Kenro has announced the UK release of the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX II, the new version of the AT-X 124 PRO DX. This is a 12-24mm ultrawide-to-wide zoom lens designed for DSLRs with an APS-C sized sensor and has a fixed f/4 maximum aperture throughout its zoom range. The Nikon mount AT-X 124 PRO DX II features a built-in AF motor drive that operates smoothly and quietly due to a DC motor that uses a new AF control gear assembly. With the built-in motor, the lens can be used in AF mode with the Nikon D40, D40x, D60 and D5000 bodies, which lack a body-integral focus motor.

Kenro Press Release

New version of leading Tokina lens hits the shops

Kenro has announced the UK release of the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX II, the new
version of the acclaimed AT-X 124 PRO DX.

The Nikon mount AT-X 124 PRO DX II features a built-in AF motor drive that
operates smoothly and quietly due to a DC motor that uses a new AF control
gear assembly. With the built-in motor, the lens can be used in AF mode with
the Nikon D60 and D40 and other silent wave bodies. The Canon version of the
lens already has a built-in AF motor.

The optical system of the original lens won awards for its sharpness and the
new version has been improved further by the introduction of a new
multi-coating system. This new coating helps reduce reflections that can
cause flare and ghosting.

Like its predecessor, the AT-X 124 PRO DX II features the one-touch focus
clutch mechanism. To use this feature the user simply moves the focus ring
forward, towards the front of the lens, for AF or back for MF. This allows
for a fast and easy manual over-ride in difficult lighting situations.

Further features include:
Focal length: 12-24mm
Maximum Aperture: F/4
Minimum Aperture: F/22
Optical Construction: 13 Elements / 11Groups Angle of view: 99 - 61° Minimum
Focus Distance: 11.8 in. (30cm) Macro Ratio: 1:8 Aperture blades: 9 Filter
Size: 77mm Lens diameter: 3.46 in. (84mm) Total length: 3.5 in. (89.5mm)
Weight: 19.0 oz. (540g)
Included Accessories: BH-777 Star bayonet hood

An online forum for Tokina users can be found at, www.tokinausers.co.uk,
this free-to-use online community allows all Tokina lens users to share
their experience using the lenses and offer tips to their peers. There is
also the facility for users to upload their photographs taken with Tokina
lenses.

Kenro are the official UK distributors for Tokina lenses. See
www.kenro.co.uk for details of your nearest stockist, or call Kenro on 01793
615836 for more details.

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