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Quick answer
The Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro SD FX is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 16-28mm at f/16.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro SD FX: a full-frame fast wide-angle zoom lens with a 16-28mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Canon EF mount cameras. A professional-grade constant-aperture zoom from Tokina's AT-X line.
Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro SD FX specifications
- Brand
- Tokina
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 16-28mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/16.0
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 13 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.28 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.19x
- Weight
- 950 g
- Length
- 133 mm
- Diameter
- 90 mm
Specification source: tokinalens.com
What can you shoot with the Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro SD FX?
At 16-28mm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 16–28mm | 65.5–96.7° | 75.4–107° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 26–45mm | 43.8–70.2° | 51.6–80.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro SD FX use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro SD FX?
It zooms across 16-28mm with a maximum aperture of f/16.0. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.
Is the Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro SD FX a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 16-28mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/16.0.
What is the Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro SD FX equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 26–45mm on full frame, with a 43.8–70.2° horizontal and 51.6–80.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro SD FX 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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