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MATTHEW L : Heard there were errors with Canon 6D.... anyone experience?SCOTT A : Never had that issueSHU Y : Error on 6D Mark ii liveview mode. You can fix it by turning the in-camera correction off which is the solution from Tokina official website.CALEB D : I’ve owned this lens in the past and had it on a 6D. Never had any issues. It’s a great lens.JUSTIN M : Worked fine with my 6D but it flares in certain conditions because of the bulbous shape.
HENRY D : No Image stabilization but sharp image? I can't seem to put those 2 together. Tripod shooting only?PETER LA D : The old rule-of-thumb is that your images will be sharp if you shoot at a shutter speed faster than the reciprocal of the focal length. With this lens, that would be 1/160 - 1/280 second. With the fast F/2.8 lens, this will usually be achievable. Image stabilization is necessary only when this limit is exceeded.PABLO B : At that focal length the image stabilization is not needed. This lens is SHARP and the color rendition is delightful.
Shopper : Will this Lens work on a Cannon Rebel 3Ti and will it make a difference in quality of pics vs. using the cannon kit lenses ?SCOTT C : It will work on the 3Ti and the image quality will be better than kit lenses, That being said, it was designed for full frame cameras so it won't be as wide on an APS-C camera like the 3Ti as on a full frame camera. Also, its big and heavy, especial on the 3Ti.ADAM M : Yes, it's an EF mount so compatible. Most kit lens are somewhat just average quality, but this lens being f2.8 is probably better for a full frame than a 1.6x crop like the 3Ti if you're pursuing really wide angle. I find the quality very good.ANDREW R : Should be compatible with nearly any Canon EOS DSLR.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2023-10-28T08:04:28

Rated 5 out of 5

No less than expected. Stellar!!!!

I wish that I could say that I was surprised at the performance of this lens but I would be lying. This lens is in keeping with the tradition started long ago by the men that left Nikon in pursuit of a better lens and they have achieved it time and again. Purchased this copy of the lens for use in real estate photography and definitely not disappointed. The lens is fast focusing, sharp and incredibly quiet. The build quality reminds me of both my Tokina AT-X Pro 50-135mm DX f/2.8 that I bought a few years back for my DX bodies and the very first Tokina I ever owned, the venerable AT-X Pro 28-70mm f/2.6-2.8 Angenieux. I find little fault with the lens even shooting wide open. Great color reproduction and with the exception of the curved front element and the less than stellar built-in hood the lens is perfection. I shoot both interiors as well as exteriors with it and I am actually thinking of taking it out to my beach house in North Top Sail Beach, NC to shoot the beautiful fall and winter sunrises. Would I recommend? Without a doubt.

C S.

2020-06-14T09:34:04

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice lense.

Works good on my Canon RP. Responsive and fast. Very clear. My only nitpick is the autofocus/manual focus can occasionally get jammed, and it takes a little forceful pressure to unlock it.

Derek G.

2020-06-11T10:12:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens. For the price can't be beat

This is my second copy of this lens to own. I dropped the first on recently and got my second at a great price just slightly higher than repairing my old copy. I use this lens a ton when shooting architecture and interiors and a few shots during the day at weddings. Lens is very sharp out toward the edges. Focus is fast in good lighting a bit slower if I use it in dark receptions. If your a fan of filters this lens won't be to your liking with the bulb type lens. In conclusion tis is a great lens for the money. If you need a wide zoom this is a good choice!

Greg O.

2020-03-04T07:15:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent results with the Milky Way

I used it for the Milky Way and it was excellent. Very sharp throughout and it gathers light extraordinarily good for a 2.8.

DAN N.

2020-02-18T15:36:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Great buy at a great price

Great lens that I can’t wait to shoot more with. So far very pleased with the results. Built well, a bit on the heavy side. They have improved the lens cap also, it slips over the lens and locks much like a normal cap would.

Mark D.

2020-01-28T07:43:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Lovin Tokina

Love this lens, my second one. Every bit as sharp as the first one. No complaints. I use it daily as a Real Estate Photographer.

SCOTT A.

2020-01-26T09:01:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens

Excellent lens! I thought it would be difficult to get used to how to change from auto focus to manual focus, but I had no problems. I need to get used to the extra weight since I had been using DX lenses before this.

Thomas A.

2020-01-15T07:11:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality Product

A quality product without the high quality price. Nice sharp lens.

Christopher M.

