Quick answer
The Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF is a short telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 80-400mm at f/4.5 for the Canon EF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
The Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF is a telephoto zoom lens covering 80-400mm at f/4.5-5.6 for Canon EF mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF specifications
- Brand
- Tokina
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 80-400mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF?
At 80-400mm this is a short telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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 | 80–400mm | 5.2–25.4° | 6.2–30.3° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 128–640mm | 3.2–16° | 3.9–19.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF?
It zooms across 80-400mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a short telephoto to super telephoto lens.
Is the Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 80-400mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.
What is the Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 128–640mm on full frame, with a 3.2–16° horizontal and 3.9–19.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF 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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