Quick answer
A constant f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom for APS-C DSLRs that earned a strong reputation for sharpness. It weighs about 550 g, takes 77mm filters and has a 9-bladed aperture.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- Sharp for an ultra-wide zoom
- Takes 77mm screw-in filters
- One-touch focus clutch for switching to manual
Cons
- APS-C only
- No stabilization
- Strong flare in backlit scenes
Verdict
A long-standing favourite for crop-sensor wide-angle work. The constant f/2.8 aperture is the main draw.
About this lens
Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX II 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 Nikon F mount cameras. A fast wide-angle zoom from Tokina's AT-X line.
Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX II 11-16mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Tokina
- Mount
- Nikon F
- 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
- 550 g
- Length
- 89 mm
- Diameter
- 84 mm
Specification source: tokinalens.com
What can you shoot with the Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX II 11-16mm f/2.8?
- Landscapes and architecture
- Astrophotography on APS-C
- Interiors and real estate
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 | 1.5x | 17–24mm | 73.7–95° | 84.1–105.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the full-frame equivalent of the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8?
On a Nikon APS-C body it frames like roughly 16.5-24mm on full frame, a true ultra-wide range for landscape and interior work.
Can the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 be used on full frame?
It is designed for APS-C, so on a full-frame body it vignettes heavily unless the camera crops automatically.
What is the one-touch focus clutch?
Pulling the focus ring back switches the lens from autofocus to manual focus without a separate switch.
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