Pentax 12-24 has exactly the same construction as the Tokina (13 elements/11
groups). Nikon 12-24 has 11 element/ 7 groups, it is differ from the Tokina.
C.H.Ling
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ali Shah" <alizookoman@xxxxxxxxx>
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> You mean the 10-17? I havent heard that the 12-24 is
> related to Pentax, I bet you Tokina makes the 12-24
> for N*kon also but N*kon can charge twice as much!
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>> Jim Couch
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>> Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>> > I didn't know about the others but the Tokina
>> 12-24 is reputed to be a
>> > joint development between Pentax and Tokina.
>> After looking at the 16-45
>> > and 50-135 it's pretty clear they must be from
>> Tokina too. The Tokinas
>> > do look much nicer but you can't buy a Pentax
>> mount from Tokina.
>> >
>> > Chuck Norcutt
>> >
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