Quick answer
The Tokina AT-X 165 PRO DX 16-50mm f/2.8 is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 16-50mm at f/2.8 for the Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
The Tokina AT-X 165 PRO DX 16-50mm f/2.8 is an APS-C fast standard zoom lens covering 16-50mm at f/2.8 for Sony A mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Tokina AT-X 165 PRO DX 16-50mm f/2.8 specifications
What can you shoot with the Tokina AT-X 165 PRO DX 16-50mm f/2.8?
At 16-50mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel 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 | 16–50mm | 39.6–96.7° | 46.8–107° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 24–75mm | 27–73.7° | 32.2–84.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tokina AT-X 165 PRO DX 16-50mm f/2.8 use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tokina AT-X 165 PRO DX 16-50mm f/2.8?
It zooms across 16-50mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.
Is the Tokina AT-X 165 PRO DX 16-50mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 16-50mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Tokina AT-X 165 PRO DX 16-50mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 24–75mm on full frame, with a 27–73.7° horizontal and 32.2–84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tokina AT-X 165 PRO DX 16-50mm f/2.8 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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