Question 1

What is the T2.9 rating on this Tokina cine lens — and does it stay constant while zooming?

Accepted Answer

T-stops measure actual light transmission through the lens (accounting for glass absorption), unlike f-stops which are theoretical. The Tokina Cinema ATX 11-20mm T2.9 holds that T2.9 across the entire 11–20mm zoom range, so your exposure doesn't shift mid-zoom. For video work, this is essential — you won't have to compensate on the fly when reframing a shot.

Question 2

What's the difference between the Tokina Cinema ATX 11-20mm T2.9 and the Tokina 11-16mm?

Accepted Answer

The older Tokina 11-16mm (atx-i series) is a photography-oriented lens with a clicked aperture and no cinema gear rings — it was adapted by filmmakers but not designed for them. The Cinema ATX 11-20mm T2.9 is purpose-built for video: de-clicked iris, standard focus and zoom gear rings, and a wider 11–20mm range that gives you more flexibility in a single lens. The Cinema version also has 11 aperture blades versus fewer in the photography version, which matters for smooth iris transitions on screen.

Question 3

Is the Tokina Cinema ATX 11-20mm T2.9 compatible with Canon EF cameras and cinema bodies?

Accepted Answer

Yes — it uses a native Canon EF mount, so it fits directly on Canon EF cameras including Canon DSLRs and Canon Cinema EOS bodies like the C100, C300, and C500 series. It also works on third-party cinema cameras that accept EF-mount glass, such as certain Blackmagic Design and Kinefinity bodies with an EF mount option.

Question 4

How close can the Tokina Cinema ATX 11-20mm T2.9 focus?

Accepted Answer

The minimum focus distance is 0.28 m — roughly 28 cm from the sensor plane. At 11mm on a Super35 sensor, that's close enough to fill the frame with a relatively small object while still showing the surrounding environment, which is useful for product shots, insert shots, or dramatic close-ups with an exaggerated wide-angle perspective.

Question 5

Is buying a used Tokina Cinema ATX 11-20mm T2.9 worth it?

Accepted Answer

Cinema lenses are built to a higher mechanical standard than photo lenses — metal barrels, precise gear rings, and de-clicked aperture rings that are meant to survive production schedules. A pre-owned copy that's been professionally inspected should perform identically to new glass optically, and every used lens on Camera-tweedehands.nl comes with a minimum 12 months warranty, so you're not taking a blind risk. It's a practical way to get professional cinema glass into your kit without paying new retail pricing.

Question 6

Does the Tokina Cinema ATX 11-20mm T2.9 have gear rings for follow focus systems?

Accepted Answer

Yes — as a dedicated cinema lens, it features standard-pitch gear rings on both the focus and zoom barrels, making it directly compatible with follow focus units and zoom motors without needing a lens adapter or add-on gear ring. This is one of the key practical differences from the photography-oriented Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF.

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