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Tokina AF50-135mm f/2.8 AT-X PRO DX
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The new Tokina AT-X 535 PRO DX lens is a 50-135 with a fast constant aperture of f/2.8. This lens gives digital photographers the similar to the industry standard 80-210 telephoto zoom lens in 35mm camera terms but is much more compact and lightweight.
The lens features SD glass lens elements to correct for chromatic aberrations and focuses all colors accurately at the film plane, making the AT-X 535 PRO DX an APO lens. The front element has a newly formulated WP or ?EURoeWater Proof" optical coating on the glass. This new coating makes marks such as spots left by water or finger-prints much easier to clean than standard multi-coating. Other features include a built-in tripod collar and One-touch focus clutch mechanism for fast switching between auto focus and manual focus modes. |
Tokina AF50-135mm f/2.8 AT-X PRO DX Specification
| Available mount(s) | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Application(s) | Portrait, Sports, Landscape |
| Category(s) | Tele zoom |
| Multiplier | 1.5× |
| Stabilizer | no |
| Focal length | 50 - 135 mm (2.7× zoom) |
| Lens construction | 18 elements in 14 groups |
| Angle of view |
35mm: N/A digital: 31.5-12.3° |
| Number of blades | 9 |
| Maximum aperture | wide: f/2.8 tele: f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | wide: f/32 tele: N/A |
| Minimum focusing distance | 100 cm |
| Magnification | 0.17× |
| Filter size | 67 mm |
| Size | ∅ 78.2 × 135.2 mm |
| Weight | 845 g |
| Notes |
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| AF speed | N/A |
| AF sound | |
| Internal focusing | yes |
| Internal zoom | N/A |
| Fix front lens | yes |
| Mount type | metal |
| Weather sealed | N/A |
| Drop in filter | no |
| Ultrasonic AF | no |
| Stepping motor AF | no |
| APS-C sized circle | yes |
| Low dispersion lens element | yes |
| Hard case | N/A |
| Soft case | N/A |
| Lens hood | BH-671 |
| Tripod adapter | N/A |
Tokina AF50-135mm f/2.8 AT-X PRO DX Reviews
Other reviews
- Tokina AF50-135mm f/2.8 AT-X PRO DX review at www.digineff.cz (Czech)
- Tokina AF50-135mm f/2.8 AT-X PRO DX review at dc.watch.impress.co.jp (Japanese)
- Tokina AF50-135mm f/2.8 AT-X PRO DX review at dc.watch.impress.co.jp (Japanese)
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