Grand Opening Entry: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8

I have always wanted to write one of these, but then by the time I wanted to do it I hadn't purchased any new lens.

Let me introduce you to the newest family member of my crampy dry box - Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8.

It was out of stock for around a month, and I was really desperate because I really wanted it for my upcoming Vietnam+Cambodia trip in October. Last Saturday I was out with my friend to watch Bruno, and passed by the photography equipment store so I'd decided to ask just for the sake of doing it. To my surprise they have it in store! No hesitation there, credit card, swipe, MINE!

The Tokina in its box and a HOYA 77mm lens filter.

Opening it - the warranty certificate (3 years guarantee) and the manual.

Inside - The lens wrapped in plastic bag.

THE lens with lens filter screwed on! :D It is one heavy lens!

I would just like to say that I'm not getting this lens because I'm going to be at an Il Divo concert. This is an ultra-wide lens and I would return *nothing* with a lens like this in a concert (though the f/2.8 would be useful!) Regrettably all this lens has ventured is my apartment, hopefully I'll have some time soon so I can take it out in the streets for a stroll and do some moment-capturing.

Il Divo concert in 10 days... the winner for the platinum meet and greet draw in Singapore has already been annouced, I wonder if it has for Hong Kong? If it had then I didn't get it :( But dang I want to! Hopefully it has not been annouced yet and I will get that email in a few days! *keeping everything crossed!*

17/9/09 edit: Results are out, I lost the meet and greet :(