Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Macro Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
EF Mount cameras.
The Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX is also available in the Nikon F (DX) mount.
What type of photography is the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 2 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX that are compatible with the Canon EF mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Canon EF Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Autofocus |
| AF/MF Switch on Lens |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| High Max Magnification ratio of 1x |
| Min focus distance of 0.14m / 5.5 inch |
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Lens Mount
Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX 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 T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX has a maximum diameter of 73mm and a total length of 60mm. It weighs 340g / 12.0 oz.
Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX has a filter thread of 52mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX:
You can also check All Canon EF Mount Lenses with 52mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX has a fixed focal length of 35mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 56mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro 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 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD. in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
Lenses Similar to Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX With Optical Image Stabilization
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.14m.
Below are the 3 Macro Prime type Canon1 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. At 35mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F2.8 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. The minimum setting of F22 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 8 groups .
Lens Hood
Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro 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 MH522.
Body Colour
Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX.
Top Alternatives of Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX in Other Lens Mounts
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