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Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX Nikon F (DX) Review

Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX

Main Features

  • 17-135mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon F (DX) Mount
  • Weight: 610g.
  • Diameter: 84mm
  • Length: 78mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.5m
  • Max Magnification:0.18x
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Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX Overview

Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX is an Auto Focus (AF) Superzoom Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (DX) mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.

Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX is also available in Canon EF mount.

Focal Range

Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX has a focal range of 17-135mm and 7.9X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 25.5-202.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 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 Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM. in Nikon F (DX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Zoom Method

Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.18x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.5m. 0.18x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Aperture

Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 17mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f36 at 135mm .

Optical Formula

Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX's optical formula consists of 15 elements in 9 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 3 aspherical elements
  • 2 Super-low Dispersion (SD) glass elements

Lens Hood

Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 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-777.

Popular Comparisons of Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Pros and Cons of Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX


PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 7

CONs
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX Alternatives in Nikon F (DX) Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF Lens Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR
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APS-C / DX 490gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Lens Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
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APS-C / DX 490gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tokina
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type SuperZoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (DX)
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 17-135mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 7.9X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 - F36.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 15
Optical Groups 9
Special Elements 3 aspherical elements 2 Super-low Dispersion (SD) glass elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.5m
Max Magnification 0.18X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 610g
Diameter 84mm
Length 78mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code BH-777
Tripod Collar No
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