Tokina Nikon F Zoom

AT-X 165 PRO DX 16-50mm f/2.8

16-50mm
f/2.8
Zoom
620 g
Min focus 0.3 m

Quick answer

A constant f/2.8 standard zoom for APS-C DSLRs, weighing about 620 g with 77mm filters. It focuses as close as 0.3 m.

Pros

Constant f/2.8
77mm filters
Close focus 0.3 m

Cons

APS-C only
No stabilization
Heavier than kit zooms

Verdict

A reasonable f/2.8 standard zoom for Nikon crop bodies.

About this lens

Tokina AT-X 165 PRO DX 16-50mm f/2.8: an APS-C fast standard zoom lens with a 16-50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Tokina AT-X 165 PRO DX 16-50mm f/2.8 specifications

Brand: Tokina
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 16-50mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Zoom
Format coverage: aps-c
Optical construction: 14 elements in 12 groups
Aperture blades: 9
Minimum focus distance: 0.3 m
Maximum magnification: 0.2x
Filter thread: 77 mm
Weight: 620 g
Length: 97 mm
Diameter: 84 mm

Specification source: tokinalens.com

What can you shoot with the Tokina AT-X 165 PRO DX 16-50mm f/2.8?

Events and weddings on APS-C
General professional use
Low-light zoom work

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	24–75mm	27–73.7°	32.2–84.1°

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Frequently asked questions

What filter size does the Tokina AT-X 165 PRO DX use?

It uses a 77mm thread. If your other lenses use a different size, step-up rings let you share filters.

How close can it focus?

Minimum focus is 0.3 m, with a maximum magnification of 0.2x. The distance is measured from the sensor plane, so the working distance in front of the lens is shorter.