
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX
- Focal length
- 16–28 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 950 g
- Filter diameter
- –
- Min. focus distance
- 28 cm
- Length
- 133 mm
At a Glance
Offering 16-28 mm at a constant f/2.8, this ultra-wide zoom is made for full-frame Nikon F cameras. The wide field of view suits landscapes, architecture and interiors, and the aperture suits night sky work. A built-in lens hood and a one-touch focus clutch are included. The lens weighs 950 g, and the minimum focus distance is 28 cm.
Good for
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Interiors
- Night sky
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 16 mm
- Max. focal length
- 28 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 15
- Groups
- 13
- Weight
- 950 g (2.09 lb)
- Filter diameter
- –
- Min. focus distance
- 28 cm (11.02 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5.3 (0.19×)
- Length
- 133 mm (5.24 in)
- Diameter
- 90 mm (3.54 in)
- Released
- August 2010
Manufacturer data: tokinalens.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX fit?
The Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 24-42 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX | Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF | Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16-28 mm | 15-30 mm | 17-35 mm | 17-35 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8-4 |
| Weight | 950 g | 1,100 g | 745 g | 460 g |
| Filter diameter | – | – | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 28 cm | 28 cm | 28 cm | 28 cm |
| Length | 133 mm | 142.5 mm | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | yes | no | no |
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Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX: FAQ
Does the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX have autofocus?
Yes, the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX has autofocus.
Does the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX have image stabilization?
No, the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX 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 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX weigh?
The Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX weighs 950 g. It is 133 mm long with a diameter of 90 mm.
How close can the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX is 28 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 24-42 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
15-30mm · f/2.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
17-35mm · f/2.8
Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD
17-35mm · f/2.8-4
Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF)
17-35mm · f/2.8-4
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
14-24mm · f/2.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm F4G ED VR
16-35mm · f/4
Nikon AF Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF ED
18-35mm · f/3.5-4.5
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
18-35mm · f/3.5-4.5
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