
Canon EF Autofocus
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
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
- 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 Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX | Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM | Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art | Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50-135 mm | 50-150 mm | 50-100 mm | 50-200 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/4-5.6 |
| Weight | 845 g | 1,340 g | 1,490 g | 420 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 77 mm | 82 mm | 55 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 100 cm | 80 cm | 95 cm | 110 cm |
| Length | 135 mm | 197.6 mm | 170.7 mm | 102.2 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | yes | no | yes |
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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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Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM
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Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
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