lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.
The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tokina 50-135mm f2.8 DX is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:
Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f2.8 DX lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.
We couldn't find any significant Cons for Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f2.8 DX
Lens Mount
Tokina 50-135mm f2.8 DX is compatible with cameras that have 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.
Tokina 50-135mm f2.8 DX is also available in Nikon F (DX) mount.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tokina 50-135mm f2.8 DX has a maximum diameter of 78mm and total length of 135mm. It weighs 845g / 29.8 oz.
Tokina 50-135mm f2.8 DX has a filter thread of 67mm.
Focal Range
Tokina 50-135mm f2.8 DX has a focal range of 50-135mm and 2.7X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 80-216mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Tripod Collar
With a total length of 135mm and a weight of 845g, the Tokina 50-135mm f2.8 DX is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.
Optical Image Stabilization
Tokina 50-135mm 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).
Alternatively, you can check the Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM. in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
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Zoom Method
Tokina 50-135mm 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 50-135mm f2.8 DX is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 50mm all the way to the 135mm .
| Focal Length |
Max Aperture |
Min Aperture |
|
50mm
|
F2.8 |
F32 |
|
135mm
|
F2.8 |
F32 |
Optical Formula
Tokina 50-135mm f2.8 DX's optical formula consists of 18 elements in 14 groups . Special elements used in this design is SD element.
Lens Hood
Tokina 50-135mm f2.8 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-671.
Body Colour
Tokina 50-135mm f2.8 DX is available in Black color.
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