
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus
Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX
- Focal length
- 50–135 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 845 g
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 100 cm
- Length
- 135 mm
At a Glance
The Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX is a telephoto zoom for Nikon F-mount APS-C cameras. Its 50-135 mm range corresponds to 75-203 mm in full-frame terms, with a constant f/2.8 aperture. A tripod collar and a water-repellent coating are included, and the weight is 845 g. The reach suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Good for
- Sports
- Wildlife
- Events
- Portraits
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
- 50 mm
- Max. focal length
- 135 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/32
- Elements
- 18
- Groups
- 14
- Weight
- 845 g (1.86 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 100 cm (39.37 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5.9 (0.17×)
- Length
- 135 mm (5.31 in)
- Diameter
- 78 mm (3.07 in)
- Released
- October 2006
Manufacturer data: tokinalens.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX fit?
The Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 75-203 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
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX | Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM | Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art | Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50-135 mm | 50-150 mm | 50-100 mm | 50-200 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/4-5.6 |
| Weight | 845 g | 1,340 g | 1,490 g | 420 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 77 mm | 82 mm | 55 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 100 cm | 80 cm | 95 cm | 110 cm |
| Length | 135 mm | 197.6 mm | 170.7 mm | 102.2 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | yes | no | yes |
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Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX: FAQ
Does the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX have autofocus?
Yes, the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX has autofocus.
Does the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX have image stabilization?
No, the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm 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 50-135mm f/2.8 DX weigh?
The Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX weighs 845 g. It is 135 mm long with a diameter of 78 mm.
What filter size does the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX use?
The Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX takes 67 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX is 100 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX a full-frame lens?
No, the Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm f/2.8 DX is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75-203 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM
50-150mm · f/2.8
Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
50-100mm · f/1.8
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
50-200mm · f/4-5.6
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED
55-200mm · f/4-5.6
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR
55-200mm · f/4-5.6
Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
55-200mm · f/4-5.6
Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD
35-150mm · f/2.8-4
NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR
70-200mm · f/2.8
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