Quick answer
The Tokina 28-70mm f/2.8 AT-X 287 Pro SV is a wide-angle to standard zoom lens covering 28-70mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 28-70mm f/2.8 fast standard zoom lens, the Tokina 28-70mm f/2.8 AT-X 287 Pro SV is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Tokina 28-70mm f/2.8 AT-X 287 Pro SV specifications
- Brand
- Tokina
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 28-70mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 8
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.7 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.11x
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 719 g
- Length
- 108 mm
- Diameter
- 84 mm
Specification source: tokinalens.com
What can you shoot with the Tokina 28-70mm f/2.8 AT-X 287 Pro SV?
At 28-70mm this is a wide-angle to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 28–70mm | 28.8–65.5° | 34.3–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 45–112mm | 18.3–43.8° | 21.9–51.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tokina 28-70mm f/2.8 AT-X 287 Pro SV use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tokina 28-70mm f/2.8 AT-X 287 Pro SV?
It zooms across 28-70mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle to standard lens.
Is the Tokina 28-70mm f/2.8 AT-X 287 Pro SV a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 28-70mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Tokina 28-70mm f/2.8 AT-X 287 Pro SV equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 45–112mm on full frame, with a 18.3–43.8° horizontal and 21.9–51.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tokina 28-70mm f/2.8 AT-X 287 Pro SV 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.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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