Tokina announces the Opera 50mm 1.4 for Canon EF

Tokina has announced a large aperture 50mm lens for the Canon EF mount today.  The Opera 50mm 1.4 is weather-sealed and includes such features such as circular aperture and new anti-reflective coatings.  The characteristics are 9 groups of 15 elements, a 72mm filter ring, and .18 times magnification.

For more information, go to Tokina's product page.

You can pre-order this lens today from B&H Photo Video for $949.

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