Tokina AT-X 11-20mm F2.8 PRO DX

Fast maximum aperture ; Construction is more robust than many budget wide-angle zooms ; Practical size without being too bulky ; Affordable

Doesn't allow manual intervention in AF mode ; Noisy AF motor ; Doesn't always engage fully into manual focus mode ; No weather sealing

A niche lens, but one that should be considered if you shoot on a Canon or Nikon APS-C DSLR and require a wide-angle zoom with a fast aperture at a reasonable price.

Quite sharp. Bright f/2.8 aperture. Ultra-wide angle of view. Nominal vignette.

Slow, loud autofocus. Visible distortion. Focus clutch can be tricky to use. Not weather sealed. Omits image stabilization.

Bottom Line: The Tokina 11-20mm f/2.8 Pro DX is a bright, sharp, ultra-wide lens for Canon and Nikon systems, but a noisy focus motor makes it less than ideal for video.