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Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f2.8 DX A Mount Review

Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f2.8 DX

Main Features

  • 11-16mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 560g / 1.23 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 84mm x 89mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.3m
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Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX Overview


Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 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 A Mount cameras.

Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX was replaced with Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f2.8 DX II Sony Alpha. Follow the link to read our comparison of these lenses:
Compare Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f2.8 DX Sony Alpha vs Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f2.8 DX II Sony Alpha


What type of photography is the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX 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
Macro

Lenses in Sony Alpha Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f2.8 DX II Lens Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f2.8 DX II
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APS-C / DX 560gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f2.8 DX Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f2.8 DX lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Internal Focusing
Fast Aperture at Wide end
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f2.8 aperture throughout the range
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
Extreme Wide-angle capability
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CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for the Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f2.8 DX



Lens Mount

Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX is compatible with cameras that have a Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58.

Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (DX) mounts.


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Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX has a maximum diameter of 84mm and total length of 89mm. It weighs 560g / 19.8 oz.

Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX:

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




Focal Range

Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX has a focal range of 11-16mm and 1.5X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 16.5-24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.


Optical Image Stabilization

Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 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).

Zoom Method

Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 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.

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

  • Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM: 0.24x - (Compare)
  • Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II: 0.24x - (Compare)
  • Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD: 0.2x - (Compare)

Aperture

Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 11mm all the way to the 16mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
11mm F2.8 F22
16mm F2.8 F22

Optical Formula

Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 11 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 2 aspherical elements
  • 1 SD element

Lens Hood

Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX comes with a removable petal shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX Lens
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Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f2.8 DX II Lens Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f2.8 DX II
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APS-C / DX 560 g / 1.23 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 552 g / 1.21 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD
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35mm FF 1,100 g / 2.42 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Lens Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
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APS-C / DX 360 g / 0.79 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM
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APS-C / DX 470 g / 1.03 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony Vario-Sonnar T 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Lens Sony Vario-Sonnar T 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II
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35mm FF 872 g / 1.92 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM Lens Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM
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35mm FF 600 g / 1.32 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM Lens Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
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APS-C / DX 555 g / 1.22 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f2.8 DX Alternatives in Sony Alpha Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Lens Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
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APS-C / DX 360 g / 0.79 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f2.8 DX II Lens Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f2.8 DX II
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APS-C / DX 560 g / 1.23 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 14mm F2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical Lens Samyang 14mm F2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical
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35mm FF 552 g / 1.21 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM Lens Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
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APS-C / DX 555 g / 1.22 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM Lens Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM
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APS-C / DX 520 g / 1.14 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM
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APS-C / DX 470 g / 1.03 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye Lens Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye
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35mm FF 370 g / 0.81 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC Lens Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC
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35mm FF 552 g / 1.21 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo

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Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tokina
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 11-16mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.5X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 13
Optical Groups 11
Special Elements 2 aspherical elements and 1 SD element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.3m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 560g
Diameter 84mm
Length 89mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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