Tip of the Day: Tokina 80-400mm Super Telephoto Lens

The All-New Tokina AT-X 840 AF D 80-400mm f 4/5.6 is a a lot to love. This lens makes super-telephoto photography affordable to more casual and amateur photographers. This lens is fairly light for its range, 35.9 ounces. This lens is very sharp, and the contrast is excellent, thanks in no small part to new coatings developed for D-SLRs. The lens is built very well, and while it is not the fastest lens in this focal range, it is certainly the fastest in the price range. While the retail of this lens is lsted at $1,240, you will find it for a lot less. Expect to pay no more than approximately half the retail cost, plus shipping. Lens is equipped with a tripod mount, and a cleverly designed hood. If you are looking to move into the field of outdoor telephoto photography, this lens will get you there, and not break the bank.