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Quick answer
A constant f/2.8 wide zoom for full-frame cameras with a bulbous front element that cannot take screw-in filters. It weighs about 950 g.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Full-frame coverage
- Close focus 0.28 m
- Wide 16mm end
Cons
- No front filter thread
- Heavy at about 950 g
- No stabilization
Verdict
A third-party wide zoom for full-frame DSLRs. Filter handling is the practical limitation.
About this lens
The Tokina AT-X 16-28 PRO FX 16-28mm f/2.8 is a full-frame fast wide-angle zoom lens covering 16-28mm at f/2.8 for Nikon F mount cameras. A professional-grade constant-aperture zoom from Tokina's AT-X line.
Tokina AT-X 16-28 PRO FX 16-28mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Tokina
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 16-28mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 13 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.28 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.19x
- Weight
- 950 g
- Length
- 133 mm
- Diameter
- 90 mm
Specification source: tokinalens.com
What can you shoot with the Tokina AT-X 16-28 PRO FX 16-28mm f/2.8?
- Landscapes
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography
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 | 16–28mm | 65.5–96.7° | 75.4–107° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 24–42mm | 46.4–73.7° | 54.5–84.1° |
Frequently asked questions
Can I use filters with the Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8?
Not on the front, because the bulbous element has no thread. A special filter system is required.
Is the Tokina 16-28mm only for full frame?
It is designed for full frame but also works on APS-C bodies, where it frames more tightly.
How close can it focus?
Minimum focus is 0.28 m, with a maximum magnification of 0.19x. That is close enough to place a foreground subject against a wide background.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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