Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX is an Auto Focus (AF)
Wideangle Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Sony Alpha 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
Lenses in Sony Alpha Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Lens Mount
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX is compatible with cameras that have
Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras with Sony Alpha lens mount are
Sony A68,
Sony A77 II and
Sony A58.
Sensor Coverage
Max sensor coverage of Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX is
APS-C / DX.
Focal Range
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX has a focal range of 11-16mm and 1.5X zoom ratio.
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).
Body Colour
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX is available in Black color.
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 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.
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 .
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