Quick answer
A short telephoto zoom for APS-C DSLRs with a constant f/2.8 aperture. It weighs about 845 g, takes 67mm filters and focuses as close as 1.0 m.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- 67mm filters
- Good reach for portraits
Cons
- APS-C only
- No stabilization
- Heavy for its range
Verdict
A solid portrait zoom for crop bodies. It complements an 11-16mm or 16-50mm well.
About this lens
Tokina AT-X 535 PRO DX 50-135mm f/2.8: an APS-C fast short-telephoto zoom lens with a 50-135mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.
Tokina AT-X 535 PRO DX 50-135mm f/2.8 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 535 PRO DX 50-135mm f/2.8?
- Portraits on APS-C
- Events
- Indoor sports
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 is the full-frame equivalent of 50-135mm on APS-C?
About 75-200mm, the usual portrait telephoto range.
What filter size does it use?
It uses a 67mm thread. If your other lenses use a different size, step-up rings let you share filters.
How close can it focus?
Minimum focus is 1 m, with a maximum magnification of 0.17x. That works for detail shots and small subjects, though it is not a dedicated macro unless stated.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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