New Tokina AT-X PRO 24–70mm f/2.8 SD (IF) FX Lens Was On Show at CP+

Another competitor is entering the 24-70mm game for full-frame DSLRs. The Tokina AT-X PRO 24–70 mm f/2.8 SD (IF) FX was seen on display at CP+. The lens is rumored to be announced at Photokina later this year.

It’s getting crowded in the 24-70mm offerings. Besides Canon’s own EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM [shoplink 2160](price & specs)[/shoplink] and EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM [shoplink 8251](price & specs)[/shoplink], there are also the Tamron AF 24-70mm f/2.8 VC [shoplink 12435](price & specs)[/shoplink] and the also rumored Sigma 24-70mm f/2 OS HSM (expected to be announced during 2014) not to mention the highly popular Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM [shoplink 230](price & specs)[/shoplink] and the new, outstanding Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM [shoplink 17019](price & specs)[/shoplink], which is defined as the new reference standard for professionals by DxOMark.