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Tokina has announced that its first super wide-angle zoom lens designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras will be coming to Fujifilm X-mount. The company initially released the atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 for Sony APS-C cameras in 2022. The Fujifilm version is identical in all but subtle ways to the E-mount model, though it will result in a 16.5-27mm equivalent field of view on Fujifilm cameras.
Beyond the distinct equivalent fields of view, the differences between the two mounts are extremely small. The X-mount model weighs ever so slightly less, at 320g (11.3oz) versus the 335g (11.8oz) E-mount version. The only other change is that the Tokina text is blue on the new mount, as opposed to the white text found on the E-mount model.
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Otherwise, the lenses share the same optical design and features. Like the original, Tokina promises “impressive resolution” across the zoom range, along with high contrast and low distortion. It designed the compact zoom as a hybrid lens, offering precise autofocus in both still and video modes. It provides a minimum focusing distance of 0.19m (7.5in), making dramatic wide-angle images possible.
The new model offers full compatibility with Fujifilm cameras. That includes image stabilization, MF Assist mode, eye detection and optical corrections. It will be available for $599 beginning on March 14.
Press release:
Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 X worldwide sales date announcement
Feb 14, 2025
Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. is proud to announce the sales release of the Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 X lens for Fujifilm APS-C size mirrorless cameras.
Sales will commence on March 14, 2025.
Overview
The Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 X is the first super wide angle zoom lens in Tokina’s product line-up designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras. It features a fast f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range, and a 11-18mm (17-27mm in 35mm equivalent) zoom stored in a compact and lightweight body for hybrid users who shoot stills and video.
The atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 X performs impressive resolution from the wide to tele end of the zoom. This lens boasts high contrast and low distortion, and quick and precise AF response in still and video modes. It is fully compatible with Fujifilm camera functions.
With its compact design, versatile focal length and optical quality, the Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 X is the perfect gear for shooting landscape, group photos, environmental portraits, architecture, astrophotography, automobile photography, street snaps, documentary videos and vlogging.
Highlighted Features
- 11-18mm super wide angle zoom for dynamic video or landscape, architecture and astrophotography genres.
- Fast f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range for shallower depth-of-field, and 9 blades rounded diaphragm for soft bokeh background.
- Compact and lightweight design to carry while traveling, or attaching to gimbals.
- 2 aspherical and 2 super low-dispersion glass elements suppress chromatic aberrations.
- Superb resolution with rich color reproduction, low distortion and low light fall-off.
- Short minimum focusing distance to create unique wide-angle images with perspective effect.
- Full compatibility with Fujifilm cameras, including Image Stabilization, AF+MF, MF Assist mode, Eye Detection and optical corrections.
- Micro USB port (Type B) for firmware updates.
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