Tokina AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO FX VCM-S
The essential, versatile zoom range at a decent price
Tokina’s 70-200mm f/4 is designed to be a step up from regular telephoto zooms and a more affordable alternative to pro zoom lenses. The fixed f/4 maximum aperture will make it handy in low light, especially at longer zoom settings, and Tokina’s own VCM image stabilisation system should help keep images sharp even at marginal shutter speeds. The ‘S’ denotes the use of a highspeed ultrasonic AF motor. The Tokina 70-200mm f/4 is designed for full-frame cameras, but you can also use it on APS-C models, where it becomes the equivalent of a 135-300mm f/4. Weighing in at a reassuringly solid 980g, it competes head-on with Nikon’s 70-200mm f/4, but for £50/$400 less.