Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX

Focal length: 12–28 mm
Aperture: f/4
Weight: 530 g
Filter diameter: 77 mm
Min. focus distance: 25 cm
Length: 90 mm

At a Glance

This zoom for Nikon F covers 12-28 mm on APS-C, equivalent to 18-42 mm on full frame, so it runs from wide-angle to a natural field of view. The f/4 aperture stays constant throughout the zoom range. It focuses as close as 25 cm for a magnification of 1:4.95, and it has a built-in AF motor. It suits everyday shooting and travel.

Good for

Everyday
Travel

Worth knowing

APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length: 12 mm
Max. focal length: 28 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom): f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom): f/4
Min. aperture: f/22
Elements: 14
Groups: 12
Weight: 530 g (1.17 lb)
Filter diameter: 77 mm
Min. focus distance: 25 cm (9.84 in)
Max. magnification: 1:5 (0.2×)
Length: 90 mm (3.54 in)
Diameter: 84 mm (3.31 in)
Released: April 2013

Manufacturer data: tokinalens.com

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

Simulate depth of field and angle of view

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Which cameras does the Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX fit?

The Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 18-42 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):: Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:: Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.