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Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF Nikon F (FX) Review

Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF

Main Features

  • 16-28mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 940g.
  • Diameter: 89mm
  • Length: 134mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.28m
  • Max Magnification:0.19x
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Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF Overview

Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF is an Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (FX) mount cameras.

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Lens Mount

Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.

Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF is also available in Canon EF mount.

Focal Range

Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF has a focal range of 16-28mm and 1.8X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24 - 42mm.

Zoom Method

Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.19x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.28m.

Aperture

Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 16mm all the way to the 28mm .

Optical Formula

Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF's optical formula consists of 15 elements in 13 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 3 aspherical
  • 3 SD elements
  • Multi Coating

Lens Hood

Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Pros and Cons of Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF


PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast and Bright at Wide end
Fast and Bright at Tele end
Constant f2.8 Aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Lens Extents while focusing
Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF Alternatives in Nikon F (FX) Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8G ED Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8G ED
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35mm FF 970gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX Lens Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX
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35mm FF 950gr AF 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 1100gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1150gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2
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35mm FF 1110gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tokina
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 16-28mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.8X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 15
Optical Groups 13
Special Elements 3 aspherical + 3 SD elements, Multi Coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.28m
Max Magnification 0.19X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 940g
Diameter 89mm
Length 134mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread Unknown
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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