The following sample shots were taken with a D3x and RAW-converted via CaptureOne.
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Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
300.0mm
Aperture:
f/5.0
Exposure
1/1250s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
300.0mm
Aperture:
f/6.3
Exposure
1/500s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
300.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/500s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
300.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/1000s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
300.0mm
Aperture:
f/5.6
Exposure
1/500s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
300.0mm
Aperture:
f/5.6
Exposure
1/640s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
300.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/640s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
300.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/800s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
300.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/400s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
300.0mm
Aperture:
f/7.1
Exposure
1/500s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
300.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/800s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
300.0mm
Aperture:
f/5.6
Exposure
1/1000s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
300.0mm
Aperture:
f/8.0
Exposure
1/400s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3X
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
300.0mm
Aperture:
f/5.6
Exposure
1/1000s
Verdict
The Tokina AF 300mm f/4 AT-X delivers very good resolution across the frame straight from the maximum aperture. Distortion and vignetting are no issues for most subjects, while CAs are a bit on the high side when stopped down.
The bokeh quality is very smooth, however background highlights (and high contrast subjects in general) suffer a bit from rather high bokeh fringing.
The build quality is excellent, even though the lens is rather compact and light-weight for a 300mm f/4 prime. AF requires a camera with built-in screw drive. The AF speed is quite fast.
So, in summary, a very well performing lens and, given the usually very low prices, no doubt a bargain. If you can find one...
