
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX
- Focal length
- 11–16 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 560 g
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm
- Length
- 89 mm
At a Glance
At 11-16 mm, or 17-24 mm in full-frame terms, this zoom is an ultra-wide lens for Nikon F-mount APS-C cameras. The constant f/2.8 aperture gathers more light in dim conditions, and the minimum focus distance is 30 cm. A one-touch focus clutch is part of the design. The wide field of view suits landscapes, architecture, interiors and night sky shots.
Good for
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Interiors
- Night sky
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
- 11 mm
- Max. focal length
- 16 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 13
- Groups
- 11
- Weight
- 560 g (1.23 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm (11.81 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:11.6 (0.09×)
- Length
- 89 mm (3.5 in)
- Diameter
- 84 mm (3.31 in)
- Announced
- February 2008
Manufacturer data: tokinalens.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX fit?
The Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 17-24 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
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX | Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX II | Tokina atx-i Pro 11-16mm F2.8 CF | Tokina AT-X Pro 11-20mm F2.8 DX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 11-16 mm | 11-16 mm | 11-16 mm | 11-20 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 560 g | 550 g | 555 g | 560 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 30 cm | 30 cm | 30 cm | 28 cm |
| Length | 89 mm | 89 mm | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX: FAQ
Does the Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX have autofocus?
Yes, the Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX has autofocus.
Does the Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX have image stabilization?
No, the Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm 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 11-16mm f/2.8 DX weigh?
The Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX weighs 560 g. It is 89 mm long with a diameter of 84 mm.
What filter size does the Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX use?
The Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX takes 77 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX a full-frame lens?
No, the Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 17-24 mm in full-frame terms.
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