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Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f4 Pro DX EF Mount Review

Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f4 Pro DX

Main Features

  • 12-28mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 530g / 1.17 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 84mm x 90mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.25m
  • Max Magnification: 0.2x
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Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX Overview


Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsFair
PortraitGood
TravelGood
StreetGood
WeddingGood
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingGood
LandscapeVery Good
MacroFair

Reasons to Buy Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f4 Pro DX Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f4 Pro DX lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
Internal Focusing
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f4 aperture throughout the range
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
Minimum focus distance of 0.25m / 9.8 inch
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CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for the Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f4 Pro DX



Lens Mount

Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.

Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX is also available in Nikon F (DX) mount.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX has a maximum diameter of 84mm and total length of 90mm. It weighs 530g / 18.7 oz.

Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX:

  • 77mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 77mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX has a focal range of 12-28mm and 2.3X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 19.2-44.8mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.


Optical Image Stabilization

Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2. in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Zoom Method

Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compared to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.2x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.25m.

Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Zoom type Canon1 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Canon 8-15mm f4L Fisheye USM: 0.39x - (Compare)
  • Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III: 0.25x - (Compare)
  • Canon 17-40mm f4.0L USM: 0.24x - (Compare)

Aperture

Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f4 from 12mm all the way to the 28mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
12mm F4 F22
28mm F4 F22

Optical Formula

Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 12 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 Aspherical P-MO element
  • 1 glass-moulded aspherical element
  • SD glass (ultra-low dispersion glass) FK01
  • FK03 elements

Lens Hood

Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is BH-77B.

Popular Comparisons of Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tokina
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 12-28mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 2.3X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.0
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 14
Optical Groups 12
Special Elements 1 Aspherical P-MO element, 1 glass-moulded aspherical element, SD glass (ultra-low dispersion glass) FK01 and FK03 elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.25m
Max Magnification 0.2X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micro-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 530g
Diameter 84mm
Length 90mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code BH-77B
Tripod Collar No
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