Quick answer
The Tokina AT-X 150mm f/2.8 Macro is a telephoto macro lens covering 150mm at f/2.8 for the Pentax K mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Tokina AT-X 150mm f/2.8 Macro: a macro lens with a 150mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Pentax K mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Tokina AT-X 150mm f/2.8 Macro specifications
What can you shoot with the Tokina AT-X 150mm f/2.8 Macro?
At 150mm this is a telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
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 | 150mm | 13.7° | 16.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 225mm | 9.1° | 11° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tokina AT-X 150mm f/2.8 Macro use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tokina AT-X 150mm f/2.8 Macro?
It is a fixed 150mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Tokina AT-X 150mm f/2.8 Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 150mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Tokina AT-X 150mm f/2.8 Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 225mm on full frame, with a 9.1° horizontal and 11° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tokina AT-X 150mm f/2.8 Macro fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