2020-01-02T09:59:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good sharp lens at an unbeatable price

Great sharp lens even when wide open at an unbeatable price! It's heavy, and works with the latter Nikon Z cameras too as it has it own autofocus motors in lens. Great buy!

Terence T.

2019-12-27T08:15:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Lense

Received as advertised. Good lense!

Richard P.

2019-12-26T11:10:46

Rated 5 out of 5

First Tokina

First Tokina. Healthy, well made lens, from one of the up and coming companies. Comparable with Sigma.

James B.

2019-12-26T04:54:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens

If you are looking to get into real estate photography/videography and need a good wide-angle but don't want to spend a lot of money, this is a great option. Autofocus is pretty decent, makes a little noise but at this price point this is an awesome lens.

Matt B.

2019-12-24T14:50:27

Rated 5 out of 5

A 5 stars value Ultra Wide Zoom Lens

I can travel the world with just this ONE lens @ focal 16-28 mm + my trusty D750. Happy to leave my 24-70 2.8G home. Piece of mind when purchasing from Adorama #1 return policy but with this Tokina 16-28 2.8 at current price of $399, there is not much to be picky about (unless DOA or defective) so it is a keeper for me. Absolutely recommend it as a full frame ultra wide zoom lens + a 5 stars value. Daniel

HUNG D.

2019-11-08T14:25:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens for the price

This lens is great for the price. It has the usual problems you might encounter with a wide angle lens such as distortion and flare and the very edges but this can be addressed in photoshop. The lens produces very sharp photo images and overall I am very pleased with this lens.

Darby M.

2019-08-18T08:14:35

Rated 5 out of 5

My favorite Tokina

There is something special about this lens. Looking back at thousands of pictures, I can tell which ones were taken with this Tokina. The colors and sharpness are unique. The only con is the cap, which tends to fall off, other than that this one is my go to wide lens.

Pablo B.

2019-06-14T09:14:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

This lens is working well for real estate photography and landscapes. It's at an affordable price and has great quality.

Joyce M.

2019-04-02T08:28:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for Real Estate Photography

Super wide angle sharp and crisp!!

greg g.

2019-03-18T07:55:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it...

Great lens. Easy to use and gets the job done. it's fast and sharp. It is heavy, but I'm used to and appreciate heavy glass. It's a keeper!

Marc S.

2019-03-17T11:49:24

Rated 5 out of 5

so far so good

I don't have this lens for a long time, just did 1 job with it so far. I love the price, it is a heavy lens with amazing built quality and very good for low light... which was crucial to my photo shoot. Focus is ok, not slow at all. I am happy with this lens!

Luciane M.

2019-02-07T12:13:38

Rated 1 out of 5

Disappointing

Unfortunately, this lens didn’t meet my expectations in terms of it’s quality…. well made, yes….. no bag in the box, however.. disappointing…. worst thing about this lens was the amount of distortion at the low end. I was hoping for something I could use to replace my Nikon 14x24 which is in the shop for who knows how long. I had to return this Tokina lens… in spite of it’s very attractive price, it just won’t do the job.

PATRICIA W.

2019-01-01T11:59:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Great night sky lens.

I had the tokina 12-16 for my crop camera and it was fantastic. This is my upgrade for my full frame. Its a fantastic lens.

Jessica K.

2018-12-27T13:40:35

Rated 5 out of 5

It feels solid and the pictures are awesome

Beautiful piece of lens art

HECTOR A.

2018-11-13T13:53:53

Rated 4 out of 5

Good value for money

The lens is good value for the price point and produces sharp images. However ghosting and flare is a serious issue with this

Deepak M.

2018-11-05T07:59:55

Rated 4 out of 5

Great alternative to Nikon

Picked up this nice little lens as an alternative to the expensive Nikon 14-24. Solidly built lens, hasn't let me down as of yet. The only thing I don't like is to switch between AF and MF you push a ring at the front of the lens. It's too easy to accidentally switch between the two.

RICH K.

2018-10-31T08:39:22

Rated 5 out of 5

What Are You Waiting For?!

I want to take amazing photos. I really do. But I'd rate most of mine mediocre at best. I've been using the same lens that came with a Nikon D50 purchased years ago...so,what if I upgraded to a great, sharp, well-reviewed, well-branded lens? The first time I put this lens on my camera, it just about took my breath. The clarity, the unbelievable wide range, the ease in clicking from manual to auto focus, not to mention the sharpness of the photo from one edge to the other was just terrific. Will it help my ability? I don't know, but with this lens I'm going to vote yes! I vote you try it, too!

