Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX AF Lens for Canon Digital Cameras
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The Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX AF Lens is a compact super wide zoom lens. The zoom range begins at 16.5mm and offers the photographer a wider angle of view than most lenses. This makes the lens better suited for scenic and travel photography in addition to being a great standard lens for most general photography situations.
The AT-X 16.5-135 DX's optical design benefits from 3 aspherical elements, one all glass precision-molded element and 2 compound elements yield high contrast. Additionally two Super-low Dispersion (SD) glass elements correct chromatic aberration. The lens has a high-precision mechanical zoom cam system that minimizes play and eliminates zoom creep.
Note! NOT recommended for 35mm film or digital FX "full-frame" SLR cameras
- Great standard lens for general photography situations
- Three aspherical elements, one all glass precision-molded element and 2 compound elements yield high contrast
- Fast internal focusing with the one-touch
- Long focus travel for easy, accurate manual focusing
- The rounded diaphragm opening (9 blades) makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16.5 - 135 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Canon EF-S |
| Format Compatibility | Canon (APS-C) |
| Angle of View | 82° - 12° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.64' (50 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.18x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:5.4 |
| Groups/Elements | 9/15 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 77 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.1 x 3.4" (7.87 x 8.64 cm) |
| Weight | 1.34 lb (610 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 8 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
75%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (6)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (6)
- Consistent output (5)
- Strong construction (5)
- Easily interchangeable (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (7)
- Wildlife photos (4)
- Low light (3)
- Weddings (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX AF Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
The beauty of this lens is that it works as well for wide angle landscapes as it does for portraits. As a result, this is an ideal utility lens to keep in your camera bag. It is corner-to-corner sharp from wide angle to medium telephoto. At first,it seemed a little on the heavy side but once I got used to it that did not seem to be an issue. No regrets.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
- Blurry Focus
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX AF Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
Walk around camera
Auto focus is not sharp
Manual focus works \ok
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX AF Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
I bought this to replace a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens. I wanted a wider lens for indoor shots, and this one is both wider and has more telephoto than the L. I'm sure the L lens has better glass, but for my uses it's great. I'm just an amateur, and 95% of my photos get resized/resampled for the web anyway, so top of the line glass is a waste on me. Not sure what Bokeh is anyway, so I'm probably not missing it if it isn't there. LOL
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Reasonably priced
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Railroad photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX AF Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
This lens replaced a Canon EF-s 18mm - 200mm zoom. No regrets. Awesome build quality (no lens creep) AND awesome picture quality. It's as if my pictures came alive. Fast focusing, quiet operation. Though it doesn't have image stabilization, I don't really miss it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX AF Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
For the average person who wants to start upgrading there kit. For the money you can't beat it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX AF Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
This is a very nice everyday zoom lens. It covers wide angle to 135 mm and is strong and very well built .
I like the colors and the sharpness . In low light you just have to up your ISO and the lens produces good results .
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX AF Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
I use that lens to working in a events.
The best thing for me is the spread. Because that one has 16.5-135mm and that can cover all things that I need to working in that Events.
The motor is realy fast.
The lens is strong.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Made well
Cons
- rather heavy
Best Uses
Comments about Tokina 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AT-X DX AF Lens for Canon Digital Cameras:
I purchased this lens because it was a couple hundred dollars cheaper than a Canon lens. Photography is just a hobby, but I really like my photos to be clear and colors vivid. I'm not real sure how satisfied I am with this lens. It is very heavy and not so clear at some distances. Will give it another try this weekend and hopefully will have better results.
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- Lens Shade
- 3-Year Warranty
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