NEWS
All-New Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX lens

LONG BEACH, CA. (October 14, 2004) -- THK Photo Products, Inc., announces the introduction of the Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX lens .

The all-new AT-X 124 AF PRO DX lens is Tokina’s first lens designed for use exclusively on Digital SLR cameras from Canon and Nikon. This lens gives the Digital photographer an ultra wide-angle zoom lens that has the equivalent of an 18-36mm zoom range on a 35mm film camera while maintaining a constant aperture of f/4.
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Professional Features:

Non-rotating 77mm filter threads

Fast internal focusing with Tokina’s One-Touch focus clutch mechanism

Long focus travel for easy, accurate manual focusing

2 sharp-cut Aspherical elements

Bright constant aperture

Chrome plated brass mount plate and all-metal zoom unit.

Specifications
Mount Availability: Canon and Nikon Digital Only*
Recommended Sensor size APS-C Sized (23.7 X15.6mm) CCD or CMOS sensor (w/1.5-1.6x magnification factor)
Zoom Range: 12-24mm
Maximum Aperture: F/4
Minimum Aperture: F/22
Optical Construction: 13 Elements / 11Groups
Coatings: Multi-layer Coatings
Zooming System: Rotary-type
Minimum Focus Distance: 11.8 in. (30cm)
Macro Ratio: 1:8
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9
Filter Size: 77mm
Dimensions: 3.3 in. (84mm) X L 3.5 in. (89.5mm)
Weight: 20.1 oz. (570g)
Included Accessories: BH-777 Dedicated Lens Hood
Optional Accessories: Fitted Case
Suggested List Price $899.00

*Will not give full coverage on 35mm SLR cameras.

THK Photo Products, Inc. is the U. S. distributor for Tokina lenses, Hoya filters, Kenko photo accessories and SLIK camera support systems. THK provides marketing, sales, distribution, and technical/consumer service and support. THK is located in Long Beach, CA and on the Web at www.thkphoto.com.

CONTACT: Marketing Technical Information
Michael Burnham Glenn Nash
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