Quick answer
The Tokina AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom lens covering 28-80mm at f/3.5 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens, the Tokina AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 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 AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 specifications
What can you shoot with the Tokina AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6?
At 28-80mm this is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 28–80mm | 25.4–65.5° | 30.3–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 45–128mm | 16–43.8° | 19.2–51.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tokina AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tokina AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6?
It zooms across 28-80mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle to short telephoto lens.
Is the Tokina AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 28-80mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Tokina AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 45–128mm on full frame, with a 16–43.8° horizontal and 19.2–51.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tokina AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 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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