Quick answer
The Tokina AT-X 235 AF PRO 35-70mm f/2.8 is a wide-angle to standard zoom lens covering 35-70mm 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 235 AF PRO 35-70mm f/2.8 is a fast standard zoom lens covering 35-70mm 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 235 AF PRO 35-70mm f/2.8 specifications
What can you shoot with the Tokina AT-X 235 AF PRO 35-70mm f/2.8?
At 35-70mm this is a wide-angle to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
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 | 35–70mm | 28.8–54.4° | 34.3–63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53–105mm | 19.5–37.8° | 23.3–44.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tokina AT-X 235 AF PRO 35-70mm 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 235 AF PRO 35-70mm f/2.8?
It zooms across 35-70mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle to standard lens.
Is the Tokina AT-X 235 AF PRO 35-70mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 35-70mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Tokina AT-X 235 AF PRO 35-70mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 53–105mm on full frame, with a 19.5–37.8° horizontal and 23.3–44.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tokina AT-X 235 AF PRO 35-70mm f/2.8 fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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