Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF

Tokina may not have the prominence or breadth of options compared to other third-party lens manufacturers, but a few may know that it's had a hand to play in SLR lens production since the 1950s. Today, it offers a small but interesting collection of lenses for DSLRs, and has recently broadened its appeal by adding prime lenses designed for Sony E-system mirrorless cameras.

The Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF is intended for Canon and Nikon's DSLR users, and its grand name points to its premium billing in the company's lens table. Before the Opera series arrived, the A-TX PRO series served as the company's premium line, and this new optic essentially appears to be an