Tokina AT-X 14-20mm f/2 PRO DX

Ultra-wide fast aperture zoom for APS-C sensors

Tokina AT-X 14-20mm f/2 PRO DX
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Features 16
Performance 17
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 16
Brand Tokina
Model ATX1420DX

Key Features

APERTURE Constant f/2 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range
OPTICS 13 elements in 11 groups with aspherical and SD glass
FOCUS One-touch focus clutch mechanism for AF/MF switching
MOUNT Available for Canon EF-S and Nikon F APS-C mounts
DIAPHRAGM 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
COATING Multi-layer anti-reflective coating to reduce flare
BUILD Professional-grade metal barrel construction
ZOOM Internal zoom mechanism for consistent length
FILTER 82mm front filter thread
COMPATIBILITY Designed exclusively for APS-C (DX) format sensors
MIN FOCUS 0.28m minimum focusing distance
WEATHER SEALING Basic moisture and dust resistance
WEIGHT 725g robust professional build

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Tokina AT-X 14-20mm f/2 PRO DX

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present One-touch clutch mechanism
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present Via focus clutch
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ~ Limited Basic environmental resistance

How-to Use Tokina AT-X 14-20mm f/2 PRO DX

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Ultra-wide angle zoom
Focal Length 14-20mm
Max Aperture f/2
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 13 elements in 11 groups
Diaphragm Blades 9
Min Focus Distance 0.28m
Max Magnification 1:8.36
Filter Size 82mm
Dimensions 89 x 106 mm
Weight 725g
Mounts Canon EF-S, Nikon F