Quick answer
The Tokina AF 12-28mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 12-28mm at f/12.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 12-28mm f/4 APS-C wide-angle zoom lens, the Tokina AF 12-28mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. A fast wide-angle zoom from Tokina's AT-X line.
Tokina AF 12-28mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX specifications
- Brand
- Tokina
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 12-28mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/12.0
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.2x
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 530 g
- Length
- 90 mm
- Diameter
- 84 mm
Specification source: tokinalens.com
What can you shoot with the Tokina AF 12-28mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX?
At 12-28mm this is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.6x | 19–45mm | 43.8–86.3° | 51.6–96.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tokina AF 12-28mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tokina AF 12-28mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX?
It zooms across 12-28mm with a maximum aperture of f/12.0. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.
Is the Tokina AF 12-28mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 12-28mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/12.0.
What is the Tokina AF 12-28mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 19–45mm on full frame, with a 43.8–86.3° horizontal and 51.6–96.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tokina AF 12-28mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
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