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Recently I sold my Canon 100mm macro, older version lens and wanted a good replacement without the cost of a Canon. Overall I am happy. Tokina lenses are made in Japan and have a good build quality. I find this lens focuses quickly and accurately. And it can be adjusted to either focus in the full range or a secondary range from not so close to infinity which speeds up focus. Included lens hood is also well made, the lens and hood have a nice speckle matte finish on the outside.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I have ALWAYS admired (and owned when possible) Tokina lenses for two main reasons. First, they NEVER BUILD CRAP so their quality-to-consumer is really high. Second, they don't build 'girly-man' lenses which is to say, if you are looking for a "walk-around lens that is light weight enough so you can satisfy your need to be the type of instant gratification snap-shooter that many define as 'digital photographer'" then this lens may or may not be for you. For me it is plenty light but I also shoot Tokina's 80-200 AT-X Pro f/2.8 that IS NOT for the weak of wrist/arm/shoulder/back among us. It is solidly built with METAL components and is most definitely a hand full. However, the more I handle the 100mm macro from Tokina, the less it differs from other comparable macros in that length. What I like most is that EVERY shot I have taken with it so far has been as Tack sharp as I set out to make it. Even portraits shot with it are outstanding. I'd put this lens up against anything out there, even the 'L' series of my preferred camera manufacturer. The Tokina may not beat the Canon in all categories, but when you can get a Tokina for around $350-$00 dollars and the L series 100 for $1000+....well, I say Go Tokina!Read full review
This is an excellent, affordable, life size macro lens. The body is an all metal contruction. The lens is EXTREMEMLY sharp, even wide open. The clutch mechanism for changing from AF to MF is brilliant. I can't see any good reason to pay twice as much for camera brand macro lenses when this performs the way it does and costs 1/2 as much. It also doubles as a great mid tele and portrait lens.
Excellent build quality. Mainly metal not plastic construction. True 1:1 macro Optics are good. Can be used for portrait shots as well as macro. Auto focus works well even when light is not bright as can happen when close to subject in macro mode. Price is excellent. I paid $400 Canadian in January 2017. Some suppliers list it for more, but if you shop around you can find it for that price. It is less than half the price of the comparable lenses from Canon and Nikon. There are many YouTube reviews on this lens supporting my opinions. I've included some pictures because I was actually using this lens today. I'm not a photographer; it's just a hobby, and I'm very happy with my purchase.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
This is my first macro lens to own, and I am fairly impressed with the image quality, considering the price. The only thing that could be complained about would be the AF in the macro focus range, but when working that close, AF is rarely used, anyway. It focuses pretty quickly, if not quietly, when focusing on more distant objects. But this is all to be expected of a macro lens, especially in this price range.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
