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Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX EF Mount Review

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX

Main Features

  • 16-28mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 950g / 2.09 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 90mm x 133mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.28m
  • Max Magnification: 0.19x
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Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX Overview


Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelGood
StreetGood
WeddingFair
Walk AroundGood
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeVery Good
MacroPoor

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35mm FF 940gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX 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 Wide end
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f2.8 aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Extreme Wide-angle capability
Minimum focus distance of 0.28m / 11.0 inch
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CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX



Lens Mount

Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX 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 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX has a maximum diameter of 90mm and total length of 133mm. It weighs 950g / 33.5 oz.




Focal Range

Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX has a focal range of 16-28mm and 1.8X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 25.6 - 44.8mm.


Optical Image Stabilization

Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX 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 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX 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 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.19x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.28m.

Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Zoom type Canon12 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 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 16mm all the way to the 28mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
16mm F2.8 F22
28mm F2.8 F22

Optical Formula

Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX's optical formula consists of 15 elements in 13 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 3 aspherical elements
  • 3 SD glass elements

Lens Hood

Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX comes with a built-in lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Popular Comparisons of Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Tokina AT-X 17-35mm f4 Pro FX Lens Tokina AT-X 17-35mm f4 Pro FX
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Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF Lens Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF
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35mm FF 940 g / 2.07 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 635 g / 1.40 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX Alternatives in Canon EF Mount
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Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L II USM Lens Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L II USM
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35mm FF 340 g / 0.75 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Canon EF 16-35mm f4L IS USM Lens Canon EF 16-35mm f4L IS USM
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Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM Lens Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM
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Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tokina
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 16-28mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.8X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 15
Optical Groups 13
Special Elements 3 aspherical elements 3 SD glass elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.28m
Max Magnification 0.19X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 950g
Diameter 90mm
Length 133mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread Unknown
Filter Notes Filters cannot be attached to this lens
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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