Quick answer
The Tokina AT-X M100 100mm f/2.8 Pro D Macro AF is a short telephoto macro lens covering 100mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 100mm f/2.8 macro lens, the Tokina AT-X M100 100mm f/2.8 Pro D Macro AF is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. A macro lens from Tokina for life-size close-ups.
Tokina AT-X M100 100mm f/2.8 Pro D Macro AF specifications
- Brand
- Tokina
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 100mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 1x
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 490 g
- Length
- 95 mm
- Diameter
- 74 mm
Specification source: tokinalens.com
What can you shoot with the Tokina AT-X M100 100mm f/2.8 Pro D Macro AF?
At 100mm this is a short telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
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 | 100mm | 20.4° | 24.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 150mm | 13.7° | 16.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tokina AT-X M100 100mm f/2.8 Pro D Macro AF use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tokina AT-X M100 100mm f/2.8 Pro D Macro AF?
It is a fixed 100mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Tokina AT-X M100 100mm f/2.8 Pro D Macro AF a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 100mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Tokina AT-X M100 100mm f/2.8 Pro D Macro AF equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 150mm on full frame, with a 13.7° horizontal and 16.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tokina AT-X M100 100mm f/2.8 Pro D Macro AF fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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