Quick answer
A constant f/4 wide-to-standard zoom for APS-C DSLRs, lighter than the f/2.8 Tokina wides. It weighs about 530 g and takes 77mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- Wider range than 11-16mm
- 77mm filters
- Close focus 0.25 m
Cons
- APS-C only
- f/4 is slower than the 11-20mm
- No stabilization
Verdict
A good choice if you want a longer end than 16mm on a Canon crop body. It trades a stop of light for lighter weight.
About this lens
Tokina AT-X 12-28 PRO DX 12-28mm f/4: an APS-C wide-angle zoom lens with a 12-28mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Canon EF mount cameras. A fast wide-angle zoom from Tokina's AT-X line.
Tokina AT-X 12-28 PRO DX 12-28mm f/4 specifications
- Brand
- Tokina
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 12-28mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- 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 AT-X 12-28 PRO DX 12-28mm f/4?
- Landscapes
- Travel on APS-C
- Everyday wide-angle zoom
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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 full-frame equivalent range does the Tokina 12-28mm cover?
Roughly 19-45mm on a Canon APS-C body, from wide-angle to a normal view.
Is the Tokina 12-28mm f/4 weather sealed?
It is not marketed as weather sealed, so avoid heavy rain and dust.
How close can the Tokina 12-28mm focus?
0.25 m, with a maximum magnification of about 0.2x.
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