The Tokina ATX-Pro 28-70mm Confusion

Hi Folks,

Hoping somebody out there can help me out with a bit with my research on the Tokina at-x pro 28-70mm.

So far I have learnt that there are several types of this lens available, however I am only interested in one or two of them.

The one I'd like is the Tokina ATX-Pro Angenieux Type 28-70mm F/2.6-2.8 [version 1 or 2].

Finding the F/2.6-2.8 versions are proving to be a bit allusive. To add to my frustration I see alot of F/2.8 versions on eBay
originating from Japan. These F/2.8 versions look identical to the two I am searching for but are never really advertised as
the Angenieux types.

I was wondering if any of you have had experience with the F/2.8 version or weather or not these are just the Jamanese Angenieux
types lenses.

Hope that makes sense

Thanks.

Craig.

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Originally Posted by Bikerbrent

Welcome aboard. Enjoy the ride.
We look forward to seeing more posts and samples of your work.

I have one of the Tokina ATX-Pro 28-70mm F2.6-2.8 lenses left over from my film days, and have found this is one great lens. And NO it is NOT for sale.

Thanks for your reply Bikerbrent.. Thats a pitty you wont part with your awesome lens :P The search continues! I'll certainly be posting some of my work in due time.

Originally Posted by Call_me_Tom

What is the Angenieux version and what makes it special?

I’ve owned the first generation of the Tokina 28-70/2.8 and it’s a good lens. I never used it on film but on digital I found it light compact and sharp.

I purchased mine from Japan through eBay.

Unfortunately, I borked mine when I was disassembling it and lost some of the screws. I ended up giving the lens to a former coworker to toy with. I wouldn’t mind picking up another one in the future, my N24-70/2.8G gets heavy on long walks.

Tom, Theres a few versions out there and I am a little confused as to which version has the Angenieux heritage. You have the F/2.8 version, which according to my research was for the Japanese market. These seem to be the ones that are most available as apposed to the F2.6-2.8 versions (which I know for sure have the Angenieux link).

Angenieux made high qaulity lenses back in the film days. They teamed up with Tokina at some point I think it was to help them develop an AF system. Legend has it that after Angenieux was bought by another company they dedicated their time to making lenses for movie cameras and lenses for military use. It was then Tokina created these cult lenses using the Angenieux system. I might be wrong on the final points but thats the general jist.

How was the weight of your 28-70mm compaired to your N24-70?

Originally Posted by Horoscope Fish

I wish you luck on your search, there are numerous versions of the Tok' 28-70mm; some good, some not so good. Of course original Angenieux variants are very highly sought-after and therefore the most difficult to find.

This site should help you pin down whether or not that ebay listing is selling the version you're looking for:Link removed

Thanks for your reply, great link btw.. I have read the John Caz blog regarding this lens. However it never really gave me the definitive answer I am looking for, just made the confusion worse. For example, he only links the Angenieux version to the 2.6-2.8 lenses. But when I trawl the 2.8 versions on ebay they look totally identical to the 2.6-2.8's in every way, even on the v1 lenses they have the weird screw on hood.