nikkor 80-200 and 70-200VR and I'm glad I saved the extra bucks for an impressive lens. I've got the tokina 11-16 also and love that to death.

If you buy this lens, you won't be let down.

Comments about Tokina Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 Pro DX APO Auto Focus Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR's:

Tokina makes great lenses for Nikon DX cameras. This is my second Tokina lens. The other is the hard to find 11-16mm f2.8 which is also a fantastic lens. I use them on a pair of D300's.

Comments about Tokina Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 Pro DX APO Auto Focus Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR's:

This lens balances well on my D300. It is not a lightweight lens.. but then again, I read the tech specs and knew that in advance! The controls are smooth. Solidly built. Focus is quick even in fairly low light situations. Optics produce very sharp images. Truthfully, I don't see any difference between this lens and the Nikon counterpart.. and the Tokina was more affordable.

Comments about Tokina Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 Pro DX APO Auto Focus Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR's:

Am getting into portrait photography, and wanted a f/2.8 zoom lens. Looked into Nikon's 80-200 and 70-210, but the focal length range doesn't work as well on an APS-C camera, plus I found those lenses large and unwieldy (not to mention expensive). Debated this and the Sigma HSM; wound up going with this one due to mixed past experiences with Sigmas from years back, plus reports of lenses requiring adjustment, etc. So far, have found this lens to be great -- focus speed on a D300 is very fast, unless going from very close to very far. Image quality seems to be on par with other (Nikon) lenses I own in this price range.

Comments about Tokina Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 Pro DX APO Auto Focus Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR's:

Nice lens, just remember it is for DX shooting. Light to carry that makes it easy on the neck and arms. For best results shoot either in RAW or highest quality JPEG. A little slow on focussing and sometimes not as sharp, but that could be because of using a high ISO setting. The 2.8 makes it ideal for shooting inside sports such as basketball, especially if you are using a Nikon D3 and shooting at a high ISO settings between 3200-6400. The price can not be beat for what you get. This is my first Tokina and it works for me.

Comments about Tokina Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 Pro DX APO Auto Focus Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR's:

This is a very good lens. I have had 2 magazine photos published that were shot with this lens. I use it on a Nikon D80 digital camera.I am very pleased with its performance. Nothing negative to say, NICE LENS.

Comments about Tokina Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 Pro DX APO Auto Focus Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR's:

I have been shooting wedding photography for over three years now. I am shooting with a Nikon D300 camera. I started shadowing a pro that is doing platinum weddings in Washington DC. He uses the lens and recommended that I try it. I tried it on a wedding that I shot with him last weekend. This lens is really sharp! It is the DX equivalent to the Nikon 70-200 mm VR lens and the pictures are very comparable to the Nikon lens.

Comments about Tokina Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 Pro DX APO Auto Focus Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR's:

My budget didn't allow for a medium-length lens from Nikon so I checked this out and was satisfied with the reviews. Tack sharp for portraits, great speed for sports.

Comments about Tokina Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 Pro DX APO Auto Focus Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR's:

This is an excellent lens. I love the internal zoom, the constant f/2.8 aperture, the amazing colors, the sharp focus, and the great bokeh. Anywhere you would use a 70-200 on a full-frame camera, this is a perfect replacement for DX format cameras. If you only buy one, two, or three lenses, be sure this is one of them.