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Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX

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Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX

Focal length
50–135 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
845 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
100 cm
Length
135 mm

At a Glance

On Canon EF APS-C cameras, this telephoto zoom spans 50-135 mm, equal to 80-216 mm in full-frame terms. The constant f/2.8 aperture permits short shutter times and shallow depth of field. It weighs 845 g and comes with a tripod collar and a water-repellent coating. It suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Events
  • Portraits

Worth knowing

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

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
50 mm
Max. focal length
135 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
18
Groups
14
Weight
845 g (1.86 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
100 cm (39.37 in)
Max. magnification
1:5.9 (0.17×)
Length
135 mm (5.31 in)
Diameter
78 mm (3.07 in)
Released
October 2006

Manufacturer data: tokinalens.com

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

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX fit?

The Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 80-216 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

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 Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX compared

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

LensTokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DXSigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSMSigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM ArtSigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Focal length50-135 mm50-150 mm50-100 mm50-200 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/1.8f/4-5.6
Weight845 g1,340 g1,490 g420 g
Filter diameter67 mm77 mm82 mm55 mm
Min. focus distance100 cm80 cm95 cm110 cm
Length135 mm197.6 mm170.7 mm102.2 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesnoyes
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Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX: FAQ

Does the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX have autofocus?

Yes, the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX has autofocus.

Does the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX have image stabilization?

No, the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 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 Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX weigh?

The Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX weighs 845 g. It is 135 mm long with a diameter of 78 mm.

What filter size does the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX use?

The Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX is 100 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX a full-frame lens?

No, the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 80-216 mm in full-frame terms.

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