Update: samples pictures taken with the Tokina AT-X 16-28 F2.8 PRO FX lens can be found here.
The previously rumored Tokina AT-X 16-28 F2.8 PRO FX lens is now official.
Full specs after the break:
| Focal length | 16 ~ 28mm |
| Brightness | F2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | F22 |
| Lens constitution | 13 groups, 15 lenses |
| Coating | Multilayer coating |
| Angle of view | ゚ 107 11 ‘- 87 ゚ 76’ |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.28m |
| Maximum magnification macro | 1:5.26 |
| Number of diaphragm blades | Nine |
| Filter Size | Not installed |
| Diameter | 90.0mm |
| Tamotsu Takeshi | 133.3mm |
| Weight | 950g |
| Accessories | Special lens cap |
| Compatible Mount | Nikon / Canon |
| Product Name | AT-X 16-28 F2.8 PRO FX 16-28mm F2.8 Only full-size digital SLR Lenses |
| Release Date | August 6, 2010 (Friday) (for Nikon) Mid-September 2010 (for Canon) |
| Suggested retail price | 118,000 yen (including tax ¥ 123.900) with a fixed hood ornament |
The full press release can be found here.