Tokina Releases Updated 10-17mm Fisheye
Tokina has announced the release of a newer, updated version of the extremely popular AT-X 107 AF DX Fisheye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 lens.
The latest lens features two main differences over the preexisting model. Tokina has removed the built-in hood from the new model, allowing a wider angle of view, specifically for full frame cameras. The manufacturers have also added another protective coating, possibly making removal of fingerprints and water droplets easier.
This new AT-X 107 NHM 10-17mm lens is now available for $619 and more information can be found in the press release below.
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Press Release
The Tokina AT-X 107 NH is a fish-eye lens that gives the digital photographer an approximate 180° field of view with dramatic curvature of field or “fish-eye” effect. The AT-X 107 NH only differs from the AT-X 107 DX in that the built-in hood as been removed allowing for a wider image area and more coverage on full-frame sensor (FX) cameras.*
The front element of the AT-X 107 DX has a newly formulated WR or “Water Repellent" optical coating on the glass. This new coating makes marks such as spots left by water or finger-prints much easier to clean than standard multi-coating. With the built-in hood removed the lens also fits in a wider variety of underwater housings.
The rear optical group of the lens contains 1 SD (Super-Low Dispersion) glass element to reduce the number of elements (pieces of glass) in the optical design in order to make the lens more compact, light-weight and faster focusing.
*Full corner to corner image can be achieved on an FX camera between approx. 14.5-17MM depending on the camera model, at 10-14MM there is a semi-circular view.
