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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

An 8.2x zoom range defines this superzoom for Nikon F on APS-C. Its 16.5-135 mm span equals 25-203 mm on full frame, covering wide-angle through telephoto. The aperture shifts from f/3.5 to f/5.6. The lens weighs 610 g and focuses from 50 cm. Travel and everyday shooting are its natural territory.

Good for

  • Travel
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

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

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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 designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 25-203 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.

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensTokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DXNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IFNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VRSigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Focal length16.5-135 mm18-135 mm18-140 mm18-125 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.8-5.6
Weight610 g385 g490 g490 g
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm67 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance50 cm45 cm45 cm35 cm
Length78 mm86.5 mm97 mm89 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnonoyesyes
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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 25-203 mm in full-frame terms.

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