Tokina has released the updated version of its new products road map 2021-2022. One of the most intriguing lenses planned to be released this year (2021), is the full-frame SZ Super-Tele 500mm f8 (universal mount system). Explore the roadmap below.
Tokina new products road map 2021-2022
Tokina has released the updated version of the Tokina new products road map 2021-2022. As stated by Tokina: “Facing unstable global supply of the materials and electronic components Tokina continues developing new products to respond to the growing market demands. The release features detailed product line-up for 2021 with updated release dates followed by extensive 3 years road map”. Check out the slides below which shows the upcoming (and released) lenses:
New full-frame telephoto lens
According to Tokina, since the last update in June 2020, the company released the atx-i 11-20mm F2.8 CF wide-angle zoom lens, completely new prime lenses atx-m 23mm F1.4 X and atx-m 33mm F1.4 X for Fujifilm X-mount and SZX SUPER TELE 400mm F8 Reflex MF mirror lens for 7 mount systems. In 2021 Tokina plans to release 6 prime lenses for Sony-E Mount (APS-C) and Fujifilm-X mount. Also, the new SUPER TELE 500mm F8 Reflex MF mirror lens with a universal mount system will be released in winter 2021. By 2022, Tokina is developing more wide-angle prime and zoom lenses.
Super Tele 500mm F8
The most intriguing lens to be released this year is the SZ Super Tele 500mm F8 (SZ stands for Satisfaction and Zest). The Super Tele 500mm is supposed to be a successor to the affordable SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF which was manufactured as a compact alternative to standard telephoto lenses. The lens owns a “catadioptric design”, usually reserved for telescopes. Tokina says that this design choice makes it the smaller as possible, but at the cost of having the signature ‘donut’ bokeh, the lack of autofocus, and having a fixed aperture. Unfortunately, there are not many reviews about the 400mm version. Anyway, you can get the Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF at a very reasonable price ($224) on Adorama and B&H.
Have you had a chance to play with the SZX 400mm? What’re your thoughts about this very affordable piece of glass?
Product list
Here’re the products mentioned in the article, and the links to purchase them from authorized dealers.
- Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF Lens
