Tokina AT-X 165 PRO DX AF 16-50 mm f/2.8
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Tokina APS-C

Tokina AT-X 165 PRO DX AF 16-50 mm f/2.8

This is a APS-C zoom lens for Canon EF, covering 16-50 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. It weighs 620 g. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for APS-C cameras. This wide-to-standard zoom lens features a f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, street, documentary, everyday. The optical design incorporates 14 elements in 12 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2.8
Aperture
16–50mm
Focal
620 g
Weight
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Good for landscapearchitecture
Astrophotography Street Documentary Everyday
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
16-50 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
14 elements in 12 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.3 m (11.81 inches)
Filter size
77 mm
Lens mount
Canon EF, Nikon F
Dimensions
84 x 97 mm
Weight
620 g (21.87 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Max Format size
APS-C
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Street, Documentary, Everyday

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 2.0% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Tokina AT-X 165 PRO DX AF 16-50 mm f/2.8
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01 DSC_4321 by pavel.glushko
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02 DSC_4316 by pavel.glushko
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03 DSC_4309 by pavel.glushko
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04 DSC_4307 by pavel.glushko
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05 DSC_4301 by pavel.glushko
Campfire Lakewood Retreat
06 Campfire Lakewood Retreat by RomansTenNine
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07 2018-09-27_06-34-46 by pavel.glushko
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08 20131026-DSC_2887 by pavel.glushko
Calvary Chapel Full Moon
09 Calvary Chapel Full Moon by RomansTenNine
Cows in Meru
10 Cows in Meru by RomansTenNine
Glints of Sunset light
11 Glints of Sunset light by s0rrelpunch
Terasiring
12 Terasiring by hauptmann photo
Wonderful Sunset
13 Wonderful Sunset by hauptmann photo
Sunset Hunter
14 Sunset Hunter by hauptmann photo
Before the Storm
15 Before the Storm by hauptmann photo
Snaking through the Porcupines
16 Snaking through the Porcupines by Greg Jarman
Manido Falls
17 Manido Falls by Greg Jarman
Canyon River Waterfall
18 Canyon River Waterfall by Greg Jarman
Washed out Waterfall
19 Washed out Waterfall by Greg Jarman
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Video reviews

2 on YouTube
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