Quick answer
A 100mm macro lens that reaches 1:1 at 0.3 m. It weighs about 490 g, takes 55mm filters and has a 9-bladed aperture.
Pros
- True 1:1
- Light at about 490 g
- 55mm filters
- Rounded aperture blades
Cons
- No stabilization
- Body-driven autofocus on Nikon
Verdict
A well-liked macro. A tripod is strongly recommended.
About this lens
The Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro is a macro lens covering 100mm at f/2.8 for Nikon F mount cameras. A macro lens from Tokina for life-size close-ups.
Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro specifications
- Brand
- Tokina
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 100mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification
- 1x
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 490 g
- Length
- 95 mm
- Diameter
- 74 mm
Specification source: tokinalens.com
What can you shoot with the Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro?
- Macro and close-up
- Portraits
- Product photography
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 | 100mm | 20.4° | 24.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 150mm | 13.7° | 16.4° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tokina AT-X M100 a true macro lens?
Yes. It reaches 1:1 magnification at a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
Does the Tokina 100mm macro autofocus on every Nikon DSLR?
Autofocus is driven from the camera body, so entry-level bodies without a screw-drive motor can only focus manually.
Can it be used for portraits?
Yes. 100mm is a natural portrait length, and f/2.8 gives pleasant background blur.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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