Quick answer
The Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX is a standard to short telephoto zoom lens covering 50-135mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 50-135mm f/2.8 APS-C fast short-telephoto zoom lens, the Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.
Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX specifications
- Brand
- Tokina
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 50-135mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Optical construction
- 18 elements in 14 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Minimum focus distance
- 1 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.17x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 845 g
- Length
- 135 mm
- Diameter
- 78 mm
Specification source: tokinalens.com
What can you shoot with the Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX?
At 50-135mm this is a standard to short telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
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 | 75–203mm | 10.2–27° | 12.2–32.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX?
It zooms across 50-135mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard to short telephoto lens.
Is the Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 50-135mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 75–203mm on full frame, with a 10.2–27° horizontal and 12.2–32.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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