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    Tokina AF 80-200 mm f/ 2.8 AT-X SD
    Tokina AF 80-200 mm f/ 2.8 AT-X SD

    Tokina AF 80-200 mm f/ 2.8 AT-X SD

    80–200mm · f/2.8

    Overview

    The Tokina AF 80-200mm f/2.8 AT-X SD is a constant-aperture telephoto zoom with mixed optical performance. Sharpness is better at the short end; at 200mm, using 180mm is recommended for improved sharpness. At f/2.8, it's usable in low light but not the sharpest; stopping down to f/4.0 yields quite good sharpness. Build quality is solid with a top-notch focusing ring and useful tripod collar, though the lens is heavy for extended hand-holding. It suits photographers needing a fast, affordable f/2.8 zoom for low-light events, accepting some softness wide open.