ANNE E.

2018-08-21T08:41:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens for the job!

Works great for real estate photography! Not many options for full frame unless you want to spend $

STEPHANIE M.

2018-07-06T12:21:19

Rated 5 out of 5

awesome lens

The lens works well in manual mode. negative is no filter can be used on this lens

RAJENDRA A.

2018-05-23T14:02:09

Rated 5 out of 5

WOW

This lens is nothing less than amazing. There are always good aftermarket quality lenses out there and The Tokina 16-28 is one of them. Auto focus is amazingly fast and the lens is ridiculously sharp. The build quality is nice and sturdy. Id rather the af be a switch than a push and pull operation but coming it unde($), you really can't beat this for a ultra wide angle zoom lens.

Joshua M.

2018-04-23T09:20:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Great wide angle lens!

I am glad that I went with Lens by another photographer’s recommendation. I have only tested it a few times, but I am pleased with the results so far. It’s pretty sharp.

JOANNE M.

2018-04-10T15:02:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens

Very well built. Haven't had it long enough to know how it's going to produce.

Tom P.

Tokina 16-28mm Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Tokina

  • MPN

    ATXAF168FXC

  • Lens Series

    Tokina FX

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Wide Angle Zoom

  • Lens Mount

    Canon EOS

  • Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Focusing Technology

    Inner Focusing

  • Closest Focus Distance

    11" / 28cm

  • Distance Information

    N/A

  • Built-In Motor

    N/A

  • Focal Length

    16-28mm

  • Angle Of View

    107 - 76.87 deg.

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    Not Applicable

  • Coverage

    N/A

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/2.8

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.19x

  • Lens Coating

    N/A

  • Aspherical Elements

    Yes

  • ED Glass Elements

    N/A

  • Filter Size

    None

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    15 Elements / 13 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    8

  • Dimensions

    3.54 x x 5.25" (90 x 133.3mm)

  • Weight

    33.51oz / 950g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    None

  • Tripod Collar

    Yes

  • Waterproof / Water Resistant

    N/A

  • Dust Resistant

    N/A

  • UPC Code

    840129100126

About Tokina 16-28mm

FEATURED REVIEWS

Surprised by this lens...

By Momaziggy

This my first off brand lens I've purchased. After reading a lot of reviews I rented it. Within the first day I knew I would buy it! I could not believe how sharp & detailed this lens was. Then the colors were very surprising as well. I've shot L glass & non L glass and wasn't expecting an off brand lens to produce L glass colors! AF is fast & accurate and I am overall, so impressed with this lens. I don't use filters so that isn't an issue for my casual use with this lens. It's my only off...

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Everything I hoped it would be

By RANDY J.

I shoot a lot of real estate interiors/exteriors for other agents. I had been using a 28mm lens but it just wasn't wide enough to suit me. The Nikon 14-24 wasn't within my reach right now so, after doing a lot of homework, I settled on the Tokina and I couldn't be happier. Very sharp end to end and easy to handle. Yes, it's heavy, but so is my Nikon so they balance well. You won't be disappointed.

This Tokina lens is the first in a new generation of full frame (FX) lenses designed for professional digital SLR cameras like the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the Nikon D700 and D3X. The 16-28 zoom range gives the professional photographer a super-wide angle of view to get close to subject for dramatic effect or to take in entire scenes.

NEW Silent DC Motor with GMR senor
The 16-28 f/2.8 uses a newly developed silent DC motor that allows the lens to focus faster and more quietly then previous generations. The DC motor coupled with a new GMR magnetic AF sensor work together to increase AF Speed.

Aspherical and Super-low Dispersion glass elements
A new, 56mm in diameter, large sizes aspherical glass element is incorporated into the front lens group, while there are 2 more aspherical elements in the rear group. 3 SD super-low dispersion glass elements are also incorporated through-out the optical design to reduce chromatic aberration, give maximum resolution, more even brightness and distortion correction.

One-Touch Focus Clutch
Tokina's exclusive One-touch Focus Clutch Mechanism allows the photographer to switch between AF and MF simply by snapping the focus ring forward for AF and back toward the camera to focus manually. There is no need to change the AF/MF switch on Nikon camera bodies* and there is no second AF/MF switch on the lens for Canon, everything is accomplished by the focus ring.

The lens is designed for digital cameras with full frame (FX= 24mmx36mm) sized CMOS and CCD sensors. It can be used on digital cameras with APS-C (DX) sizes sensors as well.