Quick answer
The Tokina AT-X 12-28 PRO DX 12-28mm f/4 is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 12-28mm at f/4.0 for the Sony A mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Tokina AT-X 12-28 PRO DX 12-28mm f/4 is an APS-C wide-angle zoom lens covering 12-28mm at f/4 for Sony A mount cameras. A fast wide-angle zoom from Tokina's AT-X line.
Tokina AT-X 12-28 PRO DX 12-28mm f/4 specifications
What can you shoot with the Tokina AT-X 12-28 PRO DX 12-28mm f/4?
At 12-28mm this is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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 | 12–28mm | 65.5–112.6° | 75.4–122° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 18–42mm | 46.4–90° | 54.5–100.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tokina AT-X 12-28 PRO DX 12-28mm f/4 use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tokina AT-X 12-28 PRO DX 12-28mm f/4?
It zooms across 12-28mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.
Is the Tokina AT-X 12-28 PRO DX 12-28mm f/4 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 12-28mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.
What is the Tokina AT-X 12-28 PRO DX 12-28mm f/4 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 18–42mm on full frame, with a 46.4–90° horizontal and 54.5–100.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tokina AT-X 12-28 PRO DX 12-28mm f/4 fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
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