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

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

Focal length
16.5–135 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–5.6
Weight
610 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm
Length
78 mm
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At a Glance

This superzoom for Canon EF on APS-C runs from 16.5 to 135 mm, equivalent to 26-216 mm on full frame. Its 8.2x zoom range joins wide-angle and telephoto views in one lens. The aperture varies from f/3.5 to f/5.6. The lens weighs 610 g and focuses down to 50 cm. It suits travel and everyday shooting.

Good for

  • Travel
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
16.5 mm
Max. focal length
135 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
15
Groups
12
Weight
610 g (1.34 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm (19.69 in)
Max. magnification
1:5.4 (0.18×)
Length
78 mm (3.07 in)
Diameter
84 mm (3.31 in)
Released
May 2009

Manufacturer data: tokinalens.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX fit?

The Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 26-216 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.

Canon EF cameras

APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensTokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DXCanon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ISCanon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STMCanon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal length16.5-135 mm18-135 mm18-135 mm18-135 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6
Weight610 g455 g480 g515 g
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm67 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance50 cm45 cm39 cm39 cm
Length78 mm101 mm96 mm96 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesyes
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Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX: FAQ

Does the Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX have autofocus?

Yes, the Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX has autofocus.

Does the Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX have image stabilization?

No, the Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX weigh?

The Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX weighs 610 g. It is 78 mm long with a diameter of 84 mm.

What filter size does the Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX use?

The Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX is 50 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX a full-frame lens?

No, the Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 26-216 mm in full-frame terms.

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