Tokina ATX-II 80-400 f4-5.6

[wrexel]

Hi does anybody have any comments on this lens for birding, especially on the AF performance?

There's one selling at Clubsnap right now.

Thanks
Wrexel

[harlequin2902]

Hi does anybody have any comments on this lens for birding, especially on the AF performance?

There's one selling at Clubsnap right now.

Thanks
WrexelDo check if this lens is affected by this thing called "lens grease condensation". I was introduced to this term by fellow member Sulhan in one of the threads I started regarding my Tokina 400mm f5.6.
http://www.avianwatchasia.org/forums/showthread.php?t=507

It's a recurring problem...and you have to spend about $$$ each time just to have it cleaned out ... :wahpiang:

[wrexel]

hmm... does this mean this syndrom affects Tokina and Sigma only? having second thoughts now... thank you sir for the heads up!

[harlequin2902]

hmm... does this mean this syndrom affects Tokina and Sigma only? having second thoughts now... thank you sir for the heads up!Hmm...I'm not sure about that, because over here on AWA, we have a number of members who are using the Sigma 50-500 and Sigma 120-300 as their primary lens for shooting - without any complaints of lens internal fogging/grease condensation so far.

But for the record, I did check my Sigma 18-50 recently and found that it had been hit as well :(

[wrexel]

sorry to hear that... maybe it only affects lenses in warmer, humid regions.. think i will give this lens a pass..