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Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f4 Pro DX Canon EF 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.
  • Diameter: 84mm
  • Length: 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 an Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX is compatible with cameras that have 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.

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 compare 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.

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 .

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.

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Pros and Cons of Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f4 Pro DX


PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Internal Focusing
Fast and Bright at Tele end
Constant f4 Aperture throughout the range

CONs
Slow Aperture at Wide end
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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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