Quick answer
A 1:1 macro lens for DSLRs with a 100mm focal length. It has no stabilization.
Pros
- 1:1 magnification
- Sharp
- Portrait-length focal length
Cons
- No stabilization
- Older design
Verdict
It is a macro for DSLR.
About this lens
This 100mm f/2.8 macro lens from Tokina fits Canon EF mount cameras. A macro lens from Tokina for life-size close-ups.
Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro specifications
- Brand
- Tokina
- Mount
- Canon EF
- 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 PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro?
- Macro
- Portraits
- Product
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 | 1.6x | 160mm | 12.8° | 15.4° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1?
Yes. It reaches 1:1 magnification, meaning a subject is rendered life-size on the sensor, which is the usual definition of a true macro lens.
Is the Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro stabilized?
No. The lens has no stabilization, so use a tripod or fast shutter speed for sharp macro shots.
Is the Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro good for portraits?
Yes. 100mm suits head-and-shoulders portraits, and the macro capability also allows close detail shots.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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