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Quick answer
The Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8 is a ultra-wide wide zoom lens covering 11-16mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8: an APS-C fast wide-angle zoom lens with a 11-16mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Canon EF mount cameras. A fast wide-angle zoom from Tokina's AT-X line.
Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Tokina
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 11-16mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.09x
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 560 g
- Length
- 89 mm
- Diameter
- 84 mm
Specification source: tokinalens.com
What can you shoot with the Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8?
At 11-16mm this is a ultra-wide wide zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.6x | 18–26mm | 70.2–91.3° | 80.4–101.7° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8 use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8?
It zooms across 11-16mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 11-16mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 18–26mm on full frame, with a 70.2–91.3° horizontal and 80.4–101.7° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8 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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