Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX Nikon-f

$449
16.5-135 mm
autofocus 8.2x zoom lens
f/3.5-5.6
variable aperture Designed for APS-C Nikon DX

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars by 3 users at B&H Photo Video

"Quality is outstanding, as is the smooth feel."

"Doubt you would find a better lens with the wide angle capability at even double the price."

"Images are not crystal sharp and they cannot be compared with images taken with Nikon lenses, even inexpensive ones."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D4.

horizontal angle of view
95 - 15.2°
16.5-135mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D7000 and Nikon D3200. However, this lens won't auto focus on cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D3200 and Nikon D3100 that are lacking focus motors.

horizontal angle of view
71.1 - 10°
25-206mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX lenses

	Great zoom range
	8.2x

Cons

The Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Low max f/stop
	f/5.6

	Poor macro
	1:8 (0.1x)

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

The Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX travel lenses

	Below average zoom range
	8.2x

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	16.5 mm
	Max focal length	135 mm
	Zoom range	8.2x	unique
	Magnification	1:8 (0.1x)	below average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/3.5
	Wide maximum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele minimum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele maximum	f/5.6	below average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon DX
	Length	78 mm
	Diameter	84 mm
	Filter size	77 mm
	Weight	0.6 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	71.1°
	Telephoto horizontal	10°	above average
	Wide vertical	50.6°
	Telephoto vertical	6.6°	above average
	Wide diagonal	81.2°
	Telephoto diagonal	12°	above average

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Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX Nikon-f

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX lenses

Cons

The Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX lenses

The Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX travel lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX Nikon-f lens?

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