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EDIT 02/09/2013 - UPDATED PHOTOS

Retails for $650-700 USD from various NYC camera shops.

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Review here: http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/tokina_12-24_f4_review.html (http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/tokina_12-24_f4_review.html)

Condition:
Very lightly used - there are no obvious blemishes on the lens body, (none on the glass) and was not used professionally.
Comes with caps and hood. I would rate this as near perfect condition with one caveat: it has a tight spot on the focal length ring. When rotated, the focal range sticks slightly in the middle.

Warranty
Don't know about manufacturer's warranty. I do offer DOA warranty with full refund (minus return shipping). I have no reason to believe it is not fully functional. I have a friend with a Canon DSLR, if anyone asks, I will test it out. Beyond that you are on your own.

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Tech Specs:
Mount availability:    Canon APS-C Digital Only
Recommended Sensor size:    APS-C Sized (23.7 X15.6mm)
CCD or CMOS sensor
(w/1.5-1.6x magnification factor)
Zoom Range:    12-24mm
35mm full frame equivalent Zoom Range:    19.2-38.4mm [Canon EOS]
Maximum Aperture:    F/4
Minimum Aperture:    F/22
Optical Construction:    13 Elements / 11Groups
Coatings:    Multi-layer Coatings
Zooming System:    Rotary-type
Minimum Focus Distance:    11.8 in. (30cm)
Macro Ratio:    1:8
Number of Diaphragm Blades:    9
Filter Size:    77mm
Dimensions:    3.3 in. (84mm) X 3.5 in. (89.5mm)
Weight:    20.1 oz. (570g)
Included Accessories    BH-777 Dedicated Lens Hood
Optional Accessories:    Fitted Case
Suggested List Price:    $899.00

Sample images: (shot with same model lens)

https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/2953625792_17c80e58ba.jpg
https://farm1.static.flickr.com/244/3161095353_2c73e82428.jpg
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/3093142253_83cdfb36f5.jpg


https://dl.dropbox.com/u/5765587/New%20folder/DSC_0004.JPG
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/5765587/New%20folder/DSC_0006.JPG
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/5765587/New%20folder/DSC_0010.JPG

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What makes this lens so expensive? 

Anyways, I offer 15 BTC.

Thanks for offer. I'll wait for a better one.  :)

Wide angle lenses are difficult to design and build, compared to regular and telephoto lenses. They contain a lot more high quality glass and need a big and beefy frame.

Especially this lens, which reaches 12mm on DX (cropped sensor, smaller than full-frame). With traditional full frame 35mm sensor, 12mm gives a much wider field of view, this is why we need wider angle lenses on DX cameras.

This picture gives you an idea of the field of view of a 12mm lens on DX sensor:

http://img193.exs.cx/img193/8272/w050124fovcomparison2wv.jpg

Do i hear 80 90?  ;D

I'd settle for 65.

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Showcasing a lens IQ with HDR images?  ???

Wasn't my intention (it didn't register that there was HDR effect), the point is to show the wide field of view. I also helpfully provided a link to a review of the lens, complete with 'brick wall' shots. Check it out.

Upon further inspection I would say only the first image has HDR correction.

HDR function is starting to appear in camera firmwares, so its really a moot point to call me out on posting an HDR image. And how can you really fault me a simple oversight when Nikon's advertising claims that 'the camera matters'?  :D

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45 btc.

60 shipped.

i honestly wouldnt pay over 50% for a used lens... but thats just me.

How many shots has it taken? What kind of weathering/terrain has it seen, how was it handled etc...

im stickin with 45 btc tbh.

Its in like new condition except for the one quirk I noted in the OP. It belonged to a relative of mine, he's an older gentleman, casual amateur shooter. I seriously doubt he took 1000 shots with it, certainly not in bad weather/terrain.

For a cheap used lens, I'd take a 50% cut. But this is not a cheap lens, its built very very well, and performs & handles as one would expect from a $600 lens.

Gonna pass this off to a friend of mine with a Canon DSLR to take some sample shots. I will also update the shots of the lens itself, as they're not good enough.

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I would be all over this if I didn't have my old Nikkor 12-24 which cost me about 2x as much.  Good deal for some wide loving for DX format.

Its better than the Nikkor 12-24. Built better. Sharper. Esp. in the corners @ large aperture.

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still got this?


22.5 btc's @ 13.48 usd

edited for time of bid & value of coins for better price understanding.

Add $30 for shipping? Shipping out of Canada is expensive.

This is a great lens... I have no interest though it's for a Canon....

This is still not sold. First $300 takes it. Shipping $30.

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Why didn't you take the 45 btc offer? Seems reasonable for an off brand lens :)

It was under $300 at the time. & this happens to be a very good off-brand lens - it performs better than Nikon's offering for less money.

depends on the camera i guess, My favorite lens right now is a fixed 90mm f/2.8 Tamron lens that I normally use on a D70s...


My dad has a huge amount of FX stuff...Very expensive gear..

Not really, in this case. I'm speaking of optical quality, and lens build quality, which is not camera dependent. The lens is specifically sharper in the corners at large apertures compared to the Nikon 12-24. The Nikon 12-24 is kinda rinky dinky (more fragile) in the way its outer shell is designed.  

In fact, as camera sensor technologies improve, optical quality becomes more noticeable, as any defects are magnified the better the camera resolution.

 Sorry I am thinking DX vs FX... Full frame sensor vs the smaller DX sensor...

I request higher quality pictures, if at all possible please.

I'll buy it for $250 + 30 shipping

Give me til tomorrow to come up with pictures, as well as some sample photos. I have to be 100% sure it has no issues before I sell anyway.

i'm very interested in this, so please PM me if you want to contact.

what's the dealio

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First $300 takes it.