Has anyone tried the newer Tokina 12-24 in a S&S compact dome? Does it take the same zoom gear as the Nikon 12-24 AFS? Is a +4 diopter recommended? This would be in an RDX-60 housing.
TIA,
Jack
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12-24 Tokina AT-X 124 DX Pro II in S&S Compact Dome
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12-24 Tokina AT-X 124 DX Pro II in S&S Compact Dome
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Hi Jack,
I am currently using that lens now. Optically, it is basically no different than Tokina's first DX 12-24, although it does have the motor built into the lens and the lens coatings are supposedly better.
Couldn't tell you how it performs behind a compact dome, haven't tried it. It does however perform the same as all other 12-24's behind a an 8-inch dome. Also it takes a different size zoom gear than the previous model. I own Subal housings and neither the Tokina or the Nikon 12-24 gear will fit. I had to resort to a gear for a Nikon 24-70 (closes inside diameter to the DXII) and sand the inside the gear a little for it to fit, which does now perfectly.
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Can you tell me the diameter for the zoom ring?
TIA,
Jack
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Approximately 73mm inside diameter.
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Thanks Walt.
Boy, you'd think it would be easy one you know the necessary size, but TUSA/Sea & Sea has no idea what diameter zoom rings fit what sizes.
If anyone knows a S&S zoom ring that's about 73mm ID let me know please.
Thanks,
Jack
