Tokina 50-135mm f2.8 DX is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Telephoto Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
F(DX) Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Tokina 50-135mm f2.8 DX lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Tokina 50-135mm f2.8 DX is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f2.8 DX Lens
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 assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Autofocus |
Distance Scale |
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
Hood supplied |
Tripod Collar |
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 |
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Lens Mount
Tokina 50-135mm f2.8 DX is compatible with cameras that have a 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 50-135mm f2.8 DX is also available in Canon EF mount.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider 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. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tokina 50-135mm f2.8 DX:
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 75-202.5mm 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 Nikon F (DX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
Lenses Similar to Tokina 50-135mm f2.8 DX With Optical Image Stabilization
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 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 Telephoto Zoom type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
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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