
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus
Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6
- Focal length
- 80β400 mm
- Aperture
- f/4.5β5.6
- Weight
- 990 g
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 250 cm
- Length
- 137 mm
At a Glance
This full-frame telephoto zoom for Nikon F stretches from 80 to 400 mm, a 5x zoom range. Its aperture ranges from f/4.5 to f/5.6. The lens weighs 990 g, has no stabilizer and focuses down to 2.5 m. An aperture ring is fitted. It suits sports, wildlife and landscapes.
Good for
- Sports
- Wildlife
- Landscape
Worth knowing
- No optical stabilizer: on DSLRs without sensor stabilization, short shutter times or a tripod are needed.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 80 mm
- Max. focal length
- 400 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/4.5
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/5.6
- Min. aperture
- f/32
- Elements
- 16
- Groups
- 10
- Weight
- 990 g (2.18 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 250 cm (98.43 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5.4 (0.19Γ)
- Length
- 137 mm (5.39 in)
- Diameter
- 79 mm (3.11 in)
Manufacturer data: tokinalens.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check
Which cameras does the Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 fit?
The Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 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 120-600 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 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 | Nikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 80-400 mm | 80-400 mm | 80-400 mm | 100-400 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4.5-5.6 | f/4.5-5.6 | f/4.5-5.6 | f/4.5-6.3 |
| Weight | 990 g | 1,360 g | 1,570 g | 1,115 g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 250 cm | 230 cm | 175 cm | 150 cm |
| Length | 137 mm | 171 mm | 203 mm | 196.5 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | yes | yes | yes |
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Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6: FAQ
Does the Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 have autofocus?
Yes, the Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 has autofocus.
Does the Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 have image stabilization?
No, the Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 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 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 weigh?
The Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 weighs 990 g. It is 137 mm long with a diameter of 79 mm.
What filter size does the Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 use?
The Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 takes 72 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 is 250 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 120-600 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Nikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR
80-400mm Β· f/4.5-5.6
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
80-400mm Β· f/4.5-5.6
Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD
100-400mm Β· f/4.5-6.3
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
100-400mm Β· f/5-6.3
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM
120-400mm Β· f/4.5-5.6
Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR
70-300mm Β· f/4.5-5.6
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR
70-300mm Β· f/4.5-5.6
Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
70-300mm Β· f/4-5.6
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